The colour is bright gold with appealing aromas of luscious, freshly crushed grapes. These sensations are carried through onto the palate. The mouth explodes with a profusion of fresh grape flavours adding a velvety texture to the wine; this results from the grapes being picked late in the season, at full ripeness. A young, fresh and appealing style of sherry. With its rich mouth-filling flavours this wine could be sipped on its own or enjoyed with lighter desserts. Serve at room temperature, chilled or with your favourite mixer! This wine has already done its aging. Best consumed within a year of purchase.
The wine is made from Muscat of Alexandria. As the name suggests, the variety is thought to have originated in Egypt and spread throughout the Mediterranean by the Romans. In Australia the variety is also known as Muscat Gordo Blanco.
James Halliday - Bright yellow-gold; the bouquet is smooth, but not complex, the palate offering rather more with grapey, spicy flavours; a good example of the style, and particularly well priced. Made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes
WINESTATE says: Sweet, lifted, perfumed muscat fruit bouquet. Soft, round and creamy in the mouth, with fresh fruit and nutty toffee elements.
Peter Forrestal says: This is a very attractive fortified that is clean, fresh and viscous, has spice, malt and honey flavours, substantial sweetness without being cloying.
