STANTON & KILLEEN

The history of Stanton & Killeen spans seven generations and began when Rutherglen was a fledging gold mining town in the 1870s. Today, the mother-daughter team, Wendy and Natasha Killeen is looking to the future by combining the best features of the old and new, continuing the tradition of making award-winning fortifieds and focusing on producing distinctive quality table wine. Their small team is having fun with 16 varieties, including some rare and unusual Portuguese cultivars. Vineyard ecology and soil health is a priority for viticulturist Fred Morris to ensure outstanding fruit is produced from 33 hectares, including 90-year-old shiraz vines, durif, muscat and their beloved Portuguese varieties tinto cão, tinta roriz and touriga nacional.