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.

From South Eastern Australian comes a fortified wine with scents of dried fruit and vanilla scents. Rich flavours of ripe spicy fruit and coffee make it perfect after dinner with a cheese platter.

A superb value wine for its rich and sweet 'muscaty' and raisin flavours with the lightness and freshness of the foundation Rutherglen style. Perfect match chocolate pastry. The colour is deep orange amber with floral aromas of crushed rose petal, lavender and orange blossom. The palate has rich raisins with subtle oak and great length.

Christmas in a bottle, Morris have been producing some of the worlds finest fortified wines for over 150 years now. Their Rare Liqueur Muscat is rich and viscous with memorising palate density. The perfect partner to rich desserts and powerful cheese platters.

Brown Brothers Australian Tawny is just the perfect partner to a night curled up in front of the fire as the nights get cooler. Dust off those port glasses and indulge yourself in one of the best value ports available in Australia!

Sweet style of Vermouth to be enjoyed with cola or over ice.

The Italian style of Bianco Vermouth (spicy, with a little sweetness) offers an alternative to the extra dry style for a range of cocktails.

Amber in colour, this fortified wine shows some sweet caramel overtones, and then finishes nice and dry.