One of the world’s great wine mysteries is why so few people drink sweet and fortified wines on a regular basis. If I am visiting a producer, I’m always keen to see whether they produce wines of this style, though it may take a bit of cajoling for an amazing, delicious bottle to be proffered.
It’s a pity, as they often represent the ‘jewels in the crown’ of a particular producer, providing a clear insight into their philosophy, and the estate’s terroir.
Scroll down for Andy Howard MW’s top 20 sweet and fortified wines
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Andy Howard MW’s top 20 sweet and fortified wines:
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{"wineId":"25482","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"25484","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"25486","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"25488","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25489","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25490","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25491","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25492","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25494","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25495","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25496","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"30323","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25498","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"25499","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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