La Gitana Palo Cortado Wellington VOS / Hidalgo: Complex and Rewarding

Isla McCallister — Good with cheese

6/10

We opened this after dinner with a cheese board and it was a great match. The dried fruit and nutty flavours work really well with strong cheddar. It's complex for sure but I wouldn't say it blew me away. Decent for what it is.

Astrid Nilsen — Really interesting stuff

7/10

Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. The walnut and fig thing on the nose is bang on — smells like Christmas cake. Bit of a slow burner but the finish is lovely and warming. Not cheap but I'd buy it again for a special occasion.

Tariq Hassan — Not really my thing

5/10

Got this as a birthday present and I appreciate the thought but sherry-style wines aren't really for me. It's very nutty and caramelly which I know some people love. At forty quid I think I'd rather have a nice red honestly.