Andy Thomson

9.4

One of my favourite wines — 6 months ago

with Cheryl

Matt Perlman

9.3

This stuff was wild. Intensely sweet obviously but with a subtly leafy, tarry almost tobacco like finish. Pair with a cigar? — a year ago

Kristin Cancellieri

9.0

Delicious paired with dark chocolate. Perfect ending to a meal — 3 years ago

with Lorraine

Fraser McKinley

9.8

This was an exceptional bottle and a great reminder of what a special and unique gift these are to the wine world. Outstanding stuff - NV — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.5

Sweet toffee, lovely citrus fruits, and dried Sunmaid raisins as well, suave, balanced, rich sweet flavors, such a lovely, easy-drinking sweet dessert wine, also Level 2 “Classic” like the Chambers from last night, excellent!! — 9 months ago

with Jim

Andy Thomson

9.1

Good aged character. Still lots of fruit and body. Delicious! — 2 years ago

with Cheryl

Bob McDonald

9.6

See recent notes for the Stanton and Killeen Grand Muscat. This is the Topaque (cannot call it Tokay any more) made from the Muscadelle grape. Like the Grand Muscat the average blended age is 15 to 20 years. Very similar in flavour profile with the Muscat, the latter probably a bit sweeter with more molasses notes. This Topaque is a tiny bit more bitter with caramel, toffee and a lot of liquid raisin character. Thoroughly delicious. These old Rutherglen fortifieds are one of Australia’s gifts to the vinous world. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.6

[This is the “Classic” level classification in Rutherglen, Level 2 out of 4 levels in increasing levels of concentration.] We first met Mr. Bill Chambers in 1989 at the winery, and tasted his INCREDIBLE dessert wines. We finally made it back in December of 2023, and sadly, Bill passed away about 6 weeks after our visit this time — RIP, Mr. Chambers, my only regret is that we cannot find this “Classic” level in the U.S.
Absolutely fabulous Muscadelle, smooth, super complex, this last visit to Rutherglen we realized the “Classic” level was our collective sweet spot, long, lingering finish, such a fantastic dessert wine!! — 9 months ago

with Jim

Bob McDonald

9.3

Sunday lunch with friends - no formal notes. An excellent finish to a meal and a staple in an Australian winter. Notes of fruit cake, not as liquid raisins as the Muscat. Fortified wines from the Rutherglen district in Victoria are one of Australia’s gifts to the world of wine. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

This Grand Muscat sits in intensity between the Old Vine Muscat tasted 5 weeks ago and the Rare Liqueur Muscat which is tasted, well, rarely. The latter being off the charts in flavour and intensity. Liquid Raisins Spice and Dark Chocolate. The perfect wine to sip in front of the fire 🔥 in winter. This has been the coldest week this year. — 4 years ago