The flavor with which we chose to launch the Private Reserve Club was inspired by its namesake, Jamon Iberico de Bellota, the subtle delicacy of western Europe which we sampled this past summer.

Although we like to travel for our flavor discoveries, 2020 did not allow as much of that as we would have preferred. Nevertheless, this delicacy came to us from the southwestern region of the Iberian peninsula with the sweet, rich, and slightly nutty notes that make it the most renowned, most mouthwatering ham in the world.

When our Master Seasoner and Batch Masters set out to capture the acorn- and chestnut-fed magic in this latest Wine Chip, we had no idea how he would do it. But just as the farmers of Spain and Portugal cure their Jamon Iberico slowly, often over the course of one to four years, we gave him the time to get it right. And as we’ve come to expect, he produced magnificent results!

Please try our Jamon Iberico de Bellota Wine Chips! You may not have been able to travel to Europe in 2020, but it wouldn’t hurt to feel like you were there for one evening, perhaps with a glass of Spanish sherry – we recommend a manzanilla if you have one – or with an older, mature red wine, such as a lighter pinot noir.

Please enjoy, and ring in 2021 with style!