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Pfeiffer Muscat Rutherglen VIC 500ml
Pfeiffer Muscat Rutherglen VIC 500ml
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Pfeiffer Rutherglen Muscat
Aromas of rich, raisined fruit greet the nose. The palate is one of luscious fruit, with a lovely long finish.
| Grapes | Brown Rutherglen Muscat |
| Vintage | NV - Average Age 5 years old |
| Seal | Screw Cap |
| Reviews | James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2019 93/100 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2018 93/100 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2017 93/100 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2016 92/100 Lisa Johnston, The Pfeiffer's Sticky Rutherglen Story, www.enobytes.com, 3rd December 2013 "The average age of the muscat in this bottle is five years so this is the lightest in texture and flavour. This sweet muscat has a more honeyed appeal to the raisin, ginger and caramel and zest characters. It has a similar sweetness level to a botrytis dessert wine with just under 200 grammes/Litre of residual sugar. A great wine to enjoy with lighter desserts such as crème brulee and warm golden syrup steamed sponge pudding." Jane Faulkner, The Age Life & Style - The Good Life Food & Wine, 31st August 2013 "Fortifieds are still the jewel in the Australian wine crown because their complexity and deliciousness are second to none and they are ridiculously low in price. This Pfeiffer Muscat is a fresher style with an average age of about five years. It's bright amber in colour with just a tinge of orange. It has a heady aroma of muscat fruit plus raisins, fruitcake, burnt toffee and zest. While rich and luscious, it doesn't appear overly sweet. If you want a special gift, check out the older Muscats such as those labelled Rare or Grand." James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2014 92/100 Australian Wine Showcase Magazine, August 2013 Edition 90/100 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2013 92/100 Tony Keys, Angullong, Chapel Hill, Caillard, Grant Burge, Pfeiffer & All Saints, www.thebarfootreview.com.au/wine, April 2013 91/100 "Light for muscat, but that’s not an issue. Post tasting, I popped an ice cube in a glass of it and it was lovely. This wine only carries an average four years of age, which accounts for its lightness, but it has been made with skill from quality material." James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2012 88/100 Kate Gibbs - Sommelier Laiana Ryan, The Perfect...Christmas Treat, Sunday Life - The Age, 2nd December 2012 "A luscious wine with an explosion of Christmas pudding flavours and caramelised sugar." Alex Berry, Weekend News, 31st December 2011 “This wine is simply Christmas in a glass and I thank you Robyn Pfeiffer for that description – it’s so appropriate. Luscious, sweet raisined flavours of sultanas, walnut, fruit cake and toffee combine with rancio characters skillfully blended and mingled with a little spice and nutmeg thrown in there. It’s so easy to drink and evolves in the mouth with layers of fruit, even after being swallowed. You have to try it straight from the freezer in summer – it’s even more delightful. Try with a platter of dried fruits, nuts and some blue cheese. It is definitely value for money.” David Sutherland, The Border Mail, 9th December 2011 “Rutherglen Muscat is one of the great Christmas wines of the world, with its beautiful plum pudding and raisin flavours. For the technically minded, the wine is sweet – 226g/l of sugar! Fruity, floral, raisin-like and sweet, but with a touch of dryness on the end. With food: versatile with desserts and cheese.” James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010 88/100 Jeni Port, sunday Life, The Sunday Age Magazine, December 2008 “The youngest muscats from this region are classified “Rutherglen”, and blended from material between two and five years old. This grapey style is rich and full. Try it with almond tart.” Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure, The Age, December 2008 “UNCORKED’S Christmas wine ideas last week left out a Christmas pudding wine. Here it is, bargain priced Rutherglen Muscat of about four years average age. Delectable candied muscatel and glace cherry aromas of great purity, and the palate follows the theme; sweet with some spirit cut, good depth and a long tangy finish.” |
| Awards | 100 BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES 2017 : Matthew Jukes 2017 | Edition 14 FINALIST: George Mackey Trophy – AWBC Exports PLATINUM TROPHY: Nova Scotia Port of Wines Festival 2006 GOLD: Victorian Wines Show 2017 GOLD: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2013 GOLD: Riverina Wine Show 2012 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2018 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2018 SILVER: Ballarat Wine Show 2017 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2017 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2017 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2016 SILVER: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2016 SILVER: Riverina Wine Show 2016 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2016 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2015 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2013 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2013 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2013 SILVER: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine 2013 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2012 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2012 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2012 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2011 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2010 SILVER: Ballarat Wine Show 2010 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2008 BRONZE: Ballarat Wine Show 2018 BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2018 BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2017 BRONZE: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2015 BRONZE: Riverland Wine Show 2015 BRONZE: Riverland Wine Show 2014 BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2014 BRONZE: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2014 BRONZE: Le Concours des Vins du Victoria 2014 BRONZE: Victorian Wines Show 2014 BRONZE: Cowra Wine Show 2014 BRONZE: Ballarat Wine Show 2013 BRONZE: Riverina Wine Show 2013 BRONZE: Riverland Wine Show 2011 BRONZE: Cowra Wine Show 2011 BRONZE: Ballarat Wine Show 2011 BRONZE: Hot Climate Wine Show 2010 BRONZE: Brisbane Fine Wine Festival 2009 BRONZE: Riverland Wine Show 2009 |
| Winemakers Comments | Each year Muscat grapes are havested at high sugar levels. This wine is then transferred into barrels and casks of different volumes (generally for anything between 2 and 5 years for this Rutherglen classification). These parcels are then blended to produce youthful, fresh wines some some complexity and concentrated flavours. The Pfeiffer Rutherglen Muscat is a fine example of this classifiction and displays floral and raisin fruit and a rich, luscious palate. |
| Partners |
Jennies Raisin and Muscat Tarts Mollies Muscat Poached Fruits Victoria's Chocolate Whiskey Cake |
| Cellar | Enjoy this young Muscat now. |
| Allergens | Preservative (220) Added. |
| Technical Details | Res Sugar 199.6 g/L pH 3.72 TA 4.70 g/L Alcohol 18.0% v/v |
