The new Ruta
del Vino y Brandy Marco de Jerez website is up and running. It is very
impressive and using this site you can plan an amazing number of interesting escapades
in Sherry country, and even book them. Every aspect of the area has been
considered, from wildlife to cuisine, from horses to bodegas, from art to golf,
from tastings to Flamenco. If you have ever considered visiting this lovely and
fascinating part of the world, it has never been easier or more fun. The site
is in Spanish, English and German. All you need to do is type www.rutadeljerezybrandy.es
into your browser and let it happen!
The trade
and the Consejo are still optimistic about the quality of the forthcoming
harvest despite intense heatwaves and more forecast for next week. The hotter
it is, the smaller the crop, yet so far it has not been dramatically reduced
and is likely to be between 67 and 70 million kilos, unless the dreaded Levante
wind appears which will certainly reduce the crop. The harvest commencement
date looks like being the 20th August and everyone has their fingers
crossed.
Another
great idea is the Ruta de los Tabancos. You can pick up a leaflet at the
Consejo or at the tourist office. Tabancos are the lovely old traditional bars
with barrels of Sherry and tapas, and sometimes Flamenco. The leaflet gives a
picture of each with details of what they offer, where they are and opening
hours. These places have a wonderful atmosphere.
In Tokyo
recently the world record for the highest number of people using a venencia at
the same time was broken. It happened on the rooftop of a big store in Tokyo,
Mitsukoshi de Nihonbashi, and 72 venenciadores recognised by the Consejo took
part. Up till now the record has been held by 61 Andalusian venenciadores. All
the participants were awarded diplomas. The event was organised by the Consejo
and sponsored by González Byass, Barón, Hidalgo La Gitana and La Guita.
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