The event brought together chefs, sommeliers, winemakers, restaurants and specialist retailers in the United Kingdom.
Sarah Jane Evans MW highlighted the special relationship between sherry and the United Kingdom, as well as briefly reading a passage from the book.
The relationship between the United Kingdom and Jerez is very strong, with the country being one of the largest consumers of sherry in the world for decades. The United Kingdom represents the largest export market for this variety of Spanish wine, with 32% of exports.