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Sweet & Fortified Wine

 

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Found 23 wines

Sweet & Fortified

Sattlerhof, Trockenbeerenauslese, Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Südsteiermark, Austria

Gold medal winner

'There is a really good balance between the acidity and sugar here, with a very long finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'A fresh and balanced wine, and at a great price point.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Notes of nectarine, apricot and pineapple would make this great with fruit salads, or classic American-style doughnuts.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£29.95 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Chambers Rosewood, Rutherglen Muscat NV, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner

'Compelling, with intense caramel and tea leaves.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'A well integrated and elegant wine.'
Nicolo Cereghini, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.

'Very complex, with notes of fig and prune. Good acidity, and a good price too.'
Sabrina Manolio, consultant sommelier.

'Chocolate and Christmas spice – perfect for winter, and great by the glass.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

£7.54 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Valdespino, Tío Diego, Amontillado NV, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner

'A dry wine with notes of toasted hazelnut and almond, as well as bitter orange and citrus pith. The finish is long and evolving, with some pronounced saltiness.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

'A very inviting wine, with a mix of forest trail notes and a touch of burnt treacle. Flavourful but balanced.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£19.07 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Valdespino, El Candado, Pedro Ximénez NV, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

'A wonderful, rich and elegant PX! Notes of caramel, toffee, date and prune make this a great match for coffee ice cream.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Black and green tea notes on the nose lead to powerful flavours on the palate, of fig and date, with a delicate roast coffee element too. Sweet but well balanced.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

£19.90 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Valdespino, Don Gonzalo, Oloroso VOS NV, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

'Notes of sweet figs, dates, coffee, marzipan and roasted nuts, leading to an intense, rich palate that’s long and complex. Delicious.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'A well-orchestrated sherry, with toasted almond, hazelnut, praline and blood orange. This would be excellent with duck liver and fruit.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'A very versatile wine, and elegant too.'
Julio D Tauste, Orrery.

£30.41 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

La Guita, Manzanilla Pasada en Rama 2023, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

'Figs, dates, roasted nuts and marzipan, with great definition of flavour on the palate, and good complexity.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Notes of green olive and dried citrus fruit, as well as freshly baked bread and salted butter.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

£19.69 Size: 50cl Bibendum

Stratus, Riesling Icewine 2020, Ontario , Canada

Silver medal winner

'Notes of orange blossom and tangerine.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'With some intense aromatics, this is very sweet, and very well made too.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£30.21 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

Denbies Wine Estate, Orange Vermouth 2022, Surrey, England

Silver medal winner

'With good bitter aromatics and roundness, this is very versatile.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'Very interesting – good for mixing, but also on its own.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Bright and crunchy, this would be great with a splash of soda.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£19.00 Size: 75cl Denbies Wine Estate

Kopke, 20 Year Old White NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'With some nutty aromas, this is showing some good complexity.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'The sweetness here is balanced well by the acidity.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£36.72 Size: 37.5cl Sogevinus Fine wines, SA

Kopke, 20 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'A well developed, well made wine with great complexity.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'Notes of dried plums and cherries, with the alcohol well integrated.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£36.00 Size: 75cl Sogevinus Fine wines, SA

Kopke, Colheita Tawny 2007, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'Appealing notes of leather and orange peel.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'A savoury wine with notes of citrus peel and well integrated alcohol, with a long finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£31.50 Size: 75cl Sogevinus Fine wines, SA

Justino's Madeira, Tinta Negra Colheita 1999, Madeira, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'This is showing good acidity, however it’s lacking in fruit concentration.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£38.58 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Justino's Madeira, Frasqueira Sercial 1999, Madeira, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'There’s good acidity to balance the sweetness here.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'With some good savoury aromas, this is well balanced and food friendly.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

£154.00 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Equipo Navazos, I Think, Manzanilla en Rama 2023, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

'An elegant sherry with a golden colour and lovely, nutty flavours and lots of complexity.'
Julio D Tauste, Orrery.

'Bruised apple, smoke and pecan notes. Balanced and intense, with good concentration of fruit and great signs of oxidation. A lovely wine.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£11.17 Size: 37.5cl Alliance Wine

Olim Bauda, Centive, Moscato d'Asti 2023, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Classic fruit flavours of apple and pear.'
Sabrina Manolio, consultant sommelier.

'Notes of sage and white flowers.'
Nicolo Cereghini, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.

'Refreshing and juicy.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£5.26 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Pegões, Adega de Pegões, Moscatel de Setúbal NV, Península de Setúbal, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

An elegant wine with savoury notes and umami flavours, with a long finish. A great fit for a by-the-glass offering, and amazing value for money.'
Sabrina Manolio, consultant sommelier.

'A mature, off-dry fortified with candied orange peel and exotic aromas.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

£11.27 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Contero, Moscato d'Asti di Strevi 2023, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'A rich and complex expression of Asti, with plenty of fruit flavour.'
Nicolo Cereghini, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.

'Typical pear and apple fruit, with good minerality. Good value, and a good option by the glass.'
Sabrina Manolio, consultant sommelier.

£12.90 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Kopke, 10 Year Old White NV, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

'Notes of dried stone fruit, as well as a honeyed and nutty character.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'A fresh wine, with good fruit notes and a slight nutty note.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£31.50 Size: 75cl Sogevinus Fine wines, SA

Kopke, 10 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

'This has notes of dried red and black fruit, accompanied by good acidity.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'There’s good concentration here, with some spicy cinnamon notes too.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

£21.60 Size: 75cl Sogevinus Fine wines, SA

Kopke, Colheita White 2008, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

'Good fruit concentration here, with a great nutty character, and freshness too.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'Notes of dried peach and apricot, with a honeyed finish.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£39.60 Size: 75cl Sogevinus Fine wines, SA

Stella Bella, Pink Muscat 2023, Margaret River, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'A light wine, with some candied notes.'
Nicolo Cereghini, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.

'With notes of grape, peach blossom and strawberry, this is perfect for summer desserts, or even for Wimbledon strawberries and cream.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

£9.85 Size: 37.5cl Alliance Wine

La Guita, Manzanilla NV, Jerez, Spain

Bronze medal winner

'An approachable style, with a touch of stone fruit to complement the nutty flavours.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'Notes of jackfruit, peanuts and orange rind – an elegant Palomino to pair with olive tapenade.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£9.73 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Valdespino, Inocente, Fino NV, Jerez, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Deep oxidative character, with notes of bruised apple, dried nuts and clementine, leading to an intense palate that’s salty and nutty, with an elegant finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Very fresh, with fresh almond and floral notes that would match with local seafood.'
Julio D Tauste, Orrery.

£17.48 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines