🥂 Episode 82: Palomino – Sherry’s Quiet Star

In this episode, we're heading to sunny southern Spain to explore a grape that plays it cool and subtle — but is behind some of the boldest flavors in the wine world. Meet Palomino: understated, versatile, and totally fascinating.

- Discover why Palomino is the backbone of sherry wines like fino, manzanilla, and amontillado 
- Learn how this grape thrives in the chalky albariza soils of Jerez 
- Hear how winemakers are reviving still Palomino wines in Spain, South Africa, and California 
- Unpack the magic of flor and the solera system in transforming Palomino’s character 
- Get food pairing tips for everything from tapas to roast chicken and oysters 

If you’ve ever written off Palomino as too plain — think again. Hit follow, explore more grape stories, and sip along with us next time! 🥂

6 sec intro

21 sec outro