Rutherglen. Classic. Grand. Rare. These are the stops that punctuate Australia’s other great contribution to the world of wine, namely Rutherglen Tokay and Muscat, and I think that if your want to get off, passengers on the pleasure train need to alight at Grand Central station to ensure a satisfactory ride. That being said, this is an especially good example of Rutherglen, and comes in a most fetching bottle complete with a popping glass stopper.

Lifted, light and fresh with raisin, spiced mixed peel, flowers, coffee and a touch of rancio complexity. On the palate a mix of toffee, raisin, coffee creams and bright mixed peel flavours. It’s light, sweet and fresh with a slightly cloying texture pulled back into shape by clean acidity and finishes long and sweet with an aftertaste of chocolate coffee creams. It delivers a bit more complexity than it needs to and drinks beautifully. Like revenge, serve cool for best results.

Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Mar08
Alcohol : 18%
Closure : Glass Stopper
Drink : 2008 - 2008+