Spanish for "dry." Finos are the lightest and driest of all Sherries. Finos are particular favorites of the Spanish themselves, who serve them well-chilled as an aperitif before lunch or dinner. They also are fine accompaniments to shellfish.
A siliceous (having high levels of silica) rock that is prized for its ability when present in soils to store and reflect heat.
A sharp, sometimes metallic tang, or a cold, austere perfume, which is sometimes noticed in very dry white wines. The wines of the upper Loire in France (Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé) and drier wines from Germany's Moselle sometimes display this characteristic.
As the southern-most state in the continental United States, Florida's climate ranges from temperate in the north to subtropical in the south. The large bodies of water surrounding the state moderate the weather. Ocean breezes keep air fresh and hold...
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