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The history of US winemaking dates back to the 1600s, when colonists planted vineyards in Virginia and, soon after, Pennsylvania. Early attempts met with considerable hardship, however, as settlers didn't care for the taste of some of the native American grapes and European vines shipped in were often destroyed by pests and vine disease. It wasn't until the 1800s that commercially successful wineries started to take hold in the U.S., only to have their growth stunted by more vine epidemics in the late 1800s, and later by Prohibition. Following the repeal of Prohibition, US winemaking gradually recovered. In the 1970s and 80s, California wineries started to make waves in the international market. Today the United States is one of the world's foremost wine producers, ranking behind only France, Italy and Spain in total wine production. The vast majority of US wine production comes from the West Coast, and the vast majority of that is from California wineries, which produce almost nine out of every 10 bottles made in the U.S. Washington and Oregon wineries are also significant producers, and New York wineries are beginning to establish a reputation for fine wines, with Finger Lakes wines and Niagara Escarpment wines earning critical acclaim. |
Sherry
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Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes. While many countries produce this style of wine, the name “Sherry” is a protected term in most parts of the world, that can be used only for wines produced near the town of Jerez, in southern Spain, where it originated as early as the 13th century. By the 15th century, sherry (also known as “sack” in those days), enjoyed a reputation as one of Europe's finest wines. Sherry is similar to port in that brandy is added to the wine, but there are significant differences. Port is made primarily from red grapes, while sherry is made from white grapes, mostly Palomino. Brandy is added to ports before fermentation is complete so that not all the sugar is converted to alcohol; sherries are not fortified until after fermentation, so they are usually drier. And sherry is aged in a unique solera system, a series of barrels used to blend older and newer wines. New wine is added to the top barrels, and while no barrel is ever completely emptied, a portion from each level is transferred to the barrels below, with the finished wine removed from the bottom barrels. Sherry is produced in a number of styles, from pale and dry wines, such as Finos and Manzanillas, to sweet sherries made with Pedro Ximénez or Moscatel grapes that have been partially dried before fermenting. Other countries such as the US have started to produce sherry-type wines, though they must be labeled with a region of origin (e.g. “American sherry”). |
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Fairbanks Pale Dry Cocktail Sherry
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United States | CaliforniaItem #33068Limited inventory.
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Fairbanks Sherry
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Fairbanks Sherry
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Pleasant Valley Solera Cream Sherry
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Pleasant Valley Solera Cream Sherry
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Sheffield Cellars Cream Sherry
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Sheffield Cellars Cream Sherry
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Sheffield Cellars Very Dry Sherry
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United States | CaliforniaItem #32151Limited inventory.
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