1 message(s)

Another excellent question from Alan Lazerow, who wrote the informative article Whisky and Orthodox Jews. We have established that the unique taste of whisky aged in sherry cask is not due to the sherry, but rather, the wood involved (Spanish oak). Presumably, this spanish oak is also used to hold port, madeira wine, burgundy wine, etc. If that's the case, what's the big deal if the Balvenie 21...

Sherry is a complex topic. George Sandeman, whose family has been making some of the world’s best Sherries since the late eighteenth century, once assured me he could fully explain Sherry to anyone...

1 message(s)

As your read this, we’re learning the intricacies of Sherry with 24 other students from around the world in Jerez de la Frontera. From how the grapes are grown to the traditional use of the solera system, we’ll have been required by DO... More info at www.catavino.net...

Cover baking sheet with foil. Cut 1 bunch of grapes into small clusters. Toss in top shelf sherry...

Cover baking sheet with foil. Cut 1 bunch of grapes into small clusters. Toss in top shelf sherry...

Cover baking sheet with foil. Cut 1 bunch of grapes into small clusters. Toss in top shelf sherry...

Cover baking sheet with foil. Cut 1 bunch of grapes into small clusters. Toss in top shelf sherry...

Fears take on many forms. They can come from negative experiences we’ve had in the past, or they can simply come from the unknown, an unfamiliar experience. Several years ago, my fear of the unknown was severely challenged one late Saturday... More info at www.catavino.net