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Entry Information
ExhibitorPfeiffer Wines
Show2017
Class36
Entry Number36#8
BrandPfeiffer Wines
Wine NameClassic Rutherglen Topaque
VintageNV
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityPfeiffer Wines cellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1fish oil, lifted, fresh, good balance
Judge 2Holds favour intensity through the palate and finish. Moderate length on finish. Some freshness to the fruit.
Judge 3caramel, toffee, bright, showing some life but needs some acid structure
Associate JudgeDark amber / candied lemon peel, marmalade, fruitcake, black tea / rich!, weighty palate but still delicate, luscious sweetness, long finish, toffee, caramel, butterscotch
Varietal: Muscadelle, GI: Rutherglen, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay,Loam,Gravel
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationLarge Format Oak 25%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 75%
Bottling Date14 / Sep / 2016
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced86
Wine Style / MethodClassic Topaque
Force ClassFalse
Average Age12 years