Stanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified 1998 Valtellina The fine nose is dominated

The fine nose is dominated by fruit as lychee and white peach

airy and layered nose

More recently the estate has been trialing the use of sea water sprayed on some of these vines instead of classic Bordelais mixture of copper and sulphur in order to have healthier soils without the build up of copper and to reduce the use of sulphur

(AG)' (5/2011)

the warm Mediterranean sun is moderated by the altitude and the cool nights typical of the Pyrenees' foothills

Stanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified 1998 Valtellina The fine nose is dominatedThe 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