Sherry
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''The classic book... since 1961 when it first came out this has been rightlyregarded as the standard work.'' The Times''As a combination of history, description and appreciation it is difficult to believethat it will be supplanted.'' Financial TimesThis fully-revised and updated fifth edition of Sherry, first published in 1961,explores the turbulent history of sherry and its region. Julian Jeffs chroniclesthe changing face of sherry's production, producers, trade, and the region itself,which is steeped in a long, rich history. The book also features the remarkablestory of the rise of the Ruiz-Mateos empire,which at one time controlled most ofthe sherry trade. Central to the book is a detailed account of howsherry ismadefrom the vines planted in the south of Andalusia to the complex stages of itsfermentation, ageing, and blending. The key producers and theirwines are alsocovered in full.
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- ISBN: 9781845336165
- Author: Julian Jeffs
- Pub date: 07.01.11
- RRP: $59.99
- Format: Electronic book text
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Julian Jeffs
Julian Jeffs became a barrister in 1958 and throughout his career worked as a QC,Bencher, and deputy High Court Judge. In his free moments he found time to beone of the founder members of the Cambridge UniversityWine & Food Society,President of the Circle ofWineWriters, and General Editor of the Faber winebooks.His first-hand experience of Spain came when he worked in the sherry tradein Jerez de la Frontera, and during hismany subsequent visits to the country he hasformed the basis of this and other books.He is the author of Sherry in this same series,and he regularly hosts tutored tastings on Spanish wines.
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