2015 Vintage Fortified Shiraz

The 2015 vintage in Mudgee was a return to more ‘normal’ conditions, warm but not too hot, dry but not drought and with timely rain. Cool evenings resulted in a good ripening period.

Vintage Fortified Shiraz (we’re no longer allowed to call it Port) is the ultimate ageing style of wine. It’s not made commonly any more, but Chief Winemaker Tim Stevens is one of a few passionate advocates of the style, intent on securing its future and sharing it with new audiences. Huntington regularly wins the “Best Fortified” Trophy at the Mudgee Wine Show, and medals at Rutherglen (Australia’s spiritual home of fortified wine).

13/03/2015 – 2.8 tonnes from Blocks 10 & 19 Shiraz at 16.8Bé to F8. 5 days skins, fortified with 3-year aged brandy at 4Bé to stop fermentation. Bottled early at 19.2% alc/vol.

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