The monotonous voices of up-your-oenophiles have been drowned out by the flood of wines on today's market.

Cocktails have gone stellar (the newest trend's molecular mixology, dontchaknow... Haven't tried nitrous oxide yet? You haven't lived). And since dessert wine's taken a decided popularity surge (less choice = less room for error) it seems only right that an aperitif should be coming to the fore.

Yes, that's right, we're going back to basics with the former preserve of grandmas throughout the land.

Meza and Fino are renowned for their sherry lists and Berry Bros and Rudd never fail, but cookbook disciples' fave Moro must take the prize for most manageable intro to the tipple.

The fabulous husband and wife team (we applaud any couple who can work and play without killing each other!) behind the award-winning restaurant have introduced the Sherry Discovery menu to commemorate their new Saturday lunchtime opening.

With a pair of sherries, from the new to the rare, to accompany each of the three courses (it's works, really!), it's cheaper than a trip to Jerez and far worthier than a day spent soaking in the Bull and Turpin.

Say goodbye to dry weekends.