News from Jerez 24.8.12

Nearly 10% of the grapes have been harvested so far, these being mainly from the vineyards further inland where ripeness is more advanced. The sugar readings are quite high, some well over 11 degrees Beaume. It looks then as if all the harvesting will have been completed long before the Fiestas de Vendimia scheduled for the 11th - 16th September.

As a part of the Fiestas, the Alcazar in Jerez is for the fifth year playing host to top level Sherry tastings to bring together the best of Jerezano culture: wine, gastronomy and flamenco. These events will take place from the 7th till the 15th of September and feature six bodegas which are: Williams & Humbert, Grupo Estevez, Lustau, Alvaro Domecq, Gonzalez Byass and Beam Global (Harveys). The Consejo is also providing support. Tickets for these wonderful events cost 25 Euros per person for those lucky enough to be there.