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Fino, En Rama, Montilla Moriles DO, Alvear, Spain, 2008, 15% abv. C$25

Posted on December 24, 2015 by winellama

Are you looking for a wine to accompany a charcuterie plate this holiday season? Pick this up some of this Fino. En Rama sports the palest shade of lemon, so light it’s almost water white. The nose exudes yeasty bread … Continue reading →

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La Guita, Manzanilla, Hijos de Rainera Pérez Marín Bodega, Sanlúcar de Barrameda DO, Spain, 15% abv, C$23

Posted on May 12, 2015 by winellama

This Sherry comes with a little string draped across the neck of the bottle – apparently signifying a guitar string and hence the name, La Guita. It’s aged under a thick layer of flor (or yeast) near the coast at the … Continue reading →