Sherry comes in a range of styles from bone dry and light to syrupy sweet. In this second of two posts on the topic, we look at the different Sherry styles and how they are served.

I grew up a tomboy in a neighborhood full of boys, four of whom were my brothers. I memorized sports statistics, played some outfield, and wore my bruised shins with pride. But the one thing I would never do was spit.

If you think that your favorite wine drinker needs a titanium-handled, battery-charged corkscrew perhaps you are overlooking some basics that every wine lover can use and some non-essentials that add a little interest.

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