Stanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified 1998

The Wine

‘Medium to full red-purple; the bouquet shows excellent complexity and, in particular, subtle fortifying spirit. The long and complex palate has spicy plum cake flavours, with a pleasing long, dry finish taking it way outside the Australian mainstream towards that of Portugal. A blend of Shiraz, Touriga, Durif, Tinta Cao and Tinta Barroca. Release November 2003.’ 94 Points James Halliday tasted 17.6.2021 

 

The Details

Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional
Country - Australia
Region - Victoria
Sub Region - Rutherglen
Extra - Cork
Year - 1998
Volume - 750ml

At Stanton & Killeen, innovation is blended with tradition, celebrating seven generations and 150 years of family winemaking. Today, the business is owned and managed by mother- daughter team Wendy and Natasha Killeen. The winery is best known for alternative Portuguese varieties, flavoursome Rutherglen red wine and continuing Stanton & Killeen’s long custodianship of award-winning Muscats, Topaques and Vintage Fortifieds. In 2022, the business successfully passed a rigorous audit for both the vineyard and winery, becoming officially Freshcare certified through Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.