{"product_id":"vintage-fortified-1994-750ml","title":"1994 Vintage Fortified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare \u0026amp; Remarkable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVariety: Shiraz (sourced from Jack's Block Vineyard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRating: 98 Points, James Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a wine of rare and remarkable quality, and one of the finest examples of traditional Australian Vintage Fortified ever produced. Crafted entirely from Shiraz grown on the historic Jack's Block Vineyard, the 1994 is a pure expression of the old-world Rutherglen style, made by Chris Killeen at the very height of his considerable powers. Known to many as the Prince of Port, Chris brought an extraordinary depth of knowledge and instinct to this wine, and the result speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe bouquet is at once youthful and complex, with sweet plum and cranberry lifting from the glass with a freshness that belies its age. Intense dark black fruits, anise, liqueur chocolates, warming spice and walnut build beneath, with hints of espresso coffee threading through the nose with exceptional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is seamless, smooth and lightly sweet, with a juicy and generous mid palate that carries real depth and energy. The spirit is clean and perfectly integrated, adding dimension without weight, and the finish is soft, subtle and extraordinarily long. For a wine of this age, the freshness and vitality on show are truly remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a wine that simply keeps going, layer after layer, a taste of history and of absolute class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow 32 years of age and drinking at an exceptional level, with the structure and balance to continue rewarding those who choose to cellar it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuying it as a gift? Be sure to purchase one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stantonandkilleen.com.au\/collections\/vintage-fortifieds\/products\/wooden-box-750ml-for-vps\"\u003ewooden VF gift boxes.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast tasted by the Jeni Port from the Halliday Wine Companion team: 16th August 2024 and awarded 98 points.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllocation for 2026-2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllocation resets August 1st, 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"46\" style=\"width: 98.0357%; height: 39.2px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e375ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e750ml            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.7477%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e 1.5 Magnum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.7477%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44285427417285,"sku":"BFVF947","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum","offer_id":44285427450053,"sku":"BFVF948","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/9883\/6165\/files\/2005VF-02_a45d8bfa-c02b-4dfd-9b1a-17930e9e85ab.png?v=1733464121","url":"https:\/\/www.stantonandkilleen.com.au\/products\/vintage-fortified-1994-750ml","provider":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}