Rutherglen Muscat Flashcards

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Rutherglen Muscat variety

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Muscat a Petits Grains Rouge

AKA Rutherglen Brown Muscat

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Rutherglen Muscat classification levels

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Rutherglen Muscat

Classic Rutherglen Muscat

Grand Rutherglen Muscat

Rare Rutherglen Muscat

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Rutherglen Muscat (classification)

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3-5 years of age

180-240 g/L RS

Fresh raisins, rich fruit aromas

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Classic Rutherglen Muscat

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6-10 years of age

200-280 g/L RS

Blend of parcels

Rancio flavors

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Grand Rutherglen Muscat

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11-19 years of age

270-400 g/L RS

Mature rancio flavors

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Rare Rutherglen Muscat

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> 20 years of age

270-400 g/L RS

Richest flavors

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Rutherglen Topaque

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Muscadelle

Similar production to Rutherglen Muscat

Candied fruits

Honey

Toffee

Cold tea flavors

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Rutherglen

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GI in North East Victoria

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Average January temp. Rutherglen

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22.3 C

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Growing season rainfall Rutherglen

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290 mm

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Rutherglen Muscat soil

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Rutherglen loam

Grey/brown loam

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Rutherglen Muscat vintages

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Rarely bottled as a single vintage

Most producers use Solera system

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