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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 -
- 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 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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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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- 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 -
- 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" -
- 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..." -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand McWilliam's
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.5% Alcohol
McWilliams Hanwood Estate 10 Year Old Classic Tawny Port NV"Fragrant and fresh with oak complexity displaying notes of nuts, pecan pie an..." -
- 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 -
- 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 Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.101"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.105"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.109"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.112"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."$69.99 -
- Variety Port
- Vintage NV
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
Seppelt Para Port NV Bottling No.114"Para Liqueur Aged Tawny Port comes from a Solera (never ending) system and th..."
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.