Terms & Conditions

Terms of Use

Last updated: June 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of fineandfortified.com (the «Site»), operated by Fine & Fortified («we», «us», «our»). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Age Restriction

Fine & Fortified publishes editorial content about alcoholic beverages. Access to this Site is intended solely for individuals who are of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. By using this Site, you confirm that you are of legal drinking age where you reside.

2. Editorial Content

All tasting notes, scores, producer profiles, buying guides and editorial content published on this Site represent the independent opinion of Fine & Fortified’s editorial team. Scores and recommendations are subjective assessments and should not be construed as guarantees of quality, value or availability.

We endeavour to ensure that all factual information is accurate at the time of publication. However, wine specifications, prices, stock availability and producer details may change. We accept no liability for inaccuracies or for any decisions made in reliance on content published on this Site.

3. Commercial Relationships

Fine & Fortified maintains commercial relationships with certain producers and retailers, including paid listings and affiliate arrangements. All commercial relationships are disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising standards. Commercial relationships do not influence our editorial assessments or tasting note scores.

Where links to third-party retailers are provided, we may receive a commission on purchases made through those links. The price you pay is unaffected.

4. Retailer Recommendations

Retailers listed on our Where to Buy page are recommended on the basis of our editorial assessment of their Sherry selection, provenance standards and reliability. Inclusion does not constitute a guarantee of availability, pricing or delivery. Product availability and alcohol shipping regulations may vary by location. We accept no responsibility for transactions conducted with third-party retailers.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including tasting notes, editorial text, producer profiles, buying guides, photography and design — is the property of Fine & Fortified or its contributors and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.

You may share links to individual pages and quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes, provided you attribute the source as Fine & Fortified with a link to fineandfortified.com.

6. Photography

All photography published on this Site is credited to Fine & Fortified unless otherwise stated. Reproduction of any image without prior written consent is prohibited.

7. Newsletter

By subscribing to The Sherry Review, you consent to receive periodic editorial communications from Fine & Fortified. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email. We will never share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fine & Fortified shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your use of this Site or reliance on any content published here. This includes, without limitation, loss arising from errors or omissions in tasting notes, price information or retailer recommendations.

9. Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers, producers and other resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or terms of those sites. Links do not constitute endorsement beyond our stated editorial recommendations.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Spanish law. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Spanish courts, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights you may have under the law of your country of residence.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when they were last revised. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, contact us at: hello@fineandfortified.com