Jerez

Jerez should conjure up thoughts of Sherry and Old World charm and it delivers in Grand fashion. What a splendid day we spent there with our pals from Sicily, Dave and Liane.

They patiently followed us on our scooter with their large Triumph Tiger at around 55 MPH all the way down the motorway for the 50 miles journey into the city. We parked up and had a coffee at the nearest café while our legs and bottoms relaxed. Then we were off to the old centre and the sherry houses. Gonzales Byass, Sandeman, Domecq and others. We chose the guided trip and tasting at Domecq.

 

 

 We had a guide who spoke passable English and who made the tour interesting and informative. We learnt about the methods of Sherry making and Brandy also. The vast rooms of barrels in what was once cloisters were amazing. Many casks were signed by celebrities of the past dating back many years.

 

 

We then tried a few of the types of Sherry and a Brandy but alas Dave and I were driving so only a sip.

We definitely need to return to the city to do a more in depth exploration of its old buildings and churches.