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Stanton & Killeen Shiraz ‘Fortitude’ Reserve Durif 2022

Stanton & Killeen | Rutherglen | Shiraz

The 2022 ‘Fortitude’ Reserve Durif is all about bold flavours and rich complexity. Deep purple-black hues hint at its intensity,... Read more Read more

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    The 2022 ‘Fortitude’ Reserve Durif is all about bold flavours and rich complexity. Deep purple-black hues hint at its intensity, while aromas of nougat, wood spice, and rose invite you in. On the palate, you'll find a full-bodied blend of blood plums, liquorice, and dark chocolate, wrapped up with firm tannins and excellent acidity for a long, defined finish.

    Aged in selected oak from specific coopers, this Durif is balanced with spicy notes and a structured backbone that perfectly supports the rich fruit flavours. Bold, robust, and full of depth. 

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    This Durif delivers in every way, with bold flavours of blood plums, liquorice, and dark chocolate balanced by firm tannins and excellent acidity. Subtle spice and smoky oak notes add complexity, while the long, structured finish leaves a lasting impression. Full of backbone and finesse, this wine is both powerful and surprisingly approachable.

    Winemaking Notes: Durif has a special place in Rutherglen, first planted here in 1906 and celebrated ever since. Our ‘Fortitude’ Reserve Durif is a tribute to fifth-generation winemaker Norman Killeen, who guided Stanton & Killeen through decades of challenges with unwavering determination. This Durif was aged in carefully selected oak to bring out its spicy, smoky notes while softening the tannins for a more modern, approachable style. While it’s delicious now it will continue to develop beautifully over the next 2–5 years. Bold yet balanced, this is a wine that honours the past while embracing the present.

    Product Info
    Closure: Screwcap

    Bottle Size: 750 ml

    Brand: Stanton & Killeen

    Country: Australia

    Region:Rutherglen

    Alcohol:15%

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    ABOUT THIS BRAND

    Stanton & Killeen

    Stanton and Killeen Vintage Fortified (previously Vintage Port) is made from grapes picked in a single vintage year, which during the wine making process, has carefully selected grape spirit added to it, resulting in a final alcohol content of about 18.5%.

    Following almost two years in premium oak, the fortified is bottled. It then requires 10-20 years bottle ageing before it is fully matured and ready to drink.
    Stanton & Killeen have crafted a Vintage Fortified unlike most others produced in Australia. The Stanton & Killeen Vintage Fortified has evolved into a dryer more elegant style, this has occurred with the introduction of Portuguese Port grape varieties added to those traditionally used in Australia.

    The business is now owned and run by 7th-generation vigneron Natasha Killeen and her mother and CEO, Wendy Killeen. Fortifieds are a strong focus for the winery with around half of its production dedicated to this style. Their vineyards comprise 14 varieties, including 7 Portuguese cultivars used for both fortified and table wine production. A vineyard rejuvenation program has been implemented since '14, focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. South African winemaker Adriaan Foot joined in Jan '23.


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