In the Jerez region of Spain, it is common to find a film on the surface of wines which are being made into sherry. This is caused by yeast that multiply at very high rates. This yeast gives sherry its distinctive nutty flavor.
A tall narrow mouthed glass commonly used for the drinking of champagne or other sparkling wines. Also applied to the tall thin bottles common to Alsace.
Guidelines to Wine and Food Pairings (courtesy of Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Healdsburg, California) Harmony and Balance: One should keep in mind the simple idea of harmony between the food to be eaten and the wines to be served. Our philosophy of matching...
In France, a term meaning "strong." It means that there is a high level of alcohol.
Wines which have had their alcohol content raised to the 17 to 24 percent level through the addition of grape brandy or neutral spirits. Examples include dry sherries, ports, cream sherries and some muscats.
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