Sherry Wine Tour

Embark on a vibrant escape to the sun kissed landscapes of Jerez, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María—submerge yourself in the rich history and heritage where sherry reigns supreme.

Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2025

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6 days

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Led by Peter Liem

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$5650*

Earn Your Sherry Certificate

Elevate your expertise with an official Sherry Wine Specialist Certificate included in your tour. This prestigious credential not only deepens your knowledge of Spain’s iconic sherry wines but also enhances your professional credentials in the wine industry as a whole.

Guidance from Renowned Expert Peter Liem

Learn from the best as Peter Liem, one of the world’s foremost Sherry experts and celebrated wine author, leads you through an immersive sherry experience. Peter’s insights will offer a profound exploration and understanding into Sherry’s distinct terroirs, historical significance and unique production methods.

Exclusive Masterclasses with the Instructor

Dive deep into the world of Sherry through exclusive masterclasses led by our expert instructor. These immersive sessions cover everything from tasting techniques to the intricate solera aging system and art of blending, offering a comprehensive education that's informative, engaging and unlike any other.

About Sherry

Sherry is a wine like no other. Known for its rich cultural heritage and unique production process; to fully appreciate this fine wine, an immersive experience in the Marco de Jerez region is essential. Engaging directly with winemakers and producers, tasting wines from soleras, exploring vineyards and pairing sherries with traditional cuisine are the best ways to master this remarkable region.

To prepare for this in-depth learning journey, enrollment in the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist® (CSWS) course is included before you embark on your trip. This course will serve as a comprehensive introduction to sherry before the tour, laying the groundwork for your exploration.

Guided by Sherry expert Peter Liem, this educational tour will deepen your understanding of Sherry's diverse landscape and complexity. You will participate in detailed tastings and discussions with some of the region's most skilled winemakers. Through these interactions, you will discover how producers in the Marco de Jerez are adept at merging tradition with innovation to craft wines of exceptional quality and to meet changing consumer demand.

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About This Tour

This Study Abroad educational wine tour caters to passionate wine enthusiasts and professionals. Guided by Peter Liem, a leading regional expert, it offers guests the chance to thoroughly explore the terroirs, vineyards and production processes behind some of the region's most notable bodegas, while participating in exclusive tastings of these celebrated wines.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet winemakers and learn from some of the most distinguished names in the industry. Guests are kindly asked to arrive prepared having completed the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist® (CSWS) course provided prior to the tour start date. 

What's Included

Join sherry wine expert Peter Liem for a curated wine journey, featuring exclusive vineyard tours, luxury hotel stays and gourmet meals paired with some of the best wines of the region.

Expert instruction throughout by acclaimed author, sherry expert and educator Peter Liem.

Professional-level tours and tastings at some of the most noteworthy sherry producers in the region.

Seamless travel support from your Tour Manager, Danny Adler, providing impeccable customer service and logistical guidance throughout your journey.

Masterclass on sherry wines with your instructor, Peter Liem.

Enrollment in online Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS®) course*.

Certification as a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS®) upon successful completion of the course and exam.

Certification as a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS) from House of Lustau upon completion of the course.

5 Nights at 4-Star Hotel Bodega Tio Pepe, double occupancy.

2 Exquisite dinners, expertly paired with hand-selected fine wines of the region.

5 Lunches, including 1 Michelin-starred, expertly paired with hand-selected fine wines of the region.

Price per-person, double occupancy. Download the brochure to get detailed pricing.

Itinerary & Pricing

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Meet Your Expert Guides

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Peter Liem, MW

Your Wine Tour Instructor

Peter Liem is a James Beard award-winning wine writer and long-time specialist in Champagne and Sherry. Following nearly a decade in the wine trade, Liem was senior editor, critic and tasting director for Wine & Spirits magazine, and his writings on have appeared in publications such as The World of Fine Wine, Decanter, The Art of Eating and The San Francisco Chronicle. Together with Jesús Barquín, Liem authored Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla, which Ray Isle of Food & Wine magazine called "the single best book ever written on sherry.” Liem and Barquín followed this with a second, Spanish-language edition, entitled Jerez, Manzanilla & Montilla: Vinos Tradicionales de Andalucía. Liem currently divides his time between France and New York City.

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Danny Adler

Your Wine Tour Manager

Assisting Peter Liem as instructor and making sure all logistics run smoothly, and that your needs are met, will be Danny Adler. Danny was born and raised in New York City and has been living and working in the Spanish hospitality and travel industry since 2007. He is captivated by Spanish cuisine, history and lifestyle. Danny first started his career as a food and wine guide in Barcelona before founding his own company focusing on cultural, culinary and adventure travel in Catalonia. Through his deep knowledge of the region and local Spanish culture, Danny will be able to assist trip participants with any logistical needs.

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What Makes WSG Educational Tours Unique?

Top wine industry professionals and regional experts as instructors

Service of tour manager offering customer service and logistics support during the trip

Professional-level visits with educational objectives

Tastings of dozens of top-quality wines during estate visits and included meals

Opportunity to meet the producers and local specialists

Access to wine estates often closed to the public

You join a community of fellow like-minded wine professionals and serious enthusiasts

What our customers say

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You’ll learn so much more than you would on your own! During WSG tours, our internationally renowned instructors are always with you; providing fascinating information, answering questions, and clarifying facts and figures to ensure understanding of the nuances and subtleties of each region and its wine styles.
  • Camaraderie! And the experience of exploring new wine regions with other like-minded individuals who are just as passionate and obsessive about great wine as you are!
  • Access to amazing wine tastings and estates you would not be able to visit on your own. With personal and long-standing relationships in each of the regions we operate, WSG has some of the highest-level contacts in the industry. As a WSG study abroad participant, you will have the opportunity to taste incredible wines at each estate and will be welcomed as an honored guest everywhere you go.
  • All our WSG instructors have lived or worked in France, Italy, Spain, or other countries in which we operate, for many years. This has allowed them to cultivate extensive experience and contacts within the region. You’ll get expert information about the wine business, and an insider’s take on local culture.
  • Avoid taking chances on hotels or restaurants you don’t know.  With more than a decade of experience, our guides use first-hand knowledge to select the best hotels and restaurants for your enjoyment.
  • Make the most of your travel time! Our itineraries minimize driving to ensure you receive a thorough overview of the region, taking in the breathtaking landscapes and amazing wine culture of each respective region.
  • Avoid driving, navigating or directions. Feel free to relax and enjoy wine your meals in the comfort of a safe and carefully curated learning environment.
  • Your WSG instructor and Tour Manager will translate for the group at all times, eliminating communication or language barriers, as many winemakers in France, Italy and Spain may have limited English proficiency.

Preparing for the trip

Please ask the instructor if there is enough time before the end of the visit for you to make your purchase without impeding the progress and timing of the trip.

It is very rare that estates offer international shipping. If you would like to purchase wine, we recommend that you ask your government’s customs office for their rules and regulations if you intend to bring wine back into your country, or have wine shipped to you. You always have the option of bringing wine home with you in your checked luggage. A specialized wine suitcase is perfect for this. Depending on your home country, this amount will vary.

You may have to pay some amount of duty on your wine when you go through customs. Therefore, it's best to check with your local authorities for further information.

TRANSPORTATION, FOOD & LODGING

We choose 4-star hotels to ensure a high level of comfort, including en-suite bathrooms, WiFi and air conditioning.  It’s very important for the hotels to be well situated in the region, to keep driving time and distance to a minimum. We want to make sure you are as close as possible to the vineyards and other local sites of interest. The hotels we choose also must be large enough to accommodate groups.

We thoroughly check each hotel before including it in a WSG tour or program. In wine regions that are large and spread out, you may change hotels once or twice during a week-long stay (to keep driving times to a minimum each day). In other regions, there may be only one centrally located hotel.

Organizers & Instructors

Our tour instructors are among the most renowned and respected wine professionals in the wine business. They are also professional wine educators who are absolutely passionate about the region and its wines. You can see a full biography of the instructor for each trip on the corresponding page, so you can know exactly with whom you'll be touring and learning. Most are native English speakers (American or British), and all other instructors speak English fluently.

Our instructors have that special combination of high-level wine expertise, personal warmth, friendliness, and excellent leadership skills. They'll accompany you every day, throughout the trip, and will be able to answer all of your questions about the wines of the region you’ll be visiting (and about wine in general).

Booking a trip

Yes, we strongly encourage you to purchase a very comprehensive travel insurance package once you have paid your non-refundable deposit for a Study Trip. Note that many plans require you to purchase the insurance very soon after your deposit payment (some require it within 14 days). There are any number of things that can happen that can cause cancellation or interruption of package travel, and travel insurance can help cover the costs you incur as a result.

You can find travel insurers easily and there are sites where you can compare policies (for example, Insure My Trip). Be sure to read policies very carefully before you purchase. Include your airfare, train fare, and any other expenses you will have in addition to the price of the study trip itself. We highly recommend getting a “cancel for any reason” policy, which offers the best coverage. Travel experts say “if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel,” so don’t skimp on this important coverage!

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