La Gitana Oloroso Seco Faraon / Hidalgo: Complex and Rewarding

Ethan Cooper — Really interesting sherry

7/10

Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it when I said I wanted something different for a cheese night. The toffee and nutty flavours are spot on and it's properly dry which I wasn't expecting from something this rich. At £16.50 I'd say it's decent value for how complex it tastes — will definitely buy again.

Jorge Castillo — Solid but takes getting used to

6/10

First time trying an oloroso and this was recommended on a forum somewhere. Definitely get the chocolate and walnut notes people talk about, and there's a warmth to it that lingers nicely. Took me a couple of glasses to really appreciate it though — it's not an easy sipper. Would be curious to try others in this style to compare.

Priya Sharma — Great with food

7/10

Had this with some aged manchego and olives and it was brilliant. You get that raisin and caramel thing going on but it's not sweet at all, really dry. 18% ABV sneaks up on you though so watch out. Good price too for a proper oloroso.