Happy Cinco de Mayo! It's May 5th, and in honor of the Mexican holiday that may actually be more important in the States than elsewhere, we're going to nevertheless look at Mexican and other Latin American flavors.
There are hundreds of wine types in the world, each with its own flavors and styles. Most people know about the popular varieties of wine - chardonnay, cabernet and merlot. It's time to expand your knowledge! Read though over 125 wine descriptions to learn about all of the wine varieties, and learn which might appeal to your palate. If you're interested in a wine type that's not listed here, feel free write me for more information.
A fortified wine is a delicious, viscous wine-based sipping treat that is often enjoyed as a drink before or after dinner. The most common types of fortified wines are Madeira, Marsala, port, sherry, and vermouth. These still wines have been fortified with a distilled spirit such as brandy to enhance the wine's natural flavors.