Top Picks for Fortified Wines

Weis Vineyards NV One Eighty Three Dessert Wine Finger Lakes
97 points
$39
Weis Vineyards
NV One Eighty Three Dessert Wine Finger Lakes
A remarkably rich, delicious, and warming American fortified wine with Old World nuances that add complexity and delight; definitely a benchmark for domestic port style wine that tastes like a true vintage port.
Awards: 2023 New York Wine Classic - Best Fortified (Port-Like)
97 points $39
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Johnson Estate NV Old Oak Ruby Estate Grown Bourbon Barrel Aged Dessert Wine Lake Erie
92 points
$18
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Johnson Estate
NV Old Oak Ruby Estate Grown Bourbon Barrel Aged Dessert Wine Lake Erie
A spicy and distinctive domestic port with lovely layers of bourbon barrel notes.
92 points $18 Best Buy
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Two K Farms NV Barrel-Aged Pommeau Leelanau Peninsula
92 points
$35
Two K Farms
NV Barrel-Aged Pommeau Leelanau Peninsula
Delicious fresh apple cider with more apple juice, a little baking spice, and just a splash of Bourbon.
92 points $35
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45 North Vineyard & Winery NV Special Reserve Northport #21 Leelanau Peninsula
92 points
$65
45 North Vineyard & Winery
NV Special Reserve Northport #21 Leelanau Peninsula
A silky and satisfying fortified wine with loads of delicious berry and Bourbon-barrel accented flavors.
92 points $65
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Pedroncelli 2012 Four Grapes Vintage Port Dry Creek Valley
91 points
$45
Pedroncelli
2012 Four Grapes Vintage Port Dry Creek Valley
Dried fruits highlight this Port style wine that lingers with acidity and candied nuts; this would be an asset to any cheese board.
91 points $45
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White Pine 2021 Mirage Reserve Sweet Red Dessert Wine Lake Michigan Shore
90 points
$19
White Pine
2021 Mirage Reserve Sweet Red Dessert Wine Lake Michigan Shore
A high quality domestic Port that will make any end of the evening a delight.
Awards: '2024 Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Fortified Wine'
90 points $19
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Quady 2006 Starboard Dessert Wine California
88 points
$33
Quady
2006 Starboard Dessert Wine California
A very fun take on classic Port out of California; a touch lighter than its Portuguese brethren but delicious.
88 points $33
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Maan Farms Estate Winery NV Strawberry Dessert Wine Fraser Valley
87 points
$18.74
Maan Farms Estate Winery
NV Strawberry Dessert Wine Fraser Valley
A fun and delicious ride of caramel strawberry from beginning to end.
87 points $18.74
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Maan Farms Estate Winery NV Raspberry Dessert Wine Fraser Valley
87 points
$19.10
Maan Farms Estate Winery
NV Raspberry Dessert Wine Fraser Valley
A rich, candied raspberry bramble beast for drinking or drizzling over your vanilla ice cream or sorbet.
87 points $19.10
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St. Julian NV Cathermans Port Chambourcin
87 points
$13.99
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St. Julian
NV Catherman's Port Chambourcin
This reads very clearly as both Chambourcin and Port; tip of the cap.
87 points $13.99 Best Buy
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