"I like sherries - they are so varied and versatile. This was excellent with hors-d’ouevres, nuts and/or sea-food. Crisp and refreshing. And a ridiculously excellent price."
I would recommend this wine
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08-Nov-2020
Mr James Bowkett
""Dry, slightly sour taste with a mellow depth behind it""
I would recommend this wine
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01-Jul-2020
Mr Steven Foster
"I'm surprised by reference to La Gitana in other reviews this, for me, far outstrips by any comparison
Smooth and clean with no coarseness whatsoever
My go to Manzanilla is Pastrana but I was pleasantly surprised by Alegria and at a great price too"
I would recommend this wine
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04-Sep-2019
Mr Peter Brierley
"A very pleasent sherry that stimulates the taste buds. Would be great drank in an old church before Sunday dinner"
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20-Aug-2019
Dr Denys Vaughan
"Excellent, much better than the Society's fino which was disappointing."
I would recommend this wine
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27-Apr-2019
Mr Matthew Hudson
"A masterful Manzanilla. Quite superb. Citrus and blanched almonds on the palate. Wonderful poise on the palate and a ringing finish.
I'm transported.
Deliciously fresh, if bought from a merchant that turns its stock over quickly.
Like WS, due to its marvellously urbane clients who see this wine for what it is.
I don't think I shall ever taste a better wine at as [tragically] low a price."
I would recommend this wine
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04-Mar-2019
Mr Paul Newnham
"An excellent dry sherry at a very good price. This is a first-class aperitif!"
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10-Feb-2019
Mr Martin Wingate
"I ordered some of this to try on account of the excellent reviews. The price is great but it's definitely not a patch on La Gitana. To be fair, it's around £3 less per bottle but it's clear why to me.
I actually find it a little one dimensional and not much to it other than extreme dryness. Nothing wrong with it, just not to my taste. "
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15-Apr-2018
Mr Richard Rawlingson
"Vibrant and fresh with the typical salty tang. Exceptional value at this price."
I would recommend this wine
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24-Nov-2017
Mr David Welland
"As an admirer of the Society's fino, I enjoy La Gitana as a treat - following the reviews here I bought a bottle of the Alegria to try - not disappointed, they are all true - this is a magnificent Manzanilla that I enjoyed immensely."
I would recommend this wine
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31-Oct-2017
Mr John Wigglesworth
"The value in top class sherry is amazing, my wife is the fino , manzanilla drinker and immediately upon opening said try this, the aroma is outstanding, the last time that I experienced anything like that was a fino by Hidalgo many moons back.
Many standard manzanillas are pretty dry straightforward wines but this has a slightly darker colour than the norm and there is more to it , lovely wine and an absolute bargain for the quality."
I would recommend this wine
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07-Jun-2017
Mr Steven Bush
"This is just so good. Fresh flinty salt flavours wiuth a roundness later. First class with tapas"
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01-Sep-2016
Mr Andrew Howe
"Fresh, salty and intense with great length and good structure; a wine to savour both before and throughout dinner. A wonderful discovery and superb value."
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21-Aug-2016
Mr Alan Wilson
"The best value manzanilla there is. Delicious and distinctive aperitif."
I would recommend this wine
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11-Aug-2016
Mr Christopher Tozer
"I write this review as a long-time fan of sherry, and a strong advocate of the Hidalgo Bodega. However, opening this bottle was a really wonderful surprise - it's crisp, fresh, tangy and salty - a real treat of a Manzanilla. I can see how this beat out many more expensive rivals in WS tastings; I can't fault it either.
I'd like to taste this alongside my old favourite La Gitana, but would have no hesitation buying this again (and again)."
I would recommend this wine
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23-Jun-2015
Mr James Small
"I had a couple of bottles of this manzanilla and was disappointed. I found the initial flavours enjoyable with a savoury touch and a slight umami taste but found the taste disappeared and almost like it was hollow in the middle. A slight touch of taste at the finish but cannot see myself buying this again."
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02-May-2015
Dr John G D Carpenter
"I can't do better than the description provided "Wonderfully aromatic, pale and vibrant manzanilla which is light in texture but intense in flavour. Dry, and refreshing with a lovely salty tang so typical of high-quality manzanilla." That captures it perfectly. The last time I drank a manzanilla of this quality and character was many years ago in Sanlúcar. This wine is a gem and (even though who haven't got a clue who I am) I recommend it strongly!"
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