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Álvaro Domecq ‘La Janda’ Fino SherryRegion: Jerez, SpainGrape: Palomino FinoThe name ‘La Janda’ refers to a former lagoon, and now one of the six districts of the province of Cádiz. This is a classic fino from Jerez that has the peculiarity of its long aging that reaches 10 years. Pale golden colour and bright appearance,…

(S) Oliver Zeter, Sauvignon Blanc Sekt Brut, Pfalz 2020Region: Pfalz, GermanyGrape: 100% Sauvignon BlancOliver Zeter and his brother Christian have been making wine in the Pfalz region since 2007, when Oliver started the winery from scratch. The Brut was first produced in the 2014 vintage. The goal is, and remains, a 100% Sauvignon Blanc Sekt…

Both France and “the rest” were bought within a price point of £120 retail across the four wines Pairing 1 – Traditional method sparkling wineP. Louis Martin, Bouzy Grand Cru, Extra Brut NVRegion: Champagne, FranceGrapes: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% ChardonnayThis rich, pinot-noir-led Champagne comes from the prestigious Bouzy Grand Cru village, on the southern slopes…

P – PalominoWilliams & Humbert Alegria Manzanilla, SpainRegion: Jerez, SpainABV: 15%Palomino is the sherry grape, grown around Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain. It can withstand drought well and produces a reliable crop of slightly low acid, low sugar grapes whose wine may oxidise easily – in short, perfect raw material for sherry. This…

F FurmintJuliet Victor, Sparkling Furmint Brut Nature 2021Country – Hungary Region – Tokaj ABV 11.5%Furmint is a white grape variety grown in Hungary and Slovakia and the main ingredient of Tokaji Aszú. It is an early budding late ripening variety and is particularly susceptible to botrytis. Its wines are characterised by their high acidity –…

Served with crackers and cheeses:Cornwall 24 months aged vintage CheddarButlers Farmhouse Parlick sheep’s milk cheeseCricket St Thomas Somerset Camembert 1. Villa Cialdini, Lambrusco Grasparossa 2022Region: Emilia-Romagna, ItalyGrapes: 100% Lambrusco GrasparossaABV: 11%Villa Cialdini is the main house of the Azienda Agricola Castelvetro, an estate south-east of Modena that has been owned by the Chiarli family since…