Vegan & Vegetarian Wine, Port & Fortified Wine
For wine lovers who follow a vegan lifestyle, the search for ethical and cruelty-free options can extend to all aspects of their culinary experiences, including the world of fortified wines. Luckily, there's a delightful solution for those craving a luxurious and indulgent experience without compromising their values.
Vegan port wine shares all the hallmarks of traditional port but is produced without the use of any animal-derived products. Many winemaking processes involve fining agents or additives such as gelatin, casein, or egg whites, which are used to clarify and stabilise the wine. However, vegan port wine producers employ alternative methods to achieve the desired clarity and stability, utilising plant-based fining agents like bentonite clay or vegetable proteins. This ensures that no animal by-products are used throughout the production process, making it a suitable choice for vegans and those who prefer cruelty-free products.
The flavours and aromas of vegan fortified wine are a testament to the artistry and expertise of the winemakers. Depending on the style, you can expect to encounter a wide range of tasting notes, including rich plum, blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate, nutty undertones, and sometimes even hints of spices like cinnamon and cloves. Vegan fortified wines are available in various styles, including Ruby Port, Tawny Port, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port, and Vintage Port, each offering a unique experience.
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Chalice Wild Sloe Berry Mead 35cl
Chalice Wild Sloe Berry Mead 35cl
Chalice Wild Sloe Berry Mead A vibrant twist on traditional mead, blending golden honey with the subtle tartness of sloe berries. This mead is swe...
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Chalice Fresh Citrus Mead 35cl
Chalice Fresh Citrus Mead 35cl
Chalice Fresh Citrus Mead Blends rich golden honey with a lively infusion of dried orange peel, delivering a perfect harmony of sweet and zesty fla...
View full detailsCroft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port 2005 75cl
Croft Quinta Da Roeda Vintage Port 2005 A distinguished single-quinta Vintage Port from Croft’s flagship Quinta da Roeda estate, this 2005 release ...
View full detailsCasa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Douro Tinto 2023 75cl
Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Douro Tinto The golden oriole (‘papa figos’ in Portuguese) is one of the rarest birds in the Douro region. An attractiv...
View full detailsGraham's Blend No5 White Port 75cl
Graham's Blend No5 White Port A modern, versatile white port crafted for contemporary drinking. Blend of Portuguese grape varieties - Malvasia Fina...
View full detailsKopke Colheita Port 1965 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl
Kopke Colheita Port 1965 In Wooden Gift Box Experience a true piece of history with this Kopke port, an extraordinary vintage port that has been ma...
View full detailsKopke Colheita Port 1963 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl
Kopke Colheita Port 1963 In Wooden Gift Box A Kopke wine of excellent quality, made from one single harvest. It matures in oak barrels for periods ...
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Tio Pepe Fino En Rama Sherry 2026 75cl
Tio Pepe Fino En Rama Sherry 2026 75cl
Tio Pepe Fino En Rama Sherry Represents Fino sherry in its most natural and expressive form, bottled directly from selected barrels during spring w...
View full detailsRamos Pinto Quinta Do Bom Retiro 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl
Ramos Pinto Quinta Do Bom Retiro 20 Year Old Tawny Port A refined expression of long cask ageing, offering a sophisticated balance between maturity...
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Taylors Sentinel Vintage Port 2023 75cl
Taylors Sentinel Vintage Port 2023 75cl
Taylors Sentinels Vintage Port 2023 Shaped by a year of renewed vineyard vitality and a dynamic growing season, this Port showcases both the resili...
View full detailsBaron De Lustrac Bas Armagnac 1996 Vintage Gift Boxed 70cl
Baron de Lustrac Bas Armagnac 1996 Vintage A distinguished single‑vintage expression from one of Gascony’s most respected independent bottlers. Sin...
View full detailsTaylors Sentinel Vintage Port Gift Boxed 75cl
Taylors Sentinel Vintage Port Gift Boxed This Vintage Port arrives in an elegant luxury gift box featuring a sleek black design and clasp closure -...
View full detailsTaylors Quinta De Vargellas Vintage Port Gift Boxed 2022 75cl
Taylors Quinta De Vargellas Vintage Port Gift Boxed Elegantly presented in a premium black gift box, engraved in gold with the ‘Secret Bottle Shop’...
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Quinta Da Gaivosa LBV Port 2019 75cl
Quinta Da Gaivosa LBV Port 2019 75cl
Quinta Da Gaivosa LBV Port A structured and expressive example of modern Douro winemaking, crafted from a carefully selected blend of traditional g...
View full detailsHive Mind Sparkling Mead Mixed Pack Of Cans 6 x 33cl
Hive Mind Sparkling Mead Mixed Pack Cans - 6 Different Flavours Stock your fridge with a vibrant selection of Hive Mead’s signature sparkling sessi...
View full detailsFonseca Bin 27 Port Miniature 5cl - Case Of 50 x 5cl
Each single serve miniature delivers a burst of ripe black‑fruit character, with notes of blackberry, cassis and dark cherry lifted by a gentle to...
View full detailsChateau Montifaud Pineau Des Charentes Rouge Vieux 75cl
Chateau Montifaud Pineau Des Charentes Rouge Vieux Chateau Montifaud Pineau Des Charentes Blanc Vieux is the result of stopping the grape juice fer...
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Lancashire Mead Company Odin's Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Odin's Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Odin's Mead Odin’s Mead is a bold, traditional Metheglin, crafted from pure honey and infused with tea during fermentation....
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Lancashire Mead Company Aegir Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Aegir Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Aegir Mead Aegir Mead is a traditional Tannined Melomel, a fruited honey mead inspired by the Norse sea god and master of o...
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Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl
Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl
Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port A refined blend from one of the Douro’s most historically influential Port houses. Founded in 1880, the estate i...
View full detailsChateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac 1976 Vintage Gift Boxed 70cl
Chateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac 1976 Vintage Gift Boxed A distinguished French Armagnac presented in an elegant wooden gift box, making it a truly ...
View full detailsFonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2022 75cl
Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port Crafted in selected years outside of full vintage declaration, Guimaraens Vintage Port represents Fonseca’s ability...
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Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth 75cl
Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth 75cl
Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth Noilly Prat dry vermouth is an iconic French aperitif, meticulously crafted in the coastal town of Marseillan since 1813. ...
View full detailsKopke Colheita Port 1964 In Wooden Gift Box 75cl
Kopke Colheita Port 1964 In Wooden Gift Box This port represents exceptional quality from a singular harvest, each Colheita wine ages in oak barrel...
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