Fortified vs Unfortified Wine: What’s the Difference?

You’ve heard of fortified wines before, but just how are they different from regular table wines? Fortified wines have distilled spirits added during the winemaking process and are higher in alcohol than unfortified wines, often 17%+ versus 11%-15% abv for traditional wine. No additional alcohol is added to unfortified wines. Both fortified and unfortified wines […]

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 […]

White Spanish Wine: 9 Must-Try Whites

We all know and love Spanish red wines – the famous Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Rioja, but what about Spanish white wines? If you want to try white Spanish wines, look for Albariño, Godello, Rioja Blanca, Verdejo, Macabeo, and Cava. Don’t overlook Andalucia’s traditional Sherry. Spanish white wines pair well with tapas. Looking for a unique […]

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. […]

Where Do Wine Aromas Come From?

Wine grapes are one of the few fruits that actually have aroma compounds of other fruits. Here’s how those smells get into your wine.

How to Learn About Sherry Wine

Sherry isn’t a gateway wine. It takes a patient pallet to appreciate these unique vinos. If you’re up for an adventure, here’s a fun Sherry tasting flight that will get you savoring your next sip!