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Rutherglen

Home to one of the world's most unique and celebrated wine styles: Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque (formerly Tokay), classified in a four-tier system from Rutherglen to Grand to Rare. Made from dried Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains on the vine, then aged in a solera-like system of fractional blending. No other wine region on earth produces anything quite like them. Also produces robust Durif and Shiraz.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Ideal hot, dry conditions for Muscat sugar concentration; outstanding vintage
2022 Good vintage with consistent Muscat grape drying; well-balanced Topaque and Muscat
2021 Hot season with reliable fruit concentration; fine Durif and Shiraz alongside classic stickies
2020 Slightly more variable; solid production with the solera system maintaining house character
2019 Outstanding growing conditions; exceptional Muscat concentration for the vintage component