During a recent stay in Sotogrande The Luxury Travel Bible got a taste of local culture when taking part in a tasting session of Drake & Friends sherry. This new high-end brand is helping to bring sherry to a new generation. Made from grapes grown in the Jerez region of Spain, the company takes its name from Sir Francis Drake who in 1587 'inspired a large "export" of 2,900 barrels of fine Sherry dutifully serving his Queen'. No longer just the drink in the dusty bottle only brought out at Christmas, Sherry is set to be the breakthrough drink of 2011 (according to those in the know). Ranging in maturity from three years to over a hundred years, from a Fino (a young wine) to TLTB's favourite the delicious Pedro Ximenez (a syrupy, older wine) there is a sherry to suit every palate.
TLTB loved Drake and Friends' true passion, some of which will rub off on any inexperienced -sherry drinker. Should you find yourself in the Sotogrande area, or a London bar following their launch there later this year, Drake and Friends is worth seeking out. SBLuxury link: www.drakeandfriends.com
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