Top Value Fortified/After Dinner Wines Available in Canada

The best fortified, late harvest and after dinner wines from the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards

  • Garvey NV Pedro Ximenez
  • Graham's NV Six Grapes Reserve Port
  • Gonzales Byass NV Medium Dry Nutty Solera
  • Dow's 2006 Late Bottled Vintage Port
  • Taylor Fladgate NV First Estate Port
  • Gonzales Byass NV Tio Pepe Fino
  • Fonseca 2005 Late Bottled Vintage Port
  • Cidrerie du Minot 2006 Du Minot des Glaces
Garvey NV Pedro Ximenez

Garvey NV Pedro Ximenez

91Points

Pushing the limits of the sub-$25 price limit of the IVWA, the Garvey Pedro Ximenez (PX) was a favourite of the judges. Ink black with greenish tints in the glass, the aromas were primarily of raisins and sweet fruits, and the palate was slightly resinous, with pure and generous raisin flavours. This sherry manages to strike a near-perfect balance of intense sweetness and acidity. Pair with dried fruits, blue cheese, crème brûlée, or pour a little over good vanilla ice cream.

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