{"title":"Fortified Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of fortified wines, a diverse category known for its rich flavors and higher alcohol content. These wines, often enhanced with a distilled spirit during fermentation, include beloved styles like Port, Sherry, and Madeira. Perfect for after-dinner enjoyment, pairing with cheeses, or as a thoughtful gift. Discover a range of sweetness levels and aging profiles, offering a unique tasting experience for every palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"real-companhia-velha-fine-white-port","title":"Real Companhia Velha Fine White Port","description":"Delaforce Fine White Port from Douro, Portugal, is a semi-sweet White fortified wine crafted from Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, and other grape varieties. It is aged for around 18 months in stainless steel or concrete vats, resulting in a pale colour and a pleasantly fruity bouquet with medium sweetness. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine offers a delightful experience, perfect as a cool aperitif or alongside sweet desserts. Its versatile character makes it an excellent choice for various occasions.","brand":"Real Companhia Velha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127904006483,"sku":"1390","price":20.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/real_companhia_velha_fine_white_port_1b.webp?v=1760557303"},{"product_id":"real-companhia-velha-ruby-port","title":"Real Companhia Velha Ruby Port","description":"Delaforce Fine Ruby Port, Douro, Portugal, is a rich Red fortified wine, beautifully sweet and crafted from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz grapes. Benefiting from oak ageing, it presents a lightly perfumed raspberry aroma, leading to a smooth, silky palate bursting with fresh, sweet raspberry fruit flavours. This well-balanced wine offers a lovely intensity, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and plum, culminating in a robust and spicy finish. It is vegetarian-friendly and pairs wonderfully with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, and chocolate desserts.","brand":"Real Companhia Velha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127904596307,"sku":"1391","price":20.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/real_companhia_velha_ruby_port_1b.webp?v=1760557330"},{"product_id":"delaforce-lbv","title":"Delaforce LBV","description":"Delaforce LBV Douro DOC, Portugal is a rich, sweet Red Fortified wine crafted from a traditional Field Blend including Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinta Cao. This wine undergoes significant wood ageing, spending four years in old Portuguese oak tonels, resulting in ripe jammy plum and berry fruit aromas, complemented by mellow wood flavours and a rich, round palate. It is vegan and vegetarian friendly, making it a versatile choice. Enjoy with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, or chocolate desserts.","brand":"Delaforce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127904760147,"sku":"1392","price":22.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/delaforce_lbv_1b.webp?v=1760557334"},{"product_id":"rallo-azienda-agricola-il-manto-nero-d-avola","title":"Rallo Azienda Agricola Il Manto Nero d'Avola","description":"Rallo Azienda Agricola Il Manto Sicilia DOP, Sicilia, Italy is a vibrant Red (Still) wine crafted from 100% Nero d'Avola grapes. This dry wine is produced from grapes picked earlier in the season, resulting in a bright, fresh style with no oak ageing. It offers a bountiful nose of red fruit and pleasant vanilla highlights, leading to a balanced, mellow and persistent palate. Certified organic, vegan, and vegetarian, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, barbecue, and seasoned cheeses, making it a versatile choice for many occasions.","brand":"Rallo Azienda Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127940116819,"sku":"2432","price":18.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/rallo_azienda_agricola_il_manto_nero_d_avola_1b.webp?v=1760558563"},{"product_id":"bodegas-gutierrez-colosia-fino","title":"Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia Fino","description":"Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia Fino Jerez DO, Spain. This exquisite white (pale golden) fortified wine is dry and crafted from 100% Palomino Fino grapes. It undergoes traditional biological ageing under a fine layer of flor yeast using the crianza-solera method, with the winery's unique riverside location ensuring perfect humidity levels and imparting a singular personality from the sea breeze. Expect a delicate almond aroma and a dry, light palate, reflecting its distinctive terroir. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly Fino pairs wonderfully with anchovies, shellfish, and oysters, making it an ideal aperitif or accompaniment to seafood.","brand":"Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127976653139,"sku":"2811","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/bodegas_gutierrez_colosia_fino_1b.webp?v=1760559431"},{"product_id":"majella-sparkling-shiraz","title":"Majella Sparkling Shiraz","description":"Majella Sparkling Shiraz from Coonawarra, Australia, is a superb Red sparkling wine, crafted from 100% Shiraz grapes. This off-dry wine undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle on lees for nearly 12 months, with a unique addition of vintage port liqueur. It is then aged for 6 months in second-use French oak hogsheads. The result is a full-flavoured wine with a subtle balance of fruit, vanilla wood, and hints of cinnamon and pepper, complemented by yeasty bread characteristics and a soft acid finish. A versatile choice, it pairs exceptionally well with game, spicy foods, and cured meats. This wine is both vegan and vegetarian friendly.","brand":"Majella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127985729875,"sku":"2899","price":25.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/majella_sparkling_shiraz_1b.webp?v=1760559802"},{"product_id":"equipo-navazos-i-think-manzanilla-en-rama","title":"Equipo Navazos I Think Manzanilla En Rama","description":"Equipo Navazos I Think Manzanilla En Rama Jerez DO, Spain, is a remarkable White Fortified Dry wine crafted from Palomino Fino grapes. Sixty casks are meticulously selected from 12,000, then bottled 'en rama' with minimal filtration, preserving its intense golden colour and pungent character. Aged under flor in Sherry casks for about four and a half years, this natural, vegan, and vegetarian wine is powerfully aromatic. It offers a fresh, salty tang, bright acidity, and a satisfying lemon twist on the finish. This vibrant and complex Manzanilla pairs beautifully with shellfish, lean fish, and a variety of tapas.","brand":"Equipo Navazos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128139247955,"sku":"4448","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/equipo_navazos_i_think_manzanilla_en_rama_1b.webp?v=1760563134"},{"product_id":"equipo-navazos-i-think-amontillado","title":"Equipo Navazos I Think Amontillado","description":"Equipo Navazos I Think Amontillado Montilla-Moriles DO, Spain, is a unique White Fortified Dry wine crafted from Pedro Ximénez grapes. This extremely limited Amontillado, averaging 15 years old and naturally unfortified, was taken from a single cask. It embodies finesse with its rich, gourmet and wonderfully unique character, combining elegance with complexity. Expect a sensory appeal showing nutty, dried fruit and subtle toffee notes. This versatile wine is vegan and vegetarian, pairing beautifully with raw oysters, mature cheeses, charcuterie, or spicy Asian cuisine.","brand":"Equipo Navazos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52128313868627,"sku":"5107","price":23.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7111\/3043\/files\/equipo_navazos_i_think_amontillado_1b.webp?v=1760565271"},{"product_id":"rallo-azienda-agricola-la-maggiore-petillant-pet-nat","title":"Rallo Azienda Agricola La Maggiore Petillant Pét-Nat","description":"Rallo Azienda Agricola La Maggiore Petillant, Pét-Nat Terre Siciliane IGP, Italy, is a natural, vegan, vegetarian, and Certified organic white sparkling dry wine made from Grillo grapes. This unfiltered Pet-Nat undergoes soft pressing and stainless steel fermentation, followed by bottle ageing for one month. 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