Reminiscent of the fortified wine of that name.
Any wine that is pretty strong and very oxidised. Wines bottled with plastics corks (qv) tend to turn into sherry after some time for reasons that are still under debate. !-- google_ad_client = "pub-7810594565313440"; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280; google_ad_format = "336x280_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel ="8132469396"; google_color_border = "000000"; google_color_bg = "000000"; google_color_link = "FFFF66"; google_color_url = "FFFFFF"; google_color_text = "FFFFFF";
Fortified, intentionally aged in contact with air (so slightly oxidized) white wine that can be as light and delicate as Fino or as heavy as PX (for Pedro Ximenez, a motor-oil-thick very sweet wine).
A fortified wine that has been subjected to controlled oxidation to produce a distinctive flavor.
This famous Spanish fortified wine is also made in the U.S. Sherries range in color, flavor, and sweetness. They are drunk as an apértif (appetizer) or after dinner. Cry sherries are usually served cold; sweet sherries unchilled.
A fortified spanish wine ranging in color, flavor and sweetness. more information - recipes