9 Wines Similar to Pinot Grigio: Light and Easy Drinking

If you love Pinot Grigio wine and are looking to expand your palate, you’ve got options. Lighter white wines similar to Pinot Grigio include Trebbiano, Soave, Muscadet, Vermentino, Chenin Blanc, and many more. These wines have soft aromatics, making them perfect for sipping on their own or with your next meal. Trebbiano: The Workhorse of […]

Port vs Sherry: Which Will You Pick?

If you’re wondering about the differences between Sherry and Port, then you’re in the right place! Port and Sherry are fortified wines but use different grapes and winemaking methods. Port is sweet, full-bodied, with dark fruit, licorice, and leather. Sherry is dry or sweet, low acid, with citrus and nuts. Port is higher in alcohol […]

Madeira vs Sherry: What’s the Difference?

If we lived several centuries ago, we’d all know the difference between Sherry vs Madeira, two classic fortified wines. But today, Sherry and Madeira aren’t the go-to wines for most people. Madeira and Sherry are fortified wines but use different grapes and winemaking methods. Madeira is sweet, high acid, with stewed fruits, nuts, burnt sugar, […]

How Is Sherry Made: A Complete Guide

Comparison of Sherries Sherries Comparison Type Aging Regimen Biological or Oxidative Aging Sweet or Dry Flavors Fino Under flor (yeast layer) Biologically Dry Crisp, almond, green apple Amontillado Biological aging followed by oxidative aging Both (starts biologically, then exposed to air) Dry Nutty, caramel, dried fruit Oloroso Oxidative aging Oxidatively Dry Rich, toffee, walnut Pale […]

What Makes Amontillado Sherry Special?

If you’re new to Sherry, then the best advice I can give is to sip with an open mind. Sherry comes in several different styles, but Amontillado is one of the favorites that I love sharing with friends as a transformative wine experience. Amontillado is a special style of Sherry because it goes through a […]

What’s the Difference Between Sherry and Wine?

How Is Sherry Different from Wine? Both Sherry and wine are made from grapes, but Sherry goes through additional winemaking steps. Technically, Sherry is considered wine but has distilled alcohol spirit added to it during the winemaking process making it a fortified wine. Most wines are between 12%-15% ABV; most Sherries are between 15%-22% ABV. […]