580. Sanchez Romate, Miguel Fontádez Florido Single Butt 1/1 Oloroso Sherry, NV (2011) 
579. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Amontillado Sherry, NV (2011) 
578. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Pedro Ximénez No. 25 Sherry, NV (2011) 
577. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Amontillado No. 23 Sherry, NV (2011) 
576. Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2001 
575. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Fino No. 24 Montilla, NV (2011) 
€13; 13%
From a “not great”, early maturing year in Côteaux du Layon, this is excellent VFM. Bought at the producer’s hard-to-find vineyard shop on an unexpected diversion to the Loire. Deep bronze. Bruised and caramelised apple, preserved fig and quince aromas. Very sweet, intensely fruity caramelised palate. Good length, though a little lacking in acidity perhaps. Nevertheless, an excellent match for quince jelly and blue cheese, as well as caramelised apples. Can’t wait for the better 2002 to mature!!
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