{"product_id":"bulk-barrel-blend","title":"Barrel Blend ($17\/L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fresh and younger blend of Shiraz and Portuguese varieties that are full of flavoursome cherry and star anise. Perfect if you want to develop these characters in your personal blend. If your port blend (one that is based on a fortified red such as Shiraz or Portuguese varieties) is many years old, and you are finding it a bit acidic, including some young Barrel Blend will add a dose of fresh fruit sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung port tends to show more primary fruit characteristics where an aged port will taste more nutty, spicy and savoury. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stantonandkilleen.com.au\/products\/bulk-premium-tawny\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium Tawny\u003c\/a\u003e is an older and more developed version of this Barrel Blend with more acidity and aged characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel Blend is part of the standard range with an average age of 2-3 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoosing your next top up? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stantonandkilleen.com.au\/products\/liquid-luxury-sample-box\"\u003eTry a sample bottle first and find the one that hits the spot.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Home Barrels, read our guide here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/liquidluxury.myshopify.com\/blogs\/liqlux-academy\/fortified-wine-on-tap\"\u003eFortified wine on tap – Liquid Luxury by Stanton \u0026amp; Killeen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFERENCE BETWEEN STANDARD, PREMIUM, DELUXE AND SPECIALTY BLENDS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eOur Standard fortified is approximately 2 to 3 years old, fresh and versatile. It is a great starting point for a new barrel, or for adding a lift of bright, youthful flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"245\"\u003ePremium is approximately 3 to 4 years old and offers a little more depth. It suits those who love a drink now style, or anyone wanting a head start on building a more mature blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"427\"\u003eDeluxe is approximately 4 to 5 years old and is the most developed option in our core range. It is ideal for brand new barrels, or for quickly adding extra age, richness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eOur Specialty Blends are designed for customers who want to go further. They are for very established barrels, or for blends that have outgrown the Standard, Premium, and Deluxe range and need older, more distinctive material to keep evolving. These include parcels of varying ages and styles, as well as occasional single variety offerings to add interest, structure, and new life to your blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003eIf you are unsure what your barrel needs, we recommend booking a blending consultation with our winemaker, either in person at the winery or online via Zoom. Please note that Zoom consultations require you to send a sample to the winemaker ahead of your appointment. You can do so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stantonandkilleenwines.rezdy.com\/719244\/barrel-check-in-consultation-with-the-winemaker\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORDER NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that we can only sell this bulk wine in lots of 2 or 5 litres. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to call us on (02) 6032 9457 or email us via the website at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stantonandkilleen.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":50764126978245,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":50764127011013,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/9883\/6165\/files\/BBlendflagon.png?v=1792548296","url":"https:\/\/www.stantonandkilleen.com.au\/products\/bulk-barrel-blend","provider":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}