In our fast-changing world, towns, cities or regions can be locked down from one day to the next. Now in its 7th year, Sherry Week has always offered an array of events to cater for people both at home and at the bar. This year, more virtual events than ever will be presented by Sherry producers, wine educators, mixologists and restaurants to lift the spirits of Sherry lovers worldwide. Just make sure you’re well stocked up with Sherry, and let’s get the party started!
Nearly 800 events are taking place in 22 countries from Brazil to the USA, via Norway and New Zealand, with the busiest agendas in Spain (naturally) and the UK. Simply search the world Sherry map for your nearest event – you can search by city, country, type of event and date.
In this unprecedented year, the D.O. of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla, together with dedicated importers, restaurateurs and wine professionals, will take you on a gastronomic Sherry journey – travel around the world and experience Sherry and local cuisine from the comfort of your own abode. Anyone can watch these events for free, preferably with a glass of Sherry in hand: audience interaction is definitely encouraged!
Learn about a different type of Sherry every weekday at Sherry O’clock: Manzanilla Monday, Amontillado Tuesday, Palo Cortado Wednesday, Cream Thursday, Fino Friday. Three Sherry specialists – producers, sommeliers and educators (including Silvia Flores, daughter of the legendary Master Blender Antonio, and renowned wine producer Peter Sisseck) – will wax lyrical each weekday. 2 – 6 November, 19:00 CET. Follow our account on Instagram @sherrywinesjerez
Hear Beltrán Domecq, former Consejo Regulador President and ninth-generation winemaker, read from his acclaimed book, Sherry Uncovered, at the virtual book launch with MW Sarah Jane Evans. 2 November, 20:30 CET (via Zoom; registration required)
Discover the different profiles of Amontillado/ Fino-Amontillado Sherries by Ferran Centelles, a collaborator of Jancis Robinson and Drink Director of ElBullí Foundation during a live webinar. 2 November, 18.00 CET (via Zoom, registration required)
Watch four Sherry experts try rare old Sherries at the Old v New Bottle Aged Sherry Twitter Tasting via Facebook Live, and see their conversation about the wines. 3 November, 19:30 CET.
Take a virtual seat at the Sherry Pairing World Dinner Party in London, Shanghai, Melbourne, Jerez and Washington DC, as chefs and sommeliers match dishes from their local cuisine with different Sherries, with a sommelier or winemaker to explain the pairing. 4 November, from 9:00am CET (via Zoom; registration required:
Melbourne: 9.00h CET | 19.00h AEST
Shanghai: 12.00h CET | 19.00h CST
London: 20.00h CET | 19.00h GMT
Jerez: 21.00 CET
Washington DC: 18.00h EST | 12.00h CET
Get the expert take on serving Sherry as a sommelier, from the Consejo Regulador’s President, César Saldaña, and Josep Roca of El Celler de Can Roca (in Spanish). 5 November 11:00 CET (via Zoom; registration required
Watch the much-lauded documentary film, Sherry & The Mystery of Palo Cortado (in Spanish with English subtitles), free for one week only – glass in hand, of course. 2 – 8 November Click here Password: SHERRYWEEK2020
Raise a glass to your favourite bartender, restaurant owner or sommelier who has brought you so much Sherry pleasure – tag your preferred Sherry professional #MySherryAmigo, and then tag thee Sherry-loving friends to toast theirs.