Appearance
Bright strawy gold, light legs.
Nose
Moderately intense and marine with hints of salinity, flor and dried flowers with a trace of bitter almond and cabezuela showing through. A classic Manzanilla nose with a trace of wildness, but just on the elegant side of that.
Palate
Fairly intensely flavoured, dry with that delightful bitterness from the yeast, hints of nuts and traces of butter from the autolysis giving it depth, and a moderate acidity giving it zing and length. This is thoroughbred Manzanilla and has a strong capacity to make you want more.
Comments
Named after a famous singer, Aurorita Jaufre, nicknamed La Goya, and who loved this wine, the brand name goes back to 1918 when she gave permission for her name to be used. The wine, which is aged through 7 "clases" or scales is at least 6 years old, about enough to call itself Manzanilla Pasada, and certainly showing signs of intent. In fact in Spain it is labelled "Manzanilla Pasada" but just "Manzanilla" for the export markets. Delgado Zuleta is the oldest firm in Sanlucar still trading, going back to 1744. La Goya was the Sherry served to their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias on the occasion of their wedding banquet on the 22nd May 2004. They are now, of course King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. In 2018, to celebrate the centenary of the brand, a smart new label was introduced.
Price
£7.00 (half bottle) from Vino, Edinburgh. Whole range available at Borough Wines, London.
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