Tag Archives: Sherry

How long will sherry remain wine’s best kept secret?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Dave McIntyre

Why don’t we drink more sherry? Every time I explore this category of fortified wines I marvel at their quality, value and suitability with a wide variety of foods. I marveled again Friday as I tasted and talked sherry with … Continue reading →

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A quick guide to sherry

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dave McIntyre

Yesterday, I wrote about how sherry pairs well with Chinese cuisine, in part because of its resemblance to the shaoxing rice wine of China. Today I offer this brief guide to the various types of sherries and some of the … Continue reading →

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Toast Chinese New Year with sherry

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dave McIntyre

Ask wine lovers what to drink with Chinese food, and they’ll probably say “beer.” Press for a wine recommendation, and one might grudgingly suggest Riesling or Gewurztraminer, explaining that the sweetness in those wines is a necessary counter to the … Continue reading →

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