Cardenal Mendoza It has received a spectacular response in the first edition of its photography competition.
It has featured various types of photographs with the famous brandy as a common theme, during the months of September, October and November 2016.
The final prize was a magnificent 22-karat gold cup.
Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva Thanks to its pleasant and balanced flavor, as well as its intense finish, it is a perfect companion for cigars and chocolate, while also blending seamlessly into a wide variety of cocktails. This Spanish brandy is produced by Sánchez Romate, one of the oldest wineries in Jerez. It is a winery that belongs entirely to Jerez families and was founded in 1781. It is a brandy aged for 15 years in American oak barrels previously seasoned with sherry wines.
The photography contest
To be in with a chance of winning this spectacular prize, participants had to submit a photograph in which the “art of living” was washed down with brandy. Cardenal Mendoza.
That is, the ability to live well, to enjoy the best pleasures that life offers. In this case, their famous brandy.
More than 100 photos were submitted during the 3 months the contest lasted, and more than 4,000 people voted to choose the finalists.
The monthly winners were from Panama, Puerto Rico, and Spain. The overall winner was also from the brandy’s country of origin. The judges were pleasantly surprised by the large number of photos from female contestants, demonstrating the interest this smooth and balanced brandy generates among women.
They were also impressed by the creativity of the images, which featured a wide variety of accessories such as chocolate, coffee, cigars, cocktails, and even horses. Furthermore, many photos captured moments filled with emotion, love, and friendship.
The final winner
The jury had a difficult time choosing the winner of the competition, but ultimately, the winning photo was taken by María Inés Muñoz Luque, from Córdoba, Spain. Her photo shows three women laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Cardenal Mendoza in the form of a cocktail.
The photo was taken by a big fan of Cardenal Mendoza and clearly communicates the sense of celebration and friendship, the “art of living” in short, and introduces us to the new generation of brandy consumers.
Far from the traditional image of a fireplace and a good book, which of course remains and always will be the classic way to enjoy a good brandy, this image transports us to a new era with new ways of enjoying it.
Also widely discussed and recognized for her striking photograph of a bottle of Cardenal Mendoza At a gleaming yellow table, it was the mixologist Natalie Jacob.
His photo shows his intense visual sense at Dutch Kills bar, in Long Island City, USA.
As a special treat, Natalie will be invited to visit Sánchez’s winery. Romate in Jerez thanks to his vivid photo that he presents to us Cardenal Mendoza in a completely new context.
The prizes for the competition: More than 17,000 euros in total.
The gold cup of Cardenal Mendoza It has been handcrafted by a local artisan from Jerez de la Frontera, the city in southern Spain where the winery of Cardenal Mendoza It is located.
The cup is made of 22-karat gold and weighs 250 grams. Its dimensions are 110mm x 80mm.
In addition to the first prize, a gold cup, three more prizes were awarded to the winning photos from September, October, and November. In each of those months, one lucky winner received a bottle of the limited edition of Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra.
There are only 38 casks of non plus ultra, in which the brandy ages. Cardenal Mendoza for 50 years and were reserved shortly before the bicentenary of Sánchez Romate, in 1971.
Each of those bottles is worth 500 euros.
