International Sherry Week 2026: 2nd-8th November

International Sherry Week returns for its 13th edition from 2nd to 8th November 2026, bringing together the global sherry community for a week of tastings, food pairings, masterclasses and events across more than 30 countries. It is the largest annual celebration dedicated to sherry wine in the world, and for anyone curious about discovering what sherry really is, there has never been a better moment to start.

The UK has been the most active Sherry Week market globally for consecutive years. In the most recent edition, the UK hosted 1,846 registered events, a 123 per cent increase on the previous year, with 18 sherry houses and 45 or more brands represented. Events took place everywhere from independent wine merchants and local bars to Michelin-starred restaurants. This year promises to be the biggest yet.

What Is International Sherry Week?

International Sherry Week is organised under the auspices of the Consejo Regulador for Jerez-Xeres-Sherry and Manzanilla, and since launching in 2014 has hosted more than 30,000 events worldwide. Nearly one million wine lovers have taken part, discovering sherry's heritage, its Solera ageing system and its versatility in cocktails and food pairings.

The week exists to demonstrate what those of us in the sherry trade have always known: that sherry is one of the most diverse, food-friendly and underappreciated wine categories in the world. From the bone dry crispness of fino and manzanilla to the intensely sweet richness of Pedro Ximenez, the range of styles covered under the sherry umbrella is wider than almost any other wine category. For a full guide to these styles see our complete guide to sherry.

The Sherry Styles To Discover This Week

If you are new to sherry or want to explore beyond the style you already know, Sherry Week is the perfect opportunity. Here is where to start with each style:

Fino is the driest and most delicate sherry style, aged under a protective layer of flor yeast in Jerez. Serve very cold as an aperitif with olives, almonds and seafood. If you have never tried fino before, this is where to begin.

Manzanilla is fino's coastal cousin, produced exclusively in Sanlucar de Barrameda and carrying a distinctive briny, saline character from its proximity to the sea. The palest and most delicate of all sherry styles.

Amontillado starts life as a fino but develops further through oxidative ageing, gaining a complex nutty character that bridges the gap between the dry freshness of fino and the richness of oloroso. An excellent introduction to the complexity sherry can achieve.

Palo Cortado is one of sherry's rarest and most prized styles, beginning as a fino before the flor naturally disappears, producing a wine that combines the elegance of amontillado with the richness of oloroso. Worth seeking out during Sherry Week for the sheer individuality of the experience.

Oloroso is aged entirely through oxidation, producing a rich, full-bodied style with flavours of walnuts, dried figs and spice. One of the most food-versatile wines in the world.

Pedro Ximenez is the sweetest sherry style, made from sun-dried grapes that concentrate sugars to an extraordinary level. Rich with raisins, molasses and dark chocolate. Poured over good vanilla ice cream it is one of the simplest and most impressive desserts you can serve during Sherry Week.

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How To Celebrate Sherry Week At Home

You do not need to attend a formal event to participate in Sherry Week. Some of the most enjoyable ways to celebrate are at home.

Host a sherry tasting: Buy three or four different styles , a fino, an amontillado, an oloroso and a Pedro Ximenez , and taste them side by side with friends. The contrast between the styles is dramatic and immediately demonstrates why sherry deserves more attention than it typically receives. Follow our guide to the styles of sherry wine to guide your tasting.

Try fino as an aperitif: Serve a well-chilled fino or manzanilla before dinner with a bowl of olives and some good almonds. This is how sherry is drunk in Jerez and it is one of the most enjoyable and effortlessly sophisticated ways to start an evening.

Cook with sherry: Add a splash of fino to a seafood dish, use amontillado to deglaze a chicken pan or pour Pedro Ximenez over good vanilla ice cream. For a full guide to cooking with sherry see our cooking with sherry guide.

Explore the cocktail angle: The Rebujito, a mix of manzanilla and lemon-flavoured sparkling water served over ice with mint, is the classic Sherry Week cocktail and one of the most refreshing drinks you can make. See our Rebujito cocktail recipe for instructions.

Pair sherry with the cheese board: Fino with manchego, amontillado with aged cheddar, oloroso with stilton and Pedro Ximenez with blue cheese. Sherry and cheese is one of the great natural pairings and Sherry Week is the perfect excuse to try them properly.

Why Sherry Deserves A Place In Your Drinks Cabinet

Sherry has experienced a genuine revival over the past decade, driven by a new generation of wine drinkers discovering its extraordinary diversity and value. The UK emerged as the most active Sherry Week market globally in the most recent edition, cementing sherry's place at the heart of Britain's wine culture.

What makes sherry particularly compelling right now is the value it offers compared to other premium wine categories. A 30 year old VORS amontillado from Gonzalez Byass represents an extraordinary level of quality and complexity at a price that would not buy a comparable level of aged burgundy or bordeaux. For anyone serious about wine and wanting to explore beyond the familiar, sherry offers some of the most rewarding bottles available at any price point.

For more on why sherry is worth discovering, read our complete guide to sherry and our explanation of how the Solera system shapes sherry's flavours.

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Our Sherry Range For Sherry Week 2026

Our sherry collection spans all seven styles from producers including Gonzalez Byass, Sandeman and Croft. Whether you are discovering sherry for the first time or looking for something exceptional to add to your collection, we have the right bottle for every palate and every budget.

• Fino Sherry
• Manzanilla Sherry
• Amontillado Sherry
• Palo Cortado Sherry
• Oloroso Sherry
• Cream Sherry
• Pedro Ximenez Sherry
• Best Selling Sherry

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Celebrate International Sherry Week 2026 with our full range of fino, manzanilla, amontillado, oloroso, palo cortado, cream and Pedro Ximenez from Gonzalez Byass, Sandeman and Croft. All available online with free UK delivery on orders over £100.

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