Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Pfeiffer Wines
Show	2017
Class	36
Entry Number	36#8
Brand	Pfeiffer Wines
Wine Name	Classic Rutherglen Topaque
Vintage	NV
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Pfeiffer Wines cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	fish oil, lifted, fresh, good balance
Judge 2	Holds favour intensity through the palate and finish. Moderate length on finish. Some freshness to the fruit.
Judge 3	caramel, toffee, bright, showing some life but needs some acid structure
Associate Judge	Dark 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%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Schwarzmann, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Clay,Loam,Gravel
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 25%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 75%
Bottling Date	14 / Sep / 2016
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	86
Wine Style / Method	Classic Topaque
Force Class	False
Average Age	12 years