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Pfeiffer Rare Rutherglen Muscat
This wine displays extraordinary qualities that result from blending selected parcels of only the very richest and most complete wines in our cellar. 500ML |
Description
Availability |
Limited to ONE bottle per customer
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Grapes |
Brown Rutherglen Muscat grapes
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Vintage |
NV - Average Age 25 years old
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Seal |
Screw Cap
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Reviews |
97/100 Halliday Wine Companion 2024
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Awards |
TROPHY; Riverina Wines Show 2023 Best Fortified All Styles TROPHY: Riverland Wine Show 2013 TOP GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2016 TOP GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2013 GOLD: Rutherglen Wine Show 2022 GOLD: Riverina Wine Show 2019 GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2019 GOLD: Riverina Wine Show 2018 GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2015 GOLD: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2014 GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2014 GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2013 GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2011 SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2022 SILVER: Victorian Wine Show 2021 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2021 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2018 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2017 SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2017 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2017 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2016 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2016 SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2016 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2015 SILVER: Les Concours des Vins du Victoria 2014 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2014 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2012 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2011 BRONZE: Victorian Wine Show 2022 BRONZE: Royal Hobart Wine Show 2019 BRONZE: Rutherglen Wine Show 2019 BRONZE: Royal Hobart Wine Show 2018 BRONZE: Victorian Wines Show 2012 BRONZE: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2009
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Winemakers Comments |
Muscat grapes are typically harvested between 18-20º Baumé, with some raisining occurring of the grapes. The grapes are crushed into static fermenters, where they are given a cold maceration for 3 days. Fermentation is started on skins (only 1-2%v/v), before the grapes are pressed into stainless steel tanks for fortification using a neutral grape spirit, leaving a sweet wine of around 17.5% v/v.
After fortification, the Muscat wines are clarified, then transferred into barrels and casks of different volumes for several years (anything between three and thirty). Most batches are kept separate, however some batches are blended for the maturation process. It is this maturation process that concentrates the wines and produces the rich, complex flavours of which Rutherglen Muscats are renowned. Our Pfeiffer Rare Rutherglen Muscat is blended from our very best parcels, made in only the best vintages that have been matured in the best possible barrels. This creates an exquisite wine, of outstanding quality, remarkable depth and wonderful persistence. The Pfeiffer Rare Rutherglen Muscat has a dark brown, black colour, with olive green hues. It has an exquisite coffee character on the nose, with hints of chocolate and floral Muscat. The palate has intense concentration, lusciousness and depth. Flavours of coffee and dark chocolate integrate seamlessly with the pure Muscat flavours running through the wine, resulting in a wine of breathtaking complexity.
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Partners |
Dark Chocolate Truffles |
Cellar |
Ready for immediate consumption.
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Allergens |
Preservative (220) Added.
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Technical Details |
Res Sugar 303 g/L pH 3.45 TA 6.30 g/L Alcohol 17.6% v/v |
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