Fortified wine is wine with which a spirit has been added to ‘fortify’ the wine. This was created in the past to preserve wine for a longer period of time. Despite new methods of preserving wine this style persists to this day due to complex flavours and aromas within the finished bottle. Port is possibly the most famous, but this category also includes Sherry, Madeira, Marsala and more.
This is a beautifully fragrant and fresh Fino aged traditionally under a layer of flor with an average age of 9 years. On the palate it is intense and focussed with intense notes of bruised apple, sourdough, citrus peel and salted almonds.
In the nose its bouquet is extremely rich with predominantly sweet notes of dried fruits such as raisins, figs and dates, accompanied by the aromas of honey, grape syrup, jam and candied fruit, at the same time reminiscent of toasted coffee, dark chocolate, cocoa and liquorice.
Malmsey or Malvazia to give its Madeiran name is the wine that Madeira is most famous for and is a dark rich sweet wine, with a musky fragrant nose, this is a very sweet wine that lingers on the palate. Malmsey has vanilla notes, along with molasses, walnuts and caramel.
Fine, embracing and silky; passing is dry and full-bodied. Presence of dried fruit and salty undertones. Long finish. Mahogany with coppery reflections.
Powerful and acute on the nose, yet aromatic, intriguing and inviting. Sensuously textured rather than brittle, absolutely bone dry, aristocratic and very poised. Its profile is perfectly seamless right until the finish where fascinating savoury, nutty, ripples conjure some charming, subtle and elusive final flavours.
Opaquely dark mahogany colour. The nose seduces with intense dried fruit aromas of raisins, prunes and dates, coupled with brown spices of nutmeg and clove, this becomes reminiscent of Christmas cake. Unctuous sweetness marries well with the intense and complex flavours freshened by a slice of acidity
Deep red in colour with aromas of honeyed stewed red fruits, cherries, redcurrants and raspberry. Full bodied with complex firm tannin structure. The finish is intense and deep with a dry finish.
Abundant fruit flavours with hints of maple, raisins and ripe blackberries give elegance and poise to this wine. The very high percentage of Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional planted on the estate result in the powerful aromas of mint and violets on the finest Ports from Bomfim.
Colour is a deep tawny. Complex nutty aromas combined with hints of honey and figs. On the palate, rich mature fruit flavours, beautifully mellowed with a luscious long finish.
Excellent bouquet with nutty character and mature fruits with an orange peel. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced with a long and lingering finish.
Very complex array of aromas leap out of the glass from dried fruit and chocolate toffee. On the palate the initial hit of delicate fruit and raisins fade to give way to toasted toffee and dark chocolate. The aftertaste and finish lasts a lifetime!
Deep opaque with an elegant nose of forest fruit with hints of mint and eucalyptus, the palate is rich with red fruits, raisins and supple, slightly peppery tannins balanced with soft acidity and minerality. The finish is long and full.
Six Grapes closely resembles a young Grahams Vintage Port in style as it is full-bodied, with rich black fruit on the palate, and fragrant blackberry aromas. Six Grapes is bottled when it is still relatively young in order to retain its freshness and characteristic opulence.
The most famous pale cream Sherry in the world produced by careful blending to create a sweet sherry which is lighter and fresher. Best served chilled.
Starts light and dry, with lots of apple flavours. Becomes saltier than the nose suggested, with subtle hints of liquorice and salted almonds. Very light herbal notes as well.
This luscious fortified wine is bursting with flavours of raisins, muscat grapes, and a hint of caramel. Its fine acidity keeps the finish perfectly balanced. A post-dinner delight with strong cheddar cheese and a secret weapon in the kitchen, Boronia Marsala is as versatile as it is delicious.
Its produced in the traditional manner, vinified from light wine made from Grillo, Inzolia and Cataratto grapes before being fortified with grape spirit and and cask aged for a minimum of a year. Its an excellent dry style with notes of toasted almond, citrus fruit and rich caramel.
Predominantly nutty bouquet (walnuts), with toasted, vegetable and balsamic notes reminiscent of noble wood, golden tobacco and autumn leaves. There are noticeable spicy, animal tones suggestive of truffles and leather. Full flavoured and structured in the mouth. Powerful, well-rounded and full bodied.
Crisp, fresh and uncompromisingly dry. Sharp yet elegant aromas of the flor yeast and toasted almonds. Completely dry on the palate with reminders of almonds.