Show Notes
In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with MW Sarah Jane Evans about what's new and exciting in central and southern Spain. They discuss trends in Spanish wine, developments in Jerez, improvements in Spain's sparkling wines, and more. Sarah Jane recently released a new book on central and southern Spain, a follow-up to her previous book on Spain's northern regions. She is a contributing editor for Decanter magazine and resides in the UK. Keep an eye on the GuildSomm website for an excerpt from Sarah Jane's book, coming later this week! Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers! GuildSomm members receive 25% off Académie du Vin Library publications, including both of Sarah Jane's books on Spain, using the discount code on our Member Discounts page: https://www.guildsomm.com/about_us/member-discounts/ Preview The Wines of Central and Southern Spain: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-wines-of-central-and-southern-spain-from-catalunya-to-cadiz-sarah-jane-evans-mw Preview The Wines of Northern Spain: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-wines-of-northern-spain Explore all Classic Wine Library books from Académie du Vin Library: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/collections/classic-wine-library Read Sarah Jane's work in Decanter: https://www.decanter.com/author/sarahjaneevans/
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