Club Contubernio: the sherry subscription
23 December 2022 | by Ruben
Club Contubernio is a private club for (sherry) wine enthusiasts. Members regularly receive a box of six wines, personally selected by Armando and his team
''Jerez-Xérès-Sherry'' articles
Manzanilla is (not) a sherry wine
17 October 2022 | by Ruben
Manzanilla is not a sherry wine. At least that's what several producers keep repeating. We look into the legal, historical and practical arguments
Bodegas Poniente
27 August 2020 | by Ruben
Bodegas Poniente is a relatively new sherry bodega started by Patrick Mata and Alberto Orte. They have a well-aged Fino, Amontillado, Palo Cortado and Oloroso
Why this is the time to drink En Rama sherry
28 June 2018 | by Ruben
I wrote this article as a guest writer for the official sherry.wine website. Although the real En Rama momentum is
The architecture of bodegas in Jerez
16 June 2017 | by Ruben
Sherry bodegas are highly functional buildings which combine efficiency and beauty. We look into the history and explain the architecture of sherry cellars
The soleo / asoleo process
22 May 2017 | by Ruben
Soleo or Asoleo is a process of sun-drying grapes before pressing them. In the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry it is primarily used for
Vara y pulgar: vine growing and pruning
29 May 2015 | by Ruben
This time of the year is crucial for the upcoming winemaking season. The plants are growing, flowering has passed and the
Gutiérrez Colosía video
4 December 2014 | by Ruben
This beautiful video was made by Carmen & Carlota Gutiérrez from Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía. It was made for the Vinos
Albariza, Barros and Arenas
10 September 2014 | by Ruben
The Sherry region is an area of open, rolling hills and gentle slopes. While most people think it’s always sunny
International Sherry Week 2014
2 June 2014 | by Ruben
International Sherry Week (ISW 2014) is a whole week of events celebrating and promoting Spain’s unique sherry wines. It starts today
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