Posts tagged “Sherry”

Ever Wonder…What is Sherry?

Sherry is an often-misunderstood drink. A lot of people think of it as something used in cooking or something their grand-parents sipped on. But, Sherry is actually a wonderful beverage that’s enjoyed by many, especially Spaniards, who sip the good s...

Behind the Cork™ - Halloween Candy and Sherry!

Well, it’s Halloween time and that means candy. Lots of candy! And I suggest pairing that candy with Sherry. So, I gathered up three nice bottles of Sherry and a bunch of candy and went to work! First was the Harveys Bristol Cream ($20). It’s the ...

Behind the Cork™ - Harveys Bristol Cream

Harveys Bristol Cream - Solera Sherry ($24.99) Did you know that Harveys Bristol Cream is Sherry? It’s actually the number one selling Sherry in the world! And, it’s perfect for the holidays! John Harveys & Sons was founded in 1796 in Bristol...

Behind the Cork™ - González Byass NOE 30 year Sherry

González Byass NOE 30 year Sherry ($49.99) This Sherry is from Jerez de la Frontera in south-western Spain. All true Sherry fortified wine comes from the vineyards around Jerez de la Frontera and the neighboring towns of Puerto de Santa Maria and ...

Behind the Cork™ - González Byass Viña AB Sherry

González Byass Viña AB Sherry ($24.99) This Sherry is from Jerez de la Frontera in south-western Spain. It is a city of long-standing wine traditions. All true Sherry fortified wine comes from the vineyards around Jerez de la Frontera and the neig...

Ever Wonder? What’s the Difference Between Sherry and Port Wine?

I was recently asked about the differences between Sherry and Port. And while they may at first seem similar, they are actually quite different. Both Sherry and Port are fortified wines meaning that distilled spirits, like brandy, are added to the w...

Behind the Cork™ - Tió Pepe Fino Sherry

Tió Pepe Fino Sherry ($20) Tió Pepe’s Fino Sherry is from the city of Jarez in southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It’s made from the Palomino grape, fermented to the 11-12% ABV range, fortified to 15.5% and then enters the Tió Pepe Solera. While ...

Fortified Wines: Sherry and Vermouth

  In recent posting we’ve addressed fortified wines including Port, Madeira and Marsala. All these wines are produced by adding either Brandy or neutral grape spirit to wines during the fermentation process or after fermentation is complete. Withou...

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