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A century in the making, this 100-year-old vine Shiraz is a rare and extraordinary release, marking both the vineyard’s centennial and Stanton & Killeen’s 150-year legacy.

Rich and full-bodied, the 2021 Jack’s Block Shiraz is layered with blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and coffee bean, woven with savoury spice and firm, elegant tannins. It’s a wine built to age, made from vines that have seen it all.

Vintage Fortified (previously Vintage Port) is an exceptional wine ideal for collectors and wine enthusiasts who appreciate the complexity and depth of flavour that can come with aging. While it's an absolute delight to drink it can be a little tricky when it comes to storing, caring for and knowing when to drink it and how to decant it properly. Luckily, we're here to help to ensure you get the best out of your bottle of Vintage Fortified.

The wonderful thing about working with vines is they create a beautiful rhythm to the year. The vista always evolves and builds to a crescendo of hard work when we harvest in summer/autumn. There are many times of the year where we could lose everything – frosts, disease pressure, bushfire smoke, too much rain, too little rain...growing grapes is not for the faint-hearted! Luckily, we have Scott and Marie in the vineyard who do a fantastic job of delivering the finest fruit to the winery. This isn’t an exhaustive list of everything we do here but it’s a summary of what each month can bring.

At Stanton & Killeen, we specialise in crafting both barrel-aged and bottle-aged, fortified wines. How the fortified wine is made will determine how long you can cellar the wine and how quickly you need to drink it once opened. So, what is the difference between barrel-aged and bottle -aged, fortified wines? and how exactly are these wines made? In the world of winemaking, the production of table wine and fortified wine share certain similarities. However, applying unique winemaking techniques sets fortified wine apart, allowing for the creation of distinct flavour profiles synonymous with fortified wines. Keep reading as we deep dive into the world of fortified winemaking!

"Great colour. Still pretty youthful with plenty of bramble fruit, touch of conserve or liqueur among the array or florals. Sweet baking spices. Excellent concentration. Really long. Balanced. Fresh feeling with excellent structure. Based on its current state and the sense of balance, I think this would look even better 20 years from now. One of the best SK VP." – Roscoe, The Prince Wine Store, Melbourne.

Roscoe's passion for our wines speaks volumes, and we're honored to share his full sentiments and tasting notes with you here.