Fortified Wine
Fortified wines are those created with the use of spirits and contain a much higher alcohol by volume ratio. Fortified wines include Port, Sherry and Marsala to name a few.
How Fortified Wine is Made
A fortified wine is a wine that has a higher content of alcohol, or alcohol by volume content (ABV), achieved through the addition of a...
Christmas Wines to Pair with Everything from Gingerbread to Goose
Some of the wines we pair for Christmas are fortified wines, like Port and Sherry... A savory roast goose with its rich fatty meat pairs...
5 Classifications of Wine: Still, Sparkling & Fortified
Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Fortified Wine, Brandy, Grappa and Vermouth are all styles of wine that differ based on their alcohol content...
How To Pair Wine With Dessert
As the color of the dessert gets darker, so should the color of the wine. The wine should be as sweet as the dessert, with enough acidity...
Fortified Wines: The Difference Between Marsala, Port & Sherry
Wines were originally fortified as a way to preserve them, so it would last longer before spoiling. The most well-known fortified wines are...
Roussillon: Home to Good Red and White Wine
Roussillon, one of France’s sunniest regions, is situated in the Deep South West near the Spanish border. Roussillon now boasts 2,000...
Vermouth, From Medicine to Martinis
It reportedly first appeared in China around 1,000 BC as a propitiatory medicine for stomach and intestinal disorders. It later was traced...
Grappa: Once Wild, Now Mild
Grappa has overcome its bad rap as a harsh, near-undrinkable digestif to a light, semi-sweet libation that blends a variety of flavors and...
Food and Wine Pairings for Valentine's Day
Here are some great foods you can easily make for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day, complete with wine pairings for each one - including...
