Port & Sherry: What You Need to Know

Port & Sherry: What You Need to Know
In the world of fortified wines, there are two that reign supreme; port wine and sherry. While both port and sherry are fortified wines, they hail from different countries, and are developed in different manners. Port hails from Portugal while sherry comes from Spain, and in broad terms, port is a red wine, while sherry is a white wine. The differences between the 2 wines go beyond just color, and also include production methods, means of fortification, and sub-styles of each of the wines. Today we'll take a deep dive into the world of port and sherry so that you can make an informed selection the next time you buy a bottle.