Manuel Lozano, head winemaker of Lustau, dies

 

 Manuel Lozano

During the #winelover trip to Jerez we had a great visit on 10th February and we were very privileged to have Manuel Lozano lead us round the Lustau Bodega explaining the mysteries of sherry. He had been unwell and it wasn't certain that he would be present – but he was. It is very sad to learn that Manuel died last Tuesday 26th April.   

Statement from Lustau:

'It is with profound sadness that we announce Manuel Lozano, Head Winemaker and Chief Enologist of Bodega Lustau Sherries and Brandies died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 after suffering from complications following a recent medical procedure. He was 61.

Recognized among the world’s great winemakers, Manuel’s passion, commitment, expertise and success leave an unforgettable legacy.

Since joining Bodega Lustau in 1999, Manuel took pride in continuing the traditions of his predecessors to dedicate his whole life to Sherry wines.

“It has been an honor and privilege to work with and learn from this exceptional man” stated Myrna Santos Mayor, North American Director for Lustau. “On behalf of the entire team at Bodegas Lustau and the Luis Caballero Group we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your outpouring of affection and kind condolences extended to us during this difficult time.”

Manuel Lozano is survived by his wife and three sons.'

For further information, please visit: www.lustau.es https://www.facebook.com/LustauSherry https://twitter.com/@bodegalustau

#winelovers in Jerez: Gonzalez Byass and Lustau

Jerez Institute 

 Brandy de Jerez Institute 

The #sherrylovers group of #winelovers celebrating our fourth anniversary in Jerez had a great first day of visits. Firstly a fascinating presentation and tasting by Beltran Domecq, president of the DO Jerez Consejo Regulador. 

Next a detailed visit to Gonzalez Byass starting with the vineyards and then at their cellars in Jerez. This included a brilliant tasting of the Las Palmas sherries with the charismatic and passionate Antonio Flores. We finished with an early 4pm Spanish lunch, which was excellent. 

CRM and I had an impromptu wander around the town before heading to Lustau for a visit to their cellars concentrating on their Amontillados before an apero and the chance to taste the Lustau range. The 30 year old Amontillado and 30 Year Old Palo Cortado were particularly impressive. We finished with a dinner in the magnificent setting of the Bodega la Emperatriz.

 Beltran Domecq

Giannis

Celma organiser of last's years celebration 

in Portugal is with us in spirit....

Some of the #winelovers

Reasonable supply of Tio Pepe....

 

  

 Antonio Flores

André Ribeirinho and Antonio Flores

André Cid and Antonio Flores

Lustau

Manuel Lozano: multi-award winning winemaker@Lustau

Bodega la Emperatriz

A number of captions to add but heading off to Sanlucar now.....

#winelovers 4th annual celebration: welcome dinner

#Winelovers in Jerez 

Last night we started the 4th annual celebration of the #winelovers' group in fine style at the Restaurante Bocarambo enjoying a glass or two of Cava before having some super-fresh Tio Pepe and Río Viejo from Lustau. The food was very good, especially the very tasty roast lamb.  

Heading to Jerez tomorrow for 4th #winelover anniversary

Tomorrow we leave Lisbon to head to Spain with the two Andrés to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the #winelovers. The wines of Jerez have long been amongst our favourites. They are some of the few wines that we buy in the UK. 

The last time I was in Jerez was in 1997 – shoicked at how long since I have been back in this great region with its lovely and fascinating wines. 

The programme that has been put together for us #winelovers looks great!  

 

Tuesday. February 9^th: Jerez de la Frontera
Welcome casual dinner at Restaurante Bocarambo, Jerez

Wednesday. February 10^th Day 1 Jerez de la Frontera

9.15 – 10.00 welcome at the Consejo Regulador del Brandy y Los Vinos de Jerez Bertrán Domecq (President of the Consejo) & César Saldaña (Director)

Bodega 1: Tío Pepe – González Byass

10.00 – 10.20: transfer from the Consejo to “Viña la Canariera” from González Byass

10.20 – 11.20: technical visit of the vineyard


11.20 – 11.40: transfer from the vineyard to bodegas tío pepe


11.40 – 14.00: Bodegas Tío Pepe visit: “Ages of Tío Pepe” by Antonio Flores, Tío Pepe Sherry Master

14.00 – 16.30: paired lunch At Tío Pepe

Bodega 2: Bodega Lustau

18.15 – 20.30 : “Amontillados” by Manuel Lozano, Sherry Master & 7 years Best Fortified Oenologist*


20.30 – 22.30 gala dinner at Bodegas Lustau


 #JEREZ2016

Thursday February 11th Day 2 Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Bodega 3: Bodegas Barbadillo
10.30 – 14.00: Visit of Barbadillo: “Palomino Fino full range
14.00 – 16.30: ”
Paired Lunch At Bodegas Barbadillo

16.30 – 18.00 Free time in Sanlucar, coffee at A Medina Sidonia & visit the town   Siesta?

Bodega 4: Bodega Delgado Zuleta  18.00 – 18.15: Walk to next cellar

18.15 – 20.30: Bodegas Delgado Zuleta visit: “Biological Ageing” by Salvador Real, oenologist 20.30 – 22.30: gala dinner at Bodegas Delgado Zuleta 22.30 / 23.00 Transfer back to Jerez 

#JEREZ2016

 

Friday. Feb 12^th Day 3 El Puerto de Santa María

Bodega 5: Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía 10.00 – 10.30 transfer from the hotel to B. Gutiérrez Colosía in el puerto

10.30 – 13.00 visit of Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía: “vertical tasting ” by Juan Carlos Gutiérrez Colosía, owner & sherry master

13.00 – 13.30 walk to Bodegas Obregón

13:30 – 16.30 traditional lunch at an “Almacenista”

Bodega 6: BodegasOsborne 18.00 – 20.00: Osborne visit: “Rare Sherries & Brandy”
20.30 – 22.30: Dinner at Bodegas Osborne

#JEREZ2016




Sat. February 13 Day 4: Jerez de la Frontera Bodega 7: Bodegas Williams &Humbert 11.45 – 14.00: Visit to Bodega Williams & Humbert: “Sherry Vintages” by Paola Medina, oenologist
14.00 – 16.00: paired lunch at Williams & Humbert


20.00-23.00: BYOB dinner at Ho0tel Los Jándalos.

Our BYOB wines sorted...