Rutherglen Muscat Flashcards
Rutherglen Muscat variety
Muscat a Petits Grains Rouge
AKA Rutherglen Brown Muscat
Rutherglen Muscat classification levels
Rutherglen Muscat
Classic Rutherglen Muscat
Grand Rutherglen Muscat
Rare Rutherglen Muscat
Rutherglen Muscat (classification)
3-5 years of age
180-240 g/L RS
Fresh raisins, rich fruit aromas
Classic Rutherglen Muscat
6-10 years of age
200-280 g/L RS
Blend of parcels
Rancio flavors
Grand Rutherglen Muscat
11-19 years of age
270-400 g/L RS
Mature rancio flavors
Rare Rutherglen Muscat
> 20 years of age
270-400 g/L RS
Richest flavors
Rutherglen Topaque
Muscadelle
Similar production to Rutherglen Muscat
Candied fruits
Honey
Toffee
Cold tea flavors
Rutherglen
GI in North East Victoria
Average January temp. Rutherglen
22.3 C
Growing season rainfall Rutherglen
290 mm
Rutherglen Muscat soil
Rutherglen loam
Grey/brown loam
Rutherglen Muscat vintages
Rarely bottled as a single vintage
Most producers use Solera system