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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand Stanton and Killeen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Stanton & Killeen Fortified Vintage 2008"Lifted fresh strawberry and juniper berries, raspberry and cherry mid-palate ..." -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand All Saints Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 18.0% Alcohol
All Saints The Keep Tawny Port Nv"A tawny colour with a hint of red. The aroma is a mix of ripe berry fruit and..."$18.99 -
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Tyson Stelzer94 points
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James Halliday92 points
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Campbell's Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Campbells Classic Rutherglen Muscat NV 500ML"One of the great wine bargains of the world, and one of the most unique Austr..."$44.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Chambers
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Chambers 'Grand' Rutherglen Muscat Nv 375Ml"One of the great wine bargains of the world, and one of the most unique Austr..."$74.99 -
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- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Lindemans
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Lindemans Montillo Liqueur Muscat NV"Lindemans is an important Australian wine name with a long history of pioneer..." -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppelt
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Seppelt Seppeltsfield DP90 Tanwy Port NV"Deep onion brown colour with deep green olive hue. Superb nose of caramel and..."$109.99 -
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- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppelt
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Seppelt Show Rutherglen Muscat NV"Long known for its pioneering spirit , Seppelt has developed several previous..." -
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Stanton and Killeen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Stanton & Killeen Liqueur Muscat NV"Stanton & Killeen Muscat is aged in small and large oak casks and gets it's u..." -
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Tisdall of Echuca
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Tisdall Port of Echuca Muscat NV"Premium estate-grown table wines are made from fruit grown on 30-year-old vin..."
Fortified Wine
Fortified wine is a type of wine that has had a distilled spirit, such as brandy, added to it. The process of fortification increases the alcohol content of the wine and gives it a unique flavor and aroma. Some popular types of fortified wine include Sherry, Port, Madeira, Marsala, and Vermouth, read on for more of an explaination of these types:
- Sherry is a fortified wine that is produced in the Jerez region of Spain. It is made from a blend of white grapes, such as Palomino, and is aged in barrels using a unique aging method called "solera." Sherry can range in style from dry to sweet and can have nutty and caramelized flavors.
- Port is a fortified wine that is produced in the Douro Valley region of Portugal. It is made from a blend of red grapes, such as Touriga Nacional, and is aged in barrels. Port is known for its rich, fruity flavor and can range in sweetness from dry to very sweet.
- Madeira is a fortified wine that is produced in the Madeira Islands of Portugal. It is made from a blend of white grapes, such as Sercial, and is aged in barrels using a unique aging method called "estufagem." Madeira has a rich and nutty flavor and can range in sweetness from dry to very sweet.
- Marsala is a fortified wine that is produced in the Marsala region of Italy. It is made from a blend of white or red grapes and is aged in barrels. Marsala has a rich and sweet flavor and is often used in cooking.
- Vermouth is a fortified wine that is flavored with botanicals, such as herbs, spices and roots. It is produced in many countries, and it can be dry or sweet. It is usually consumed as an aperitif or cocktail ingredient.
To make fortified wine, a distilled spirit, such as brandy, is added to the wine while it is still fermenting. This stops the fermentation process and increases the alcohol content of the wine. The wine is then aged in barrels, which can give it a unique flavor and aroma. Fortified wines typically have an alcohol content of around 18-22%, which is higher than most table wines which usually range between 11-14%.
The taste of fortified wine can vary depending on the type and the aging process. Sherry, for example, can range from dry to sweet and nutty, while Port can be rich and fruity with a slightly sweet taste. Fortified wines can be enjoyed as aperitifs, after-dinner drinks or paired with desserts.
Some fortified wines have a long history and traditional production methods, such as Sherry and Port, while others like Vermouth, have become more popular in recent years as a cocktail ingredient.