The super tastings at
the Alcazar have begun
The first event in the series took place last night with a
menu proposed by Alta Cazuela – a catering firm run by two local chefs - and
the wines of Grupo Estevez. Maribel Estevez, enologist of the bodega, put
forward Fino Inocente, Amontillado Tio Diego, Oloroso Ermitano, Royal Cream and
Moscatel Promesa to match pickled fish, partridge pate with caramelised onion,
Barbate tuna steak and mixed mushroom risotto, among other dishes.
Saturday’s event features the wines of Williams and Humbert
matched with a different menu from Alta Cazuela. Antonio Fernandez Vasquez
Maeso, enologist at the bodega, will lead the tasting. He is offering Fino Don
Zoilo, Amontillado Coleccion 12 Anos, Oloroso Coleccion 12 Anos, Canasta Cream
and PX Don Zoilo 12 Anos.
Meanwhile at the
bullring:
The XLV edition of the Fiesta de la Buleria kicks off
tonight. This is an absolute must for Flamenco fans, the Buleria is indigenous
to Jerez, and its greatest exponents are here. Some great names will be performing
such as Jesus Mendez - said by some to have inherited the greatness of La
Paquera (a legendary singer who died
some time ago); Juan Moneo “El Torta”and Tomasa Guerrero “La Macanita” among
others. The leading dancer will be Mercedes Ruiz and the guitarists will be
Ismael Heredia and Isaac Moreno. These are all flamenco stars from Jerez but
are famous far beyond.
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| Tomasa "La Macanita" |
The Cooperative
Virgen de la Caridad regains control from Ruiz Mateos
The Sanlucar Cooperative has regained ownership of all the
shares of Bodegas CAYDSA which it sold to Nueva Rumasa in 2009 for 12 million
euros – of which only 800,000 was ever paid - and which was renamed Bodegas Teresa
Rivero. After “laborious and complex negotiations”, mainly with the
administrators, the Coop, which has 700 members, is now awaiting the rubber
stamp from the courts which should come through “in a few days”.
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