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What Is Madeira Wine?

Madeira offers wine lovers a unique drink that has a rich connection to the past worthy of exploration. Madeira is a sweet, fortified wine made on Portugal’s island of Madiera. Madeira’s unique winemaking process heats the wine during aging, creating flavors of caramel, dried citrus peel, hazelnut, and praline.  Here’s an overview of what Madeira […]

How to Tell If Your Wine Is Fortified: 5 Quick Tips

Unlike regular table wines, fortified wines can pack a punch. But how do you know if your wine’s fortified? You can tell if a wine is fortified by reading the label. Wines with alcohol above 17% are often fortified. You may also see phrases like “fortified” or “contains added alcohol”. Finally, some wine styles are […]

Fortified vs Unfortified Wine: What’s the Difference?

You’ve heard of fortified wines before, but just how are they different from regular table wines? Fortified wines have distilled spirits added during the winemaking process and are higher in alcohol than unfortified wines, often 17%+ versus 11%-15% abv for traditional wine. No additional alcohol is added to unfortified wines. Both fortified and unfortified wines […]

What Does Old Wine Smell Like?

Old wine will smell like dried fruit instead of fresh fruit and have an intoxicating mix of savory qualities, like tobacco, jerky, and balsamic vinegar. Here’s what you need to know!