Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Pfeiffer Wines
Show	2017
Class	36
Entry Number	36#6
Brand	Pfeiffer Wines
Wine Name	Grand Rutherglen Topaque
Vintage	NV
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Pfeiffer Wines cellar door

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	88
Judge 1	fiery spirit, coffee notes
Judge 2	Continued persistence of flavour; restraint on fruit characters. Persisting length on finish.
Judge 3	showing some aged characters, tar, tobacco, nice spice palate but could hold more acidity to drive it home
Associate Judge	Cola colour / rancio, sl VA - complexity, treacle / luscious, viscous, great acid to sweetness balance, long finish!, complex, fruitcake. Great wine

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