Fortified
Fortified
Blandy’s 2011 Verdelho Colheita Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Hand-harvested Verdelho matures under the canteiro system in 650-litre casks until bottling. Golden colour accompanies candied and dried apricot, aged brandy and iodine. Medium-dry in style, the wine has salinity and a long finish; mango chutney and spice are also present. Soft texture, wood-ageing flavours and twenty percent alcohol are also part of the profile.
Blandy’s 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira NV
Portuguese Fortified
Golden mahogany colour with greenish reflections accompanies wood, dried fruit, confectionery, caramel, floral tea, spices and honey. The entry is sweet and soft, with a smooth, full-bodied texture and notes of aged brandy and lightly smoked wood. Freshness, warmth, spice, smoked walnut and molasses are also present, and the finish is long. Malmsey is aged through the Canteiro system, and alcohol is nineteen percent.
Cocchi Barolo Chinato NV 500 mL
Italian Fortified
Cinchona bark, rhubarb root, gentian flowers and cardamom seeds are slowly macerated at room temperature with a Barolo DOCG base. The result balances bitter and sweet elements, with harmonious perfume, an immediate taste and persistent aromatic character. This Piedmont aromatized wine also includes sugar, alcohol, herbs and spices, and carries an alcohol level of sixteen and a half percent.
Broadbent 10 Year Old Verdelho Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Brilliant golden-amber colour shows an apple-green rim, with delicate, refreshing fruit and floral aromas. The wine is medium dry, full-bodied, concentrated and fresh, with apricot and mandarin. A tangy, salty and creamy finish carries exotic fruit. Verdelho grapes are hand harvested, fermented in stainless steel and fortified after six to seven days, then aged in French and American oak under the Canteiro system.
Broadbent 10 Year Old Sercial Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Aromas bring dried fruit, orange peel, old wood, tangy minerality and roasted nuts. Candied orange, toffee and buttered pecans accompany lively acidity and a crisp finish. Sercial makes one of the driest styles of fortified wine. Grapes are hand harvested, fermented in stainless steel and fortified after eight to ten days, then aged in French and American oak under the Canteiro system.
Smith Woodhouse 2013 Madalena Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Floral perfume, fresh cassis and berry aromas accompany dark spice, chocolate and mint. The palate is fresh and ripe, with crunchy, fine and elegant tannins and a very long finish. This single-estate Vintage Port comes from Portugal's Douro Valley. The blend includes Touriga Franca, Sousão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional. Alcohol is 20 percent, and the wine is vegan.
El Maestro Sierra 12 Year Old Amontillado
Spanish Fortified
Old-gold colour accompanies yeast, floral notes and dried almonds. The palate is very dry, gentle and silky, while the finish is balanced and savoury with smoky ageing notes. Palomino grows on albariza chalk around Jerez. Ageing begins under flor for six years, followed by fortification and an oxidative stage. The average age is twelve years.
Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Portuguese Fortified
Deep amber colour with russet highlights accompanies ripe, plummy mature fruit. Cinnamon, butterscotch, subtle oak and opulent nutty character are all present. Selected red Ports from Cima Corgo and Douro Superior mature in small oak casks. Cask ageing is part of the method; the wine shows tawny colour and a smoother, mellower character. This age-stated fortified wine comes from Portugal's Douro Valley.
Dow’s 2010 Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Bright floral freshness accompanies rock rose, eucalyptus, mint and intense blackberry. Ripe black fruit sits beside liquorice and peppery tannins. The blend includes Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and old mixed vines. The fruit comes from Quinta do Bomfim at Pinhão in Portugal's Douro Valley, and a longer fermentation results in a drier Port profile.
Callejuela NV La Casilla Amontillado Viejo
Spanish Fortified
Vanilla, polished wood and beeswax appear with caramelized almonds, quince jelly and dried apricot. Seaweed, tobacco leaf and nutty notes add breadth. The palate is very dry and marked by acidity, with walnuts, hazelnuts and deep salinity alongside earthy notes, citrus, toffee and polished wood. The wine matured under flor for around seven years and then for at least twice as long oxidatively.
Domaine Jean Bourdy Macvin du Jura François
French Fortified
Fresh grape aromas are joined by ripe fruit and prune in the documented profile. The palate is slightly syrupy and naturally sweet, with a smooth, full-bodied texture and no harshness. Production combines two-thirds unfermented grape juice with one-third Marc du Jura, followed by one year in old wood. Both organic and Demeter certification are recorded for this traditional fortified wine.
Pérez Barquero La Cañada Pedro Ximénez
Spanish Dessert
Raisin, fig and dried plum lead a deep, concentrated bouquet, joined by honey, cocoa and toffee. Coffee and polished oak add savoury complexity beneath the fruit. The palate is dense and unctuous, yet a clear line of acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Warm and persistent, it closes with dried fruit, cocoa, nuts and a long, elegant finish.
Castello di Volpaia 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 500 mL
Italian Dessert
Dark amber in colour, with citrus peel, bergamot and bitter cocoa leading a complex, mature bouquet. Dried mango and candied fruit add richness, while toasted nuts and chocolate bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and silky, balanced by bright citrus lift. Long and warming, it closes with cocoa, dried fruit and a gently bitter finish.
Offley Boa Vista 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Rose petal, dried fig and strawberry lead a mature, finely evolved bouquet. Violet, toffee and walnut add depth, while cocoa and warm spice bring a measured richness. The palate is rounded and composed, with soft dark fruit carried by gentle freshness and fully integrated tannins. Savoury and lingering, it closes with dried berries, cacao, nuts and a warming mineral note.
Villa Oeiras 2009 Carcavelos Colheita Tinto
Portuguese Fortified
Dried cherry, orange peel and dark plum lead a mature, quietly concentrated bouquet. Sweet spice, cocoa and marzipan bring warmth, while a gentle herbal note keeps the aromas composed. The palate is full and rounded, with lively acidity and fine tannins balancing its rich fruit. A saline, mineral line adds definition. Long and savoury, it finishes with citrus peel, nuts, chocolate and persistent spice.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Mature garnet in colour, with crème caramel, coffee and black tea rising from a complex, fully developed bouquet. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, its sweetness held in check by freshness and a gently dry edge. Bright berry fruit lends lift through the middle, while fine savoury detail adds dimension. Elegant and composed, it finishes exceptionally long with lingering caramel, tea and mature fruit.
Fonseca 2003 Vintage Port 1.5 L
Portuguese Fortified
Deep in colour with a brick-red rim, opening on ripe cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant. Dark chocolate and cocoa add depth, while mint and warm spice bring lift. The palate is rich and powerful but remains harmonious, with crisp fruit and firm, silky tannins carrying the wine without heaviness. A softening texture suggests maturity, yet the structure remains clear through a long, expressive finish.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1967 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Golden-tawny in colour, with developed aromas of dried fruit, hazelnut and warm spice. The palate is intense and complex, yet freshness keeps the mature sweetness from feeling heavy. Smooth tannins give gentle structure while notes of fig, walnut and bottle-aged savouriness unfold through the middle. Delicate and composed, it finishes long with lingering spice and dried-fruit depth.
Leacock’s 1969 Sercial Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
An expressive mature Madeira in the drier Sercial style, with pronounced nuttiness, toffee and warm spice. The palate carries sweetness, though it remains notably less rich than Malmsey, with acidity keeping the wine lifted and composed. Long cask ageing has brought layered savoury complexity and a persistent finish. Its balance of caramelized depth and freshness makes it especially compelling alongside aged cheese.
Callejuela Manzanilla Origen NV
Spanish Fortified
Lemon peel, white grapefruit and lemon blossom lead a tight, bright profile. Salted almond and a generous wash of sea salt bring savoury depth, while a light herbal-anise note adds lift through the finish. The palate is focused and structural rather than heavy, with freshness carrying the mineral character cleanly. Serve well chilled with olives, almonds, oysters, fried fish or thinly sliced jamón.
Lustau Red Vermouth NV
Spanish Fortified
Mahogany in the glass, with ripe and dried fruit unfolding beside citrus peel, herbs and a subtle trace of smoked wood. The palate is velvety and balanced, combining generous sweetness with enough bitterness to keep the profile composed. Nutty character gathers on the finish, leaving a savoury, gently bitter echo. Serve well chilled over ice with orange peel, or use it to bring depth to a Manhattan or Negroni.
Lillet Blanc NV
French Fortified
Candied orange, honey and exotic fruit rise over pine resin, lemon, jasmine and fresh mint. The palate is full and rounded at first, then turns lively as citrus and a measured herbal bitterness bring definition. A wine-based aperitif with freshness rather than overt weight, it carries orange and honey through a long finish, leaving a clean, gently bitter edge.
Florio 2020 VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Sweet
Italian Fortified
Amber in colour with bright caramel tones, this opens on raisins, vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is warm and rounded, with a generous texture balanced by the wine's savoury fortified character. Barrel ageing brings quiet depth without obscuring the fruit, while the sweetness remains measured and composed. It finishes with lingering raisin, dried fruit, vanilla and a gentle echo of caramel.
Sperone Marsala Fine I.P. Dry
Italian Fortified
Amber in colour with a copper rim, this opens on marmalade, burnt sugar and dried citrus peel. Raisin and fig add richness, while smoke and toasted nuts bring savoury depth. The palate is rounded and concentrated, balanced by enough acidity to keep the dried-fruit character from feeling heavy. A nutty finish carries the flavours with measured warmth, leaving orange peel, fig and gentle caramel in its wake.
Dolin Bonal Gentiane-Quina Aperitif
French Fortified
Amber with copper-red highlights, opening with freshly cut hay, peat and cool balsamic tones. Sweet spice and a suggestion of candied chestnut emerge as it opens. The palate begins soft and velvety, then gains structure through gentian, orange peel and quinquina bitterness. Earthy, herbal and gently warming, it finishes with a measured bittersweet balance that suits serving chilled or over ice.
Stock Lionello Extra Dry Vermouth 1 L
Italian Fortified
Crystal clear in appearance, with a restrained botanical aroma built around delicate herbs, spice and subtle floral tones. The palate is dry and precise, showing almost no sweetness and a light, clean texture. No single botanical dominates; instead, the profile remains balanced and quietly savoury from start to finish. Its crisp, understated character works well chilled as an aperitif or as a measured component in classic cocktails.
Cinzano Rosso Vermouth
Italian Fortified
Amber red in the glass, opening with black cherry, vanilla and a soft note of caramel. The palate is smooth and gently sweet, then broadens through warm spice and a measured bitter edge. Botanical tones bring lift and definition, with artemisia carrying into a long, savoury finish. Enjoy it chilled, over ice or with soda, or use its balanced sweetness and bitterness in classic cocktails.
Dubonnet Rouge Grand Aperitif
Fortified
Scarlet in the glass, with dark highlights and an aromatic mix of autumn fruit, warming spice and dried herbs. The palate is gently sweet and rounded at first, then gains definition through a refreshing bitterness. Red-fruit depth and savoury botanicals keep the texture composed rather than heavy. Serve well chilled on its own or use its bittersweet profile to add structure to classic aperitif cocktails.
Croft 1967 Quinta da Roêda Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Deep ruby in the glass, opening with dark chocolate, black pepper, warm spice and black forest fruit. The palate is mouth-filling, with a sweet entry giving way to rich, ripe fruit and a lively thread of spice. Generous in texture yet still bright, it carries its mature character with notable energy. The finish is long and persistent, leaving dark fruit and sweet spice in balance.
Warre’s 1977 Vintage Port 1.5 L
Portuguese Fortified
Vibrant red fruit and dried raisin lead, with mature mineral tones and a deep, savoury core. The palate is powerful and intense, carried by firm grip and a well-defined backbone rather than simple sweetness. Dark fruit concentration gives the wine breadth while its mineral character keeps the texture focused. The finish is long, structured and composed, retaining depth, energy and the restrained authority of mature vintage Port.