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- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Manning Park
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Manning Park Parliament of SA Port NV Ceramic Decanter 1L"Manning Park Parliament of SA Port Ceramic Decanter 1L"$44.99 -
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James Moleswort92 points
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Jeb Dunnuck91 points
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Wine Enthusiast90 points
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James Suckling90 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage NV
- Brand Quinta do Noval
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.6% Alcohol
Quinta Do Noval Tawny NV"Noval's Tawny Port is an elegant, fleshy wine with good richness and a fresh,..."$44.99 -
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- Variety Liqueur
- Vintage NV
- Brand Sangallo
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Sangallo Amaro Camatti 700mL"Amaro Camatti is a Genovese specialty, first made by pharmacist Umberto Briga..."$69.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 1939
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Seppelt & Sons Para Liqueur Vintage Tawny 1939"First released in 1953, Para Liqueur Tawny, is an important symbol of Austral..." -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield Vintage Port 1999 375ml x 12 Pack"This wine is reminiscent of an aged Portuguese Vintage Port that is semi tran..."$359.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield Vintage Port 2001 375ml x 12 Pack"This wine is reminiscent of an aged Portuguese Vintage Port that is semi tran..."$359.99 -
- 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 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand Barossa District
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Barossa District Specially Selected Tawny Port NV"In the glass, the Barossa Tawny Port unveils a luscious and inviting deep amb..."$99.99 -
- Variety Verdelho
- Vintage NV
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Bleasdale Sir Hans Heysen Aged Madeira Verdelho NV"Bleasdale Vineyard Aged Verdelho Madeira Sir Hans Heysen Commemorative Packag..."$50.00 -
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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 Cortese
- Vintage NV
- Brand Contratto
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Contratto Vermouth Rosso Nv"A recipe dating back to the 19th century using 31 major aromas - 15 of which ..."$44.99 -
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James Halliday'95 points
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The Real Review93 points
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand De Bortoli
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
De Bortoli Old Boys 21 Year Old Tawny Port"Classic tawny colour with streaks of amber. An array of aromas are on display..." -
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Guia Penin98 points
- Variety Pedro Ximenez
- Vintage None
- Brand Equipo Navazos
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 18.5% Alcohol
Equipo Navazos La Bota de PX 56 NV"Equipo Navazos, created in 2005 by Jesús BarquÃn and Eduardo Ojeda goes from ..."$235.00 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1985
- Brand Fonseca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Fonseca Vintage Port 750ml 1985"One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exot..."$370.00 -
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James Suckling100 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1994
- Brand Fonseca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Fonseca Vintage Port 750ml 1994"One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exot..."$450.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
- Variety Vermouth
- Vintage NV
- Brand González Byass
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Gonzalez Byass Vermouth La Copa Extra Seco Blanco NV"La Copa Blanco is a white and Extra Dry Vermouth produced from a selection of..."$32.99 -
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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage NV
- Brand W & J Graham's
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Graham's Six Grapes Tawny Port"The Six Grapes Port from Graham’s is made from, not so surprisingly 6 grapes ..."$54.99 -
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Huon Hooke98 points
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Gralyn Estate
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 18.0% Alcohol
Gralyn Artizan Rare Muscat NV 375ml"A consistent trophy winner, this luscious fortified dessert wine is predomina..."$99.00 -
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Wine Spectator91 points
- Variety Bual
- Vintage NV
- Brand Henriques and Henriques
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Henriques & Henriques Malvasia 10Yo Madeira 500ml"Top-quality Madeira is one of the world's most wickedly underrated fine wines..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Hoffmann's
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Hoffman's Ghan Vintage Port 1979"Produced from the Shiraz variety of grape grown on vineyards South of Adelaid..." -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Leo Buring
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 18.0% Alcohol
Leo Buring Reserve Bin P117 Tanwy Port NV"Leo Buring Reserve Bin P117 Tanwy Port NV"
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.