Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat is Turkish Delight and Nanna’s fruit cake on the palate with aromatic rose petal, ginger, dried fig and sticky raisins on the nose. Fresh, approachable and luscious — blended from several vintages, average age 2–4 years, the youngest and freshest tier of the range.
Awards
- 🥇 Gold — Ballarat Wine Show, 2019
- 🥈 Silver — International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2018
- 🥈 Silver — Decanter World Wine Awards, 2018
- 🥈 Silver — Rutherglen Wine Show, 2017
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Rutherglen Muscat presents a warm amber colour with tawny-red hues of genuine freshness and vibrancy, displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat — the youngest and freshest tier of the winery’s celebrated four-tier Muscat range, blended from several vintages with an average age of two to four years and aged in old fortified barrels to deliver a Muscat of approachable freshness and authentic Rutherglen character.
Aroma
The nose is immediately captivating and aromatic, with rose petal of genuine floral vibrancy and distinction creating a beautifully expressive and inviting aromatic profile of outstanding freshness and appeal. Notes of ginger, dried fig and sticky raisins add layers of warm spice and fruit complexity — a bouquet of exceptional aromatic freshness, fruit purity and authentic Rutherglen Muscat character that is as approachable as it is rewarding.
Palate
Fresh and luscious on the palate, with Turkish Delight and Nanna’s fruit cake of genuine warmth and indulgence delivering a flavour profile of outstanding approachability and authentic Rutherglen Muscat distinction. The ginger, dried fig and sticky raisin characters follow through from the nose with excellent persistence and harmony — a Rutherglen Muscat of exceptional freshness, fruit-driven character and enduring appeal. The finish is clean, warm and deeply satisfying.
Pairs With
This exceptional Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat is a natural companion to Turkish Delight, fruit cake, ginger biscuits, dried figs, vanilla ice cream, or enjoyed lightly chilled on its own as a versatile aperitif or dessert wine — the perfect introduction to the world of Rutherglen Muscat.
