If you enjoy the salty, almond tang and mouth-watering freshness of a good Manzanilla then do try this bargain from Barbadillo. It's as good as any fino at this price and will provide the perfect aperitif or wine to accompany tapas style cured meats, olives and white fish.

Williams & Humbert has been crafting award-winning Sherry since 1877. Founded by two intrepid Englishmen in Jerez de la Frontera, Williams & Humbert is today internationally recognised for the quality of its portfolio. The Williams & Humbert winery is located in the sherry triangle, a region with a unique microclimate.

Once harvested the Pedro Ximenez grapes are left out in the Andalusian sunshine for about 10 days until they become almost raisin. Ageing is by oxidation process in W&H Collection Criaderas and Soleras for a minimum of 12 years. Dark mahogany colour, high density. Deep aroma of raisins and figs. Mouth-wateringly luscious, smooth and velvety, very rich and sweet (380g/ltr sugar content) with a delightfully long aftertaste.

The oxidised nature of Oloroso makes it a great sherry to have in the cupboard as it will retain its character for some time once openened, if you can resist polishing it off straight away of course. Its deep colour, roasted nut and dried fruit character and long finish make it almost irrisistable. It's delicious with food, especially raised game pies and spiced lamb tagines.

Called Lost Fino, this is a rich but dry and mature style of Jerez Fino, about 8 years old, bordering on a Fino-Amontillado that is rarely seen today. Deep gold colour, intense flor character, a combination of appley aromas and the yeasty aromas of bread dough, with a rich, ample and profound palate which finishes clean and fresh. Its rich flavour would stand up well to many foods. This includes many shellfish such as langoustines, crab, or red tuna stewed with onions. It will accompany most cheeses well too. This wine as been minimally treated to get the maximum flavour into the bottle.

Since 1781 Sanchez Romate has been family-owned and established in the same Bodegas in the town of Jerez de la Frontera. With vineyards in the Balbaina district on deep chalky soil and extensive soleras of Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez, Sanchez Romate are one of the few independent Sherry makers with control over the whole process from vineyard to bottle.

Barbadillo's Amontillado is full of character and is far more versatile than you may think. Its amber colour and rosated nut aroma lead to a palate that is fresh and nutty with the faintest hint of sweeter fig in the background. It's just off dry and makes not only a great aperitif but also an accompaniment to consomes, cured meats and nuts.

This Amontillado originates from a Manzanilla, therefore it has been initially aged in Sanlucar De Barrameda. It is then further aged for a minimum of 30 years (Very Old Rare Sherry) in our Jerez bodegas using the oxidative ageing process in the ‘Jalifa’ Criadera and Soleras. Amber golden in colour. Dry, deep woody aroma of vanilla and nuts. Smooth, rounded, mellow, elegant and full bodied on the palate.