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I Think Manzanilla Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino
Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
Sanlúcar de Barrameda was the port that Christopher Columbus set off from in 1492. Just 1 year earlier, duties on wine exports from Sanlúcar had been abolished to take advantage of English merchants desperate for new supply after the loss of Bordeaux.
It began a centuries-long romance between Sherry and English wine lovers, as immortalized in Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 2, when Falstaff glorifies sturdy Spanish 'sack' over thin Bordeaux 'claret' and Rhine 'hock'.
But the honeymoon, quite literally, was not to last. Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon drove a wedge between England and Catholic Europe, and left English wine lovers in need of a new source once again. But Sherry fanatics wouldn't have to go entirely without. When Sir Francis Drake sailed into Cádiz and burned the Spanish fleet in 1587, he carried away 2,900 butts of Sherry - enough to supply London for years - as his most famous prize.
(This is adapted from notes for Le Dû’s Wines ‘History of Wine 1453AD-Present’ seminar, where this wine was poured)
Sanlúcar de Barrameda was the port that Christopher Columbus set off from in 1492. Just 1 year earlier, duties on wine exports from Sanlúcar had been abolished to take advantage of English merchants desperate for new supply after the loss of Bordeaux.
It began a centuries-long romance between Sherry and English wine lovers, as immortalized in Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 2, when Falstaff glorifies sturdy Spanish 'sack' over thin Bordeaux 'claret' and Rhine 'hock'.
But the honeymoon, quite literally, was not to last. Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon drove a wedge between England and Catholic Europe, and left English wine lovers in need of a new source once again. But Sherry fanatics wouldn't have to go entirely without. When Sir Francis Drake sailed into Cádiz and burned the Spanish fleet in 1587, he carried away 2,900 butts of Sherry - enough to supply London for years - as his most famous prize.
(This is adapted from notes for Le Dû’s Wines ‘History of Wine 1453AD-Present’ seminar, where this wine was poured)
Last bottle of I Think. Salty freshness has evolved into a nuanced and layered Manzanilla. Gorgeous. Thanks @TintoFinoVino
Last bottle of I Think. Salty freshness has evolved into a nuanced and layered Manzanilla. Gorgeous. Thanks @TintoFinoVino
Sep 8th, 2013
Sherry tasting. Fresh and nutty. Great aperitif.
Sherry tasting. Fresh and nutty. Great aperitif.
Aug 10th, 2023
I like the I Think Manzanilla. Good balance, depth, and drinkability. Good nutty floe aromas in balance.
I like the I Think Manzanilla. Good balance, depth, and drinkability. Good nutty floe aromas in balance.
Oct 28th, 2013
Louis had this 12 years ago
Louis had this 12 years ago
Mar 4th, 2013