....one of the World’s Top Ten Iconic Wine Shops     -     Wine Enthusiast Magazine

FORTIFIED WINE

FORTIFIED WINE
View as Grid List

Showing 97-144 of 164 Results

Set Descending Direction
  1. Pereira D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia Sweet Frasqueira 1991
    Pereira D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia Sweet Frasqueira 1991

    For madeira to get the classification frasqueira, they are required to be aged a minimum of 20 years in barrel, and a further 2 in bottle. The variety used for this madeira as well is Malvazia, a white grape, usually used in sweeter styles of Madeira, due to higher acid and create balance in the finished sweet wine. This particular vintage was bottled in 2019 and released in 2021, with a total of 28 years cask aging.
    Here's Crazy Mary-Jane! A big herbal hit on the nose takes away any possibility of candy over-sweetness. Caramel and grilled nuts run around in a complex of wood notes, and excellent freshness partners aged and developed secondary characters. Herbal-columbine, toffee-tobacco, sweet but smoky and caney. A lashing of acid squeak teases out a long, almost savoury tea-like finish, with sugar memories tumbling along behind. Scott Wasley, The Spanish Acquisition

    1991
    Madeira
    Portugal
    428
  2. Fonseca Vintage Port 2003 375ml
    Fonseca Vintage Port 2003 375ml
    Saturated deep ruby. Brooding, reticent nose of cassis and kirsch; there's nothing cooked about this one! Then massive, sweet and superrich in the mouth; explodes with exotic ripeness. Intriguing note of graphite. This coats every nook and cranny of the palate and clings and builds on the back end in a way that no other wine of this vintage can match. Huge, sexy and wonderfully lush Fonseca, built for the long haul. As impressive as the best 2000s, and, along with the Quinta do Noval Nacional, is an early candidate for port of the 2003 vintage. (97) STEPHEN TANZER

    Fonseca vintage Ports are always among the most attractive and long-lived. This 2003 conforms magnificently to that model. It is structured, rich, powerful and opulent. There are cassis and black fig flavors, as well as sweet tannins. It is delicious already, and will remain delicious throughout its long life. (97) WINE ENTHUSIAST

    Sporting an opaque, black-colored robe with dark purple trim, the 2003 Fonseca Vintage Port exhibits a nose of profound depth. Its sweet black mass of dark fruit and spice aromas leads to a character of immense depth, richness, and weight. Full-bodied, viscous, and almost impenetrable, this dense, backward port is powerful and exceptionally long in the finish. Possibly the most masculine Fonseca I've ever encountered, it coats the taster's palate with licorice, jammy black fruits, and notes of chocolate that last for over a minute. This blockbuster will require at least three decades to fully blossom. Anticipated maturity: 2035-2060. (96+) WINE ADVOCATE
    2003
    Port
    Portugal
    450
  3. La Goya 'Goyesco' Manzanilla Vermut
    La Goya 'Goyesco' Manzanilla Vermut

    This Vermouth has been made from a selection of casks of Monteagudo Amontillado Solera, which have been used as cuvee for the production of this Goyesco Ambar Vermouth.

    After selecting the wine, we have combined it with various natural extracts picked by our Enologist in order to achieve a perfect balance in terms of colour, bouquet and taste. Some of these natural extracts are wormwood, gentian, bitter orange peel, sage and other aromatic plants that have been combined in the appropriate proportions to ensure a different character in our vermouth. All botanicals have been macerated separately to ensure an optimal extraction of flavours and scents.

    2000
    Vermouth
    Spain
  4. Barbadillo 'Ataman' Vermut 500ml
    Barbadillo 'Ataman' Vermut 500ml

    Atamán is a traditional Barbadillo brand, which was once hugely popular, but got lost somewhere along the way. Thanks to Armando Guerra, Barbadillo’s ‘special projects’ guy, it has been rediscovered as a small batch production of Vermut (note, it’s not referred to as ‘Vermouth’ in Andalusia, but Vermut). It is made using a Manzanilla base, and blended with a small portion of incredibly concentrated old Vermouth and rare vinos quinados (Quinine wines), which have been ageing in the Barbadillo cellars for circa 50 years. Vinos quinados are typically bitter, aromatised aperitivos made from chinchona bark, the main source of Quinine, which became a wonder drug used to treat malaria, among other health dispositions, in the 18th century when it was introduced to Europe. Atamán Vermut is comprised of 20 different aromatics, locally sourced from Andalusia: quassia bark (amargo), absinth, rosemary, elderberry, and of course, the defining feature of Andalusia’s foodscape – the Seville orange.

    Atamán sits up on a high pedestal as THE ultimate dirty-martini vermut. The bitter charm and savoury glory of artichoke and green olive brine balance superbly with the juxtaposing muscovado sugar, sweet Seville orange peel, and eucalyptus. This Vermut is complex, elegant, and, in its own spectacularly bitter way, loaded with charisma. By all means, pour it on ice with a citrus garnish – delicious! - but if you are going to choose one way to drink this Vermut – it is with olives and (lots of) gin!

    2000
    Vermouth
    Spain
  5. Marolo Bianco Vermouth
    Marolo Bianco Vermouth

    "Something special, without exaggeration." This was the request of the Savoy ladies, the pride and pleasure of the bourgeoisie, who would frequent Turin's Art Nouveau cafés. The Vermouth Rosso, with its high alcohol and masculine characteristics, was softened for the female palate. The colour lightened, the aromas became more delicate, and the infusions were graceful not brash. This is how the Vermouth Bianco from Dr. Domenico Ulrich was born. It has a perfect balance between sweet and bitter notes, great both for mixing or drinking straight, with or without ice. This is the aperitif par excellence. Best served with a squeeze of fresh lemon and an orange twist to enhance the floral notes.


    Grappa
    Italy
  6. Saison 'Summer Flowers' Vermouth 750ml
    Saison 'Summer Flowers' Vermouth 750ml

    Not already overworked enough with his full time role as chef and co-owner of Melbourne's Embla, Dave Verheul started making vermouth in his spare time.

    Initially made in tiny batches with seasonal botanicals to match with certain disheson his menus this project soon grew in popularity.There are many local vermouths out there, but few take their role in gastronomyas seriously as Saison, realised with the idea that vermouth can be brighter andfresher, built on singular, seasonal, ingredient-led flavour profiles. Already a modern cult classic and essential to any self-respecting almost-wine range, these vermouths are always a pleasure to drink for the short season that each release is around.

    Vermouth
    Australia
  7. Ravensworth Outlandish Claims Vermouth Rose
    Ravensworth Outlandish Claims Vermouth Rose
    It’s Vermouth, but not as we know it. Thanks Bryan Martin, you’ve amazed us with your creativity yet again. This is a place where vermouth-nerds and sherry-nuts can unite. The base is 100% Nebbiolo, which started life as rosé and was aged under flor (like sherries from Jerez). This oxidated wine style provided the base for a tincture of blood orange, cinchona, wormwood, coriander, juniper and pepperberry leaf (enter vermouth).
    Vermouth
    Australia
    500
  8. Chazalettes & Co. Vermouth de Torino Extra Dry
    Chazalettes & Co. Vermouth de Torino Extra Dry
    This authentic Extra Dry Vermouth di Torino is produced according to the original recipe of the Chazalettes family, who in 1860 moved from Savoy to Turin and started the production of its Vermouths and spirits in 1876. It is based heavily on the original 1876 recipe and the modern reincarnation is made under the eye of Giovanni Chazelettes, the grandson of Chazalettes’ founder. Francesca Bava (who is spearheading the brand’s revival) says the Vermouth Extra Dry was central to the family’s decision to restart production, as the recipe is “completely different to all other Vermouths on the market”. 
    Vermouth
    Australia
    500
  9. Arpepe Grumello Buon Consiglio Riserva 2016
    Arpepe Grumello Buon Consiglio Riserva 2016
    Very fine, pure, ultra-mineral expression of Nebbiolo here. Strawberry, raspberry, spice, fennel, mint and stones. It's bright and very tight, with fine crushed rock tannin, red fruits and orange peel, even some bergamot tea perfume. Finish is long and firm. You can almost feel an alpine breeze running through your hair as you taste it (that is, assuming you have hair, otherwise maybe around the nape of your neck). (95) GARY WALSH
    2016
    Nebbiolo
    Italy
    457
  10. Fonseca Vintage Port 2017
    Fonseca Vintage Port 2017
    The 2017 Vintage Port, not quite bottled when originally seen, has now been in bottle for a couple of years. It is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca) aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak. It comes in with 98 grams of residual sugar. This is a great Fonseca, distinctive, with a touch of eucalyptus and plums, but also loaded with delicious fruit. Like its Taylor's siblings, there is also a fine backbone. (98) MARK SQUIRES, Wine Advocate

    The wine’s fine perfumed black plum fruits give a wonderful jammy character while bringing out a fresh edge. These are balanced by the dry core of this beautiful wine with its rich, generous tannins. It will all come together from 2030 in a very fine, integrated wine. Kobrand. (98) WINE ENTHUSIAST
    2009
    Port
    Portugal
    450
  11. Albero 4/34 bota seleccionada Manzanilla en rama (saca de deciembre 2022) 500mL
    Albero 4/34 bota seleccionada Manzanilla en rama (saca de deciembre 2022) 500mL

    Albero is the passion-project of local Spanish importer, Scott Wasley in conjunction with famed Manzanilla Bodega, Delgado Zuleta, and more specifically, a separate 275 year old solera called Barbiana solera - purchased in 1978 and kept separately ever since. Essentially, each year Wasley is given access to the solera to put together his own blend from this amazing vinous resource. In the first year, the blend was a mix of 5 of the 34 bota. That wine was a revelation, the en rama or non filtered Manzanilla is, in and of itself, such a departure from the water-clear, racy salty sherry we've become accustomed.

    The en rama element means the wine is brassy golden in colour signalling a rich and earthy vibe running from aromatic through to the textured palate. The 2022 version is another beauty but it's different to previous years. Richer, more masculine and boasting a deep seated resonating set of flavours. There's a beautiful aromatic of orange and lemon rind, whiskey esthers and retaining an unmistakable spary of the ocean sewn into every mouthfull. Like hot sun drying salt and sand on your skin in the height of summer. MICHAEL MCNAMARA, PWS

    NV
    Palomino
    Spain
    410
  12. Arpepe Rosso di Valtellina 2021
    Arpepe Rosso di Valtellina 2021
    From only making riserva wines and with the challenging 2003 harvest, the estate decided to blend all of the fruit from their crus together into a single Rosso di Valtellina. This was a first, and the wine was an instant success. The vineyard source depends entirely on the vintage, but the estate hedges and declares that the fruit comes from their vineyards in Sassella and Grumello under 400 meters above sea level.

    Average vine age is 50 years old, with some vines up to 100 years old. In the winery spontaneous fermentation, 110 days of maceration on skins with aging 6-12 months in 50HL casks, chestnut, Slavonian or French, but all coopered by steam without toast.
    2021
    Nebbiolo
    Italy
    457
  13. Mas Amiel Rouge 10 Ans d'Age
    Mas Amiel Rouge 10 Ans d'Age

    Mas Amiel’s classic, non-vintage renditions of Maury keep getting better for the price, first off because the genre remains a challenge to sell and the estate wants to make an impressive price:quality statement, but also simply because the younger wines – such as the current batch of nv Maury 6 Ans d’Age that I recently tasted – are now based entirely on wine harvested and vinified since the aspiring and inspired new team took over here in 1997. This elegant wine redolent of roasted chestnuts, toasted pralines, dried cherries, and cocoa powder is smooth and polished on the palate, retains a lovely, refreshing brightness and finishes with superb subtlety of flavor and sweetness. There are many more things one can serve this with, though, than chocolate desserts – one simply needs to experiment. Given the price of a bottle, and since it will remain fresh for months after opening, there is no excuse!

    Olivier Decelle and his winemaker Stephane Gallet at Maury’s (if not Roussillon’s) best-known wine address continue to offer excellent dry red values to accompany their vast assortment of sweet wines. DAVID SCHILDKNECHT, The Wine Advocate

    NV
    France
  14. Mas Amiel Vintage Rouge 2020
    Mas Amiel Vintage Rouge 2020
    Their fortified vintage rouge is 100% Grenache, from 15-35 years old vines. Picked late for bigger sugar content the fruit it harvested by hand and sorted twice. The fruit was de-stemmed and slightly crushed and put into a combination of stainless steel and convert vats. Halfway through ferment they add neutral brandy to fortify and let to soak for 20 days. Press off into stainless steel tanks and left to age for 10 months.
    2020
    France
  15. Mas Amiel Rouge 30 Ans d'Age
    Mas Amiel Rouge 30 Ans d'Age
    My favorite of the multi-vintage blends, the NV Maury 30 Ans is similarly colored to the 20 year, with an amber/toffee and semi-opaque color. Beautifully ripe, with lots of candied licorice, almond, old cigar and brown sugar, it’s medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced and has vibrant acidity that keeps this lively and highly drinkable. Slightly less sour than the 20-year release, with more fruit, this beauty is drinking spectacularly today. JEB DUNNUCK, The Wine Advocate

    A complex nose with dried fruit, grilled meat, dried herbs, black earth, walnuts, ripe plums and spices. Focused, polished and harmonious with a lively, vibrant mid-palate. Textural and pleasantly bittersweet towards the flavorful finish. Drink or hold. JAMES SUCKLING
    NV
    France
per page