Fortified
Fortified
Finca Parera Vi Mut Vermouth
Spanish Fortified
Mediterranean herbs, citrus peel and wildflower honey give this natural vermouth a lifted, savoury aroma. The palate brings gentle sweetness and warm spice, balanced by a pleasantly bitter edge and a clean saline finish. Serve lightly chilled over ice with orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use it in a restrained aperitif cocktail; it pairs neatly with olives, almonds and cured meats.
Esquimalt Kina-Salal Quinquina 500 mL
Canadian Fortified
Juicy wild salal and blueberry lead into layers of dark berry, floral honey and earthy botanicals. The mead base gives the palate a supple sweetness, while quinine brings a firm, cleansing bitterness and a long, gently spicy finish. Serve well chilled over ice, lengthen with soda, or add a small measure of gin; it makes a distinctive aperitif alongside charcuterie, olives or aged cheese.
Cocchi Americano Rosa
Italian Fortified
Fragrant and lightly bittersweet, with wild rose, red berries and citrus peel layered over ginger and vanilla. Gentian and cinchona give the palate a measured herbal grip, while the red-wine base keeps the finish supple and vinous. Serve over ice with soda and grapefruit peel, lengthen with tonic or ginger beer, or use it to bring floral lift to gin and agave-based cocktails.
Cocchi Americano Bianco
Italian Fortified
Bright and gently bittersweet, this aromatized white wine opens with bitter orange, elderflower and fresh herbs. Gentian, wormwood and cinchona bring an appetizing, tonic-like edge, balanced by subtle sweetness and a clean vinous frame. Serve well chilled over ice with a splash of soda and orange peel, or use it in a Vesper, Corpse Reviver No. 2 or low-alcohol aperitif.
Casa Mariol Vermut Blanc
Spanish Fortified
Pale and aromatic, this white vermouth brings green herbs, fennel and anise together with bitter citrus and a subtle vanilla note. The palate is dry, fresh and gently rounded, with enough bitterness to sharpen its clean, persistent finish. Serve well chilled over ice with lemon, top with soda, or pair with anchovies, shellfish, salted almonds and young cheese.
Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 375 mL
Italian Fortified
Rich and rounded, this traditional Italian vermouth opens with vanilla, warm spice, citrus peel and dried fruit. Almond, raisin and clove add depth, while measured bitterness keeps the generous palate composed and persistent. Serve lightly chilled, over ice with orange peel, or in a Manhattan or Negroni. It also pairs well with aged cheese, charcuterie and chocolate-led desserts.
Leacock’s 1963 Sercial Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Burnt orange peel and lime are joined by caramel and warm spice. The palate is dry-leaning and slightly tart, with deeply concentrated flavour, bright acidity and only a touch of sweetness. Its power is carried by freshness rather than weight, leading to a long, precise finish. Serve slightly cool in small pours with toasted almonds, aged cheese or savoury pastry.
Blandy’s 1987 Terrantez Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Toasted exotic woods and smoked dried fruit lead, followed by ground coffee, walnut and a light balsamic note. The palate begins sweet, then turns fresh and saline, with firm acidity bringing definition to the richness. Orange peel, kumquat and warm spice carry through an exceptionally persistent finish. Serve slightly cool in small pours with walnuts, blue cheese or fruitcake.
Blandy’s 1957 Bual Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
Toffee, walnut and polished wood are joined by vanilla, dark chocolate and candied citrus. The palate is full-bodied and medium-sweet, yet vivid acidity keeps the mature richness in balance. Fig, date, orange marmalade and warm spice unfold through a long, gently warming finish, with a subtle balsamic lift. Serve slightly cool in small pours with blue cheese, fruitcake, nuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Noval 2004 Nacional Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum are lifted by violet, cranberry and a touch of citrus freshness. Liquorice, cistus, rosemary and incense add savoury aromatic detail. The palate is powerful and concentrated, yet the mineral line and bright acidity keep the sweetness controlled through a long finish. Decant for sediment and serve in small pours with blue cheese, dark chocolate or walnuts.
Quinta do Noval 1964 Nacional Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Now fully mature, with a tawny-red colour and a layered nose of dried fig, currant, burnt toffee, coffee, cedar and warm baking spice. The palate is refined and gently sweet, with mellow wood tones, delicate acidity and a smooth, lingering finish. Fruit from a tiny parcel of ungrafted vines gives this rare Port its singular identity. Stand upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve in small pours with blue cheese or walnuts.
Carpano Bianco Vermouth 1 L
Italian Fortified
Light straw-yellow and intensely aromatic, with citrus peel and tropical fruit over a clear wine-like core. The palate is smooth and lightly sweet, bringing bitter orange, vanilla, cinnamon, mace and a subtle almond note into a clean, gently bitter finish. Serve chilled over ice with grapefruit, lengthen with soda, or use in bright aperitif-style cocktails.
Domaine Rolet Macvin du Jura Blanc
French Fortified
Rich and gently sweet, with dried fig, red currant and delicate floral notes lifted by a subtle honeyed tone. The palate is generous yet balanced, bringing ripe fruit and the warmth of aged marc into a smooth, persistent finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or with melon, walnut desserts, blue cheese or fruit tart.
Toro Albalá NV Fino Eléctrico Bombilla
Spanish Fortified
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1992 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Concentrated and firmly structured, with a mature profile that carries weight without losing composure. The palate shows breadth and gravity, while a clear sense of tension keeps the texture from feeling heavy. Richness is held in balance by freshness and measured sweetness. The finish is long, precise and persistent, emphasizing structure, balance and quiet authority over overt power.
Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Vermouth
German Fortified
White grape leads a dry but subtly sweet palate, framed by the elegant bitterness of wormwood. Coriander adds a peppery accent, while thyme remains light and aromatic. Riesling and a botanical base rest in large oak casks for several months, allowing the wine, herbs and gentle bitterness to settle together. The finish remains gently drying, herbal and lightly spiced.
Burmester 1963 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Raisin, fig and date aromas lead, joined by warm spice and a gentle savoury note as it opens. The palate is sweet, concentrated and richly textured, with enough freshness to keep the mature fruit defined. Its slightly wild character adds interest, while the remarkably persistent finish remains rich and composed. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnut tart.
Vaudon Pineau des Charentes Blanc
French Fortified
Golden amber in the glass, with a rich, rounded bouquet of dried fig, vine blossom and vanilla. Floral notes, honeyed sweetness and almond shape the smooth palate, while a gentle freshness keeps the finish balanced and composed. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit-based desserts or alongside blue cheese.
Messias NV 10-Year-Old Tawny Port
Portuguese Fortified
Raisin, dried fig and dates open with toasted nuts, caramel and dark spice. The palate is full and velvety, balancing mellow sweetness with enough acidity to remain fresh and composed. Walnut, marmalade and integrated oak deepen the long, smooth finish without obscuring the wine's lifted dried-fruit character.
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa Port
Portuguese Fortified
Rozès 2005 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Dark ruby with a mature amber rim, opening on mulberry, liquorice, fudge and cocoa. Marzipan and roasted coffee add aromatic depth. Medium-bodied, sweet and finely balanced on the palate, it feels mature and composed rather than heavy. The chocolate and coffee tones gather through a complex, attractive finish that is long, elegant and quietly generous.
Columbus Commemoration Crusted Port
Portuguese Fortified
Liquorice, raisin and dark fruit lead a still-youthful nose, with boot polish, lemongrass and dark chocolate adding unusual savoury detail. The palate is rich and structured, balancing ripe plum and blackberry with firm grip and a silky texture. Complex and persistent through the finish, it is best decanted carefully before serving with blue cheese or chocolate.
Burmester 1989 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Forest berries and sweet dark fruit rise with cinnamon, chocolate and a faint dried-leaf note. The palate is smooth and pleasantly sweet, its freshness and silky tannins keeping the mature fruit lively and refined. Soft spice carries through a gentle, lingering finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese, dark chocolate or a nut-based dessert.
Graham’s 1990 Malvedos Centenary Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry, black cherry and plum rise from the glass with violet, liquorice and warm spice. The palate is rich and concentrated, balancing generous sweetness with firm, polished tannins and a cool mineral line. Chocolate and dried fruit emerge through a long, fragrant finish that remains composed and remarkably youthful.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Fully mature and composed, with black cherry, wild blackberry and dried fig moving into kirsch, violet and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is smooth and measured rather than overtly sweet, with settled richness and a fine thread of black pepper. Orange-peel oil brings freshness to the close. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, spice and polished bottle-aged complexity.
Taylor Fladgate 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Liquorice and raisin open with boot polish, lemongrass and a savoury trace of wet wood. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate layers sweet red and dark cherry fruit with orange peel, warm spice and a mineral undertone. Firm tannins have softened into the fruit, carrying dried fig and spice through an exceptionally long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Croft 1963 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Dried fig, plum and raisin aromas unfold with spice, dark chocolate, tobacco and leather. Silky and harmonious on the palate, it carries mature dark fruit through lively acidity and fully integrated tannins, with a delicate sweetness rather than heaviness. The finish is long, elegant and warming. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 2000 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Deep purple-red in colour, with concentrated aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry. The palate is powerful yet composed, bringing dense mature fruit over ripe, finely textured tannins. Freshness keeps the sweetness balanced, while the fruit remains clear through a very long finish. Stand upright, decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Cacao and dark chocolate lead a mature bouquet, joined by mint, dried herbs and a subtle savoury edge. Medium-bodied and balanced, the palate combines sweet fruit with round tannins and measured freshness. The finish is long, complex and gently bittersweet. Stand upright and decant carefully, then serve slightly cool with walnuts, blue cheese or dark chocolate.