Barbadillo Solear Manzanilla / Half Bottle

Noah Williams - Great little half bottle

7/10

Picked this up from Waitrose on a whim because I wanted something different with some tapas I was making. Really salty and dry with this almond thing going on. For £8.50 you get a proper sherry experience and the half bottle is perfect if you're not sure you'll like it.

Henrik Larsen - Not really my thing

5/10

My mate swears by Manzanilla so I gave this a go. It's very dry and briny — almost like drinking the sea? I can see why people are into it but I think I prefer something with a bit more fruit. Fine quality though, just not for me.

Annika Svensson - Absolute bargain

8/10

I spent two weeks in Sanlúcar last summer and fell in love with Manzanilla. This is genuinely good — proper flor character, really clean acidity, and that dried herb finish keeps you coming back. £8.50 for a half bottle from Barbadillo is a steal. Been buying these regularly now.

Amira Benali - Bit strong for what it is

5/10

14% hit me harder than I thought it would for something this light-tasting. The brine and salt flavours are quite intense. I had it with some manchego and jamón which helped but on its own it's a lot. Half bottle is the right call honestly.

Derek Chang - Interesting change of pace

6/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and thought why not. I normally drink reds so this was totally different for me. Very dry and savoury with a salty edge I wasn't expecting. Glad I tried it but I'd probably share it with someone rather than drink a whole bottle myself.

Kofi Asante - Perfect with seafood

7/10

Bought this for a dinner party where we were doing prawns and fish. The salty, mineral character worked so well with the food — everyone kept topping up their glass. The chamomile freshness is real, you can actually taste it. Half bottle was gone in about ten minutes between four of us.

Sophie Brennan - Decent sherry for the price

6/10

Solid everyday Manzanilla. Clean and salty with a herby finish that lingers nicely. I wouldn't say it blew me away but it does exactly what you want from a Barbadillo. Good with olives and crisps on a Friday night.

Astrid Nilsen - Nice but nothing special

6/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted to try sherry. It's well made and the almond dryness is interesting. Bit more acidic than I expected. Would probably buy again but wouldn't rush out for it.