Sherry: Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent!

• Author: BEN HOWKINS
• Publisher: Academie Du Vin Library
• Language: English
• Publication date: 12/2021
• Pages: 224
• Dimensions: 18 x 25 cm
• Weight: 1200g
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781913141288

Introduction:

In Sherry: Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent!, Ben Howkins takes an expert and entertaining look at an old favourite that has fallen out of fashion in recent years, but which, according to connoisseurs, is about to make a major comeback.

Made using a unique process, aged in cellars dating back to the time of the conquistadors and bursting with a wealth of sun-drenched flavours, sherry was maligned and misunderstood due to a succession of scandals and bad luck in the 1970s. But the world of sherry is about to undergo a radical change. With a series of new styles, new vineyards and a dynamic new generation of winemakers, this wine is revolutionising restaurants around the world, and it cannot be ignored. Ben Howkins, with colourful words and equally evocative imagery, dives into the fascinating history of sherry and reveals why it is about to return to our lives in great style!

The author:

Ben Howkins is considered the greatest British writer and expert on port and sherry. He received the Vintners Scholarship in 1963, becoming the youngest recipient of the award. The experience he gained at that time in European vineyards and working with many renowned winemakers inspired him to dedicate himself to educating others about the pleasure of wine, particularly fortified and dessert wines. A prolific writer, Ben Howkins has published numerous articles on wine in both general-interest and specialist magazines. He is the author of several books, including the International Wine & Food Society guide to port, Rich Rare & Red, Real Men Drink Port…and Ladies Do Too!, and, more recently, Sherry on Sherry. He is a member of the Vintners Company and has lectured for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, of which he was a trustee. Ben is also an international wine judge and lecturer, and has organised numerous vineyard tours in Europe and South America. He has travelled extensively to the United States and China to promote the brands of his companies. He is a co-founder of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company and, as a founding member of the Tokaji Renaissance, is dedicated to restoring Tokaji Aszú's recognition as one of the greatest wines in the world.

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