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Dessert and Fortified Wines
TOP DESSERT AND FORTIFIFED WINES FROM AROUND THE HUNTER VALLEY.
DeBortoli
Classic Muscat
Muscats from Rutherglen are made in a style like no other as a result of the unique combination of climate, grape variety, soils and most of all, the reserved stocks and unsurpassed blending skills to create Muscats that are rich, complex and intense.
TASTING A fresh, aromatic style that should display characters of fresh raisins, dried fruits and nuts, and should start to show more complex characters as a result of longer time in barrel and will start to display toffee and caramel characters but still have nice raisin aromatics.
FOOD MATCH Muscat is ideal as an aperitif, especially served with chocolates. For a decadent dessert treat, place a bottle in the freezer, let it become syrupy and drizzle over ice-cream as a delicious topping, sprinkle with chopped praline.
CELLARING Up to 5 years but is delightful for drinking now.
PRICE $30
The Garden Cellars
Starboard Port White Muscat
The Garden Cellars Starboard Port White Muscat is a blend of light and fruity flavours, leaving a sweet honey finish on your palate. Whether you’re in the mood for dessert or in need of a winter warmer, this wine is the perfect choice.
TASTING Sticky, sweet fruits with a rich honey finish.
FOOD MATCH Pairs well with desserts as well as spicy foods.
CELLARING Ready to drink now.
PRICE $18 (2 for $30)
Savannah Estate
Limited Release Muscat
This limited Release Muscat is made in the solera style and blended with a brandy spirit. Bottled in imported Italin Vin du Vie glass, it is the perfect centrepiece on your shelf.
TASTING This Muscat is "Christmas pudding in a glass" with lifted hints of orange blossom, caramelised fig, and honey on the nose. It also has balanced flavours of rum, raisin and golden syrup on the palate.
FOOD MATCH Delicious over vanilla bean ice cream, sticky date pudding, on your pancakes in the morning and with a hard cheddar.
CELLARING Up to 12 months once open.
PRICE RRP $65
Parched Crow Wines
Sogni D'oro
‘Sogni D’oro’ translates to sweet dreams in Italian, and rightfully so with this sweet aperitif. A light fortified similar to the European Mistelle style but with a twist, made from Shiraz.
TASTING The ruby pink colour and raspberry-caramel aroma create an enticing contrast to the flavours of honey nectar and marmalade that seep through on the palate. The combination of these elements creates a surprising sensory experience.
FOOD MATCH Best served at either room temperature in the cooler months or on ice in Summer. Some even like to enjoy this in a spritz with a slice of blood orange.
PRICE RRP $25
Hungerford Hill
Liqueur Muscat
Grand muscat matured in oak barrels, in our cellar for over a decade. Laying in wait developing the smooth rich aromas and flavour that our members have loved for decades.
TASTING Fragrant maple and oak on the nose. A dance of honey & raisins slides across the palate. With a lingering and invigorating finish.
FOOD MATCH Sticky date pudding, viennetta birthday cake, apple crumble, or Castello blue cheese.
CELLARING Cellar for 5+ years, but why would you?
PRICE $50
DeBortoli
Noble One 2019
Darren De Bortoli created Noble One at the family winery in 1982. More than four decades later after taking the world by storm, this internationally acclaimed Noble One remains one of the most awarded wines in history.
TASTING Opulent layers of stone fruit, citrus zest, honey drenched apricots with hints of nougat and vanilla bean accents from the French oak. A rich texture balanced by sweet fruit and refreshing acidity.
FOOD MATCH Perfect with Pear or Peach Tarte Tatin or with Blue cheese and a little truffled honey poured over. Alternatively enjoy with savoury dishes like chicken liver parfait or roasted pork belly with orange and star anise.
CELLARING This is a wine that can be enjoyed young and will keep evolving over the coming decades.
PRICE RRP $36
