sherries
Wines from Jerez
Sherries is the plural of sherry, a fortified wine originally from the Jerez region of Spain.
The word appears when discussing varieties or servings: The restaurant offers three sherries by the glass.
Sherry ranges from dry and pale to sweet and dark, often served as an aperitif or cooking ingredient.
Spain's southernmost autonomous community
Spirit from fermented fruit
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- barrel-agedMatured in wooden vessels
cask · solera · oxidation · aging · blending · enology · viniculture · ABV
Pale, dry Spanish fortified
- manzanillaSpanish herb or aperitif
- amontilladoOxidized fortified Spanish wine
- creamRich milk fat
- dryFree from moisture
medium · sweet · pale · nutty · oxidative · aged · vintage · delicate
Andalusia
Spain's southernmost autonomous community
brandy
Spirit from fermented fruit
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
barrel-aged · cask · solera · oxidation · aging · blending · enology · viniculture · ABV · dessert wine
fino
Pale, dry Spanish fortified
- manzanillaSpanish herb or aperitif
- amontilladoOxidized fortified Spanish wine
- creamRich milk fat
dry · medium · sweet · pale · nutty · oxidative · aged · vintage · delicate · complex
amber
Hardened ancient tree secretion
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
- topazSemiprecious aluminum silicate crystal
pale · tawny · caramel · honeyed · bronze · copper · lustrous · rich · deep · warm
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
wedding · anniversary · aperitif · digestif · reception · banquet · gathering · festivity · tribute · congratulations
sherriestable wines
Everyday drinking vintages
still wines · red wines · house wines · Sauvignon Blanc · plonk