Vintage
NV
ABV
17.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Fortified
Wine Description
Since the first grapes were harvested at Rutherglen in the 1850’s, connoisseurs of fine fortified wines have recognised the Topaques and Muscats of the region as wines of unsurpassed richness. Rutherglen Topaques and Muscats are classified under four descriptions that mark a progression in richness, complexity and intensity of flavour. “Rutherglen Muscat” is the foundation style; displaying fresh raisin aromas, rich fruit, clean spirit and great length of flavour on the palate.
The Pfeiffer Rutherglen Muscat is a fine example of this foundation style. It has a bouquet of floral and raisin fruit, and a rich, luscious palate. The blend has been carefully prepared to incorporate the youthful freshness of the younger parcels, with the complex, concentrated flavours seen in the older parcels.
Accolades
100 Best Australian Wines 2017, Matthew Jukes, FINALIST, George Mackey Trophy – AWBC Exports
PLATINUM TROPHY, 2006 Nova Scotia Port of Wines Festival
TOP GOLD, 2022, Australian Fortified Wine Show
GOLD, 2017, Victorian Wines Show
GOLD, 2013, Australian Small Winemakers Show
GOLD, 2012, Riverina Wine Show
Winemaker's Bio
Jen Pfeiffer loves her winemaking role as much as ever, appealing to both her scientific and creative mind.
Jen has a meticulous approach to her winemaking, believing it is the small details that can turn a good wine into a great wine. She strives for excellence across all styles, and enjoys the challenge of working with many and different varieties, from Riesling to Gamay and Shiraz to the fortifieds for which the Rutherglen region is famous.
Jen is particularly passionate about fortified wines.
“These are magical wines, with a great story to tell. They are wines of time and patience. They are wines made with both an eye on the past and the future.”
It is with this vision that Jen aspires to become recognised as one of Australia’s pre-eminent fortified winemakers.