Fortified Wines
Fortified wines are wines that have had a distilled spirit added, increasing their alcohol content and often enhancing their flavor and longevity. This category includes traditional styles commonly found in British pubs and bars such as sherry and port.
Amontillado Sherry
A medium to dark sherry that begins as a dry style and develops nutty, complex flavors through aging.
Status: Survived – appreciated by enthusiasts.
Cream Sherry
A sweetened sherry made by blending dry sherry with richer wines, resulting in a smooth and sweet profile.
Status: Survived – popular with those preferring sweeter drinks.
Fino Sherry
A pale, very dry sherry with fresh, almond-like flavors, typically served chilled.
Status: Survived – traditional but more niche.
Manzanilla Sherry
A lighter, fresher style of fino sherry produced near the coast, with subtle salty notes.
Status: Survived – niche but distinctive.
Oloroso Sherry
A darker, richer sherry with deep flavors of nuts, caramel, and spice, developed without protective yeast.
Status: Survived – valued for complexity.
Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry
A very sweet, dark sherry made from sun-dried grapes, with intense raisin and molasses flavors.
Status: Survived – often served as a dessert wine.
Ruby Port
A young, vibrant port wine with strong fruit flavors and a deep red color.
Status: Strongly survived – widely available.
Tawny Port
An aged port with a lighter color and flavors of nuts, caramel, and dried fruit.
Status: Strongly survived – popular and widely recognized.
Vintage Port
A high-quality port made from a single exceptional year, aged in bottle and known for its depth and longevity.
Status: Survived – premium and collectible.
Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port
A port from a single year aged longer in barrels before bottling, offering rich flavor with more accessibility than vintage port.
Status: Strongly survived – widely enjoyed.
White Port
A lighter style of port made from white grapes, often served chilled or used in cocktails.
Status: Growing – increasingly popular.