Papirusa Sanlúcar de Barrameda Manzanilla

Seaweed, seashells, olives, brine

Typical manzanilla: chamomile, yeast and seashells, dry and light

I'm loving sherries lately. My first Manzanilla. Truly excellent slight nuttiness, tart and clean. Awesome in an Adonis.

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of nuts, raisins, rum/brandy,
Dry. Flavors of nuts, miso, soy sauce,

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Funky and delicious

Special wine, paired with razor clams, pumpkins and cheese

Apparently I love manzanilla sherry. Who knew? Briney aftertaste.

Incredibly hard to drink. Olive brine and saline dominate with a rough finish

Great

Light straw color; nose has liquor and some rubber; taste is light, briney, and very mineral; there's a medium smooth, saline finish, like water from an oyster. This is the first fino sherry I've had in over a decade. I didn't like it at first, but the next day, served directly from the fridge, I appreciated the more muted flavors. I definitely don't like it as much as traditional aromatic white wine, but I do appreciate its qualities. May buy again, but more for the learning experience than for sheer enjoyment.