Pairings

Featuring an eclectic range from Radiohead to Paul McCartney to Sigur Ros, this soundtrack album sets an interesting and mysterious ambience. Most of the songs carry a more mellow and alternative vibe, though "Mondo 77" by Looper picks up the pace with a cool, steady beat. Since the film "Vanilla Sky" is a remake of the Spanish thriller "Abre Los Ojos," we decided to pair this album with an impressive Spanish sherry. The Hidalgo NV La Gitana Manzanilla is rated 97 by International Wine Cellar and only $14.00 a bottle. The Manzanilla is known to be the rarest of all authentic sherries, due to its unique site-specific origin. It is rich and intense, and its amazing, long aftertaste lingers with a hint of almond skin. The Manzanilla's dry, haunting delicacy goes perfectly with the lingering pensive tone set by the album. Serve the wine to your guests as an aperitif.

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