Fortified Wines

6 Fortified Wines to Try Before You Die!

Fortified wines were once a staple for many wine drinkers around the world. Indeed, the only wine for some people! Its popularity has dramatically faded with the masses over the last several decades. The passion of the wine cognoscenti for this style, though, has never faded. Here are 6 fortified wines that you absolutely must try before you die. Put them on your bucket list today!

  1. Commandaria
    Commandaria holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest continuously produced wine on the planet and was served at the wedding of King Richard the Lionheart. Commandaria made from the Xynisteri grape are the best. Read more >>
  2. Madeira
    In the 1700s Madeira was one of the most popular wines in Britain and North America. It was even used to toast the Declaration of Independence in 1766. Make sure you get one made from the four key varieties. Read more >>
  3. Aged Tawny Port
    Tawny Ports are hedonistic treasure troves: alluring perfume, sensuous silky texture, and layer up layer of elegant, complex, beguiling flavors. They are a real bargain too. But, for the best experience, make sure it's a 20 year old (or older). Read more >>
  4. Vintage Port
    Vintage Port is the crème de la crème of Ports and there's no better way to add some delicious sophistication to your postprandial chatter. Read more >>
  5. VORS Amontillado Sherry
    VORS stands for Very Old Rare Sherry and has to be 30 years or older. So, already there's going to be lots of concentrated complex flavors going on. This complexity is compounded by the unique production process of Amontillado Sherry that includes both a biological and oxidative maturation process. Read more >>
  6. Fino Sherry
    It's hard to find a wine that stimulates the appetite like Fino Sherry. It's light, ethereal and filigree. Read more >>
Remember ... life is short, drink better.