I TESTED LEADING SHERRIES FROM M&S TO CROFT ORIGINAL
Drinks expert Helena Nicklin gives us her guide to super sherries that won’t break the bank and marks them out of five.
Pedro Ximenez£6.65, 37.5cl, 17% ABV,Co-op (in stores)
It is thick like molasses and dark brown with notes of dried figs, raisins and caramel
3/5
La Gitana Manzanilla £9.75, 50cl, 15% ABV, Tesco
This is good value for money. Sip it alone or enjoy Spanish style with salty cheese or almonds
4/5
Caversham Premium Cream Sherry £6.29, 75cl, 18% ABV, Aldi
This bottle is just decent enough to serve to your traditional sherry-drinkers straight up and very chilled.
2/5
Palo Cortado £7.25, 37.5cl, 19% ABV, Morrisons
Tangy and nutty, with notes of dried orange peel, this will be a tipple that will become your new obsession.
5/5
Croft Original £11.50 (down from £13) 1L, 17.5%, Asda
This a great glugger in a whopping one litre bottle that will last the festive season and beyond.
3/5
M&S Fino£10.50, 75cl, 15% abv, M&S/Ocado
Made with Palomino grapes and aged in oak barrels, it is ridiculously refreshing when mixed with straight tonic.