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๐ŸŽฒThe Wild Card

Taberna de Haro

Boston's sherry obsession hiding in plain sight

Brookline ยท Boston ยท Spanish ยท Visit Website โ†—

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Reviewed March 23, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySurprising Depth
MarkupSteal
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

You're looking at a 300-label list anchored by over 90 sherries at a neighborhood Spanish spot in Brookline โ€” that alone should stop you mid-scroll. This isn't a wine bar trying to be clever; it's a restaurant that genuinely knows what it's doing and leans hard into a single region with real conviction. The price range ($30โ€“$150 bottles) keeps things accessible without dumbing down the selection.

Selection Deep Dive

The list is Spain top to bottom, and that's not a limitation โ€” it's a thesis statement. While most Boston restaurants treat Spanish wine as a footnote between the Italian and French sections, Taberna de Haro has built something serious: over 300 labels with the sherry program as the undisputed centerpiece. Producers like Lustau, La Cigarrera, and Cruz del Mar anchor the by-the-glass fortified options, and the depth across Manzanilla, Fino, and Amontillado styles suggests someone is paying close attention to inventory. If you came here for Cabernet, you're at the wrong restaurant โ€” and honestly, that's fine.

By the Glass

Fifteen sherry options by the glass is not a typo, and it's not a gimmick either. Ranging from $9 to $18 a pour, the BTG program covers serious stylistic ground โ€” bone-dry Fino and Manzanilla on one end, richer Amontillado on the other. Rotation data isn't available, but with a sommelier on staff and a program this specialized, you'd expect someone to be keeping things fresh.

๐Ÿ’ฐBest Value

Olivares Monastrell โ€” $14

Retails around $12 and pours for $14 a glass โ€” that's practically cost pricing by restaurant standards. You're getting a juicy, dark-fruited Spanish red for the price of a beer at most Boston spots.

๐Ÿ’ŽHidden Gem

Manzanilla La Cigarrera

Most tables walk right past the sherry section and miss this entirely. La Cigarrera's Manzanilla is bracingly dry, saline, and electric โ€” the kind of wine that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about sherry. Order it cold and don't overthink it.

โ›”Skip This

Lustau Sherry Cocktails

If you're sitting on top of one of the best straight sherry programs in New England, ordering a sherry cocktail feels like asking a sushi chef for a California roll. The real Lustau bottles are right there on the list โ€” go straight to the source.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธPerfect Pairing

Fino Cruz del Mar + Gambas al Ajillo

High-acid, bone-dry Fino cuts right through the garlic-loaded olive oil and lifts the sweetness of the shrimp without competing with it. This is the pairing the list was basically built around.

๐ŸŽฒ The Bottom Line

Taberna de Haro is the best sherry program in Boston and it's sitting quietly on Beacon Street like it's not a big deal. If you eat here and order a domestic Chardonnay, we can't help you.

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