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- 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 -
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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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- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 1963
- Brand Orlando
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Orlando Vintage Tawny Port 1963"A very old Tawny Port, vintaged from selected Shiraz, Carignan and Mataro gra..."$999.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Quinta Do Vesuvio
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.5% Alcohol
Quinta Do Vesuvio Vintage Port 1996"This iconic Douro property can be traced all the way back to 1565! This is th..."$199.00 -
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- 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 1944"First released in 1953, Para Liqueur Tawny, is an important symbol of Austral..."$249.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 1954
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 22.5% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield 'Para Vintage Tawny' 1954 100Ml"The taste of history and prestige. The very finest parcels of Grenache and Sh..."$400.00 -
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 1984
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.0% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield 'Para Vintage Tawny' 1984 100Ml"A very special 30+ year old wine from the museum stocks of the Seppeltsfield ..."$400.00 -
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The Wine Advoca97 points
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James Halliday99 points
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield Paramount Dp62 Muscat Nv Half Bottle 375Ml"99 points - James Halliday, AU Wine Companion Aromas of rose petals and pe..."$629.10 -
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The Wine Advoca99 points
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James Halliday99 points
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Gary Walsh98 points
- Variety Muscadelle
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield Paramount Dp64 Tokay Nv Half Bottle 375Ml"100 Points - Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Age Aromas of espresso, vino cotto, pa..."$629.10 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1985
- Brand Taylors
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Taylors Fladgate Vintage Port 750ml 1985"Established in 1593, Taylors Fladgate is the longest running family owned & o..."$370.00 -
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.