Weekly Wine Show

This week's episode is all about Sherry. Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes and produced in a small region in South West Spain. We talked about another type of fortified wine, Port, back in episode 42. If you are interested in listening to that episode click here.    In this episode we discuss: Where does Sherry come from? History of Sherry How it's made Different styles of Sherry Food pairings - check out a handy food and Sherry pairing guide from Sherry.Wine   Dry Styles of Sherry: Light to Heavy Fino Manzanilla Amontillado Oloroso Sweet Styles: Pedro Ximénez (PX) or Moscatel Cream   Wine Recommendations: Lustau Rare Amontillado Escuadrilla - priced around $30. Beautiful amber color with 18.5% ABV Average age is 12 years old Aromas of burnt sugar or caramel, orange rind, kalamata olives and hazelnuts It’s dry with medium plus acidity with flavors of intense hazelnuts, soy sauce, mushrooms, coffee and oak on the finish This wine is very savory and salty with long complex finish that k