Sherry by Talia Baiocchi

Sherry by Talia Baiocchi

There is no other wine that is as versatile, as utterly unique in its range and production methods--and, unfortunately, as misunderstood--as sherry. For centuries, sherry was considered one of the world's great wines, spoken about in the same reverential terms as the finest Bordeaux and Burgundies. But in the last few decades, sherry lost its way--and cheap, cloyingly sweet blends sullied the reputation of what remains one of Spain's oldest and greatest winemaking traditions.

Thankfully, sherry is in the midst of a renaissance. Beloved of sommeliers and bartenders in the craft cocktail community, today sherry is being re-discovered and re-appreciated as an incredible table wine and essential component of many classic cocktails.

Sherry is essential reading for wine or spirits professionals looking to incorporate this complex wine into their menu, and for adventurous drink enthusiasts who are on the hunt for something unexpected. With a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the different styles of sherry, how they are made, and the people and places that produce it, Sherry demystifies what can be a confusing (and seemingly contradictory) wine.

A thorough buyer's guide lists top producers and profiles the very best bodegas and wines. And a whole chapter on sherry-based cocktails illuminates a completely different side of sherry, featuring classic recipes like the Tuxedo and Sherry Cobbler, as well as modern creations from the country's top bartenders (Jim Meehan's East India Negroni, Derek Brown's Kojo Cocktail). More than a dozen recipes for tapas and other delicious foods--best eaten alongside a glass of sherry, of course--round out this wonderfully eclectic, engaging, and inspiring collection.

TALIA BAIOCCHI is the editor-in-chief of PUNCH, a wine, spirits, and cocktail-focused online publication. Baiocchi was previously the wine editor of Eater and a columnist for Wine Spectator. She's written for publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, Decanter, Bon Appétit, and Wine & Spirits magazine. In Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 section in 2013, she was named a top new talent in the food and wine business. She is a resident of Brooklyn, New York.

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ISBN 13	9781607745815
ISBN 10	160774581X
Title	Sherry
Author	Talia Baiocchi
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2014-10-14
Number of pages	272
Prizes	Short-listed for James Beard Foundation Book Awards (Photography) 2015, Short-listed for James Beard Foundation Book Awards (Beverage) 2015
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.