{"product_id":"vintage-fortified-1998-750ml","title":"1998 Vintage Fortified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpiced \u0026amp; full of life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 27 years of age, the 1998 Vintage Fortified is a wine of real character and complexity, crafted by Chris Killeen at a time when the S\u0026amp;K style was finding its new footing. This blend of Shiraz 26%, Touriga 26%, Durif 20%, Tinto Cao 13%, Tinta Barroca 13% and Cabernet Sauvignon 2% sits at an exciting crossroads, carrying the weight and warmth of the traditional Rutherglen style while the Portuguese varieties are beginning to bring their signature lift and fragrance to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe colour presents as a beautiful cherry red with a developing tawny hue, a sign of graceful evolution in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe bouquet is perfumed and inviting, with rose petal, lifted cinnamon, earth and cedar spice weaving together alongside clean, fragrant spirit aromas and a cherry and light chocolate fruit character that draws you in with real charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine opens with big, full upfront freshness and generous mulberry tones, underpinned by chunky, substantial tannins that give the wine its backbone and presence. Rich, ripe and mouth filling, the flavours carry real depth and generosity, yet there is a finesse of structure running beneath the surface that keeps everything in balance and points clearly to many more years of rewarding development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmooth, spiced and deeply satisfying, this is a Vintage Fortified that only becomes more voluptuous with age. Drink it now for its warmth and complexity, or cellar it until 2030 and let it continue to reward your patience.\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\u003cstrong\u003eAllocation for 2026-2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllocation resets August 1st, 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 98.0357%;\" height=\"46\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%;\"\u003e375ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%;\"\u003e750ml            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.7477%;\"\u003e 1.5 Magnum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.7592%;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.7477%;\"\u003e13\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":44285433675973,"sku":"BFVF987","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum","offer_id":44285433708741,"sku":"BFVF988","price":264.0,"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-1998-750ml","provider":"Stanton \u0026 Killeen Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}