Friday read: Not a match – why is sherry failing to find its groove?

November and December is the time when fortifieds come out to play. At least, they do in the press. Probably 90% of port and sherry’s column inches occur in the month before Christmas.

Top Sherry competition Copa Jerez returns in October

Chefs and sommeliers at restaurants across the UK are invited to enter the world's top competition for Sherry.

González Byass launches 2022 Tío Pepe En Rama

González Byass has launched the 13th edition of its unfiltered and unclarified fino, Tio Pepe En Rama, in the UK.

New campaign to reinvigorate sherry's image in UK

Promotional body Sherry from Spain has launched a new promotional drive in the UK market, designed to build awareness and transform sherry's image across both the on-trade and direct-to-consumer channels.

Entries now open for Tio Pepe Challenge 2022

After a two year break due to the pandemic, Gonzalez Byass is once again hosting the world’s largest international sherry cocktail competition.

Headline hero: Heroic Jerez

In Association With Gonzalez Byass

Soaring sherry sales prop up Tio Pepe’s 12th release

All-star judging line up for Copa Jerez 2021 revealed

Sherry’s flagship culinary competition has announced the judges for this year’s edition, with Sarah Jane Evans MW, Matthieu Longuere MS, and Anna Haugh all due to appear in this year’s prestigious hot seat.

Five minutes with Owen Morgan, Bar 44

Bar 44 Group’s co-owner and self-confessed sherry nut Owen Morgan talks Andrew Catchpole through launching Manzanilla 44 with Bodegas Barón and generally advancing the cause.

Sherry champions add zing with own Manzanilla

Long known for their passionate support of sherry, 44 Group founders the Morgan brothers have gone a step further and launched their own Manzanilla.

González Byass releases rare 1878 vintage

González Byass has released an ultra-limited-edition Pedro Ximénez – with just 78 bottles for sale.

Tío Pepe opens first Sherry hotel

Historic Sherry brand Tío Pepe is adding a new page to its story with the launch of a boutique hotel within the grounds of the González Byass winery.

Bodegas Hidalgo releases latest en rama

Bodegas Hidalgo has announced the spring 2020 release of its La Gitana En Rama Manzanilla sherry in the UK.

Gonzalez Byass launches new UK Manzanilla

Gonzalez Byass is to release a new Domecq Manzanilla in the UK made at Delgado Zuleta in Andalucia’s Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Tim Atkin MW: Sherry deserves applause

TIM ATKIN MW

Ten years of Tio Pepe En Rama

A decade ago, González Byass UK managed to shake up a moribund sherry category with Tio Pepe En Rama. Jo Gilbert dissects its success

González Byass UK MD says first Tio Pepe En Rama was “a risk”

Tio Pepe is celebrating ten years of shaking up moribund sherry sales with its en rama or ‘raw’ sherries, which established a new category in the UK.

XECO Wines appoints Tortuga Brands as UK distributor

Newly formed sherry brand XECO Wines has appointed Tortuga Brands as its exclusive UK distributor with sole responsibility for its sales and marketing.

Bibendum expands Sherry menu with La Guita

Bibendum has expanded its premium Sherry portfolio with the addition of La Guita.

Majestic reports surging Sherry sales

Majestic Wine has reported a 46% hike in annual Sherry sales driven by an increasing thirst for the tipple among Britain’s ‘hipsters’.