Having already road-tested the standard Manzanilla from Heredos de Argueso, it seemed about time to try out the flagship Reserva de la Familia. Adorned by a serious looking black label, the wine displayed the typical salty bite that one expects from a good Manzanila, together with the hallmark yeasty sourdough character from extended ageing under flor.
While the standard bottling possesses greater intensity and a punchier salty tang than many Manzanilla’s on the market, Reserva de la Familia takes things up a notch in terms of refinement and depth of flavour. This is a benchmark Manzanilla that captures the essence of Sanlucar de Barrameda in a bottle. It is bettered only by the outstanding wines bottled by Equipo Navazos.
NV MANZANILLA RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA
Producer: Herederos de Argüeso
Variety: Fortified wine - Sherry
Vintage: Non-vintage
Region: Andalucia, Spain
ABV: 15.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 375ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 11 December 2011
Tasting Note:
Very pale silvery yellow. Salty, sea spray, ozone and sourdough on the nose. The palate shows excellent depth, with notes of freshly baked sourdough bread, a distinct salty edge. Refined, rounded and elegant, with real depth and substance. Resounds on the palate.
Score: 18/20
While the standard bottling possesses greater intensity and a punchier salty tang than many Manzanilla’s on the market, Reserva de la Familia takes things up a notch in terms of refinement and depth of flavour. This is a benchmark Manzanilla that captures the essence of Sanlucar de Barrameda in a bottle. It is bettered only by the outstanding wines bottled by Equipo Navazos.
NV MANZANILLA RESERVA DE LA FAMILIAProducer: Herederos de Argüeso
Variety: Fortified wine - Sherry
Vintage: Non-vintage
Region: Andalucia, Spain
ABV: 15.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 375ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 11 December 2011
Tasting Note:
Very pale silvery yellow. Salty, sea spray, ozone and sourdough on the nose. The palate shows excellent depth, with notes of freshly baked sourdough bread, a distinct salty edge. Refined, rounded and elegant, with real depth and substance. Resounds on the palate.
Score: 18/20
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