Campbells Rutherglen Muscat 375ml
Wine Specs
Vintage
Non Vintage
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
17.5
In Stock
The foundation of the Campbells family, this delicious syrup has stunning fresh raisin fruit and subtle oak aromas. It’s mouth-filling raisined fruit blends seamlessly with oak flavours that go on and on. Enjoy with a range of strong cheeses, dried fruit and fresh nuts, and dark chocolate. Alternatively, pair with an after dinner Italian espresso.
Tasting Note
AromaFresh raisin fruit backed by a hint of fortifying spirit and aged oak characters.
Closure
GrapeMuscat
Grape Variety100% Muscat
Maturation
Oaked3
PalateLuscious mouthfilling raisin fruit followed by cleansing spirit on the back palate.
VarietalV_MUSCAT
VinificationEach season grapes are picked after prolonged ripening to ensure maximum sugar levels and raisin character. The resultant wine is blended into our soleras to maintain a consistent house style when combined with wines from previous vintages. This wine contains portions from a number of vintages over several years.
RegionRutherglen - VIC
Region CodeDVICRUTHER
Region Notes
StateS_VIC
Subregion
WinemakerColin Campbell
Wine StyleFortified
Tyson Stelzer
91
2013/05/28
Wine Taste Weekly, 28 May 2013
Centuries of heritage and experience at Campbell's filter right down to its entry muscat, a sweet and lively style of apricot, spice, caramel, golden syrup and honey. It’s lifted by a fresh rosewater lift, a celebration of the heady aromatics of young muscat.
Clare Burder
0
2014/11/11
Wine Bargains Under $20, Five Of The Best, 17 July 2014
I sense whole generations are missing the wondrous world of Rutherglen fortifieds. This one is the entry level Muscat from 5th generation producer Campbells. The fortification (adding brandy spirit shortly after the ferment begins) makes these a bit boozy but hey, no arguments here. It’s quite dashing actually – very sweet but inherently balanced. Caramel, toffee, raisin and a touch of oak, finishing long and dryer than you might expect. It’s great with blue cheese, cheddar (think of it as liquid quince paste) or salted caramel and chocolate soufflé.
James Halliday
92
2018/08/06
Halliday Wine Companion 2019
This is the ultimate beginner's muscat, with raisins, toffee and fruitcake. The rancio isn't obvious, which is why it's for beginners - its purpose in life is to please, not challenge, and the value is exceptional.
Gold Medal
0
2013/11/04
International Wine Challenge 2013
James Halliday
92
2018/08/06
Halliday Wine Companion 2019
This is the ultimate beginner's muscat, with raisins, toffee and fruitcake. The rancio isn't obvious, which is why it's for beginners - its purpose in life is to please, not challenge, and the value is exceptional.
Gold Medal
0
2013/11/04
International Wine Challenge 2013
Wine Specs
Vintage
Non Vintage
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
17.5
Wine Profile
Awards
Clare Burder
0
2014/11/11
Wine Bargains Under $20, Five Of The Best, 17 July 2014
I sense whole generations are missing the wondrous world of Rutherglen fortifieds. This one is the entry level Muscat from 5th generation producer Campbells. The fortification (adding brandy spirit shortly after the ferment begins) makes these a bit boozy but hey, no arguments here. It’s quite dashing actually – very sweet but inherently balanced. Caramel, toffee, raisin and a touch of oak, finishing long and dryer than you might expect. It’s great with blue cheese, cheddar (think of it as liquid quince paste) or salted caramel and chocolate soufflé.
Food Pairing Notes
soft cheese, hard cheese, fruit, dessert