Sherry Fiesta British Version (1964)

Acros, Southern Spain. Nice travelogue style full issue concerning the manufacture of sherry and the “Sherry Fiesta“. Nice footage of the celebrations - a parade through the town, a display of bullfighting and party in the evening. Various shots of the town and a bull ranch. Dick Norton (the commentator?!) is seen on horseback. Narrator states that 7 out of 10 bottles of sherry produced find their way to Britain so Pathe Pic’s magic carpet has taken us to the sherry district. Various shots of a “bodega“ where these famous wines are blended. Workers in the vineyards. Grapes are harvested. Grapes are transported on horseback. Jerez - shots of the town. Grapes are loaded into presses at Williams & Humbert bodega. Barrels are rolled along. Storks wander around the Sandeman’s bodega. Interior of sherry production centre. Chief taster samples some of the sherry by smelling it. Ceremony of the blessing of the grapes. Various shots of the “vintage queen“ and a ceremonial treading - four men stomp u