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naomi & andrew

27 Wednesday Sep 2017

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The last time London friends Naomi & Andrew (@gingergourmand @andrewknill) were here – two years ago – it was to celebrate Andrew’s 40th birthday, which also coincided with a visit from Anna (@annalibera). This time they are here for a short kid-free break and some sunshine.

I have armed them with a list of new sherry bars and other places they haven’t been to yet, and also met them for a fabulous 3-hour lunch at La Azotea (Zaragoza). It was great catching up and giving them a quick(ish) bit of sherry education. Next London visit we definitely have to meet up.

say cheese!

23 Saturday Sep 2017

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As part of Pando Restaurant’s series of “Gastronomic Schools” – educational tastings – the latest was a cheese and wine tasting, hosted by Diego Ruiz de Terry of Pando (Grupo San Eloy) and presented by Antonio Rodriguez Vacas of cheese distributors TGT group.

Peter @SVQconcierge and I were invited, along with several other local “influencers” for a tasting of three delicious, and very different, cheeses: Queso Ibores (goat), Queso Roncal (sheep) and Queso Mahón (cow), paired with white and red wines. I’ve been to several of the Pando events in the past and they are always excellent. Also – bonus! – since I moved the venue is just a few steps from my new home.

You can read the full report on the Azahar Sevilla blog.

sherry week 2017

21 Thursday Sep 2017

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Mark it in your calendar! The fourth International Sherry Week is coming up soon, and as always, I’ll be offering my Sherry & Tapas Tours for anyone who would like to learn more about these fabulous wines. You’ll be able to see all the Sherry Week events on the website as they are registered, so you can check to see what’s happening in your part of the world.

Also something very cool this year – you can win an exclusive place at the highly coveted Certified Sherry Educator course in 2018, which was truly one of the most special experiences of my life.