While many mass-produced sherries fell out of favor, manzanilla has come into fashion. It is almost inescapable in restaurants in Seville and has even made inroads in New York and Chicago.

We were making the preliminary selection for González Byass’ annual release of its four Las Palmas sherries. The name is a nod to the historic way of marking exceptional sherry butts (130 ...

They make the argument that the widespread fortification of sherries is a recent development. “Until the 1970s they never added alcohol to albariza wines,” Mr. Ibáñez said.

Sherries, unlike table wines, are fortified to enhance their alcoholic strength, bringing finos and manzanillas to about 15 percent alcohol and other styles to 18 or 19 percent.

These tasting notes come from Chronicle contributor Doug Frost, a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine based in Kansas City, Mo. Barbadillo Oloroso ($12) Chocolate-covered oranges, tar and smoke ...

Sherry is fortified, meaning its alcohol level is higher than normal. Sherries aged under flor — the yeast layer that protects them from oxygen — typically are fortified to 15.5 percent.

Interesting sherries from Osborne include the Fino ($11), which is milder than some finos, and the rich, sweet, smooth Pedro Ximenez 1827 ($20). Gonzalez Byass was founded in 1835 and celebrated ...

10 wines, sherries to consider for January CLEVELAND, Ohio – We got a jump start on wines this month, trying different varietals and Sherries ranging from $11 to $22.

The sherries are served in white wine glasses rather than the traditional cramped copitas, the better to appreciate the wines’ aromas. Beautiful tuna, jamón and more.

The best sherries for 2024 are: Best overall – Sánchez Romate dry oloroso encontrado: £16.99, Waitrosecellar.com Best budget buy – Morrisons fino sherry: £8.50, Morrisons.com Best for ...

Chocolate fondue works well with port wines and sherries. However, as an expert explains to Mashed, they aren't the only good pairing options.