| The Pfeiffer Grand Rutherglen Muscat displays remarkable intensity, depth and concentration of flavour. |
| Grapes |
Brown Rutherglen Muscat grapes |
| Vintage |
NV - Average Age 23 years old |
| Sales |
Limited to ONE bottle per customer |
| Seal |
Screw Cap |
| Reviews |
James Halliday Wine Companion 2014 Edition 97/100 James Halliday Wine Companion 2013 Edition 97/100 “Deep brown grading to olive on the rim; exceptionally viscous for the Grand category, with layers of raisined fruit, dried fruits, Christmas cake and coffee; the rancio cuts in quite early, thus preventing any suggestion of cloying sweetness, the back-palate and finish drawing out so effortlessly that there is no alcohol hit or full-on sweetness.” James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010, 2011, 2012 Editions 95/100 "Deep colour, with toffee, raisins, grilled nuts and lip-smacking floral fruit; the palate is rich yet lithe, also focused with a seamless and effortless grace; there is a great freshness to the beautiful old material held within." |
| Awards |
TROPHY: Best in Show Riverland Wine Show 2009 TROPHY: Best Fortified Riverland Wine Show 2009 TOP GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2010 GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2013 GOLD: Cowra Wine Show 2013 GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2012 GOLD: Ballarat Wine Show 2011 GOLD: Riverland Wine Show 2009 GOLD: Victorian Wines Show 2009 SILVER: Victorian Wines Show 2013 SILVER: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2013 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2013 SILVER: Cowra Wine Show 2012 SILVER: Riverland Wine Show 2011 SILVER: Australian Small Winemakers Show 2009 BRONZE: Riverina Wines Show 2013 BRONZE: Victorian Wines Show 2012 BRONZE: Riverland Wine Show 2012 BRONZE: Victorian Wines Show 2011 BRONZE: Riverland Wine Show 2010 BRONZE: Hot Climate Wine Show 2009 |
| 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 Grand Rutherglen Muscat is blended from some of our oldest and most valued parcels to give an intense and powerful wine, of great complexity. The Pfeiffer Grand Rutherglen Muscat is dark brown in colour, with some olive green hues. This wine has an enticing nose of floral Muscat fruit, sitting harmoniously with flavours of coffee and dark chocolate. The palate shows great depth and intensity, with powerful Muscat mid palate fruit, lovely aged character and wonderful length. |
| Partners |
Tarago River Gippsland Blue Dates |
| Cellar |
Ready for immediate consumption. |
|
Allergens |
Preservative (220) Added. |
| Technical Details |
Res Sugar 297.0 g/L pH 3.75 TA 5.70 g/L Alcohol 17.5% v/v |
Wine
Colour:
Red
Region:
- Rutherglen
Variety:
- Muscat/Moscato/Frontignac
Other:
- Fortified
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