The 5 best fortified wines to drink this Christmas

Fortified wines are one of life’s true delights, offering a world of flavours between tart citrus and fruity caramel sweetness, delivering a sipping alcohol without packing the punch of boozy spirits. It’s this lack of staggering alcohol percentages that allows fortified wines to have a plethora of complex notes and aromas which make them perfect as a solo beverage or integrated into a delicious mixed drink.

For some, a rich port is indistinguishable from the celebrations of Christmas Day, while others maj fondly recall glasses of Madeira after lengthy lunches and nips of sherry in a favoured cocktail late into...