Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla
A Guide to the Traditional Wines of Andalucía
Peter Liem and Jesús Barquín
Manutius
£19/$29.95
In the past few years, sherry has had a bit of a renaissance in the niche
market, much of it driven by the progressive Consejo Regulador of Jerez and its advertisement campaigns and the arrival of the 'tapas bar' phenomenon that has struck many cities around the world. Along with a night enjoying some hospitality in one's 'local', imagining oneself at a table in Jerez de la Frontera or...
2012 wine books – regions, and a domaine
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Friday 28 December 2012
By Paul O'Doherty. See our guide to 2012 wine book reviews.
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