My trip to Jerez last weekend started off with a sherry Cata Magistral on Friday in the patio of the splendid Alcázar, hosted by Bodegas Lustau and presented by Lustau’s master winemaker Sergio Martínez and Carman Aumesquat from the Sherry Council. It was a bit touch and go because rain had been previously forecast but in the end we were able to sit outside in this spectacular setting and enjoy a selection of Lustau wines paired with delicious bites accompanied by a flamenco guitarist. A magical evening.