'Fortified' wines have a distilled spirit (normally brandy) added either during or after fermentation. Originally fortifying wines was a way of preserving them, but distinct styles like Sherry (Jerez), Madeira, Manzanilla, Vermouth and Port developed into popular and rather sophisticated drinks.
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Reid + Reid Red NZ Vermouth is made with 100% whole bunch Martinborough Pinot Noir & aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
$44.95
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A classic french aperitif. Lillet Blanc is a blend of still wine, brandy, herbs and spices.Then aged in oak for up to twelve months. Serve over ice with an orange twist.
$39.95
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Bone dry with crisp nutty green apple, this Manzanilla (pronounced man-than-ee-ya) is best served the way the Spanish have it: well chilled with some manchego cheese, cured meats and fresh anchovies.
$32.95
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The Father Grand Tawny Port is a superb blend of tawny ingredients, matured in oak barrels for a guaranteed minimum average of 10 years.
It has an exceptional balance of oak and fruit, lingering on the palate before a clean, tight finish.
$48.95
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Tio Pepe Fino has a distinctive, clean aroma and is bone dry with a savoury character. Regarded by many as the benchmark for quality Fino Sherry
$30.95
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The youngest of all the Dow's wood-aged Ports, having been aged on average 3 years in oak casks. Carefully made from the finest grapes in the Douro valley, bottled when ready for immediate consumption
$44.95
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Nectar seems such an appropriate name for this wine, given its raisiny mouth-coating sweetness and treacly texture. Classic Pedro Ximenez Sherry at a great price!
$26.95
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From the Portuguese Island of Madeira comes this dark, luscious, and fragrant fortified wine. A perfect accompaniment for strong cheese, rich puddings or chocolate.
$35.50
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Dolin Red Vermouth, while being technically a sweet vermouth, the sweetness is not overly cloying or sticky. With a base of red wine flavoured with herbs and spices giving real depth and complexity.
$30.95
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This Dry Vermouth is made with a base of Ugni Blanc wine, flavoured with 33 different herbs and spices. Restrained and elegant, with a complex bitterness making this a fantastic vermouth for a Gin-Martini.
$30.95
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This Medium-Dry Vermouth is made with a base of Ugni Blanc wine, flavoured with 33 different herbs and spices. Well balanced with bitter-sweet mid palate and aromatic citrus-like finish.
$30.95
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Made in the South of France, with a base wine made from local grape varieties Picpoul and Clairette, Noilly Prat is considered by many to be the only vermouth to mix into your martini.
$40.95
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