Origin: Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia. Fortified Muscat in the classic bottle-aged style.
- Profile: Deep amber-gold with a lifted, raisiny aroma; concentrated and velvety on the palate.
- Flavor cues: Dried apricot, fig, orange marmalade, honey, toffee, and caramel with nutty edges.
- Pairings and serving: Ideal as a dessert wine or paired with blue cheese, crème brûlée, or roasted nuts. Best served slightly chilled.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Orange marmalade, dried apricot, fig, raisin, honey, toffee, and a touch of toasted almond.
- Palate: Rich and lush, with caramel and candied citrus, balanced by lifted acidity; syrupy yet approachable.
- Finish: Long, warm, with lingering orange zest, toffee, and nutty spice.