Glorious intense fruit cake, raisins and Christmas dried figs. What gets me is the balance. Yes it is sweet and intense on the palate but there is a savoury edge that balances the lusciousness. Flavours on the nose continue on the palate as well as offering treacle,...
Stanton & Killeen Grand Rutherglen Topaque NV, Rutherglen, Vic
Intense aromas of cold tea, caramel, fruitcake, sticky date pudding, raisins and sultanas. What more do you want! Wonderfully intense round, sweet and luscious (of course), silky with more of the nose (add toffee) on the palate. Beautiful long satisfying finish.
Stanton & Killeen Classic Rutherglen Muscat NV, Rutherglen, Vic
Lovely tawny colour. Raisins, Christmas cake, caramel and molasses nose. Syrupy rich and sweet with bags of nuts and caramel flavours keeps the palate going on or ever. Simply unctuous.
Stanton & Killeen Grand Muscat NV, Rutherglen, Vic
Inviting aromas of fruitcake, mocha, coffee and figs. Full bodied rich and intensely sweet. Abundant flavours on the palate including toffee, malt, figs, honey and licorice. Intense wine as one would expect from this world class, underrated fortified wine. Grand...
Stanton & Killeen Vintage 2018, Rutherglen, Vic
Whilst in its infancy the wine is redolent of blackcurrants, blackberries and mint. Palate is so smooth and of course full bodied with restrained sweetness. Mouth filling flavours of fruit crumble, raisins and blackcurrant preserve. Drink now but really you should...
Stanton & Killeen The Prince, Iberian Blend 2018, Rutherglen, Vic
Lovely pungent aromas of briary fruits laced with earthy, savoury notes. Palate is round well integrated and full bodied with plums, licorice, blackberry and sarsaparilla. The blend is a classic 'Port' blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cao and Tina...
Stanton & Killeen Arinto 2021, Rutherglen, Victoria
Strong nutty, almond and saline sea breeze aromas. Dry, light bodied, fresh acid driven palate. Lemon and herbal flavours. Easy drinking for a warm day.
Stanton & Killeen Alvarinho 2021, Rutherglen, Victoria
Herbal, floral and a touch of marzipan on the nose. Light bodied, fresh, clean palate with a slight fleshy, creamy, nutty note. Drink now style. This Portuguese grape is found in the north west of the country and goes to make Vinho Verde. Known as Albariño in Spain.