Excellent wines to enjoy
“Soft white wines, tasty reds and even an exquisite fortified wine…. This column covers a wide range of products and a selection to suit different budgets. Are you tempted? “
By Mélanie Frappier, lawyer and sommelier – Jessica Harnois Wine Club
“Sec Léger Wine House, Portugal“
It’s not Port, but this fortified wine comes from Portugal. Instead of coming from the mainland, its origins are in Câmara de Lobos, a small town on the south coast of the island of Madeira.
Henriques & Henriques, founded in 1850, is responsible for producing this lighter, less sweet version of Madeira’s fortified wines.
The glass fills with a delicious amber liquid. An exuberant aroma of caramel, figs, raisins and candied fruit rises to the top. In the mouth, the sweetness isn’t too pronounced, the acidity provides a pleasant freshness and the 19% alcohol content doesn’t hide the pleasure from the taste buds. Its profile makes it very versatile, allowing it to be used in a variety of ways. As suggested on the bottle, it can be served as an aperitif, with ice and a touch of lemon, or as a cocktail. It can also be enjoyed on its own, as an after-dinner drink, with a cheese platter or with desserts. And what else? It can also be used in cooking to enhance a sauce or marinade. Last but not least, it can be stored for several months after opening, giving us the opportunity to prolong our enjoyment! “
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