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Fortified wines were perfected in the 1700s and were popular as they were able to withstand long sea journeys. A wine becomes fortified when a neutral spirit is added during the fermentation process. There are many different types of fortified wines including Tawny, Port, Apera, Sherry, Muscat and other fortifieds. Common flavours include ginger, toasted hazelnuts, raisins, caramel and cinnamon. Fortified wine pairs well with seafood, tapas, fruit cake or enjoyed as a cocktail, aperitif or digestive. As the name suggests, a sweet creamy style Apera (the Australian name for Sherry) from the popular St Andrews.

Fortified wines were perfected in the 1700s and were popular as they were able to withstand long sea journeys. A wine becomes fortified when a neutral spirit is added during the fermentation process. There are many different types of fortified wines including Tawny, Port, Apera, Sherry, Muscat and other fortifieds. Common flavours include ginger, toasted hazelnuts, raisins, caramel and cinnamon. Fortified wine pairs well with seafood, tapas, fruit cake or enjoyed as a cocktail, aperitif or digestive. A dry style Sherry perfect for the kitchen or as a pre-dinner starter. An excellent match to your favourite soup.

The Stone's range has been carefully crafted in Australia for over 60 years and the time honoured recipe remains largely unchanged since it was first produced in 1740. Stone's is one of the world's oldest surviving alcoholic beverage brands and a must for every bar or liquor cabinet. Mix with Dry Ginger or Lemonade.

Appearance Medium bodied brindle, bronze in colourNose Lifted and fragrant with raisin, Christmas cake and a hint of rose petal.

Complex aromas of raisin and maple lead in to a rich, luscious palate of dried fruits, toasted nuts and hints of smooth chocolate. Extended barrel maturation in old oak provides soft, mellow flavours and classic aged fortified characters.

Appearance Mid Straw with hints of yellow very lifted, Nose fragrant floral aromas with tropical fruits and a hint of orange peel.Palate a fruit driven style with fresh tropical fruits such as mango and passionfruit balanced with lychee, nuts and a creamy soft mid palate. The alcohol is present and is balanced by the richness of fruit and balanced sweetness.

Intense youthful aromas of ripe dark berries, mulberry jam and dark chocolate. It is rich and generous, with layers of ripe blackberries and black forest cake surrounded by soft, juicy and ripe tannins.

Red fruit aromas with hints of blackberry and spice. Flavours of strawberry and vanilla on the palate with savoury overtones, subtle oak and well balanced tannins. Try it with a spicy tapas feast with chorizo or lamb chops on the BBQ.

This Pinot Noir from the home of the long white cloud offers ripe red berry fruit aromas of cherries and vanilla with spicy undertones. The palate is rich in flavours of cinnamon, rhubarb, tamarilllo and red cherries shine through. The tannins are velvety with a long finish. Ideally suited to drink with figs, swiss cheese and dark chocolate.

Tyrrells had been a well known winery for decades. Its Old Winery Pinot Noir is medium bodied due to the warmer climate in NSW. Attractive cherry and strawberry jams, perfumed spices with restrained oak on the nose. Its smooth texture and chalky tannins certainly leaves a great impression on the palate.