Sherry

Jerez

Sherry (Jerez) is one of the world's most diverse and misunderstood wines, produced exclusively in a small triangle of southwestern Spain where the unique climate, chalky albariza soil, and the solera aging system create wines of extraordinary complexity. Far from the sweet, heavy drink many imagine, sherry encompasses an astonishing range of styles -- from the bracingly dry, yeast-aged Fino and Manzanilla that are perfect aperitifs, through the nutty, oxidative Amontillado and Oloroso, to the unctuously sweet Pedro Ximenez that flows like liquid raisins. Sherry is currently experiencing a global renaissance as a new generation of sommeliers and food lovers discovers its remarkable versatility and value.