Gold medal fortifieds from the Swan Valley Wine Show David Prestipino reviews three fortified wines. Three outstanding fortifieds that won gold medals at the Swan Valley Wine Show. David Prestipino gives them a taste test. Lamont's Liqueur Shiraz NV, $70, 19%, 96pts Harvested over several decades and the result is a rich, intense port with flavours of dark chocolate, coffee and raisins. Talijancich Julian James Liqueur Shiraz Solero 1980, $60, 18%, 97pts This powerful, raisin-laden affair, made from grapes up to 30 years old, has a lovely softness and a vegetal tinge. The balance, scope and flavour is incredible. John Kosovich Rare Liqueur Muscat NV, $75, 19%, 96pts Assertive jammy nose of prune and burnt caramel, while the palate's rich and complex with coffee, soy-soy, caramel, orange peel and bright lemon sugar.