You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A versatile drink with so many aromas, from apple and almond to caramel, sherry can bring out the best in seafood, pungent cheeses or sweet chocolate desserts.

Please see below a list of various couriers who regularly collect from us, including a breakdown of our own in house service. You agree that you will be legally liable to pay us that surcharge, and that payment of the same can be enforced against you in court. Many auction houses have hitherto made little attempt to separate these two fundamental documents and essentially use one set of conditions of sale with a short further document for vendors. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall be responsible for any failure to do so save where such failure is unreasonable. All sales are conducted on our printed ‘Conditions of sale’ which are readily available for inspection and normally accompany catalogues.It is customary to print conditions of sale in catalogues and/or clearly display them in the saleroom or online before the auction sale takes place. As is widely recognised, modern consumer protection law, whether it stems from the UK or the EU, is having a steadily increasing impact on the sale of chattels by auction.

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The wine gets its unique character from long ageing in a solera – a system of fractional blending that means that each bottle contains minute quantities of old or sometimes extremely old wine. Bodegas Hidalgo produces a variety of brands and types and its La Gitana Manzanilla, is a global favourite. at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. Remember you only have a 21-day period from the DATE of SALE to complain about a lot, NOT the date of receipt. uk shall not be liable for any consequential loss, expense or damage arising directly or indirectly from any defect or failure in the goods or from their use or damage.

I would always try to decant the bottles and pour slowly, leaving the darkest sediments in the bottle. These dry styles offer extensive gastronomic combinations and drinking pleasure; that is why world-renowned chefs are now incorporating sherry fortified wine in their menus. If you want something to complement your starters then bring out a bottle of dry sherry – perfect to sip with olives, nuts and cheesy nibbles. Simply a high quality Amontillado, and very little indications of the fact that it was bottled such a long time ago.Our right to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved up to the amount of any reserve and the right to refuse any bid is also reserved. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases. Special terms may be used in catalogue descriptions of particular classes of items in which case the descriptions must be interpreted in accordance with any glossary appearing at the commencement of the catalogue. If this is not an option and you have questions beyond the offered description and images, please contact us for a more in-depth condition report.

They are usually fortified, have grape alcohol added, to 15% ABV but regulation that came in in 2021 states that this alcohol level can be natural. If they are aged after the flor dies, either naturally or when the alcohol is added, then these become amontillados which tend to be some of the most highly-prized wines. Warranty of title and availability: The seller warrants to the auctioneer and you that the seller is the true owner of the property consigned or is properly authorised by the true owner to consign it for sale and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims. The flavours tend to be nutty and floral, with dried fruit, spice and woody aromatic notes in richer wines.Sack is by far the most-mentioned type of drink in the plays of Shakespeare most notably by Falstaff in Henry IV Part II who said: “If I had a thousand sons, the first humane principle I would teach them should be to forswear thin potations and to addict themselves to sack. If you have any further questions on the condition of a lot then please contact us so we can give you further details.