Sherry

Sherry can be used for sauce making in the same way as Madeira, but unlike some styles of Madeira, authentic sherry is almost never naturally sweet. Authentic Spanish sherry is available in several different styles. Amontillado, which is aged longer than other types and has a full-bodied, nutty flavor, is best for sauce making. If using sherry in a consommé, add the sherry before clarification. When added at the end, it clouds the consommé.