Welcoming a new and misunderstood collection to Lady Grape - Vermouths and Sherries

Now pouring at LadyGrape - and oh, they’re divine.

I’ve just added a collection of vermouths and sherries to the Lady Grape line-up, and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited. I will be growing this list over the next few days.

You may associate these tipples to your grandma, gathering dust at the back of her drinks cabinet, but trust me they deserve a place from of stage this Christmas.

These are the unsung heroes of the wine world: complex, aromatic, and endlessly fascinating. For too long, they’ve been overlooked or misunderstood.

Whether you’re a cocktail lover, a wine explorer, or you're someone like me enjoys a shorter drink of something at the end of the night from time to time, you’re going to fall in love with these fortified beauties.

Vermouth: Aromatic Alchemy

Let’s start in Italy (and sometimes France), where vermouth was born - a fortified wine infused with herbs, spices, roots, and botanicals. It’s the art of balance: sweet and bitter, bold yet delicate.

• Sweet Vermouth (often Italian): Think rich, red-hued, with notes of vanilla, clove, and caramel - the soul of a Negroni or Manhattan.
• Dry Vermouth (often French): Crisp, herbal, and elegant - the secret to a flawless Martini.
• Bianco & Rosé Vermouths: The modern twist - floral, citrusy, playful, and dangerously easy to sip on ice.

The beauty of vermouth lies in its versatility. Pour it over ice with an orange peel, spritz it with soda, or use it to elevate your favorite cocktail. A bottle of good vermouth is a pantry essential for anyone who enjoys throwing together a cocktail for guests at the drop of a hat!

Sherry: Spain’s Liquid Poetry

Now, we head south to Andalusia, Spain, where the sun beats down on chalky soil and gives life to something magical: sherry.

Forget the dusty stereotype - this is not your grandmother’s cooking wine. Sherry is one of the most complex, soulful wines in the world. It’s crafted from white grapes, aged under a veil of yeast called flor, and kissed by the Andalusian breeze.

• Fino: Bone-dry, salty, and crisp - like the whisper of the sea.
• Manzanilla: A lighter, coastal cousin of Fino, with a touch more breeze and brine.
• Amontillado: Nutty, amber-toned, and hauntingly aromatic - the bridge between dry and rich.
• Oloroso: Deep, mahogany, and bold, with notes of walnut and caramel.
• Pedro Ximénez (PX): Dark, syrupy, and indulgent - like liquid dessert.

Enjoy them chilled in small glasses, paired with tapas, cheese, or even chocolate. Sherry doesn’t just accompany food - it enhances it.

Why They’re Having a Moment Again

The new wave of drinkers is rediscovering fortified wines for all the right reasons: sustainability, authenticity, and story.

They’re low-waste (lasting longer once opened), deeply artisanal, and endlessly interesting. Whether in a spritz, a cocktail, or savoured solo, vermouths and sherries deliver personality in every pour.

Let's be honest - we all love a story behind the wine we are drinking.

You can find some great cocktails on Padro & Co's website to whip up with their vermouths available to buy here with me at Lady Grape. 

As always let me know what you think! I need and want your feedback wine lovers.

Until next time, cheers!

Amy x