Would you like to know more about sherry? If you stopped by #winechat on Twitter yesterday, you came to the right place. Rosemary S. Gray, the Co-Creator of Sherryfest, stopped by to beat the drum for this beverage that's a rising star among wine drinkers. Here's a compilation of some of Gray's tweets that should get you thirsty for sherry.
What is Sherryfest all about, anyway?
.@SherryFest is the world's largest sherry celebration outside of Spain w/ dinners, seminars & tastings to provide space to learn #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
The sherryotypes:
@SandyWasserman Sherry has been misunderstood & most think it's for cooking, is sweet or cream style & haven't tasted fine sherry #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
Break it down:
@SandyWasserman Understanding it first, suggest it often, break it down so it can be clearly understood & pour it often! #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
Write it down.
@Adam_Rieger Some new US market gems are Gonzalez Byass Palmas, Fernando de Castilla Fino En Rama & Tradicion Fino #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
Sherry drops its style like this:
@ProtocolWine Dry: Manzanilla, Fino (same style different town), Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso & sweet are the basic styles. #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
Versatile pairings:
@Adam_Rieger Manzanilla Pasada with fried green tomatoes! Oloroso & blood sausage! YUM #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
The More You Know.
@ProtocolWine @vinogger Read @peterliem's book "Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla" it is the best, most current resource out there #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
In conclusion:
@ProtocolWine @peterliem & I just want to celebrate the wines so they are better understood & support the historic region #winechat
— Rosemary S Gray (@rosemarysgray) June 12, 2014
