A wonderful expression of Manzanilla, the La Cigarrera always comes to us very fresh, expressing the briny, sea air quality for which these wines are known. It is bone dry, appley and has suggestions of loquat fruit and pits, with terrific complexity, no doubt due to the bodega's prime location in the "barrio bajo" section of Sanlucar, as well as its use of an amazing eight criaderas (the norm for these wines is three-to-four). So there is a depth of flavor for Manzanilla which is rare. Enjoy this as a perfect aperitif, or with olives, almonds, shrimp and seafood dishes. For those of you who enjoy bone-dry white wine, we encourage you to give this spectacular bottle of wine a try. DRINK MORE SHERRY! (Joe Manekin, K&L Spanish Wine and Sherry Buyer)