Musings

Fluid: fortified

Pontil (the indented base) of mold-made (modern) bottle.

Several years ago, we discovered this lovely after-dinner wine, a variety of sherry, as I understand it. The grape is called Pedro Ximénez, and is often referred to simply as PX. The wine has a rich raisin backnote and makes for some fine sipping. Especially when it’s nippy out.