Whilst on the Costa de la Luz, you should take the opportunity to visit one of the many bodegas in the area. All sherry is produced in this so-called “sherry triangle”, the region between Jerez, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda. Although vines have been cultivated in this area since Phoenician times, and sherry first started to be exported in the 15th century, it wasn’t until the early 18th century that British merchants arrived in the area, and the serious business of exporting sherry started. In fact the British influence is still much in evidence, as many of the companies involved in the sherry industry have names of British origin, ie Williams and Humbert, Croft, John Harvey, Osborne.

	DOMECQ Established in 1730, it is one of the most ancient wineries in the area, and some would say most prestigious, with casks autographed by royalty and celebrities. The visit includes a video show, a guided tour through the winery with tasting of wines and brandies matured by Domecq. Address: Jerez Tel.: +34 956 151 500 Web: http://www.domecq.es/

	SANDEMAN Sandeman’s bodega was established in 1790. The tour includes a visit to the Oloroso and Fino wineries, as well as the bottling and tasting areas. A tour to this bodega could easily be combined with a visit to that other Jerez institution, the Royal School of Equestrian Art, as the attractions are located next to one another. Address: Jerez Tel.: +34 956 312 995 Web: http://www.sandeman.com/

	GONZALEZ BYASS Established in 1835, the Gonzalez Byass tour takes in La Concha bodega which was designed by Eiffel. A small train takes the visitor around different bodegas to see production of sherry and brandy, a tasting area and shop. Tio Pepe is one of their brands. Open all year including weekends and holidays. Address: Jerez Tel.: +34 956 357 016 Web: http://www.gonzalezbyass.es/

	JOHN HARVEYS Established 1796, the visitor can enjoy a walk through the Botanical Garden and Don Ramiro patio. Address: Jerez Tel.: +34 956 346 004

	OSBORNE Certainly one of the most recognized brands - Osborne’s famous black bull logo can be seen at strategic roadside locations all over Spain. Located in El Puerto de Santa Maria, there are two bodegas to visit – the Bodega de Mora (wine), and Bodega El Tiro (brandy). Both feature guided tours with tasting of the product and gift. Address: El Puerto de Santa Maria Tel.: +34 956 869 100 Bodega de Mora. +34 956 854 228 Bodega el Tiro Web: http://www.osborne.es/

	TERRY This very handsome bodega features several patios, gardens and buildings typical of 19th century winery architecture of this area. You can also visit the Carriage Museum and Horse Stables. Address: El Puerto de Santa Maria Tel.: +34 956 857 700

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