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Sweet & Fortified Wine

 

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Found 8 wines

Sweet & Fortified

Santo Santorini Vin Santo 2016, Santorini, Aegean Islands, Greece

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

'A beautifully rich and expressive wine, demonstrating some nice balance, and leading to a finish that has layers of complexity and evolution.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

'A spicy wine with notes of toffee, caramel and ginger.'
Maria Cintoli, Majestic Wine.

'Cinnamon, vanilla and burned muscovado notes would make this great with melomakarono.'
Konsantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£29.07 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Chambers Rosewood, Old Vine Rutherglen Muscat NV, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner By the glassPub & BarCritics Choice

'Notes of marzipan and toasted walnuts, with sweet citrus peel, toffee and caramel.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'Great balance, with vibrant peppery spice, alongside chocolate cinnamon rolls.'
Sam Weatherill, etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Concentrated, with notes of dried rose, espresso, rum-soaked raisins and molasses, leading to intense layers of dark fruit compote on the palate, with nutty oak, burnt sugar and balanced acidity. Pair with Roquefort or Stilton with walnut bread.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£16.91 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Leonor Palo Cortado NV 0, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner By the glass

'Intensely gold and well structured, alcohol noticable on the nose but well integrated on the palate. Super saline and smokey.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Nutty and wholesome, intense from the nose to the palate. Rich with lots of layers of flavour. Saline minerality, smokey and elegant.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'A mature sherry with impeccable aging, layers of flavour and a satisfying texture. The integration of oxidative and nutty elements is flawless.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£16.10 Size: 75cl

José Estevez , La Guita, Manzanilla NV, Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda , Andalucia, Spain

Gold medal winner

'This is great for an aperitif for the price point – refreshing acidity, creamy on the mid palate, simple and well balanced..'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'A textbook manzanilla, delivering freshness, complexity and purity. The balance of salinity and delicate oxidative notes is really good.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£13.63 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Pedra No. 03 White Port 2023, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

'Lovely intense aromatics. Such well integrated alcohol. Very interesting, youthful and vibrant.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Very floral and aromatic expression on the nose; gently oxidative. Intense on the palate also with elderflower and custard. It has a rich mouthfeel with a long-lasting finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'Expressive Port white, with an ideal balance of freshness and complexity. Crisp structure and aromatic richness.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£15.39 Size: 50cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Marenco Passrì 2020, Strevi DOC, Italy

Gold medal winner Dessert Wine of the YearCritics Choice

'Silky and aromatic - like liquid fruit cake.'
Maria Cintoli, Majestic Wine.

'Very expressive and super concentrated, with notes of candied peach.'
Eric Zwiebel MS, wine consultant.

'Really well integrated sugar and acid keeping it fresh but rich - a clean wine with some nice nutty and floral aromas - beautiful with a tiramisu.'
Charlie Richards, Claridge's Restaurant.

£40.00 Size: 37.5cl

Emilio Lustau, La Ina Fino Jerez NV, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Andalucia, Spain

Gold medal winner Fortified Wine of the Year

'The light, flroal nose is very fresh. Youthful, vibrant and energetic on the palate with good integrated alcohol.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Saline acidity , sweet spices and nutty flavours dominate the mid palate and finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant

£12.43 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Equipo Navazos, I Think Amontillado, DO Montilla-Moriles NV, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner

'Lovely freshness and balance with incredible acidity.'
Harry Ballman, Home Bargains/The Good Wine Co 'Intense on the nose and palate with, dark chocolate, coffee and nutty flavour with dried fig and dates. Mouth watering acidity, full body and a long finish.'
Savvas Symeonidis, CE LA VI restaurant 'A stunning example of PX sherry with incredible concentration and depth. The balance of sweetness and acidity is masterful, making it a standout.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel Group

£16.81 Size: 37.5cl Alliance Wine