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Entry Information
ExhibitorPfeiffer Wines
Show2017
Class36
Entry Number36#6
BrandPfeiffer Wines
Wine NameGrand Rutherglen Topaque
VintageNV
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityPfeiffer Wines cellar door
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1fiery spirit, coffee notes
Judge 2Continued persistence of flavour; restraint on fruit characters. Persisting length on finish.
Judge 3showing some aged characters, tar, tobacco, nice spice palate but could hold more acidity to drive it home
Associate JudgeCola colour / rancio, sl VA - complexity, treacle / luscious, viscous, great acid to sweetness balance, long finish!, complex, fruitcake. Great wine
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