WINE FORTIFIED COLLECTION
PORT, TAWNY, SHERRY AND MORE
HANCOCKS 2025
PORT CONTENTS AUSTRALIAN TAWNY
SHERRY
OTHER FORTIFIEDS
COCKTAIL CORNER
PORTUGAL
PORTO
VALE DO DOURO
BELMONTE
LISBON
NAZARÉ
PORT
The vineyards of Porto - specifically the steep, arrid hills of the Douro Valley where the grapes for all Ports are grown - make up one of the oldest and most regulated appellations in the world.
Due to its status as a Protected Designation of Origin by the EU, Port is a fortified wine that by definition must come from Portugal, all other countries who produce this fortified style must be stated as Tawny.
International law fortifies the identity of this historic terrior, and acknowledges multi-generational work its original houses have dedicated to its many intricate traditions.
PORT
is fortified during the winemaking process by adding ‘aguardente’ or brandy (i.e. a high proof neutral grape spirit) to the wine at a specific stage during the production process. In the case of Port, this addition takes place after
about half the sugars have been consumed by the fermentation process. This retains residual sugar and increase alcohol content before aging the wine to develop character, making it rich, round and smooth on the palate.
LONG ROOTS
Grapes have been grown in Portugal since antiquity. The writings of Strabo, the great geographer of ancient Greece, indicate that inhabitants of the north west of the Iberian Peninsula were already drinking wine two thousand years ago. The Romans, who arrived in Portugal in the second century BC and remained for over five hundred years, grew vines and made wine on the banks of the Douro River where Port is produced today. The period of prosperity which followed the establishment of the Kingdom of Portugal in 1143 saw wine become an important export.
THE ENGLISH CONNECTION
In 1386 the Treaty of Windsor had established a close political, military and commercial alliance between England and Portugal. Under the terms of the treaty, each country gave the merchants of the other the right to reside in its territory and trade on equal terms with its own subjects. Strong and active trading links developed between the two countries and many English merchants settled in Portugal. By late 15th century a significant amount of Portuguese wine was being exported to England, often in exchange for salt cod known in Portuguese as bacalhau.
THE IDEAL PORT SERVE
A single serve of Port is approximately 75ml. Port glasses are smaller than regular wine glasses - to account for the higher level of alcohol and rich sweetness in Port Wine.
The glass shape also concentrates the aromas of
Port wine should be served relatively cool, around 13-16°C, store in a dark, temperate space, and chill gently to avoid shocking.
A LONG JOURNEY TO TRADE
A sour trade war between England and France saw the Brits looking elsewhere for wine, The rich bold wines of Duoro answered the call. But they had a much longer, more perlious Journey to reach England than the relatively much closer France, The long distance and wild and mountainous terrain of inland Portugal also meant that the Douro wines could not be transported north by land to Viana do Castelo where lighter, acidic wines were already traded from the Minho region, but had to be carried down the River Douro by boat to the city of Oporto near the coast.
THE ‘INSURANCE POLICY’
From Oporto, ships would then carry their cargo out to sea over the treacherous mouth of the Douro where the calm river meets the powerful Atlantic. To protect the wine during the long sea voyage it was sometimes ‘fortified’ prior to shipment with the addition of a small amount of grape spirit, or brandy, which increased its strength and prevented it from spoiling. This technique should not be confused with the modern fortification process, now an essential part of the making of Port, of adding “aguardente” (brandy) to the wine to halt the fermentation process.
A FORTIFIED TRADITION
While brandy additions were made historically to prepare wine for travel, the standardisarion of fortifying port was only universally adopted much later. Prior to this practise, most wines from Portugal were not fortified at all. Once aguardente additions became crucial to the Port style, organizations such as ‘Real Companhia das Vinhas do Alto Douro’ were established in Porto to police the quality control of the aguardente supply used for fortification. In 1756, the region of Duoro itself was recognised as an official Appellation, making it the 3rd oldest wine in the world.
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RUBY PORT
The brightest red fruit-driven style and one of the most produced style of port. After fermentation, it is stored in tanks made of concrete or stainless steel to prevent oxidative aging and preserve its rich colour. The wine is usually blended in the style of its house, fined and cold filtered before bottling and does not generally improve with age. This is the party animal, the ‘drink now’ of the Port family and is best not left open for more than a month.
TAWNY PORT
When a Port is described as Tawny, without an indication of age, it is a blend of aged Port wines that have spent typically 2-4 years in wooden barrels. Above this level are Tawny Ports with an indication of age which represent a blend of several vintages. Regardless of age, Tawny Port is characterised by a warm amber hue and toasted nutty flavours. These bottles last a bit longer, around two Months without noticeable deterioration.
AGED TAWNY PORT
The official categories for Tawny Port’s older sibling are 10, 20, 30 and over 40 years as stated on the label. For Port, these represent the Port’s minimum average years in wood across all of its composing wines, as well as the specific style and blend. These are a little more delicate than their young counterparts and should ideally be finished within 3 weeks of opening when stored at room temperature.
LATE BOTTLE VINTAGE
Late Bottled Vintage (often referred to simply as LBV) was originally a Port wine that had been destined for bottling as a Vintage Port, but due of a ack of demand was left in the barrel for longer than had been planned. Over time it has become a distinct style of Port wine, being bottled between four and six years after the vintage. Typically an LBV is fined and filtered before bottling, while there are some that are not.
VINTAGE PORT
Vintage Port is made entirely from the grapes of a ‘Declared Vintage’ year and accounts for about 2% of overall Port production. Not every year is declared a Vintage in the Douro. The decision on whether to declare a Vintage is made in the spring of the second year following the harvest. The decision to declare or bottle a Vintage is made by each individual Port house.
SERVE WITH
PAIR AND SHARE
SERVE WITH
Pair with classic cheddar or sweeter Red Leicester, and Oat crackers before dinner or with dessert, think chocolate cake, mousse or tart fruits like rhubarb or dark berries.
SERVE WITH
Pair a Younger Tawny with lightly savory cheeses like aged cheddar or highlight the nuttiness of cheeses like pecorino or Gruyere. With desserts, try pecans, almonds, caramel ice-cream or tiramisu.
Pair Aged Tawny Ports with stronger aged hard cheeses, Parmesan or Manchego. warm, caramelized and or spiced fruity desserts, Apple pie, Tarte Tartin, baked figs, Crème Brulee.
SERVE WITH
Synergise the richness of an LBV with tangy Sheep or Goats milk cheeses, Saint Maure, Roquefort, or match with depth of dark chocolate desserts.
SERVE WITH
Serve Vintage Port a little warmer, with buttery mellow blues, Roquefort, Gorganzola or Stilton, compliment a coffee dessert or splash over affogato if you have a little to spare.
Fonseca is a distinguished Port producer with a remarkable history that dates back to 1815.
Established by the Fonseca family, the brand quickly gained a reputation for crafting exceptional Ports that showcased the unique terroir of the Douro Valley in Portugal. Fonseca has consistently been associated with quality and authenticity, using traditional winemaking methods combined with a meticulous selection of grapes from the finest vineyards.
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FONSECA RUBY PORT
Deep ruby colour. Fresh, vigorous and youthful nose, full of intense cherry and blackcurrant aromas.
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FONSECA TAWNY PORT
Tawny-red colour fading to brick on the rim. The seductive nose displays aromas of apricot and plum with mellow undertones of butterscotch and spice.
FONSECA
DOURO VALLEY
Fonseca commitment to excellence and its unwavering pursuit of crafting outstanding Ports have made it a beloved choice among wine enthusiasts around the world. With a diverse range of Ports that span different styles and vintages, Fonseca continues to be a symbol of excellence in the world of fortified wines.
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FONSECA 10 YEAR OLD PORT
Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny is russet in colour with brilliant crimson highlights and a fragrant, ripe-fruit bouquet. Its smooth, silky texture and subtle oak nuances are balanced by a fresh acidity and tannic ‘grip’ that culminate in a long, elegant, plumy finish.
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FONSECA 20 YEAR OLD PORT
Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny is deep amber in color with russet highlights. Its superb bouquet is a complex marriage of ripe, plummy, mature fruit, warm spicy overtones of cinnamon and butterscotch and subtle oak nuances.
Fonseca has belonged to the first rank of Vintage Port producers since the mid-nineteenth century.
Fonseca Vintage Ports are noted for their luscious fruitiness which develops great opulence and complexity with age. Wines born of inspired winemaking and a thorough understanding of viticulture and terroir, they appeal, perhaps more than any other house’s Vintage Ports, to the enthusiast and connoisseur.
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FONSECA
VINTAGE 2000 PORT
Inky purple colour. Complete nose, with impressive depth and background, displaying the concentrated and opulent fruitiness which is the hallmark of the Fonseca style.
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FONSECA VINTAGE 2009 PORT
Impenetrable black colour. A classic Fonseca nose dominated by an exuberant, hedonistic fruitiness, a powerful redolence of dark dense blackberry and blackcurrant which slowly releases a heady mix of spicy and herbal aromas, seductive notes of
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FONSECA GUIMARAENS
VINTAGE 2015 PORT
Opaque purple-black at the centre with a very thin, purple edge. A classic Fonseca nose redolent of heady, woodland fruit, powerful but also very fine and complex.
FONSECA TERRA PRIMA RESERVE ORGANIC
A wonderfully rich, concentrated Port with great flavour and texture. It has an opulent black fruit nose which is followed through on the palate showing layers of intense berry, plum and cherry fruit flavours supported by firm, but well integrated tannins.
FONSECA VINTAGE PORT 2017
A narrow magenta ring around a core of inky purple black. The nose opens with a burst of dark, woodland fruit, dense and succulent, blended with fresher, more vibrant red berry aromas.
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FONSECA VINTAGE PORT 2016
Dense purple black with a narrow purple rim. The nose opens with very fine pure black fruit, a fusion of black cherry, cassis and blackberry jam aromas, with notes of crushed mint, an ethereal fragrance of violets and undertones of ripe tropical fruit.
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FONSECA BIN 27 FINEST RESERVE PORT WITH TIN
Bin 27 shares the heritage and style of the great Fonseca Vintage Ports, as well as much of their depth and character. However it is bottled when ready to drink and can be served by the glass directly from the bottle.
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Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic
Fonseca Vintage Port 17
Points, Wine Advocate 98 Points, Wine Enthusiast
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Points, James Suckling 79175 Fonseca Ruby Port 79176 Fonseca Tawny Port
79177 Fonseca Bin 27 Finest Reserve Port
Gold - NZIWS 2020 79180 Fonseca Vintage 2000 Port
Points, James Suckling
Points, Robert Parker 79183 Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage 2015 Port Gold, NZIWS 2019
Fonseca Vintage 2009 Port
Points, Decanter
Fonseca 10 Year Old Port
Points - Decanter 79192 Fonseca 20 Year Old Port
Points, Wine Enthusiast Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards
QUINTA DE LA ROSA
Christened with love
Quinta de la Rosa was bought as a christening present for Claire, grandmother of owner Sophia Bergqvist - 6th generation in the Port trade and the only British woman managing a Port house.
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DE LA ROSA RUBY PORT
The Ruby has been aged for 3-4 years, as a result has a more vibrant colour, greater depth, body and fruit characters than many other Ruby Ports. It is rich with a long finish, like all La Rosa Ports, not too sweet.
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QUINTA DE LA ROSA LBV 2019
Pale brick colour with broad amber rim. Mellow nose of succulent ripe berry fruit with aromas of butterscotch, figs and prunes interwoven with attractive nutty and spicy aromas.
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DE LA ROSA WHITE PORT
Served slightly chilled, this White Port is fresh, versatile, and wonderfully easy to enjoy. With notes of stone fruit and a touch of honeyed richness, it makes an excellent aperitif or base for mixing. A White Port & Tonic is a particular house favourite, showcasing its vibrant character.
LA ROSA
DOURO VALLEY
Through a combination of perfect vineyard sites, high above the Douro river, a winemaking philosophy that puts quality above everything else, and a business sense that matches the mojos with their giant operations, Quinta de la Rosa have proved that small can be beautiful and that individual, characterful Ports are still being produced in Portugal.
DE LA ROSA TAWNY PORT
This Port exhibits a nuttiness and a complexity not often founds in these types of tawnies. Good to drink chilled as an aperitif as well as after dinner.
DE LA ROSA TAWNY PORT 10 YEAR OLD
It is a rich and elegant blend with wonderful aromas exuding the heat of the Douro. On the palate it is complex with powerful dried fruit, a nutty make up and a long pleasing finish.
Tim Bergqvist loved nothing more than eating great food and wine in the presence of excellent company, The Quinta De La Rosa Boasts stunning accomodation and restaurants including ‘Tim’s Terrace’ named in loving memory of its passionate founder.
DE LA ROSA TAWNY PORT 20 YEAR OLD
The beautiful golden colour is a good indication of the age of this excellent tawny port. With a great richness and aromatic complexity, notably of almond and spices, the 20 year old has a seductive texture with dry fruits and liqueur flavours.
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DE LA ROSA VINTAGE PORT 16
Opaque colour. Very rich, dark chocolate aromas with black cherry and mature fruit coming through.
“The jewel in the crown.“Freshness and minerality make you want to drink it young - but this wine will also age for generations. Aged in large oak ‘tonels’ for 18 months, this Vintage can easily be aged another 20+ Years.
Much like the functional antiquity of the Quinta’s Cellars, this is a piece of La Rosa history in the making.
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In the world of large-scale, corporatisation and internationally-owned port organisations, it is a treasure to come across a tiny, family-owned bodega that can compete with the giants of the industry.
Large valve on a 19th century barrel that is still in use in the cellar of Quinta De La Rosa, Douro Valley, Portugal. - Photo By Roman Tiraspolsky
Sandeman is a historic name in Port and Sherry wines, founded in 1790 by Scottish entrepreneur George Sandeman. Known for quality and innovation, it was among the first to brand barrels with a hot iron stamp. Over time, the company expanded to Vila Nova de Gaia, where its Port has aged for over 200 years.
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SANDEMAN FINE TAWNY PORT
Aromas of vanilla and evolved dried fruits. The elegant harmony and fresh flavour of red fruits unfold in the mouth and combine with the complexity of wood ageing and a good finish.
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SANDEMAN RUBY PORT
Brilliant red ruby in color, with clean aromas of red fruits, plums and strawberries, Sandeman Ruby Porto has full rich flavors and is very well balanced.
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SANDEMAN FOUNDERS RESERVE
Intense ruby red colour, brilliant and clean. Rich red fruit aromas with a touch of age create an elegant reflection of powerful flavours, the fruit and fire characteristic of young classic Porto balanced with the finesse of age.
SANDEMAN
Today, Sandeman continues to blend tradition with modern expertise in crafting Port, Sherry, and Madeira, from their exceptional and historic house.
DOURO VALLEY
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SANDEMAN 10YO PORT
Elegant with a complex aroma, combining ripe fruit, jam and nuts, with hints of vanilla and raisins. On the palate, Sandeman Porto Tawny 10 Years Old is a most flavoursome wine, full-bodied and appealing, with a persistent finish.
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SANDEMAN 20YO PORT
A rich yet elegant combination of flavours - dried apricots, honey, nuts, spices, vanilla - creates an endlessly complex wine that unfolds smoothly and develops in the mouth.
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SANDEMAN 30YO PORT
Old gold amber colours with the intense aromas of honey and spices, underscored with deep flavours of dried apricots, hazelnuts and vanilla, creating a rich yet elegant combination.
The iconic “Don” logo—a caped figure in a student’s cloak and Andalusian hat—symbolizes excellence.
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SANDEMAN 40YO PORT
An intense, deeply flavoured Porto Tawny 40 Years Old, with a massive bouquet suggesting vanilla, oak and honey, and a mouthful of very complex flavours of dried fruits, spices, and nuts. As the wine unfolds smoothly and develops in the mouth, one discovers a superb balance of wood ageing and vibrancy, characteristic of Sandeman Tawny Portos.
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SANDEMAN LBV PORT 20
Bold and deeply hued Sandeman LBV with intense blackberry, black cherry, and plum character, bolstered by cedar, tobacco-box, ginger, and pepper spice notes; structured with firm tannins, lively acidity, and a long, elegant finish.
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SANDEMAN VINTAGE PORT 16
This wine has an opaque, almost black colour. The aroma is intense and complex, with prominent notes of well-ripened black fruit, resin as well as hints of cocoa and chocolate as a result of its excellent maturation.
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SANDEMAN BEAT WHITE PORT
Sandeman Beat is a Port wine with a very fresh and aromatic profile, ideal for serving in cocktails. It is a highly versatile drink, making it suitable for numerous occasions.
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SANDEMAN BEAT ROSE PORT
Sandeman Beat is a Port wine with a very fresh and aromatic profile, ideal for serving in cocktails. It is a highly versatile drink, making it suitable for numerous occasions.
White Port is made from white grapes and comes in styles ranging from bone dry to lusciously sweet.
Younger White Ports are fresh, citrusy, and perfect as the base for cocktails — the classic serve in Porto is White Port and tonic with a slice of citrus. With age,
White Port transforms: the colour deepens to amber-gold, the palate develops nutty, honeyed complexity, and it is best enjoyed chilled and savoured on its own.
Taylor’s Port has a rich history that spans over three centuries, making it one of the most esteemed Port wine producers. Founded in 1692, the company has been family-owned and operated for generations, preserving traditional winemaking techniques and a commitment to quality. Taylor’s Port is renowned for using the finest grapes sourced from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
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TAYLORS FINE RUBY PORT
Stylish fruity nose, full of intense concentrated blackcurrant and cherry aromas. Full bodied and firm, the palate is crammed with luscious black fruit flavours.
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TAYLORS FINE TAWNY PORT
Pale brick colour with broad amber rim. Mellow nose of succulent ripe berry fruit with aromas of butterscotch, figs and prunes interwoven with attractive nutty and spicy aromas.
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TAYLORS FIRST ESTATE RESERVE PORT
Deep ruby in colour, it has a potent nose of concentrated fruit, crammed with blackcurrant, plum and liquorice flavours. Its luscious texture is supported by a firm tannic structure giving the wine restrained elegance for which Taylor Fladgate’s Ports are famous.
TAYLOR’S
DOURO VALLEY
The Taylor’s brand is recognized for its distinct style, characterized by intense flavours, complexity, and remarkable aging potential.
Taylor’s Port continues to be a benchmark in the world of fortified wines, offering a sensory journey that captures the essence of Portuguese winemaking excellence
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TAYLORS 10 YEAR OLD PORT
Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a deep brick colour with amber rim. Rich and elegant nose combining aromas of ripe berry fruit with a delicate nuttiness and subtle mellow notes of chocolate, butterscotch and fine oak wood.
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TAYLORS 20 YEAR OLD PORT
Intense amber tawny colour. Opulent and voluptuous nose of complex spicy, jammy and nutty aromas, hints of orange flower and a fine oakiness coming from the long period of aging in cask.
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TAYLORS 30 YEAR OLD PORT
Deep, old gold colour with hints of dried fruit and honey offsetting the rich nutty aromas. Lush, silky richness with an elegant, slightly austere quality which is quite distinctive.
Taylor’s has one of the largest reserves of aged tawny port, maturing in its lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, and offers the full range of ages.
Selected red Ports produced in the eastern areas of the Douro Valley, are matured in seasoned oak casks in Taylor’s cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Here the cool and damp coastal climate encourages a slow and gentle ageing process producing aromas of great complexity and finesse.
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TAYLORS 40 YEAR OLD PORT LUXURY GIFTBOX
A sublime port of very great age which shows the old olive-gold hue of its many years in cask. Decades of evaporation have concentrated this extraordinary wine to an exceptional density, with a powerful nose of dried fruit, honey and a touch of spice.
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TAYLORS 50 YEAR OLD PORT
Blended from rare wood-aged ports matured for five decades in oak casks, Taylor Fladgate Golden Age is a limited collector’s edition. This 50-year-old Tawny, sourced from the eastern Douro Valley, epitomizes the region’s finest vineyards.
TAYLOR’S VINTAGE PORTS
Vintage Port represents the very best produce of a single outstanding year. It remains in vat for only about two years and then ages in bottle. Although Vintage Ports can be enjoyed when young, they will improve for many decades in the cellar and are among the most long-lasting of all wines. Taylor’s Vintage Ports in particular are noted for their longevity. Vintage Ports are the most structured and powerful of all Ports.
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TAYLORS VINTAGE 1994 PORT
Deep crimson just beginning to display some maturity on the rim. The explosive fruitiness of early youth is now more restrained as the wine begins to settle into maturity but the nose is still driven by impressive focused blackberry and blackcurrant aromas set off by the classic Taylor scent of violets.
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TAYLORS VINTAGE 2003 PORT
inky purple black with narrow magenta rim. Classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violet and gumcistus set against an impenetrable background of intense dark berry fruit.
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TAYLORS VINTAGE 2000 PORT
Rich magenta colour. Powerful, intense, black fruit and cherry aromas with lovely fragrant aromatic notes.
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TAYLORS VINTAGE 2007 PORT
Opaque, purple black colour with a narrow violet rim. Characteristically stylish and racy, with a nose of dense blackcurrant and woodland fruit overlaid with discreet herbal nuances and scents of violet and rose petals.
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TAYLORS VINTAGE PORT 16
Deep purple black with a narrow magenta rim. High notes of pure, intense woodland fruit with lively accents of green apple, fresh plum and raspberry.
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TAYLORS VARGELLAS VINHA VELHA 17
Impenetrable ruby black core and narrow purple rim. As usual with the Vargellas Vinha Velha, the nose is beautifully balanced and complete, revealing multiple layers and dimensions of aroma as it opens up in the glass.
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TAYLORS VINTAGE 17
Opaque black at the centre with a narrow purple rim. Uncompromisingly Taylor’s in style, elegant and precise.
TAYLORS HISTORICAL COLLECTION THE MALLET 2021
This blend was carefully put together for this limited edition from specially selected Ports from Taylor’s extensive aged Tawny stocks, aged in seasoned oak Port pipes. Its character is unique for this bottling, with the characteristic Taylor’s richness and with its distinctive grip on the finish.
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TAYLORS CHIP DRY WHITE APERITIF
Pale straw in colour, Chip Dry shows a delicate nose of fresh fruit and citrus, layered with mellow oak and subtle spice. Crisp and refreshing on the palate, it balances bright fruit flavours with a hint of nuttiness, making it the benchmark for dry white Port.
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TAYLORS SINGLE HARVEST TAWNY PORT 1975
A Rare Time Capsule. Each year, Taylor’s releases a 50-year-old Single Harvest from its unrivalled reserves of aged cask Ports. The 1975 is the ninth in the series — a wine born from a challenging season that delivered finesse, freshness, and depth. The Wine: Chestnut with an amber rim, it shows aromas of wild honey, treacle, and cherry compote, lifted by rosemary and mint. The palate layers blood orange, dried figs, and apricot with lively acidity and a harmonious, long finish. Enjoyment: Serve slightly chilled (12–16°C). Keeps fresh for up to two months after opening. Pair with figs, almonds, crème brûlée, or wild strawberries — or enjoy on its own.
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TAYLORS VICTORY VVO TAWNY PORT
A Historic Release: In 2025, Taylor’s created the first 80-YearOld Tawny Port. Just 1,945 bottles were released, marking the year 1945 when peace was restored after WWII. Each comes in an individually numbered ashwood case, a true collector’s item. The Wine: Mahogany fading to copper gold, it offers aromas of rum and raisin, molasses, caramel, and cigar leaf. The palate is rich with nutmeg, fig pudding, and confit apricot, balanced by freshness and elegance. The finish is immense and enduring. Enjoyment: Serve slightly chilled (12–16°C). Holds vibrancy for up to two months once opened. Perfect with figs, almonds, crème brûlée — or savoured as a celebration in itself.
Cocktail Blurb
COCKTAILS
Bin 27 Martini
RECIPE:
60 mL Fonseca Bin 27
30 mL Vodka
15 mL Cranberry Juice
METHOD:
Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until chilled. Strain into a martini glass.
GARNISH: Green Olives
GLASS: Martini
Porto Tonic
(Chip Dry classic)
RECIPE:
60 mL Taylor’s Chip Dry
200 mL Fever-Tree
Premium Indian Tonic
METHOD:
Fill a highball with ice, add Chip Dry Port, & top with Fever-Tree
Premium Indian Tonic. Stir gently.
GARNISH: Mint leaves & lime zest
GLASS: Highball
Port Old Fashioned (Tawny twist)
RECIPE:
30 mL Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny
25 mL Bourbon or Aged Rum
1 barspoon Marmalade (~5 mL)
20 mL Fever-Tree Soda Water
METHOD:
Shake Tawny, bourbon, & marmalade with ice. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Add soda & stir gently.
GARNISH: Marmalade & Ginger smoke
GLASS: Rocks
Golden Tawny Highball
RECIPE:
50 ml S&eman Fine Tawny
15 ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Orange slices + zest & Ice
METHOD:
Macerate orange slices with zest. Fill a highball with ice, add Tawny, & top with FeverTree Mediterranean Tonic. Stir well.
GARNISH: Orange wedge & Cinnamon stick
GLASS: Long drink
White Port Lemonade
RECIPE:
15 ml Quinta de la Rosa White Port
45 ml Vodka Citron
60 ml Fever-Tree Lemonade
METHOD: Fill a highball with ice. Add all ingredients & stir well.
GARNISH: Lemon wheel
GLASS: Highball
Port
Negroni
RECIPE:
45 ml S&eman 10 Year Old Tawny
20 ml Dry Gin
20 ml Red Bitter Liqueur
METHOD: Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
GARNISH: Orange twist
GLASS: Rocks
AUSTRALIAN TAWNY
FORTIFIED DOWN UNDER
Tawny is the name given to Australia’s most popular fortified wine style, formerly known as ‘Tawny Port’. Australia recently agreed to discontinue the use of the term ‘Port’ in line with international labelling agreements, with ‘Port’ now used exclusively by the Portuguese.
BORN TO AGE FINE WINES
Perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge at the northern end of McLaren Vale, shallow rocky soils are a feature of the site with some of the geology formations dating back 600 million years.
CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL THE OLD DEVIL TAWNY PORT
The limited release Devil Tawny is predominately a blend of Shiraz and Grenache with a small amount of sweet Muscat blended in for perfume and complexity. The average age of the resultant blend is 20 years old. The Devil is deliciously rich and ethereal. The nose is brimming with roasted almonds and marzipan characters. The palate has the typical rancio characters evident from prolonged oak maturation and is supported by luscious flavours of boiled fruit cake and aged spices.
GRANT BURGE AGED TAWNY
Spicy Grenache fruit adds freshness to a core of mature tawny richness. The palate is smooth and sweet with layers of nut, spice, and caramel, finishing with elegance, balance, and a lingering dryness.
GRANT BURGE 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY
Deep tawny with red tinges, showing rancio, oak, and a touch of fresh fruit. Sweet and mellow with excellent spirit integration, the palate is rich yet harmonious, finishing dry with balanced fruit and oak.
Golden-hued with mocha, toffee, and aged rancio aromas of great complexity. Concentrated and luscious with nutty depth and savoury spice, the palate is full and rich before tapering into a long, dry, elegant finish.
Aromas of Kiwi & Passion fruits are backed up by a Juicy Tropical palate with just enough acidity to add some crunch.
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DE BORTOLI BLACK NOBLE
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DE BORTOLI OLD BOYS 21YO TAWNY
These blends are a living history of the De Bortoli family with some parcels of wine dating back decades.
Our collection of aged Premium Fortifieds mature in oak barrels at our family winery.Considered winemaking with patience and passion help to craft our range of Premium Fortified wines.
Fruit is allowed to stay on the vine until very ripe when the concentration of flavours has developed. After crushing and partial fermentation to retain some sweetness, the wine is pressed and then fortified with a neutral spirit prior to maturation in small and large format oak casks.
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DE BORTOLI TAWNY PORT 8YO
Medium tawny showing ripe dark fruit, roasted nuts, and barrelaged spice. The palate is smooth and balanced with chocolate, almond, and nutty layers, finishing flavoursome and persistent with a touch of richness.
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DE BORTOLI DBFS TAWNY PORT
Ruby-tinged tawny with aromas of toffee, caramel, and dried fruit lifted by subtle oak spice. Velvety and smooth on the palate, it shows caramel and rancio complexity before finishing long, rich, and satisfying.
JEREZ, CADIZ
ANDALUSIA
GIBRALTAR MÁLAGA SEVILLE
SHERRY / JEREZ
Much like the careful control around the conditions of Port classification, Sherry or ‘Jerez’ is a Spanish fortified white grape wine style preserved in a Protected Designation of Origin. The “Sherry Triangle” surrounds its birthplace and namesake; “Jerez de La Frontera” where all Sherry be made in order to be sold within the European Union. Outside of Europe, no wine labelled as any variation on Sherry may be imported,
13th century spanish King Alfonso X awarded lands in the city of Jérez to knights in his service. Amongst them was Don Alfonso Valdespino.
While the Bodega was established shortly after the land was entitled to Valdespino, commercial Sherry production would not begin until a few generations had settled into the land around 1430, with the Valdespino we know today forming in 1875.
VALDESPINO AMONT TIO DIEGO
Amber-hued and aromatic, showing hazelnut, spice, and subtle flor notes. Dry, ample, and beautifully balanced, the palate is layered with nutty complexity and a long, savoury finish that reflects extended ageing.
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VALDESPINO FINO INOCENTE
Light golden in colour with a delicate, lifted nose of flor and citrus. Fresh, crisp, and dry on the palate, it is elegant yet pungent, delivering a refined and expressive Fino style.
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VALDESPINO MANZANILLA DELICIOSA
Bright and saline, with fresh herbs and sea-spray aromatics. Aged under flor in Sanlúcar, this Manzanilla is nutty, seamless, and beautifully balanced, finishing with an elegantly crisp, refreshing note.
VALDESPINO
THE OLDEST BODEGAS
The Valdespino family have been involved in the Sherry trade since 1430, making Valdespino the oldest sherry Bodegas (Houses). In 1883, Valdespino became a purveyor of Sherry to the Royal House of Spain and since 1932 to the Royal House of Sweden, a testament to the quality of Valdespino. In 1999, the Estevez family, also from Jerez, bought the Valdespino Bodega, thus keeping it in family hands and ensuring that quality and tradition are maintained.
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Today, Valdespino remains the only bodega to produce a Single Vineyard Sherry.
TONELES
Dark mahogany with lifted notes of raisins, figs, and molasses. The palate is rich, velvety, and indulgently sweet, showing chocolate, nut, and spice flavours that linger with smooth elegance.
An extraordinary, rare Moscatel of immense age and power, famed for its 100-point score. Intensely complex with layers of dried fruit, spice, and caramelised richness, it delivers incredible depth and persistence. Only 100 half bottles are released each year.
OLOROSO SOLERA 1842 VOS
Deep mahogany with aromas of raisin, spice, and oak. Velvety and full-bodied, it offers rich dried fruit, toffee, and walnut flavours with endless persistence. A rare and limited Oloroso of remarkable complexity and seduction.
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VALDESPINO MOSCATEL
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VALDESPINO
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VALDESPINO P. XIMENEZ EL CANDADO
REAL
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TESORO MANZANILLA
Pale straw in colour with a fresh, pungent, and nutty nose. Very dry and crisp on the palate, it shows delicate savoury notes and a light, saline edge, prized for its elegance and purity.
REAL TESORO
THE OLDEST BODEGAS
The company belongs to Grupo Estévez since 1985 which also owns Valdespino among other brands. After the purchase, Real Tesoro was moved to the modern premises outside the old centre of Jerez. tradition are maintained.
REAL
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TESORO OLOROSSO SHERRY
Dark amber with hazelnut, oak, and dried fruit aromatics. Smooth, dry, and well-balanced, the palate is complex yet elegant, finishing long and savoury with a pleasant nutty persistence.
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Mahogany in colour with aromas of dried fruit, raisin, and oak. Velvety and rounded, it is rich yet balanced on the palate, offering sweet complexity and a lingering, smooth finish.
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Light golden straw with fresh apple and hazelnut aromatics. Bright, dry, and delicately poised, it combines freshness with layered complexity, evolving beautifully across each sip into a crisp, savoury finish.
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Intensely dark mahogany, offering aromas of dried fruit, caramel, and spice. Rich and unctuous, it shows Christmas pudding flavours of raisin and nut, balanced by velvety smoothness and a long, indulgent finish.
REAL TESORO CREAM SHERRY
REAL TESORO FINO SECO
REAL TESORO P. XIMENEZ VIEJO
An
aristocratic lady who was visiting the cellars was sampling Harveys Bristol Milk. She was asked to try the new, finer and richer blend. If that is Milk, then this must be Cream, She declared on tasting.
HARVEY’S
BRISTOL
CREAM SHERRY
Harveys was founded in 1796 in Bristol. At that time, sherry was transported by ship from Spain in oak casks and then blended in Bristol. Harveys Bristol Cream was created in the companys cellars in the 1882 by John Harvey II and his brother Edward.
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HARVEY’S BRISTOL CREAM SHERRY
No. 1 Sherry Brand Globally. Golden amber in colour with fragrant, nutty aromatics. Rich, mellow, and velvety on the palate, it shows balance between sweetness and freshness, crafted from Palomino and Pedro Ximenez grapes, and remains the world’s most iconic Cream Sherry. . Enjoy Harveys Bristol Cream over ice with a fresh lemon wedge. Enjoy Chilled.
FORTIFIED SPECIALTIES
AUSTRALIAN MUSCAT
Australian show-stopping treats
For over 150 years, Rutherglen has been celebrated as the heart of Australia’s finest Muscats. A little further North, in Bibur, Riverina expresses a premium Show Liqueur well-deserving of its seemingly endless accolades across local and international wine awards.
DE BORTOLI SHOW LIQUEUR MUSCAT
Nut brown with a golden-green hue, offering intense aromas of raisin, fig, and spice. The palate is rich and luscious with Muscat flavours of dried fruit, toffee, and caramel, balanced by subtle oak sweetness and a lingering, velvety finish.
RUTHERGLEN CLASSIC MUSCAT
Fresh and aromatic, showing raisin, dried fruit, and nut characters. As time in barrel develops, notes of toffee and caramel emerge, delivering a rich yet balanced Muscat with warmth, sweetness, and smooth texture.
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MARSALA
SICILY’S FORTIFIED D.O.C.
The philosophy of the Florio brand is that of creating cultured, light and refined wines, appropriate for use as an aperitif or after-dinner drink. It is unsurpassed as the ultimate ingredient in everyday and gourmet cooking, so it is not surprising that Florio Marsala is ranked the number one Marsala in the world.
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FLORIO GRAN CHEF MARSALA FINE
Amber with streaks of gold, showing oak, almond, and dried fruit aromatics. Balanced and elegant, the palate is warm and nutty with hints of liquorice and spice, finishing smooth with savoury complexity.
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FLORIO MARSALA TARGA 1840
Amber with golden reflections, offering raisin, vanilla, and oak aromas. Warm and full-bodied, the palate shows elegant flavours of bitter almonds and dried fruit, finishing long with richness and finesse.
Rich amber with topaz highlights, showing aromas of dates, apricot, and prune. Smooth, velvety, and full-bodied, the palate delivers concentrated dried fruit flavours balanced by sweetness and warmth, with a lingering, indulgent finish.
Deep within the heart of Sicily lies the Marsala region - a place of mineral rich soil, warm temperatures and an abundance of sunshine. Florio Marsalas have been produced in this land
for nearly two centuries.
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FLORIO VECCHIO MARSALA SUPERIORE
Vermouth is an aromatised fortified wine, traditionally made from a neutral base wine that is fortified with grape spirit and infused with a blend of herbs, spices, and botanicals. Originating in Italy and France, vermouth is produced in a range of styles from dry to sweet. It is widely used as an aperitif and is a key ingredient in many classic cocktails such as the Martini and Negroni.
VERMOUTH,
THE CRUCIAL COCKTAIL COMPANION
A good Vermouth pick is a must to balance out bitters and botanicals with aromatic sweetness, our top picks give a variety of notes to craft the perfect cocktail, present in many classics
‘ The Prince of Aperitifs’, this original vermouth can be enjoyed neat or mixed; it has now become an icon of its time, and it still features prominently as a stylish aperitif.
Amber with copper glints, offering aromas of compote, walnut, and spice. Rich and complex on the palate, it shows layers of citrus, cinnamon, and dried fruit lifted by herbal notes, finishing smooth with balanced sweetness and spice.
Pale gold with a lifted nose of citrus peel, menthol, and herbs. Crisp, dry, and delicately bitter, it balances almond and fruit pit flavours with freshness, finishing elegant, persistent, and refreshing.
TRY AN ALPINE NOTE IN YOUR COCKTAILS!
Bright and limpid with aromas of citrus, elderflower, and peach. On the palate it is silky and harmonious, with floral, herbal, and stone fruit notes balanced by subtle sweetness, making it an ideal aperitif or red-berry pairing.
Since its creation, the Dolin company of Chambéry has drawn its inspiration from the Alps, sourcing its ingredients from the bounty provided by the surrounding mountains to create original recipes that remain a secret today.
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DOLIN VERMOUTH DRY
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DOLIN VERMOUTH BLANC
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DOLIN VERMOUTH ROUGE