Winery Stanton & KilleenClassic Topaque
Natural sweet wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Muscadelle.
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Classic Topaque of Winery Stanton & Killeen in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or dried fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stanton & Killeen's Classic Topaque.
Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle
Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Stanton & Killeen
The Winery Stanton & Killeen is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Rutherglen to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rutherglen
Mythic region of north-east Victoria (Australia), world capital of great fortified wines: signature Muscat à Petits Grains Rouges as fortified king white — amber with opulent notes of raisin, honey, caramel, coffee, candied fig, bitter orange and spices, velvety sweetness and eternal length. Topaque (ex-Tokay, Muscadelle) as eponymous fortified (tea, malt, honey). Classification Rutherglen/Classic/Grand/Rare (≥20 years in casks). Dense Shiraz and Durif as dry.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
