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N.V. Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Grand Muscadelle (Screwcap), 375ml

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October 4, 2020 - $81

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...alluring nose of treacle (molasses), toasted walnut, dried mulberries, Christmas pudding, dark chocolate, preserved mandarin peel and espresso, this is an incredibly rich and thick mouthful with a great backbone of fresh acidity to enliven. The finish goes on and on delivering a whole pantry of dried fruit and spice flavors.

96Wine Enthusiast

...aromas of figs, milk chocolate, coffee beans and an earthy underbelly. The palate is luscious, cloaking the tongue in a satiny blanket until the acidity creeps in towards the end.

95Vinous / IWC

...array of dried pit fruits, crème brûlée, candied fig and brown sugar, along with an exotic gingerbread overtone. Emphatically sweet, seamless and penetrating, offering orange marmalade, apricot preserve, toffee and membrillo flavors that completely stain the palate while showing surprising vivacity. Combines richness and vivacity with a deft hand and finishes extremely long and spicy...

92Wine Spectator

Smooth, thick and unctuous, offering a dark swirl of walnut, coffee, chocolate and pineapple flavors that pick up hints of clove and white pepper as the finish lingers.

PRODUCER

Chambers Rosewood Vineyards

Chambers Rosewood Winery is in Rutherglen, Australia. The winery was founded in 1858 by the Chambers family, which still owns and operates it. The winemaker is Stephen Chambers, a sixth-generation owner/winemaker. Chambers is known for its fortified wines. Robert M. Parker Jr. has often rated the estate’s Muscats and Muscadelles at 95 to 100 pts.

REGION

Australia, Victoria, Rutherglen

Victoria is one of Australia’s smallest and coolest wine regions, yet one of the nation’s most dynamic and quality-oriented. Unlike many of Australia’s wine regions, which include many large, industrial producers, most Victoria producers are small, independently owned and crush fewer than 25 tons of grapes per year. With more than 600 wineries, Victoria has more producers than any other state, though it ranks third in production. Winemaking started in Victoria in the 1850s when Swiss immigrant Hubert de Castella recognized the area’s winemaking potential. There are many climates and topographies in Victoria, from dry, irrigated inland terroirs to cooler, higher regions. Top sub-appellations include Heathcote, Rutherglen and the Yarra Valley. Shiraz and Chardonnay are the principal grapes grown, though Viognier, Pinot Noir and Tannant are also grown. Of special note is the region’s history with sweet dessert wines made of Muscat. Some are called “Tokay” and are made from the Muscadelle grape. Red dessert, Madeira-style wines are also produced.