On the grapevine

This is the time of year when I keep a bottle of Manzanilla in the fridge, its crisp, sea-breeze freshness acts like an ice-cold shower for my taste buds at the end of the working day.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Jul 2010, 15:24 BST

Updated 23rd Jul 2010, 15:24 BST

Now there is a book about this most individual of sherries from the bodegas of Sanlcar de Barameda. Written by Christopher Fielden and Javier Hidalgo, who has spent his career working for the family company which makes La Gitana, simply the best Manzanilla.

Manzanilla is published by Grub Street at 14.99. To order a copy from the Yorkshire Post Bookshop, call free on 0800 0153232 or go online at www.yorkshirepostbookshop.co.uk. P&P is 2.75.

Evening tipple

Latitude in The Calls, Leeds, continues their programme of Friday night tastings between 5pm and 7pm, and will focus on some of their favourite wines of the last year. Tel 0113 245 3393 for details.

Just tasted

Senorio de Sarria Rose, Navarra, 6.99 from the Halifax Wine Company (www.halifaxwinecompany.com). Made from 100 per cent Garnacha and full of bright redcurrant fruit this is perfect for summer slurping in the shade.

YP MAG 24/7/10

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