NV Gonzalez-Byass Palomino Fino Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Tío Pepe (Muy Seco-Extra Dry), Spain, Jerez, Wine Review
Sherries are not for everyone. That is a shame. I love them. The "trick" to the lighter dry ones is to pair them with the right food. Salty foods seem to tame the oxidation and have a synergistic effect. This bottle is good on its own but pair with olive, salty cheese or even salty peanuts and it blossoms. It also benefits from a bit of air and a slight chill. Pale golden in color. The nose has a good amount of volatile acidity (nail polish) and slight oxidation. There is a pine quality along with a bit of stale almonds and a bit of a woody note. None of those sounds particularly