International Sherry Week, 4-10 November 2024
Once again, International Sherry Week occurs between 4-10 November 2024. Let’s celebrate Spain’s great gift to the world!
There are the floral delights of a chilled Manzanilla or Fino. Or try the nutty notes of an Amontillado and Oloroso. Add the umami flavours of Palo Cortado or the sweet caramel of PX. There’s a style to suit every taste and every budget.
It’s an entire week to taste, discover and love them all, dry or sweet. Then, of course, continue to enjoy Sherry during the rest of the year too.
Bring the party on!
Whether at home or abroad, various events are happening worldwide! Look at all these events in the UK! There’s something for everyone, and you can find out more about it here.
And, in the run-up to Christmas, now is an excellent time to stock up on Sherry. You can, of course, drink Sherry on its own, but it’s brilliant with food (and not just Spanish cuisine), and you can drink it throughout a meal. Want the proof? This brilliant Paring Table shows how. Just remember: if it swims – Fino and Manzanilla. If it runs – Oloroso. It flies – Amontillado and Palo Cortado. Sweet styles for Desserts!
One of my delights is Fino Sherry and Marmite!
International Sherry Week 2024
Ten Recommendations
Most of the Sherry wines recommended below are widely available. Hence, only one example of a UK stockist/ price is given. Promotional discounts may also be available.
Gonzales Byass, Tio Pepe Fino En Rama, (full bottle, 750 ml) £17.00 The Wine Society
Valdespino, Inocente Fino, Macharnudo single vineyard, (full bottle) £19.95 Lea & Sandeman
Emilio Lustau, Los Arcos, Amontillado, (full bottle) £22.00 Drinkmonger
Hidalgo, La Gitana Manzanilla, (full bottle) £11.99 Waitrose
Hidalgo, Pastrana Manzanilla Pasada, (full bottle) £16.00 The Wine Society
Fernando de Castilla, Antique Oloroso, (50o ml bottle) £35.99 Latitude, Leeds
Valdespino, Oloroso 20 yo VOS 1842 Solera, (full bottle) £39.95 Lea & Sandeman
Gonzales Byass, Matusalem Oloroso Dulce Muy Viejo, 30 yo VORS, Cream, (half bottle, 375 ml ) £20.50 Albion Wine Shippers
Valdespino, Palo Cortado CP Calle Ponche Viejo single vineyard, 20 yo VOS (500 ml bottle) £40.00 Vino Gusto
Emilio Lustau, San Emilio Pedro Ximenez (PX) Solera Reserva, (half bottle) £14.05 Corney & Barrow
Find Out More
You can download these PDF guides to food and sherry matching here:
Food with Sherry in Good Company
My Introductory Articles
Please read my introductions to Dry Sherry; here are the links:
And Finally
I hope you enjoy International Sherry Week, whether as a seasoned participant or a newbie – there is a style of Sherry for everyone, so why not find yours?
As ever, May the Flor be with you!
By the way, did you know there’s a special breed of Sherry Dog?