2018 The Prince - Limited Edition Back Vintage Magnums
2018 The Prince Limited Edition Back Vintage Magnum
"This is one of our most special wines as it honours my father, Chris Killeen, known in the industry as The Prince of Port. We produce it using Portuguese varieties he planted many years ago for his famous Vintage Fortifieds." - Natasha Killeen, General Manager
Vibrant cherry red with a purple tinge, this medium bodied wine opens with bright fresh fruit and exotic perfume, moving through to herbs and spice. The palate has layers of complexity, with cherry and wild berry flavours finishing long with silky tannins. It's incredibly fresh and floral as a young wine, but will develop further complexity with careful cellaring through to 2028. Enjoy with grilled meats or vegetables, delicate choices like eye fillet or cutlets, seafood paella, or a charcuterie board.
Winemaking Notes: An estate grown blend of 42% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Nacional, 22% Tinto Cão and 6% Tinta Barroca. The later ripening Portuguese varieties were co-fermented to add complexity to the nose and palate, a method we believe produces a more integrated wine than blending after the fact. The wine was fermented in our open top vats with hand plunging, then transferred to 35% new and 65% one and two year old French puncheons for 11 months maturation. The larger barrel size and a long, slow toast regime bring a subtle spiciness that marries beautifully with the richness of the fruit. Some separately fermented Touriga and Tinta Roriz were also added to bring further complexity to the final blend.
750ml | 14% alc/vol | Vegan: Yes
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