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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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Ray Jordan94 points
- Variety Touriga Nacional
- Vintage 1988
- Brand Seppeltsfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 20.2% Alcohol
Seppeltsfield Para Port 21 Yr Single Vintage Tawny 1988"Seppeltsfield is a Barossa icon winery, famous for its unbroken line of hundr..."$99.00 -
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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 -
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Mark Faber95 points
- Variety Shiraz Blend
- Vintage NV
- Brand Te Aro Wine
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 19.5% Alcohol
Te Aro Estate Pruners Reward Fortified NV"It’s windy and raining, your fingers are numb to the bone, and there’s still ..."$50.00 -
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James Suckling93 points
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Luis Gutierrez93 points
- Variety Pedro Ximenez
- Vintage 1994
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Toro Albala Don Px 1994 Half Bottle 375Ml"Toro Albalá put aside select lots of their best vintage wines for later relea..."$62.99 -
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Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Pedro Ximenez
- Vintage NV
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Toro Albala Fino Electrico Bombilla 750Ml"Made from 100% Pedro Ximénez, the dominant grape variety in Montilla-Moriles...."$58.99 -
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Robert Parker's90 points
- Variety Jerez
- Vintage NV
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Fortified
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Toro Albala Oloroso 500ml"From a solera approaching a century in production, this rich yet almost fully..."$39.99 -
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.