Sherry makes a comeback as Christmas sales surge
BBC News By Robert Plummer image copyrightGetty Images It's a traditional offering to Santa on Christmas Eve: a glass of sherry, usually accompanied by a mince pie. But this year, it's not just everyone's favourite red-suited gift-giver who'll be partial to the venerable Spanish aperitif. After years of unfashionability, sherry has made a comeback, with sales up 17.6% in the 12 weeks to 5 December, says market research firm Nielsen. Retailers are reporting increased demand from young and old alike. For instance, the Co-op says it has sold an extra 44,000 litres of sherry this year, and with s...
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