Pale straw gold in colour, a crisp almond bouquet and a refreshing taste. It is perfect as an aperitif or may be served with fish, cheese and

Cockburns Fine White is a blend of young wines from high altitude vineyards that has been matured in stainless steel for up to 18 months to accentuate its freshness. It has a delicate golden colour with crisp, flowery aromas and hints of almond. Cockburns Fine White is perfect for mixing. Served in a large glass over ice with tonic water, a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint, it makes the perfect Port and Tonic, but it can also be served chilled on its own.

The original White Port made in the Mudgee region, it is a smooth and luscious port with great overtones of nectar. You can serve this unique wine slightly chilled as an aperitif or after dinner.

This Tawny shows how good Australians are at making affordable fortified wine. With dried fruit flavours and dusty all-spice, its an after dinner treat.

Barbadillo, an established quality Sherry producer since 1821, continue to produce some of the 'Jerez Triangle's' best examples for great prices. Proud to introduce their "reserve" level Pedro Ximenez, La Cilla, to our range, this exotic Sherry is made using sun-dried racking which emparts a luscious rainened flavour up front. On the wonderfully viscous palate, sultana flavours come to the fore with obvious notes of caramel. The wine though is beautifully balanced with sweetness that is not over the top in any way. Perfect served over some rich vanilla bean ice-cream!

McWilliams are a household name when it comes to good Sherry in Australia. Their dry version is perfect for the kitchen or as part of a mixed drink.

Boronia Marsala has flavours of raisins, muscat grapes and subtle caramel. A rich fortified wine style, Boronia Marsala retains fine acidity which keeps the finish in balance. Can be enjoyed with a strong cheddar cheese after dinner and is also a popular ingredient when cooking.

Cockburns Fine Ruby is a blend of young, vibrant wines aged for an average of two to three years in oak vats before being blended and bottled ready to enjoy. Full-bodied, with ripe red-fruit flavours and balanced with a fine structure. A lively light ruby colour. On the nose Cockburns Fine Ruby shows fresh and appealing red fruit aromas such as red cherry and raspberry. On the palate its well balanced, with soft fruity flavours that lead to a long elegant finish.

Christmas in a bottle, this is a superb Rutherglen liqueur muscat. The colour has a slightly olive, aged tinge, and the fabulous nose has beautifully concentrated scents of raisins, spices, plum pud, roasted almonds and Siena cake. It's seductively sweet and smooth in the mouth, with a luscious raisin and nutty aftertaste. Fortified wines were perfected in the 1700s and were popular as they were able to withstand long sea journeys. A wine becomes fortified when a neutral spirit is added during the fermentation process. There are many different types of fortified wines including Tawny, Port, Apera, Sherry, Muscat and other fortifieds. Common flavours include ginger, toasted hazelnuts, raisins, caramel and cinnamon. Fortified wine pairs well with seafood, tapas, fruit cake or enjoyed as a cocktail, aperitif or digestive.

McWilliam's have been apart of the Australian wine scene for over a century and just like they did back in the beginning, still produce great affordable fortified wines like this Sweet Sherry.