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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Lancashire Mead Company Skuld 5 Year Aged Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Skuld 5 Year Aged Mead Named after Skuld, ‘the Future’, one of the three powerful beings who weave and control fate, this m...
View full detailsLancashire Mead Company Verdandi 3 Year Aged Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Verdandi 3 Year Aged Mead This medium sweet mead is named after Verdandi, ‘the Present’, one of the three powerful beings w...
View full detailsFonseca Bin 27 Port Miniature Case Of 12 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 detailsLes Hautains Organic Pacherenc Du Vic-Bilh 2020 37.5cl
Les Hautains Organic Pacherenc Du Vic-Bilh Les Hautains Organic Pacherenc Du Vic-Bilh is an organic wine from the petit manseng, gros manseng and p...
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Afon Mel Heather Mead 75cl
Afon Mel Heather Mead 75cl
Afon Mel Heather Mead Afon Mel Heather Mead is a luxurious, award-winning mead made from fermented heather honey, celebrated for its bold floral ar...
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Afon Mel Sweet Honey Mead 75cl
Afon Mel Sweet Honey Mead 75cl
Afon Mel Sweet Honey Mead Afon Mel Sweet Honey Mead is a tribute to the purest wildflower honey, carefully crafted using traditional fermentation t...
View full detailsTommasi Fiorato Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2018 37.5cl
Tommasi Fiorato Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico From the single-hectare “Fiorato” vineyard, the grapes for this Recioto are handpicked and natu...
View full detailsTaylors Very Very Old Tawny Port In Luxury Decanter 75cl
Taylors Very Very Old Tawny Port In Luxury Decanter This release is a unique blend of the oldest wines to date. This creation is from a selection o...
View full detailsDonnafugata Ben Rye Passito Di Pantelleria 2023 37.5cl
Donnafugata Ben Rye Passito Di Pantelleria Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria is carefully aged for eight months in stainless steel, followed by a mini...
View full detailsDisznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2013/2014 50cl
Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos is crafted using hand-selected grapes affected by noble rot, picked individually ...
View full detailsLancashire Mead Company Thors Hawks Mead 70cl
Lancashire Mead Company Thors Hawks Mead Thor’s Hawks Mead is a herbed Metheglin honey mead inspired by the Norse god of thunder. Crafted with blos...
View full detailsChateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac 1986 Vintage Gift Boxed 70cl
Chateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac 1986 Vintage Presented in an elegant gift box, this vintage armagnac is a true celebration of heritage and craftsma...
View full detailsPerez Marin La Guita En Rama Manzanilla 37.5cl
Perez Marin La Guita En Rama Manzanilla Crafted by Hijos de Rainera Perez Marin in Sanlucar de Barrameda. This exceptional unfiltered Manzanilla sh...
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Lillet Blanc Vermouth 75cl
Lillet Blanc Vermouth 75cl
Lillet Blanc Vermouth Produced in Podensac near Bordeaux since 1872, Lillet Blanc Vermouth combines carefully selected wines with fruit infusions t...
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Croft LBV Port 2017 75cl
Croft LBV Port 2017 75cl
Croft LBV Port 2017 A refined Late Bottled Vintage Port from Croft, this 2017 release is drawn from carefully selected wines of the outstanding vin...
View full detailsJanneau XO Grand Armagnac Gift Boxed 70cl
Janneau XO Grand Armagnac Gift Boxed A richly matured expression from one of Gascony’s most historic Armagnac houses. Crafted from a blend of Ugni ...
View full detailsChateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac 1975 Vintage Gift Boxed 70cl
Chateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac 1975 Vintage An extraordinary vintage from one of Armagnac’s most esteemed producers, this 1975 release from Chatea...
View full detailsCarlos I Imperial Gran Reserva XO Brandy De Jerez Gift Boxed 70cl
Carlos I Imperial Gran Reserva XO Brandy De Jerez A masterpiece of Spanish brandy, Carlos I Imperial hails from the legendary Jerez region and is c...
View full detailsKopke 100 Years Of Port Wooden Gift Set 37.5cl
Kopke’s 100 Years of Port Gift Set A celebration of craftsmanship from the world’s oldest Port house. With more than three centuries of winemaking ...
View full detailsHappy Father's Day Engraved Port & Cigar Bundle 75cl
Happy Father's Day Engraved Port & Cigar Bundle Port and cigars have been enjoyed together for centuries. The richness of the Port softening th...
View full detailsTxomin Etxaniz Txakoli Blanco 2023/2024 75cl
Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli Blanco A bright and refreshing white wine from Spain’s coastal Getaria Txakolina region, this lightly sparkling style offers...
View full detailsQuinta De La Rosa Vinha Vale Do Inferno 2019 75cl
Quinta De La Rosa Vinha Vale Fo Inferno A bold step beyond the La Rosa Reserve, Vinha Vale do Inferno stands out with its striking depth and intens...
View full detailsSandeman Quinta Do Seixo Vintage Port 2022 75cl
Sandeman Quinta Do Seixo 2022 Vintage Port Gift Boxed A single-estate expression from one of the house’s most highly regarded vineyards in the Cima...
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Taylors Vintage Port 2009 75cl
Taylors Vintage Port 2009 75cl
Taylors Vintage Port 2009 A benchmark release from one of the Douro’s most respected producers. It captures both the power of the harvest and the f...
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