De La Riva’s Vino di Pasto is a bone dry, unfortified Palomino from ancient vines in Jerez’ top site – Macharnudo, just asking to be dubbed the Montrachet of Sherry.

The inaugural vintage receives an astonishing 98 points from Anson who calls “this brilliant white… One of the most exciting wines on the Place this September, just arrestingly gorgeous”.  Awarding 96 points, Gutiérrez is equally enthusiastic saying “the wine shows superb” with “very good freshness and balance and a tasty minerality that makes you salivate; it's super tasty”.

The influence of the incredibly chalk and limestone rich soils puts you in mind of a seriously impressive Grand Cru Chablis with a similar very more-ish tangy nuttiness. Only 6,000 bottles were made.