snippets of sherry adventures & education
Portland
Place or Process?
If you’ve ever been inside a sherry bodega, or wine cellar, the aromas leave a lasting impression unlike any other. It’s a combination of toffee, brown butter and brandy, mixed with rising bread dough and raisins. When I walked into Liner & Elsen Wine Merchants for a rare sherry tasting, I was instantly transported back […]
MoreFortified Wines ~ What’s Your Style
Fortified wines have the bad reputation for being only cheap, syrupy dessert wines enjoyed by grandmothers at Christmas.
MorePlanning a Sherry Adventure
I knew from the beginning I wanted to learn about sherry from grape to glass. I selected bodegas based on what I read or what labels I was familiar with. I also took any recommendations from fellow sherry bloggers. There’s only so much you can do to plan – the rest just falls into place in the day-to-day living.
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