🇪🇸 Jerez | Visiting Jack Ma's Signed Barrel at Spain's Best Winery

A pilgrimage for wine enthusiasts! The legendary barrel signed by Jack Ma during his 2019 visit bears his iconic Bordeaux speech quote: "If you drink too much bad wine, it will hurt your liver. If you drink too much good wine, it will hurt your brain. But if you don't drink wine, it will break your heart." 😂❤️🥂 Just a short trip away, I explored this charming town - the undisputed birthplace of Sherry! While Jerez thrills with its equestrian culture �, passionate flamenco 💃, and famous horse festival, my heart belonged to the wine. Here's my vinous adventure: 📍 Tio Pepe (Purportedly the world's first Sherry bodega) 🎟️ Tickets €20-30 online (I opted for €21.90 English tour) 🌟 1.5-2 hour experience includes: Fascinating winery walkthrough Engaging short film Tasting session (their 5.5% ABV selection was divine!) 🏆 Proudly displays "Spain's Best Winery" honors 📸 Found Jack Ma's autographed barrel - a true celebrity in the wine world! 📍 Nearby attractions (perfect for quick snaps): ⛪ Cathedral (gorgeous but closed) 🏰 Alcázar fortress (breathtaking exterior) 📍 Popular activities I passed on: 🐎 Equestrian ballet at Royal Andalusian School 💃 Soul-stirring flamenco performances 🍖 Traditional oxtail stew (locals swear by it) Pro Tip: The bodega's on-site hotel and restaurant make for the perfect oenophile's retreat! 🛏️🍽️ #Jerez #TioPepe #SherryWine #SpanishWineries #WineTour #JackMa #TravelSpain