{"product_id":"stanton-killeen-vintage-fortified-2019","title":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen Vintage Fortified 2019 | Rutherglen","description":"\u003cp\u003eStanton \u0026amp; Killeen Vintage Fortified 2019 is a Rutherglen fortified red built around Durif and traditional Portuguese varieties. Durif makes up 49% of the blend, joined by Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Nacional and Souzão, producing a deeply coloured, expressive wine with floral lift, generous dark fruit and the structure to develop with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, vivid red-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant roses, blackberry and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate, dark berries and ripe cherry combine with generous fruit weight and gentle tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with lingering dark fruit and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurif 49%, Tinta Roriz 31%, Tinto Cão 9%, Touriga Nacional 8% and Souzão 2%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation was stopped at approximately 7% alcohol through the addition of grape spirit, retaining sweetness and fruit character. The wine then spent a short period in oak before being bottled early to preserve freshness and fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStanton \u0026amp; Killeen \u0026amp; Rutherglen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStanton \u0026amp; Killeen has a long association with Rutherglen fortified wine. This 2019 Vintage Fortified combines Durif with traditional Portuguese varieties in a style designed to show generous fruit and floral character in its youth while retaining the structure for extended development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67294813061369,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/stanton-and-killeen-rutherglen-2019-vintage-fortified-750ml.webp?v=1791259148","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/stanton-killeen-vintage-fortified-2019","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}