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Fresh Fino

Fino is a beautifully delicate style of Sherry and one that demands to be drunk whilst fresh and young. Having been lucky enough to have visited Jerez where I tried Fino straight from the barrel, and having enjoyed Gonzalez Byass’ … Continue reading

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The Palmas – some fine rare, old sherry from Gonzalez Byass

Gonzalez Byass has done it again, they have launched a very special sherry that is likely to sell out very fast and it’s not just one sherry but a collection of four old, rare sherries. The Palmas range are so … Continue reading

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Fortified Wines tasting exam advice from Jeremy Rockett of Gonzalez Byass UK

The drinks industry is such a beautiful place, there are no end of people willing to lend your their ear, show you round a bodega or pass on some helpful hints and tips to keen Diploma students bricking it about their … Continue reading

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Tio Pepe Fino en Rama – popped my Sherry cherry

Okay I’ve struggled with Sherry for some time. I love Spain and consider myself a wine aficionado, so I feel like I SHOULD like Sherry – it’s an acquired taste I’ve wanted to acquire for a while – but truth … Continue reading

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