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Official Programme (Ingles

FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST OFFICIAL PROGRAMME OF THE JEREZ GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL

1st to 17th of September 2017 Dedicated to the city of El Puerto de Santa María

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st

JUDGING OF THE V SHORT STORY COMPETITION “JEREZ GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL”

The fifth edition of this literary competition organised by Jerez Town Council and Ediciones Presea, sponsored by Automociones Terry . The decision of the jury will be announced in the local media on this day .

II PIANO CONCERT “CITY OF JEREZ” 31st August to September 2nd

Claustros de Santo Domingo

COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION ‘I DRINK TO JEREZ’ September 1st to 17th

Thematic displays in the windows of different stores in the town centre

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd

II PIANO CONCERT ‘CITY OF JEREZ’

August 31st to September 2nd Claustros de Santo Domingo

11.00 THEMATIC VISIT FEATURING THE HISTORY OF WINE “BEFORE SOLERAS AND THE CATAVINO” Jerez Archaeological Museum

Plaza del Mercado Language: Spanish Duration: 1hr 30mins Free admission, prior booking required. Bookings can be made on tel . 956 149 561 or by e-mail to: museoarq@aytojerez .es . Bookings will be taken in strict order of application . Visits will be of minimum 11 participants and maximum 25 .

20.00 Treading of the Grapes Ceremony Steps of Jerez Cathedral

An institutional ceremony representing the birth of the new wine of the year and which takes place outside the main façade of Jerez Cathedral, in memory of the tax on sherry that made it possible to construct the original church .

12.30 INAUGURATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION ‘JEREZ, THE WINE AND THE MAN’

Author: Jesús Salido Exhibition dates: September 2nd to 24th Venue: Claustros de Santo Domingo Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 .00 to 13 .30 and 18 .00 to 21 .00 . Saturdays and Sundays from 10 .00 to 14 .00

21.00 OFFICIAL RECEPTION OF THE GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL AND PRESENTATION OF THE WINNERS OF THE IV SHORT STORY COMPETITION “JEREZ GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL” Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez

After the Treading of the Grapes ceremony the Patio de Armas of the Alcázar de Jerez provides a unique setting for a reception for all those sectors involved in developing the programme of events for the “Jerez Grape Harvest Festival”, a reception followed by the prize-giving ceremony for the Short Story Competition organised by Jerez Town Council and Ediciones Presea S .L ., sponsored by Automoción Terry

22.30 ‘Punto y aparte’. A Concert by María de la Colina An anthology of Sevillanas

Plaza de la Asunción

Free admission 18.00-22.00 ALAMEDA STREET MARKET

Alameda Vieja

19.30-21.30 LEARNING TO USE A VENENCIA. ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN

Itinerant workshop in different streets of the city centre showing children how to use a venencia and encouraging them to participate in the IV Children’s Venencia Competition to be held in the Claustros de Santo Domingo at 11 .30am on Saturday, September 9th . The monitors supervising the workshop will provide the registration forms for those children interested in participating in the competition and who must purchase a children’s venencia in order to participate . Price 3€ (in the 3 to 6 yr-old category) and 5€ (in both the 7yrs to 10yrs and 11yrs to 14 yrs categories) .

21.30 “A SONG TO SING” CONCERT BY AMARANTA Great singer songwriter classics

Plaza de la Asunción

Free admission

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd

10.00-14.30 OPEN DAY AT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Jerez Archaeological Museum

Plaza del Mercado Guided tours given by members of the Friends of the Museum Association No booking required

21.00 AND 22.30 DRAMATISED NOCTURNAL VISITS TO THE ALCÁZAR DE JEREZ

Tickets on sale at the Alcázar de Jerez . Information and bookings: 627578362 /627576910 info@deidayvueltaanimacion .com Prices: general 10 €; reduced 6 €

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th

19.00 SHERRY HERITAGE WALKING TOUR

A guided walking tour of those parts of the city related to the sherry trade, ending with a visit to the Bodegas Fundador winery . Meeting point: Alameda Cristina beside the monument to the Marqués de Domecq . Free of charge with prior inscription. Telephone reservations on: 956 149 959 or by e-mail to patrimonio . cultura@aytojerez .es . Bookings will be accepted in strict order of application as the tour is limited to 20 participants . Meeting point: Alameda Cristina beside the monument to the Marqués de Domecq . Free of charge with prior inscription. Telephone reservations on: 956 149 959 or by e-mail to patrimonio .cultura@aytojerez .es . Bookings will be accepted in strict order of application as the tour is limited to 20 participants .

20.30 THE WINE LECTURES. ANTONIO SAURA AND JOSÉ LUIS LÓPEZ LINARES

“Reinventing the myth . Jerez and the Mystery of Palo Cortado” Bodega San Ginés - Consejo Regulador Free admission subject to seating capacity

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th

20.30-23.00 FROM GLASS TO GLASS

Exhibition where the full range of sherry wines can be sampled on stands belonging to different wineries . September 8th to 10th . Claustros de Santo Domingo Opening hours: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th, from 20 .30 to 23 .00 . Saturday 9th: from 12 .30 to 15 .30 and 20 .30 to 23 .00 Tasting glass: 2 € Wine tasting: 1 Euro per wine . VOS and VORS wines: 3 € Vouchers: 6 tastings for 5 € . VOS and VORS wines: 2 tastings for 5 €

Free admission. Limited capacity.

20:30 INAUGURATION OF THE PAINTING EXHIBITION “THE NAKED MONKEY” BY SANTIAGO CERVERA Sala Pescadería Vieja

Dates: September 4th to October 15th Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 .00 to 13 .30 and 18 .00 to 21 .00 . Saturdays and Sundays from 10 .00 to 14 .00

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th

20.00 ‘THE ARCHITECTURE OF WINE’

Lecture by Fernando Aroca, Doctor in the History of Art, and José María Guerrero, Doctor in Architecture Bodegas Fundador

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

11.00 SHERRY HERITAGE WALKING TOUR

A guided walking tour of those parts of the city related to the sherry trade, ending with a visit to Bodegas Díez Mérito .

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS GRUPO ESTÉVEZ

Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez An annual event centring upon sherry and its multiple possible pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas Grupo Estévez / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering . com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez

Tickets on sale at: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9 .00 to 14 .00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez 15 minutes before the event

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th

19.30-21.30 LEARNING TO USE A VENENCIA. ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN

Itinerant workshop in different streets of the city centre showing children how to use a venencia and encouraging them to participate in the IV Children’s Venencia Competition to be held in the Claustros de Santo Domingo on Saturday, September 9th, at 11 .30am . The monitors supervising the workshop will provide the registration forms for those children interested in participating in the competition and who must purchase a children’s venencia in order to participate . Price 3€ (in the 3yr to 6 yr-old category) and 5€ (in both the 7yrs to 10yrs and 11yrs to 14 yrs categories) .

20.30-23.00 FROM GLASS TO GLASS

Exhibition where the full range of sherry wines can be sampled on stands belonging to different wineries . Claustros de Santo Domingo Opening hours: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th, from 20 .30 to 23 .00 . Saturday 9th: from 12 .30 to 15 .30 and 20 .30 to 23 .00 Tasting glass: 2 € Wine tasting: 1 Euro per wine . VOS and VORS wines: 3 € Vouchers: 6 tastings for 5 € . VOS and VORS wines: 2 tastings for 5 €

Free admission. Limited capacity.

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS GONZÁLEZ BYASS Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez

An annual event centring upon sherry and its multiple possible pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas González Byass / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering . com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez Tickets on sale at: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9.00 to 14.00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez 15 minutes before the event .

21.30 FINAL OF THE ACOJE YOUNG TALENT COMPETITION ‘UNUSUAL SHERRIES MUSIC’ BY ROMATE

Organised by the Asociación de Comerciantes del Centro, ACOJE-Centro Comercial Abierto and Bodegas Sánchez Romate, with the collaboration of Jerez Town Council

Plaza de la Asunción Free admission

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

12.30 THEMATIC VISIT FEATURING THE HISTORY OF WINE “BEFORE SOLERAS AND THE CATAVINO” Jerez Archaeological Museum

Plaza del Mercado Language: Spanish Duration: 1 hour 30mins Admission free of charge prior booking. Bookings can be made on tel . 956 149 561 or by e-mail to: museoarq@aytojerez .es . Bookings will be taken in strict order of application . Visits will be of minimum 11 participants and maximum 25 .

11.30-13.30 IV CHILDREN’S VENENCIA COMPETITION Claustros de Santo Domingo

Three categories: 3 to 6 yrs, 7 to 10 yrs and 11 to 14 yrs Children wishing to participate must sign up and purchase a child’s venencia for 3€ (in the 3yr to 6 yrold category) and 5€ (in both the 7yrs to 10yrs and 11yrs to 14 yrs categories) . Inscriptions: September 2nd and 8th, the monitors on the “Learning to use a Venencia” workshop” will provide registration forms and children’s venencias . Children can also sign up on September 9th in the Claustros de Santo Domingo before the competition begins

12.30-15.30 FROM GLASS TO GLASS

Exhibition where the full range of sherry wines can be sampled on the stands of several different wineries . Claustros de Santo Domingo Opening hours: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th, from 20 .30 to 23 .00 / Saturday 9th: from 12 .30 to 15 .30 and 20 .30 to 23 .00 Tasting glass: 2 € General tasting: 1 Euro per wine . VOS and VORS: 3 € Vouchers: 6 tastings for 5 € . VOS and VORS: 2 tastings for 5 €

Free admission. Limited capacity.

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS DÍEZ MÉRITO Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez

A new edition of this annual event centring upon sherry and its multiple possible food pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas Díez Mérito / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering . com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez

Sale and collection of tickets: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9 .00 to 14 .00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez: 15 minutes before the tasting

21.30 CONCERT BY LA BANDA MORISCA ‘ALGARABYA’ Flamenco-Andalusí music

Plaza de la Asunción

Free admission

SUNDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER

21.00 AND 22.30 DRAMATISED NOCTURNAL VISITS TO THE ALCÁZAR DE JEREZ

Tickets on sale at the Alcázar de Jerez . Information and bookings: 627578362 /627576910 info@deidayvueltaanimacion .com Prices: general 10 €; reduced 6 €

MONDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER

12.00 VISIT THE CASA DEL VINO

Guided visit to Regulating Council of the D .O . Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda y Vinagre de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 1) Free of charge with prior booking (tel . 956 33 20 50) . Inscriptions will be taken in strict order of application as the tour is limited to 20 participants .

19.00 SHERRY HERITAGE WALKING TOUR

A guided walking tour of those parts of the city related to the sherry trade, ending with a visit to the Bodegas Díez Mérito winery . Meeting point: Alameda Cristina beside the monument to the Marqués de Domecq . Free of charge with prior inscription. Telephone reservations on: 956 149 959 or by e-mail to patrimonio .cultura@aytojerez .es . Bookings will be accepted in strict order of registration as the tour is limited to 20 participants .

TUESDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER 12.00 VISIT THE CASA DEL VINO

Guided visit to Regulating Council of the D .O . Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda y Vinagre de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 1) Free of charge with prior booking (tel . 956 33 20 50) . Inscriptions will be taken in strict order of application as the tour is limited to 20 participants .

20.00 ‘JEREZ AND EL PUERTO: NEIGHBOURS AND WINE-MAKERS’

Lecture by Javier Maldonado Rosso, member of the ‘Esteban Boutelou’ Historical Research Group of the University of Cádiz Mezquita – Alcázar de Jerez

21.00 WINE TASTING BY BODEGAS GUTIÉRREZ COLOSÍA

Tasting session given by Juan Carlos Gutiérrez Colosía, owner of the winery Mezquita - Alcázar de Jerez

WEDNESDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER

11.00 SHERRY HERITAGE WALKING TOUR

A guided walking tour of those parts of the city related to the sherry trade, ending with a visit to the Bodegas Fundador winery . Meeting point: Alameda Cristina beside the monument to the Marqués de Domecq . Free of charge with prior inscription. Telephone reservations on: 956 149 959 or by e-mail to patrimonio .cultura@aytojerez .es . Bookings will be accepted in strict order of registration as the tour is limited to 20 participants .

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS LUSTAU

Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez An annual event showcasing sherry and its multiple possible food pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas Lustau / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person

Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering . com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez

Sale and collection of tickets: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9 .00 to 14 .00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez: 15 minutes before the tasting

THURSDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER

INTERNATIONAL PUPPET EXHIBITION. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY Free admission

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS SÁNCHEZ ROMATE

Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez An annual event showcasing sherry and its multiple possible food pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas Sánchez Romate / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person

Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering .com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez Sale and collection of tickets: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9 .00 to 14 .00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez: 15 minutes before the tasting

SATURDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER

INTERNATIONAL PUPPET EXHIBITION. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY Free admission

INTERNATIONAL PUPPET EXHIBITION. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY Free admission

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS WILLIAMS & HUMBERT

Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez An annual event showcasing sherry and its multiple possible food pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas Williams & Humbert / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person

Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering .com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez Sale and collection of tickets: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9 .00 to 14 .00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez: 15 minutes before the tasting

12.00 J+J ‘JEREZ & JABUGO’. TASTING OF SHERRY PAIRED WITH DIFFERENT CUTS OF JABUGO HAM

Bodega San Ginés – Consejo Regulador Tasting led by: César Saldaña, Director General of the Consejo Regulador and Carmelo García Barroso, Director of the Instituto Universitario de Investigación Vitivinícola y Agroalimentaria of the University of Cádiz Price: 12 € Registrations and bookings: vinjerez@sherry .org . Tel: 956 33 20 50 Ext . 1

18.00-22.00 ALAMEDA STREET MARKET

Alameda Vieja

20.30 MASTER CLASS TASTING BODEGAS FUNDADOR

Patio de Armas – Alcázar de Jerez An annual event showcasing sherry and its multiple possible food pairings with the very best of local cuisine . Bodegas Fundador / Gourmet Cobos Catering Price: 30€ per person

Bookings: Tel . 680 168 569 – info@coboscatering .com – www .coboscatering .com – App Catas Magistrales Jerez Sale and collection of tickets: Calidad en Boca (c/Larga, 75), Tourist Information Office (Edificio Los Arcos – Pl . Arenal), Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez (Avda . Álvaro Domecq, 2) from 9 .00 to 14 .00, and in the Alcázar de Jerez: 15 minutes before the tasting

SUNDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER

9.30 TO 14.00 OPEN DAY AT THE TIME PALACE-ATALAYA MUSEUM

Free admission, unguided (last entrance 13 .15) Calle Cervantes, 3 Tel 956 18 21 00 info@elmisteriodejerez .org Free admission, limited numbers

THE JEREZ WINE AND BRANDY ROUTE SUGGESTS …

TABANCO DECORATION COMPETITION September 1st to 17th

Jerez Tabancos Route

4X4 TOUR OF THE JEREZ VINEYARDS From 09.30 to 13.00: September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 15th From 17.30 to 21.00 September 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 15th (sunset in the vineyards)

Get to know the surroundings and history of Jerez and the Bay of Cádiz . Visit the most emblematic pagos and vineyards of the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region and taste sherry wines and tapas amongst the vines Language: Spanish/English Meeting point: Plaza del Arenal, outside the Tourist Information Office . Information and reservations: Tel 00 34 610 962 155 / 00 34 956 339 053 . salvador@rutasiete .es www .rutasiete .es Cost per person. 35 € Booking required . Price includes transport in 4x4 vehicles, specialised guide, binoculars and information handouts, bottle of water, sherry and snacks . Fully comprehensive insurance included .

VISIT + PAIRING OF SHERRY AND CHOCOLATE September 1st, 8th and 15th at 12.00

Walk through the vineyards, tour the winery, learn how are wines are made and enjoy a sherry and chocolate pairing in the bodega Duration: 90 minutes approx . Language: Spanish Venue: Viña La Constancia . Carretera del Calvario, km . 1 .8 . (CA-3101 Sanlúcar-Trebujena) . Organized by: Bodega Viña La Constancia Information and bookings: +34 620 055 771 visitas@ bodegaslaconstancia .es www .bodegaslaconstancia .es Cost per person: 15 € . Booking required 43

VISIT + PAIRING OF SHERRY AND CHEESE September 1st, 8th and 15th at 12.00

Walk hrought the vineyards, tour the winery, learn how are wines are made and enjoy a sherry and cheese pairing in the bodega Duration: 90 minutes approx . Language: Spanish Venue: Viña La Constancia . Carretera del Calvario, km . 1 .8 . (CA-3101 Sanlúcar-Trebujena) . Information and bookings: +34 620 055 771 visitas@ bodegaslaconstancia .es www .bodegaslaconstancia .es Cost per person: 15 € . Booking required

GRAPE PICKING WITH THE FAMILY Friday, September 1st at 18.00

Pick grapes along with your family, an activity for young and old to demonstrate the culture of Sherry and enjoy an afternoon on the vineyard, picking grapes and treading them to obtain the must of the year . The evening ends with a glass of sherry and fruit juice for the children . Duration: 2 hours Language: Spanish Venue: Viña Hija de la “Z” Organized by: Spirit Sherry, Enoturismo Information and bookings: +34 673 232 507 / +34 680 282 882 info@spiritsherry .com // www .spiritsherry .com Cost: 30 € per family (adults 10 € and children 5 €) .

Booking required

FLAMENCO IS WRITTEN WITH A “W” FOR WOMAN” September 1st to 17th at 21.30

Tabanco el Pasaje . C/ Santa María, 8

Free admission SENSORIAL TASTING “THE SENSATIONS OF WINE” September 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th of September at 12.00

“The Sensations of Wine” is an emotional experience to be shared with your partner, friends or work mates, a blind sensorial tasting which allows you to discover the secrets of wine during a visit where anything can happen . It all begins with a guided tour of the vineyard and bodega, and then each is given a mask to wear throughout the rest of the visit . This mask allows us to feel and experience, though not discover, a magical mysterious place hidden to our eyes . Once seated, we taste a total of five different types of sherry, each accompanied by a different story . After being taken back in time to different moments and places, the journey ends and we return to see the light, receiving our mask as a souvenir by which to remember the journey; a journey which will remain etched in our memory forever . Duration: 90 minutes Language: Spanish Venue: Bodega Viña La Constancia Tel 00 34 620 055 771 visitas@bodegaslaconstancia .es www .bodegaslaconstancia .es Special price per person. 20 € Pre-booking required

LAUGHTER YOGA AMIDST THE VINES September 2nd, 9th and 16th at 19.00

They say that laughter is the best medicine for the health of our body and soul, so if we also feed our bodies with the very best wines of Jerez we shall enjoy good health for many years to come . Laughter has very positive effects for our health, for our well being, to eliminate stress, to bring people together… A new experience created with this aim in mind, pure enjoyment for the senses; a fusion of yoga, laughter therapy and sherry . The perfect union of mind, body, spirit and wine . Duration: 120 minutes approx . Language: Spanish Venue: Viña La Constancia . Carretera del Calvario, km . 1,8 . (CA-3101 Sanlúcar-Trebujena) . Organized by: Bodega Viña La Constancia Information and bookings: +34 620 055 771 visitas@bodegaslaconstancia .es www .bodegaslaconstancia .es Cost per person: 20€, Children free

Booking required

WINEBRUNCH TÍO PEPE Saturdays: 2nd, 9th and 16th of September at 11.00

Visit to the vineyard and brunch Duration: 2 hours approx . Languages: Spanish and English Venue: Viña Canariera Organized by: Bodegas Tío Pepe Information and booking: +34 956 35 70 16 reservas@gonzalezbyass .es www .bodegastiopepe .com Cost per person: 20€

Booking required

VISIT TO THE VINEYARD + BODEGA + SHERRY TASTING September 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th at 12.00

A complete tour beginning at the vineyard between the rows of vines with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside with explanations of how the vines are tended until their fruits are picked during the grape harvest . After the tour the visit continues in the interior of the winery of biological and oxidative ageing, where we discover the traditional sherry ageing process, ending with sherry tasting . Duration: 90 minutes approx . Language: Spanish Venue: Viña La Constancia . Carretera del Calvario, km . 1 .8 . (CA-3101 Sanlúcar-Trebujena) . Information and bookings: +34 620 055 771 visitas@bodegaslaconstancia .es www .bodegaslaconstancia .es Cost per person: 10€, children free

Booking required

EXHIBITION “WINE, SOUL OF WOMAN” September 5th, 6th and 7th

Hotel Los Jándalos Jerez Inauguration: 5th September at 20 .30 Organized by: Jonocla Fotografía Information: +34 635 051 007 info@jonoclafotografia .com www .jonoclafotografia .es Free admission

SHERRY FROM ITS ORIGINS September 5th and 7th at 19.00

Visit the vineyard to learn the culture and origins of Sherry, a tour of the vineyard and a glass of sherry served as a fitting end to the experience . Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Language: Spanish Venue: Viña Hija de la “Z” Organized by: Spirit Sherry, Enoturismo Information and bookings: +34 673 232 507 / +34 680 282 882 info@spiritsherry .com / www .spiritsherry .com

Free event WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE

Participants: María José Pacheco (mediator), Helena Rivero López de Carrizosa - Bodegas Tradición, Catalina Aveledo Ruiz - Bodegas Barbadillo, María del Carmen Martínez - Miss Catas, María del Carmen Borrego Pla – Bodegas El Maestro Sierra . September 6th at 20 .30 Venue: Hotel Los Jándalos Jerez Organized by: Jonocla Fotografía Information and bookings: +34 635 051 007 info@jonoclafotografia .com www .jonoclafotografia . es . Free admission

GUIDED TASTING LED BY WOMEN September 7th at 20.30

Participants: Maria del Carmen Martinez (mediadora), Victoria Frutos - Bodegas José Estévez, Silvia Flores - Bodegas Gonzales Byass, Sara Peñas - Díez Mérito, Rocío Ruíz - Bodegas Urium, Isabel Ortegón - Bodegas Lustau Hotel Los Jándalos Jerez Organized by: Jonocla Fotografía Language: Spanish Information and bookings: +34 635 051 007 info@jonoclafotografia .com www .jonoclafotografia .es Cost per person: 12€

ALL JEREZ. PAIRINGS BY WILLIAMS & HUMBERT Thursdays: September 7th and 14th at 9.00 h

Typical Andalusian breakfast at the Dos Mercedes vineyard, visit the vineyard and see how the vines are tended . The visit then continues to Bodegas Williams & Humbert to enjoy a guided tour of the winery followed by an Equestrian Exhibition, ending with a lunch or dinner paired with our range of sherries . Duration: 3 .5 hours approx . Languages: Spanish, English, German, French Meeting point: Viña Dos Mercedes followed by Bodegas Williams & Humbert Information and bookings: +34 670 373 027 consuelo .garcia@williams-humbert .com www .williams-humbert .com Cost per person: 72,34€ (minimum 20 participants)

Booking required

VISIT & COCKTAIL SESSION 8th September at 13.00

Visit to Bodegas Fundador followed by a Cocktail Session to see three different cocktails prepared using Sherry and Brandy de Jerez Duration: 1h 30 minutes Languages: Spanish/English Venue: Bodegas Fundador . C/ Puerta de Rota s/n Information and bookings: +34 956 151 552 r .benitez@bodegasfundador .com www .bodegasfundador .com Cost per person: 12€

Booking required

COMBINE IT WITH SHERRY Friday, September 8th at 19.00

On the roof terrace of La Fonda Barranco . Learn all about mixers, cocktails and Sherry and their most enjoyable combinations in an evening where you will become a Sherry-Barman and learn how to make 4 cocktails . Duration: 2 hours Language: Spanish Venue: La Fonda Barranco, Calle Barranco 12 Organized by: Spirit Sherry, Enoturismo y La Fonda Barraco Information and bookings: +34 673 232 507 / +34 680 282 882 info@spiritsherry .com www .spiritsherry .com Cost per person: 22 €

Booking required VI GRAPE HARVEST GOLF TOURNAMENT Sunday, September 10th at 09.00

Venue: Sherry Golf Jerez Format: Stableford / 3 categories Prize for Best Approach / Longest Drive / Scratch Winner Green Fee and lunch: Jerez Club de Golf and Sherry Golf members: 35€ / Non members: 45€ Further information: +34 650 12 29 74 www .jerezclubdegolf .com Registration: +34 956 08 83 30

PAIRING LAB BY SPIRIT SHERRY Tuesday, September 12th at 19.00

Pairing Lab at the vineyard, a live cooking demonstration where you will learn to pair different types of sherry with different dishes in very special surroundings and with one of the best chefs in the Jerez Region . Duration: 2 hours Language: Spanish Venue: Viña Hija de la “Z” Organized by: Spirit Sherry, Enoturismo Information and bookings: +34 673 232 507 / +34 680 282 882 info@spiritsherry .com www .spiritsherry .com Cost per person: 35 € . Booking required

AMIDST ADOBE AND VINES Saturday, September 9th at 10.00

Discover our Phoenician origins by visiting the archaeological site at Doña Blanca, learn the origins of winegrowing as you stroll through the vines at the “Hija de la Z” vineyard and enjoy a sherry tasting . Two experiences in which to participate Duration: 3 hours 30 mins Language: Spanish Venue: Poblado de Doña Blanca Archaeological Site and Viña Hija de la Z Organized by: Spirit Sherry, Enoturismo and Abydos Cultura Information and bookings: +34 673 232 507 / +34 680 282 882 info@spiritsherry .com www .spiritsherry .com Cost per person: 18 €

Booking required SPECIAL VISIT TO BODEGAS ÁLVARO DOMECQ Wednesday, 13th September at 12.00

Visit the winery and taste 2 types of sherry (Fino La Janda and Cream Aranda) Language: Spanish C/ Madre de Dios s/n Information and bookings: 00 34 956 33 96 34 mrjimenez@alvarodomecq .com www .alvarodomecq .com Cost per person: 3 €

Booking required

VISIT TO LA TAPERÍA AND A PAIRED TASTING Friday, 15th September at 12.00

Guided tour of Bodegas Fundador, including La Mezquita, followed by a paired tasting in La Tapería de Fundador Duration: 2 hours 30 mins Languages: Spanish/English Venue: Bodegas Fundador . C/ Puerta de Rota s/n Information and bookings: +34 956 151 552 r .benitez@bodegasfundador .com www .bodegasfundador .com Cost per person: 22€

Booking required

VINEYARD AND TASTING WITH SANTIAGO JORDI Friday, 15th September at 19.00

Oenologist Santiago Jordi (President of the Spanish Federation of Oenologists) will accompany us on a visit his vineyard, origin of his wine “Margarito y Amapolo” . Tasting of a selection of sherries . Duration: 2 hours Language: Spanish Venue: Hijuela del Serrallo . Finca Los Pinos - Jerez . Organized by: Calidad en Boca Vinoteca . Santiago Jordi Martín Information and bookings: +34 600 818 628 comercial@calidadenboca .com www .santijordi .com www .calidadenboca .com Cost per person: 15 €

Booking required SPANISH COURSE ‘THE LANGUAGE OF SHERRY’ 4th to 8th of September

A Spanish for Foreigners course (ELE) combining 7 .5 hours of general Spanish tuition with 5 hours of specific wine related language and an introduction to the culture of Sherry . The course also includes three activities related to the main theme of Sherry . Certificate of attendance issued by the school, accredited centre of the Instituto Cervantes . Timetable: mornings / Duration: 1 week Language: Spanish Venue: Tenidiomas, Calle Caracuel 15 Organized by: Tenidiomas Information and Inscription: +34 956 324 707 info@tenidiomas .com www .tenspanish .com Course Fee: 235 €

Booking required

GRAPES, VINEYARDS AND SHERRY Sunday, 17th September at 11.00

Visit a Jerez vineyard, taste the grapes, textures, flavours and history of the region together with a sherry tasting to discover the origins of the culture of the Jerez Region in an enjoyably different way . Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Language: Spanish Venue: Viña Hija de la “Z” Organized by: Spirit Sherry, Enoturismo Information and bookings: +34 673 232 507 / +34 680 282 882 info@spiritsherry .com www .spiritsherry .com Cost per person: 14 €

Booking required

COMMEMORATION OF EUROPEAN HORSE DAY SEPTEMBER 9th

FRIDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER

12.00 EXHIBITION “HOW THE ANDALUSIAN HORSES DANCE’ BY THE ROYAL ANDALUSIAN SCHOOL OF THE EQUESTRIAN ART

Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Av . Duque de Abrantes s/n) The exhibition “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” is an equestrian ballet performed to Spanish music and featuring costumes from the 18th Century, set to choreographies taken from the reprises of Classical Dressage, Doma Vaquera and other styles of traditional horsemanship . Each performance includes between 6 and 8 choreographies, each as spectacular as the other and all programmed by the Institution Consult prices on https://www .realescuela .org/es/ programacion .cfm

12.00 EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION AT BODEGAS WILLIAMS & HUMBERT

Bodegas Williams & Humbert Consult prices on: http://www .bodegas-williams-humbert .com/

SATURDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER

11.00 CHARITY GALA BY THE YEGUADA DE LA CARTUJA “HIERRO DEL BOCADO”

Yeguada de la Cartuja ‘Hierro del Bocado’ Carretera de Medina – El Portal, Km 6 .5 A charity performance which is by now traditional during the September festivities, demonstrating the beauty, power and spectacular nature of the largest stable of Cartujano horses in the world . Consult prices on http: //www .yeguadacartuja .com/tickets/ Proceeds to ADIFI and ASPERGER

TUESDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER

12.00 EXHIBITION “HOW THE ANDALUSIAN HORSES DANCE’ BY THE ROYAL ANDALUSIAN SCHOOL OF THE EQUESTRIAN ART

Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Av . Duque de Abrantes s/n) The exhibition “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” is an equestrian ballet performed to Spanish music and featuring costumes from the 18th Century, set to choreographies taken from the reprises of Classical Dressage, Doma Vaquera and other styles of traditional horsemanship . Each performance includes between 6 and 8 choreographies, each as spectacular as the other and all programmed by the Institution Consult prices on: https://www .realescuela .org/es/ programacion .cfm

20.30 INAUGURATION OF THE MARIANO CANO PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION ‘SACA DE YEGUAS: ARENA Y POLVO’ TO COMMEMORATE EUROPEAN HORSE DAY.

Dates: September 5th to October 1st Palacio de Villavicencio-Alcázar de Jerez . Free ad-

mission

Open Monday to Friday from 9 .30 to 17 .30 . Saturdays and Sundays from 9 .30 to 14 .30 . 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th of September until 17 .00

WEDNESDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER

11.00 FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE YEGUADA DE LA CARTUJA “HIERRO DEL BOCADO”

Yeguada de la Cartuja ‘Hierro del Bocado’ Carretera de Medina – El Portal, Km 6 .5 Enjoy the natural surroundings and landscape of our facilities, the beauty, strength and the spectacular nature of the largest Cartujana Horse reserve in the world . Free admission subject to availability, prior booking required . http://www .yeguadacartuja .com

11.30 EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION “A CAMPO ABIERTO”

Finca ‘Los Alburejos’ / Visit the Torrestrella bull farm and the horses of Álvaro Domecq A396, km 1 Medina Sidonia (exit 31, A381) GPS Latitude 36 27’ 40’’ N Longitude 5 51’ 43’’ O Prices: adults, 20 €; children 3yrs to 11yrs, 10 €

11.30 EXHIBITION “A CAMPO ABIERTO”

Finca ‘Los Alburejos’ / Visit the Torrestrella bull farm and the horsed of Álvaro Domecq A396, km 1 Medina Sidonia (exit 31, A381) GPS Latitude 36 27’ 40’’ N Longitude 5 51’ 43’’ O Prices: adults, 20 €; children from 3yrs to 11yrs, 10 €

12.00 EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION AT BODEGAS WILLIAMS & HUMBERT

Bodegas Williams & Humbert Consult prices on http://www .bodegas-williams-humbert .com/

12.00 EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION AT BODEGAS WILLIAMS & HUMBERT

Bodegas Williams & Humbert Consult prices on http://www .bodegas-williams-humbert .com/

THURSDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER

12.00 EXHIBITION “HOW THE ANDALUSIAN HORSES DANCE’ BY THE ROYAL ANDALUSIAN SCHOOL OF THE EQUESTRIAN ART

Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Av . Duque de Abrantes s/n) The exhibition “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” is an equestrian ballet performed to Spanish music and featuring costumes from the 18th Century, set to choreographies taken from the reprises of Classical Dressage, Doma Vaquera and other styles of traditional horsemanship . Each performance includes between 6 and 8 choreographies, each as spectacular as the other and all programmed by the Institution . Consult prices on: https://www .realescuela .org/es/ programacion .cfm

FRIDAY, 8th SEPTEMBER SATURDAY, 9th SEPTEMBER

“European Horse Day”

LA VENDIMIA NATIONAL SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION

Escuela Hípica de Chapín . Free admission Further information: www .hipicachapin .com

11.00 EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION BY YEGUADA DE LA CARTUJA “HIERRO DEL BOCADO”

Yeguada de la Cartuja ‘Hierro del Bocado’ Carretera de Medina – El Portal, Km 6 .5 A charity performance which is by now traditional during the September festivities, demonstrating the beauty, power and spectacular nature of the largest stable of Cartujano horses in the world Consult prices on http://www .yeguadacartuja .com/ tickets/

11.30 EXHIBITION “A CAMPO ABIERTO”

Finca ‘Los Alburejos’ / Visit the Torrestrella bull farm and the horses of Álvaro Domecq A396, km 1 Medina Sidonia (exit 31, A381) GPS Latitude 36 27’ 40’’ N Longitude 5 51’ 43’’ O Prices: adults, 20 €; children from 3yrs to 11yrs, 10 €

FROM 10.00 TO 14.00. OPEN DAY AT THE ROYAL ANDALUSIAN SCHOOL OF THE EQUESTRIAN ART

Visitors Centre, Gardens, Palace and Museum of the Equestrian Art . Free admission prior booking and subject to availability . IMPORTANT: Tickets are to be collected from ticket office number 1 on Monday and Wednesday mornings from July 31st (until all tickets are taken), only two tickets per person and ID/Passport . The same ticket allows admission to the show and the Equestrian Art Museum . For further details contact the Booking Department on tel: 956 31 80 08 . www .realescuela .org/es

NATIONAL SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION LA VENDIMIA

Escuela Hípica de Chapín . Free admission More information: www .hipicachapin .com

12.00 EXHIBITION “HOW THE ANDALUSIAN HORSES DANCE’ BY THE ROYAL ANDALUSIAN SCHOOL OF THE EQUESTRIAN ART

Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Av . Duque de Abrantes s/n) The exhibition “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” is an equestrian ballet performed to Spanish music and featuring costumes from the 18th Century, set to choreographies taken from the reprises of Classical Dressage, Doma Vaquera and other styles of traditional horsemanship . Each performance includes between 6 and 8 choreographies, each as spectacular as the other and all programmed by the Institution . Consult prices on: https://www .realescuela .org/es/ programacion .cfm

11.30 INSTITUTIONAL ACT EUROPEAN HOR-

SE DAY: Royal Andalusian School of the Equestrian Art

12.00 EXHIBITION “HOW THE ANDALUSIAN HORSES DANCE’ BY THE ROYAL ANDALUSIAN SCHOOL OF THE EQUESTRIAN ART

Free admission subject to prior booking and availability Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre (Av . Duque de Abrantes s/n) The exhibition “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” is an equestrian ballet performed to Spanish music and featuring costumes from the 18th Century, set to choreographies taken from the reprises of Classical Dressage, Doma Vaquera and other styles of traditional horsemanship . Each performance includes between 6 and 8 choreographies, each as spectacular as the other and all programmed by the Institution . Consult prices on: https://www .realescuela .org/es/ programacion .cfm

IMPORTANT: Tickets are to be collected from ticket office number 1 on Monday and Wednesday mornings from July 31st (until all tickets are taken), only two tickets per person and ID/Passport . The same ticket allows admission to the show and the Equestrian Art Museum . For further details contact the Booking Department on tel: 956 31 80 08 . www .realescuela .org/es

SUNDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER

LA VENDIMIA NATIONAL SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION

Escuela Hípica de Chapín . Free admission Further information: www .hipicachapin .com

SATURDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER

11.30 CHARITY PERFORMANCE “A CAMPO ABIERTO”

Finca ‘Los Alburejos’ / Visit the Torrestrella bull farm and the horses of Álvaro Domecq A396, km 1 Medina Sidonia (exit 31, A381) GPS Latitude 36 27’ 40’’ N Longitude 5 51’ 43’’ O Proceeds to Escuela Hogar de los Salesianos Prices: adults, 20 €; children 3yrs to 11yrs, 10 €

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