However, because of its wonderful range of savoury and nutty aromas this versatile drink will complement appetisers, main courses and desserts. This is because such lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and it should be noted that the VAT included within the premium is not recoverable as input tax. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Fine Wines Direct offers you the finest range of Spanish sherries from the Hidalgo winery in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalusia, whose origins can be traced back to the 18th century.

Nose: interesting, it has the usual dried fruits of a PX but also lots of coffee notes and something of green herbs. You will love the variety of styles which range from bone-dry to medium dry and sweet, all bursting with complex flavours.As all lots are sold as objects and not as ‘Value-by-Weight’ these are sufficient for the purpose of auction sale. To clarify, live webcast auctions are NOT sales governed by Distance Selling Regulations – you were given the opportunity to view, even if you did not. Our right to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved up to the amount of any reserve and the right to refuse any bid is also reserved.

We have set motions in place to ensure that all requests are dealt with within 14 working days of receipt. Mind that such old bottles will always contain some sediments: dark flakes at the bottom, black dots and often lots of stains on the glass.

Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded we reserve the right in our absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made.

These dry styles offer extensive gastronomic combinations and drinking pleasure; that is why world-renowned chefs are now incorporating sherry fortified wine in their menus. Famous for the slightly sea salty tang, Manzanilla is best served chilled and treated like a white wine. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). We take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved. Any payments by you to us may be applied by us towards any sums owing from you to us on any account whatever without regard to any directions of you or your agent, whether express or implied.The wine gets its unique character from long ageing in a solera – a system of fractional blending that means that each bottle contains minute quantities of old or sometimes extremely old wine. Simply a high quality Amontillado, and very little indications of the fact that it was bottled such a long time ago.