Blogs about: Fortified Wine
Featured Blog
Small Drinks
Past experience has shown that in the beginning of the year, after all the gifts have been given/received and the parties have been thrown/attended, what is most desired is a small glass of something… more →
The Spanish Table in Berkeley
Wine is cupcakes best friend
— 1 comment
wrote 1 week ago: If you are French, and you adore cupcakes, chances are you would love to pair them up with wines, to … more →
83 pounds in 12 months
wrote 1 week ago: AshleyPerrigaudCrossFit-VDN-043013-3 Justin McCarty | jmccarty@vaildaily.com CrossFit Venture traine … more →
Blandy's Rich Madeira, Alvada 5 yo, Madeira Wine Company, Madeira, 19% abv, C$35.00 500 ml
wrote 2 weeks ago: Madeira is ‘the other’ great fortified wine from Portugal. Located about 600 km southwes … more →
Port Club of 1981 - Tasting notes 2 April 2013
wrote 3 weeks ago: On 2 April 2013 the illustrious Port Club met again for a tasting of colheitas from two accomplished … more →
Vermouth - A Refreshing Summer Aperitif?
— 3 comments
wrote 1 month ago: Reblogged from the winegetter: In line with my summery post earlier this week (we popped our first r … more →
Penfolds Reserve Classic Club Tawny
wrote 1 month ago: Since winter seems to be refusing to depart from Winnipeg, and spring appears to have gotten lost al … more →
Totally helpful wine infographic
wrote 1 month ago: Thanks to the very talented people over at winefolly.com for “The Different Types of Wine by S … more →
Sweet! The 2010 Longoria Vino Dulce
wrote 1 month ago: It’s Spring, but damn is it cold…so I’m breaking out the port! Rick Longoria makes … more →
History of Wine: Prohibition
wrote 1 month ago: The American wine industry faced a major setback in 1920 when the Eighteenth Amendment to the United … more →
Lloret de Mar
wrote 1 month ago: There are many statues of wives waiting for their husbands to return from sea around the coasts of h … more →
Zuccardi: Alma 4 Pinot Chardonnay; Series A Chardonnay Viognier 2011; Q Chardonnay 2011; Z Blend 2009; Malamado Viognier 2009
wrote 1 month ago: Continuing the week in Buenos Aires… We took a ten course tasting menu paired with five Zuccar … more →
Cockburn's Tasting Notes
wrote 1 month ago: Port is one of those categories that gets overlooked a lot in many bars and restaurants. But I for o … more →
Sherry Enlightenment
wrote 2 months ago: Gonzalez Byass Sherry Tasting Sherry. The word terrifies people. It offends people. The moment I men … more →
Sody Pop Wine Drink
wrote 2 months ago: We’ve been trying to explore new and interesting fortified wines, so the other day I picked up … more →
Rubis Chocolate Wine Tasting Notes
wrote 2 months ago: Everyone loves something a little different every now and then, and a brand that is causing a stir i … more →
Alvear, Pedro Ximenez, De Anada, Montilla Moriles DO, Spain, 17% abv, C$35 (375 ml)
wrote 2 months ago: Sherry, sherry, sherry – it’s so versatile. Drink Fino with salty snacks – great w … more →
Two Buck Chuck: If you're going to slum it
— 5 comments
wrote 3 months ago: I have a few fond memories from my youth that involved experimenting with the cheapest booze I could … more →
Tawny Grogmouth
wrote 3 months ago: Golden Oak Australian Tawny – Australian Fortified Wine (see: Port) – Dan Murphy’ … more →
Stay-at-Home Tour of the Wineries of Spain & Portugal: Sherry and Port
wrote 3 months ago: Carrying on with my class on ‘Tasting the Wines of Spain and Portugal’, I am going into … more →
