Fortified Wine
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Why Irish whiskey loves sweet and fortified wine casksBarrels used to age Marsala, Madeira and Sauternes have a special affinity with triple-distilled Irish whiskeys, thanks to a combination of history and distilling. This St Patrick’s Day, explore the sweeter side of drams from the Emerald Isle, with six great bottles to try.
By Chris Madigan Published
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Celebrating 175 years of Seppeltsfield with a taste of wine history and the ‘new’ 1926 Vintage Tawny releaseTasting history...
By David Sly Published
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White Port: 18 exciting examples of this versatile wineThe Douro's 'other' fortified style...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Cheese and Port: A guide to a Christmas pairing made in heavenExpert advice to make the most, and reinvent, a delicious tradition...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Know your Port styles – The Decanter guideLearn about Port with top bottles to try...
By Richard Mayson Last updated
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Vintage Port 2022: A tale of unexpected freshnessA strong rebuttal to doubters of Port's vintage category...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Great-value fortified wine: 11 top bottles to tryTop fortified picks at £20 or less per 75cl...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Published
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Seppeltsfield unveils 1925 Para Vintage TawnyRare 100-year-old Australian wine launched...
By David Sly Published
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Vintage Port 2022: How a hot year delivered nuance and energyFull vintage overview, scores and tasting notes now on Decanter Premium...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Twenty Year Old Tawny Port: Tawny at its apex?Precisely judged auburn nectar...
By Ines Salpico Published
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La hora del vermut: Six Spanish vermouths to tryAn in-depth look at Spanish vermouth...
By Noah Chichester Last updated
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Leading producers declare 2022 Vintage PortsOutstanding wines despite a challenging year...
By Martin Green Published
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Legendary Port Ellen distillery reopensIconic ghost distillery is relaunched...
By Neil Ridley Last updated
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Seppeltsfield partners with Riedel to present 1924 Para Vintage TawnyThe perfect glass to showcase the new release...
By David Sly Published
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Richard Mayson’s perfect case of PortSee which bottles would make up this dream dozen...
By Richard Mayson Published
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National Port Day: Celebrate with these top-scoring PortsWe pick 12 to try...
By Chris Wilson Published
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Taylor’s Port owner purchases historic estates in Vinho Verde, Dão and BairradaThe Fladgate Partnership gets into the table wine game with purchases of key vineyards across Portugal...
By Martin Green Last updated
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Taylor’s celebrates becoming first port in space with special gift boxThe gift box for Taylor’s 2003 Vintage Port has a galactic theme...
By Martin Green Published
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Seppeltsfield releases 1923 100-Year-Old Para Vintage TawnyThe latest release from the Centennial Collection...
By David Sly Published
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Wines of the Year 2022: the top sparkling, sweet and fortifiedChampagne and Madeira lead the way…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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A drink with… Adrian BridgeThe CEO of The Fladgate Partnership talks to Decanter...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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The fortified wine crosswordCan you get them all...?
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Expert’s choice: Madeira18 top treats from the island of Madeira...
By Richard Mayson Published
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Understanding the different Madeira stylesLearn about the wonderful world of Madeira...
By Richard Mayson Last updated
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Home grown talent: Portuguese port housesPortuguese port houses have more than fended off foreign invasions but now they have different obstacles to overcome. With quality at the top of the agenda, and the odd miracle notched up, Peter Cobb unveils the native face of the Douro.
By Peter Cobb Last updated
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Graham’s Port launches Bicentenary CollectionGraham’s celebrates its 200th anniversary...
By Richard Woodard Published
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Third batch of Diageo’s Prima & Ultima collection revealedDiageo reveals the third batch of their rare single malt Scotch whiskies...
By Richard Woodard Published
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Single quinta vintage Ports explainedDiscover how improvements in winemaking have led to the rise of single quinta vintage Ports...
By test Published
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Soul Wines – Legacy and Innovation, from the Douro to ProWeinSponsored
Soul Wines – Douro Portugal is present at ProWein with 15 of its leading producers.
By Decanter Staff Published
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Leading Port producers declare a 2020 vintageTaylor’s and Quinta do Noval have both declared a 2020 vintage...
By Martin Green Last updated
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How much of a fortified wine is spirit – ask DecanterHow much of it is in the final product...?
By Sally Easton MW Last updated
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What is Porto Garrafeira? Ask DecanterDiscover this rare Port style
By Darren Smith Published