$90.00
The Pfeiffer Grand Rutherglen Topaque displays remarkable intensity, depth and concentration of flavour. 500ML
Availability
Limited to ONE bottle per customer
Vintage
NV – Average Age 18 years old
Seal
Screw Cap
Cellar
Ready for immediate consumption.
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Contains Sulphites
Technical Details
Res Sugar 252.9 g/L
pH 3.96
TA 5.70 g/L
Alcohol 17.8% v/v
96/100 Halliday Wine Companion 2024
TROPHY: Best Fortified In Show – Australian Small Winemakers Show 2016
TOP GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2022
TOP GOLD: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2016
TOP GOLD: Victorian Wines Show 2011
GOLD: Riverina Wine Show 2023
GOLD: Riverina Wine Show 2019
GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2019
GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2018
GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2018
GOLD: Riverina Wine Show 2017
GOLD: Victorian Wines Show 2016
GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2016
GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2015
GOLD: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2014
GOLD: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2013
GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2013
GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2012
GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2011
GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2010
SILVER: Rutherglen Wine Show 2023
SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2022
SILVER: Victorian Wine Show 2021
SILVER: Rutherglen Wine Show 2021
SILVER: Royal Hobart Wine Show 2019
SILVER: Royal Hobart Wine Show 2018
SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2018
SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2018
SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2018
SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2017
SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2017
SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2016
SILVER: Ballarat Wine Show 2015
SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2015
SILVER: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2015
SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2014
SILVER: Ballarat Wine Show 2014
SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2014
SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2014
SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2013
SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2013
SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2012
SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2012
SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2012
SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2011
SILVER: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2009
SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2009
SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2009
BRONZE: Victorian Wine Show 2022
BRONZE: Rutherglen Wine Show 2022
BRONZE: Cowra Wine Show 2021
BRONZE: Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2017
BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2015
BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2014
BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2013
BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2012
BRONZE: Hot Climate Wine Show 2009
Fruit Sourcing
Rutherglen
Grapes
Muscadelle
NV – Average Age 18 years old
Muscadelle grapes are always harvested at the end of the season, ensuring high sugar levels for the production of Topaque wines. The grapes are crushed into static fermenters, to undergo a cold soak for up to 3 days. Fermentation is commenced on skins (only about 1%v/v) before the grapes are pressed into stainless steel tanks and fortified using a neutral grape spirit, leaving a sweet wine of around 17.5% v/v.
After fortification, the Topaque 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. Our Pfeiffer Grand Rutherglen Topaque is blended from some of our oldest and most valued parcels to give a rich and decadent wine.
The Pfeiffer Grand Rutherglen Topaque displays a complex nose, showing maturity, with flavours of malt, coffee and spiced honey. The palate is luscious and intense, with wonderful texture and delicious toffee and malt like flavours. The wine displays lovely aged character, but is still wonderfully fresh.
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