Port, Sherry and Madeira Reviews

Port, Sherry and Madeira are fortified wines traditionally from the Douro Valley, Portugal, Jerez, Spain, and the Portuguese island of Madeira. While Sherry is typically drunk as an aperitif before meals, Port is often served with dessert or cheese, and is known for its rich, sweet flavor and dense mouthfeel. We've tasted and rated the Top Ports, Sherries and Madeiras to take the guesswork out of your next purchase. Check out our Port, Sherry and Madeira features and reviews below!

CLASSIC MADEIRA
Blandy's 5 Year Old Alvada
Composed of 50 per cent Malmsey (Malvasia) and 50 per cent Bual grapes, this golden-colored Madeira offers a bouquet of dried fruits, toffee and spice on the nose.

Blandy's 5 Year Old Alvada Madeira is bottled ready to drink and requires no additional aging or decanting

Cockburn's Special Reserve Port is aged four to six years

STILL IN THE FAMILY
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port
Founded in the Douro Valley in 1815, Cockburn's is still family-owned. This sweet, medium-bodied port, aged four to six years, is packed with red fruit flavors and aromas.

MALVASIA MADEIRA
Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey
Blandy's celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. Their 10 Year Old Malmsey, made from Malvasia grapes, is full-bodied and sweet with caramel and dark fruit flavors.

Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira is made from Malvasia grapes

Dry Sack Medium Sherry is packaged in a distinctive burlap bag

SACK LIKE IT USED TO BE
Dry Sack Medium Sherry
Sherry often used to be referred to as sack. Dry Sack not only harks back to this ancient usage in name, but packages its smooth, dry sherry in a burlap bag.

GILROY GRAPES
Solis Winery Port California
Gilroy may be more famous for its garlic production, but Solis Winery proves that Santa Clara Valley can produce excellent wines too, such as this port-style wine.

Solis Winery's Port-style wine is sweet and smooth, with rich raspberry, plum and cherry flavors

PAIR IT UP
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