Sherry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781913141660)

The fully updated sixth edition of Julian Jeffs' Sherry explores the links between Jerez's history and culture, and the development of the sherry trade. It provides extensive details of shippers, from the traditional family firms to the new boutique bodegas, along with thorough appendices for those who wish to delve into the fine details.

Fully revised and updated for its sixth edition, this benchmark book chronicles the changing face of Sherry - its viticultural methods, the complex production techniques, the growth of the wine's trade and the region itself - taking us from the area's early Phoenician settlers right up to the present day. Detailed sections on cultivation and production include information on both traditional and the now more commonly used modern methods of viticulture. Manzanilla, the 'wine of joy', receives an entire chapter to itself, before Jeffs brings the information on blending and tasting Sherry up to date. Sherry provides extensive details for all the shippers, updated for 2019, from the traditional family firms to the new boutique bodegas, along with thorough appendices for those who wish to delve into the fine details. This classic wine book unravels the timeless appeal of one of Spain's greatest wines, making it an essential resource for anybody with an interest or involvement in the world of Sherry.

Author: Julian Jeffs
ISBN-10: 1913141667
ISBN-13: 9781913141660
Publisher: Academie Du Vin Library Ltd
Language: English
Published: 02/07/2024
Pages: 346
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.20d