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October was a momentous time for the Chinese Sherry Association as we held the first ever Advanced Sherry Certification event. Over three days Cesar Saldana, the Director General of the Consejo Regulador of Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO. presented detailed information on the winemaking and wine culture of Jerez to a packed room of attendees from all over China. Wine experts and writers from Taiwan and Hong Kong also attended this event. At the end of the program and after a written test and blind tasting the attendees who passed the tests were awarded the prestigious Advance Sherry Certification which for the first time in History was printed in both Spanish and Chinese. I wish to convey my most sincere appreciation to Cesar Saldana for traveling so far and working so hard to build the presence and appreciation of Sherry in China. As we look to the future, I am proud that we have 40 new Sherry ambassadors in China!
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| Sherry Quotes from Chinese Opinion Leaders & Celebrities | |
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Taiwan
Sherry is the soul of western gastronomic culture, and the soul of Sherry must be transformed into whisky through Sherry barrels that cross the sea and change Great Britain's dining culture.
—— Whisky Expert & Writer, Steven Lin |
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Shanghai
Not all oxidized wines are undrinkable. Sherry is an exception and the unique character of Sherry is also unparalleled by any other white wine.
—— ASC Fine Wines (Greater China) Chief Director of Sales, Andy Tan |
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| Sherry News Farewell event to recognise Ricardo Rebuelta's 21-year contribution as Secretary General of the Consejo Regulador for Jerez Brandy |
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Ricardo Rebuelta has finally said goodbye to more than twenty years as Secretary General of the Consejo Regulador for Jerez Brandy. To recognise his extraordinary commitment and contribution to the Consejo for Jerez Brandy, a special lunch in Rebuelta's honour was held recently at the Bodega San Ginés. The event was attended by numerous friends and professionals from a range of sectors and from the wine industry in particular. During his speech, the President of the Consejo, Evaristo Babé, highlighted Rebuelta's "human and professional quality", thanking him for his outstanding work and dedication to the spirit produced in Jerez. Rebuelta expressed his gratefulness to the people attending the event, and to all the collaborators who have worked closely with him over the past 20 years. The Director General for Sherry, César Saldaña will also assume the position of Director General of the Consejo Regulador for Jerez Brandy. His appointment completes an internal restructuring process started a year ago to combine efforts and optimise synergies between the two regulatory bodies.
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| Featured Events 2010 Official Sherry Advanced Certificate Program in Shanghai | |
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 Co-organized by Consejo Regulador of Jerez-Xèrés-Sherry DO and the Chinese Sherry Association, 2010 Official Sherry Advanced Certificate Program was held at Chateau 599 in Shanghai from October 26 to October 28, awarding the prestigious Sherry Advanced Certificate for the first-ever time in China.
F&B Professionals, sommeliers and wine writers from all over China were invited to the seminar, which was presented by César Saldaña Sánchez, Director General of the Consejo Regulador of Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO.
Having advocated the Sherry Advanced Certificate Program, John H. Isacs, CEO of EnjoyGourmet Digital & Print Media, also arranged excellent food and Sherries for lunch, dinner and an afternoon tea. At the end of the seminar, the Sherry Advanced Certificates were awarded to qualified attendees who passed the written exam and the blind tasting. In total 40 attendees passed the exam and were awarded the prestigious certificate.
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Amontillado
Amber-colored wine with a sharp but subtle bouquet suggestive of hazelnuts; light and smooth on the palate, the alcohol content varies between 16% and 22% vol.
The stylish complexity of Amontillados match perfectly with some of China's most prized seafood and meat dishes, as the sharpness of the wine highlights delicate flavors and subtle textures while the complexity of the wine adds elegance.
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Wok-fried Lobster with Egg White & Sea Urchin
Amontillado is lovely with the delicately flavored lobster and egg white elements of the dish, but it's the pungent and creamy textured sea urchin that make this aromatic and complex Sherry the best partner.
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Pan-fried Pork Liver
The richness of the liver is matched by the richness of the Amontillado while the wine also cleanses the palate making each additional bite even more delicious.
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Beijing Duck
Culinary pleasure reached new heights when one classic meets another as the rich flavors and textures of the duck skin and meat are highlighted by the Amontillado while the Sherry also cleanses the mouth of any grease and facilitates digestion.
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Oloroso
Initially dry with an amber to mahogany color, a pronounced bouquet and overtones of nut and a full, vinous body; the alcohol content varies between 17% and 22% vol.
Dry Oloroso wines offer so much robust flavors that they are lovely with many Chinese pork and other meat dishes. Heavy flavored Chinese dishes often overwhelm other wines, while the sophisticated strong and persistent flavors of Oloroso wines stand up to the flavorful and pungent Chinese dishes while also facilitating digestion and cleansing the palate. |
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Roasted Pork Ribs
One of our most acclaimed pairing over the years has been savory pork ribs with abundantly flavored full-body Oloroso Sherries, as the natural sweetness of the meat is accentuated while the wine cuts through the fattiness of the dish. |
Jiangzhe Style Dongpo Pork
Many Chinese pork dishes also pair nicely with other wines, but the Shaohsing wine in this stewed dish make Oloroso the best partner as it is not overpowered by the Chinese wine. |
Shanghai Style Braised Beef Brisket & Tendon in Soy Sauce Reduction
The heavy sauce, savory and nicely chewy brisket and tendon meet a natural partner in the abundantly flavored Oloroso that also acts as a palate cleanser and digestion facilitator. |
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| Sherry Cocktail Sherry Cocktail |
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Sherry in Manhattan
| Ingredients： |
| Semisweet Sherry |
1oz |
| Bourbon whisky |
2oz |
| Dry Vermouth |
0.25oz |
| Lemon Juice |
0.25oz |
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients with ice, gently shake well and strain the ice, garnish with lime peel and serve. |
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Dizzy Dizzy
| Ingredients： |
| Bourbon Whisky |
1.5oz |
| Semisweet Sherry |
1.5oz |
| Lemon Juice |
a splash |
| Soda Water |
a splash |
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients with ice (except soda water), then add a tad of soda water and stir and serve. |
| ★ Provided by A-Plus |
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| Sherry Recipe Kidneys in Sherry | |
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| Ingredients: |
| 1/2 kg of pig's kidneys |
| 1 small onion, chopped |
| 1 garlic clove |
| 1 tablespoon of flour |
| 1/2 tablespoon of sweet paprika |
| 6 tablespoons of olive oil |
| 1/2 cup of water |
| 1/2 sherry glass of ALFONSO Oloroso |
| Salt |
| Parsley |
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| Instructions: |
Clean and slice the kidneys, and place them on an upside-down saucepan lid. Fill the saucepan two-fingers deep with water, place the lid with kidneys on top and heat on hob. Sprinkle kidneys with salt and leave heating for 10 minutes until their liquid is released.
Put the kidneys in a colander and wash well under the cold water tap. Then put the oil and onion in a saucepan to heat. When the onion becomes transparent, add the kidneys and keep stirring. After 5 minutes sprinkle the kidneys with the flour and paprika, stir again, and then quickly add the half-cup of water and the crushed garlic and parsley. Leave to cook for another 5 minutes and, just before serving, add the ALFONSO.
★ Provided by Gonzalez Byass, S.A. |
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