My friend is hosting a Spanish-themed dinner party, where each guest is to bring a course and a wine or liqueur accompaniment. I think I may bring a Sherry Crema Catalana recipe from epicurious, but wonder two things: 1. Can I... (12 replies, last updated by Matthew Sullivan February 14, 2008)

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impressed. It was served to me blind, and I diddled around between an oversweetened Amontillado and a high grade of Oloroso in my analysis. It was quite elegant and was marked by the flor. We were all stunned when it was... (14 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong August 17, 2006)

Nice place—I had a light supper there last night of the tuna tosta and a glass of amontillado. The tosta was very good but was not very big; in fact, the busboy asked me if I wanted any more food. If you live or work in the... (1 reply, last updated by Chorus Girl April 15, 2005)

I’m guessing an amontillado sherry would be good. (11 replies, last updated by Coyote March 7, 2004)

and Lobster Bisque. I got them BOGO about a month ago. Definitely will go back for more — esp. when BOGO! Added some cooked shrimp to that Shrimp bisque, but it was not really necessary at all. Normally would add a touch of... (0 replies, last updated by alkapal July 31, 2007)

Tried Pipa’s sherry / tapas tasting menu ($42) last night – white gazpacho with a fino; grilled sardines with spinch with an amontillado; arroz con pollo with an oloroso; spicy duck confit with foie gras mousse and... (0 replies, last updated by mark June 17, 2002)

German Riesling, particularly an auslese, if you are not opposed to a sweeter style wine. Austrian or Alsatian riesling if you seek a drier style. If you are one of the unfortunate people who doesnt enjoy white wine, and... (3 replies, last updated by Brad Ballinger June 11, 2008)

I’m brining a Sherry Crema Catalana, made with amontillado, to a Spanish-themed party this weekend and need to bring a Spanish desert wine or spirit to go with it. I’m thinking of a complementary sherry, but am at a... (2 replies, last updated by jandazza November 17, 2007)

. extremely tasty. as for taste to value i thought the amount of ostrich was fine, but the lamb chops were really inordinately miniscule. afterward we had coffee, which was better than typical for a restaurant if not great, and... (0 replies, last updated by mrnyc September 23, 2007)

fried) or the lamb and date kababs with cous cous (don’t recall the spanish name). Many of the dinner items are included on the tapas menu in the front bar room. For dinner we had the swordfish with amontillado sauce and the... (4 replies, last updated by Loretta March 2, 2006)

of the ultra-dry Basque white wine with the unpronouncable name that sounds like ‘Tchac-o-clock’. This is a great wine to have with the garlicky seafood dishes that RioMar specializes in. We each finished with an... (0 replies, last updated by Amanda October 21, 2004)

; amontillados do and work well in soups. I’d avoid anything sweeter than that unless you specifically want noticeable sweetness in the dish. (20 replies, last updated by bkhuna November 20, 2007)

I also find Marsala too sweet, and usually substitute Madeira or Amontillado. Vermouth will also do in a pinch. (10 replies, last updated by hungry_pangolin July 1, 2008)

dry sherry typically isn’t very expensive to begin with, and you can find some good ones for under $10. look for: - Pedro Romero Dry Oloroso - Hidalgo Manzanilla - Osborne Amontillado - Gallo Fairbanks Pale Dry Sherry (9 replies, last updated by Mr Taster May 11, 2009)