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NV La Gitana Manzanilla, Bodegas Hidalgo, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain. £11.19, reduced to £9.69 until 12 October, Waitrose

This is my favourite manzanilla. The lightest and driest style of sherry around, it makes an exquisite aperitif and can be matched to virtually any dish.