Rutherglen Tokay is made from Muscadelle grapes, harvested at peak ripeness and fortified to give a delicate spirit lift. Matured in the cellars at Seppeltsfield this Tokay has flavours of sweet tea leaf, malt and raisins with lashings of creamed honey and toffee.
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91 points
James Halliday 2010 Australian Wine Companion
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Vineyard Region
Rutherglen
Grape Variety
Muscadelle
Maturation
Matured in small oak casks at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley.
Colour
Deep Amber with an olive edge.
Nose
Lifted and vibrant with varietal tealeaf aromas, honeyed richness and a touch of nutty complexity, balanced by a delicate spirit lift.
Palate
The palate displays fresh, sweet tealeaf and malt flavours with raisined intensity and impressive length. The sweet fruit flavours are balanced by natural acidity and well-integrated spirit ensuring a clean finish.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 16.5
Food Matches
Ideally suited to Dessert & Cheese. Can be served chilled, refrigerate after opening to ensure freshness.