Jerez has been a centre of viniculture since wine making was introduced to Spain by the Phoenicians in 1. BC. The practice was carried on by the Romans when they took control of Iberia around 2. BC. The Moors conquered the region in AD 7. During the Moorish period, the town was called Sherish a transliteration of the Arabic, from which both Sherry and Jerez are derived. Wines similar in style to Sherry have traditionally been made in the city of Shiraz in mid southern Iran, but it is thought unlikely that the name derives from there. Wine production continued through five centuries of Arab Empires rule. In 9. 66, Al Hakam II, the second Caliph of Crdoba, ordered the destruction of the vineyards, but the inhabitants of Jerez appealed on the grounds that the vineyards also produced raisins to feed the empires soldiers, and the Caliph spared two thirds of the vineyards. In 1. 26. 4 Alfonso X of Castile took the city. From this point on, the production of sherry and its export throughout Europe increased significantly. By the end of the 1. Europe as the worlds finest wine. Christopher Columbus brought sherry on his voyage to the New World and when Ferdinand Magellan prepared to sail around the world in 1. Sherry became very popular in Great Britain, especially after Francis Drake sacked Cadiz in 1. At that time Cadiz was one of the most important Spanish seaports, and Spain was preparing an armada there to invade England. Among the spoils Drake brought back after destroying the fleet were 2,9. Spanish ships. 9 This helped to popularize Sherry in the British Isles. Because sherry was a major wine export to the United Kingdom, many English companies and styles developed. Many of the Jerez cellars were founded by British families. In 1. 89. 4 the Jerez region was devastated by the insect phylloxera. Whereas larger vineyards were replanted with resistant vines, most smaller producers were unable to fight the infestation and abandoned their vineyards entirely. Fino fine in Spanish is the driest and palest of the traditional varieties of Sherry. The wine is aged in barrels under a cap of floryeast to prevent contact with the air. Manzanilla is an especially light variety of Fino Sherry made around the port of Sanlcar de Barrameda. Manzanilla Pasada is a Manzanilla that has undergone extended aging or has been partially oxidised, giving a richer, nuttier flavour. Amontillado is a variety of Sherry that is first aged under flor and then exposed to oxygen, producing a sherry that is darker than a Fino but lighter than an Oloroso. Naturally dry, they are sometimes sold lightly to medium sweetened but these can no longer be labelled as Amontillado. Oloroso scented in Spanish is a variety of sherry aged oxidatively for a longer time than a Fino or Amontillado, producing a darker and richer wine. With alcohol levels between 1. Olorosos are the most alcoholic sherries. Like Amontillado, naturally dry, they are often also sold in sweetened versions called Cream sherry. As with Amontillado Sweet Oloroso, Rich Oloroso and Oloroso Dulce are prohibited terms. Palo Cortado is a variety of Sherry that is initially aged like an Amontillado, typically for three or four years, but which subsequently develops a character closer to an Oloroso. This either happens by accident when the flor dies, or commonly the flor is killed by fortification or filtration. Jerez Dulce Sweet Sherries are made either by fermenting dried Pedro Ximnez PX or Moscatel grapes, which produces an intensely sweet dark brown or black wine, or by blending sweeter wines or grape must with a drier variety. Cream is a type of sweet sherry first made in the 1. Sherrys not just for Christmas. These dry sherry recommendations will tempt your taste buds any time of year. Steps 7http hIDSERP,5350. Sherry Shriner New World Order Bible Prophecy and. The coming UFO and alien invasion of America. The New World Order is Satans one world government. Official home page for Sherry Shriner a Prophet, Watchman, and Sere. At Sherrys Life find your black hair questions answered on black hairstyles, celebrity hair hair tips. Join the Sherrys Life newsletter FREE todayOloroso and Pedro Ximnez. On 1. 2 April 2. 01. Denominations of Origen Montilla Moriles and Jerez Xrs Sherry 1. Oloroso and sweet Amontillado banning terms such as Rich Oloroso, Sweet Oloroso and Oloroso Dulce. Such wines are to be labelled as Cream Sherry Blend of Oloroso Amontillado or suchlike. The classification by sweetness is Fortified Wine Type. Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry. Alcohol ABVSugar contentgrams per litreFino. Manzanilla. 151. Amontillado. Palo Cortado. 172. Oloroso. 172. 205. Dry. 152. 254. 5Pale Cream. Medium. 152. 251. Cream. 15. 52. 21. Dulce Sweet. 152. Moscatel. 152. 21. Pedro Ximnez. 152. Protection of SherryeditSpanish producers have registered the names Jerez Xrs Sherry and will prosecute producers of similar fortified wines from other places using the same name. In 1. 93. 3, Article 3. Spanish Estatuto del Vino Wine Law established the boundaries of sherry production as the first Spanish winedenominacin. Today, sherrys official status is further recognized by wider EU legislation. Sherry must come from the triangular area of the province of Cdiz between Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa Mara. However the name sherry is used as a semi generic in the United States where it must be labeled with a region of origin such as American sherry or California sherry. However such wines cannot be exported to the EU. Australian winemakers now use the term Apera instead of Sherry,1. Australian consumers still use the term sherry. As of December 3. Apera is now also used by Canadian winemakers. Barcino. THE RESTAURANTBarcino, which takes its name from the ancient moniker for the city of Barcelona, focuses on tapas from the Catalonia region of Spain, reimagined from Executive Chef Ryan Mc. Ilwraiths own point of view. In addition to a daily paella special, a focal point of the dining experience is the sleek raw barBarra Cruawhere guests will enjoy a peek into the bustling Barcino kitchen while partaking in a frequently rotating selection of raw preparations from land and sea. Barcino is helmed by Executive Chef Mc. Ilwraith, Chef de Cuisine Athman El Kindiy, and General Managers Steve Mc. Leod and Alice Wiesner. The dessert menu is crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Michael Aguilar and draws inspiration from the traditional flavors of Catalonia. As with the food at Barcino, the bar program is heavily inspired by Catalan traditions and is focused on the unique drinking culture of the region, featuring a concise list of original cocktails, a variety of Spanish style gin tonics, a highly focused selection of Spanish vermouths and sherries, and a curated list of Spanish beers, Spanish cava, 5. Sangria Blanco on tap. The new bright and airy space features a primarily white color palette, filled with live greenery and unique nods to Catalonian culture meant to inspire conversation and evoke a true sense of place. Jointly designed by The Absinthe Groups Project Director Jonny Raglin and Hayes Valley based Sagan Piechota Architecture, Barcino is both elegant and accessible, emphasizing materials primarily sourced from local partners. THE absinthe group. The Absinthe Group TAG, founded and managed by food industry veteran Bill Russell Shapiro, creates and operates unique, high quality food and wine enterprises. TAG includes a carefully built collection of seven businesses, five of which are located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. They are overseen by TAG Vice President Eric Vreede, Executive Chef Ryan Mc. Ilwraith, Executive Pastry Chef Michael Aguilar, and Project Director Jonny Raglin. These include Absinthe Brasserie Bar, Absinthe Private Dining, Arlequin Caf and Food To Go, Arlequin Wine Merchant, Barcino, Bellota in So. Ma, and Comstock Saloon in North Beach.