Wine
Sherry
A fortified wine, true sherry comes only from a small region in southern Spain and is produced in a range of styles from very light and bone dry to intense, dark, and sweet.
Flavor Descriptors
Flavors will depend on style produced but most offer a range of dried fruit flavors, a bracing tanginess, and a gentle alcohol bite. See the Style section for more details.
Food Pairings
Fino
Spanish tapas, grilled shrimp, bacon-wrapped dates, ham.
Oloroso
Strong cheeses, nuts, dried fruits.
Pedro Ximenez
Pour it over vanilla ice cream.
Buying, Storing, & Serving
Fino sherry should be served chilled and drunk soon after release. In general, fresher is better.
Oloroso sherry should be served at room temperature and is ready to drink when released.
Pedro Ximenez should be served at a cool room temperature or slightly chilled and is ready to drink when released.
Store bottles in a cool, dark place on their sides in order to keep the cork moist.