The fifth edition of this bench-mark book recounts the turbulent history of the sherry region. It explains the various stages of sherry production and details the old family firms and new boutique bodegas.

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This is the fifth, fully revised and updated edition of "Sherry," first published in 1961. It explores the fascinating, turbulent history of the sherry region and details its wine production--from the planting of vines in the south of Andalusia and the complex stages of fermentation, ageing, and blending, to the moment it leaves the bottle. Included are details of the traditional family names and new boutique bodegas.