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 […]
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 Is Tinta Roriz Wine?
If you know only a little bit about wine, you’ve heard of Tinta Roriz (even if you’ve never actually heard of Tinta Roriz). Tinta Roriz is the name used for Tempranillo in northern Portugal. The grape is polyonymous and goes by different names in different regions. Tinta Roriz makes dry red wines and is also […]
13 Foods That Pair Well With Verdejo You Can Make Tonight
If you have a bottle of Verdejo ready to open, you’re in for a treat! What pairs well with Verdejo wine? Verdejo’s naturally high acidity acts as a palate cleanser for flavorful dishes. Verdejo wine pairs well with fusion cuisine, salads, Mexican food, and shellfish. Verdejo’s slight fennel note works well with bitter herbs, green vegetables, […]
8 Types of Red Spanish Wine to Try Tonight
If you’ve recently discovered Spanish wine, or are just starting to decant this historic wine producing country, then you’re in for a treat! Famous types of Spanish red wine include Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, which are regions and wines. Mencía, Bobal, Monastrell, Mazuelo, and Listán Negro are delicious Spanish red wine grapes. Red Spanish […]
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 […]
Albariño Wine Guide
Honest confession time. Albariño is the one wine that I always have challenges with on blind tasting exams. Albariño (al-bah-reen-yo) is a refreshing, light-bodied white Spanish wine from the northwestern corner of Spain in the region of Rias Baixas, Galicia. Albariño wines showcase lemon zest, apricot, melon, grapefruit, white peach, nectarine, and honeysuckle. You may […]
What’s Vermentino? Everything You Wanted to Know About Vermentino Wine
Vermentino (pronounced vur-men-tee-no) I recently enjoyed a Vermentino as an afternoon aperitif ahead of a large family meal. Our little bottle of Vermentino hailed from Napa, of all places, which was unexpected. Vermentino, a thin-skinned Italian white grape, is grown in Sardinia, Liguria, Corsica, and Provence (known as Rolle). It shares a high-acid style with […]
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. […]