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Pfeiffer Rare Rutherglen Topaque 500ml
DOZEN: $1,674.00 or $139.50 each
A hedonistic experience that is entirely, intrinsically Australian. Look to the vineyard site, the sandy soils and the taste, defined over decades, comes into view in an aromatic delicacy, complex and refined. Caramel, burnt butter, honeyed, raisined fruit, malt, nuts and spiced chai carry through fine and fresh from start to finish. Runs deceptively deep. (97) JENI PORT, wine companion
An exceptional fortified wine with plenty of depth and multiple layers that are long on the palate and deep down the throat. Walnuts, Sichuan spice, cloves, dates, tamarind and bitter red cherries with a touch of rancio. The acidity complements the fruit and extract, imparting a sense of true profundity. This will hold indefinitely. To even speak about a drinking window is comical. (98) JAMES SUCKLING
With an average age over 25 years, the NV Rare Topaque Rutherglen (2024 release) is an old and ethereal beauty. Waves of old furniture, leather, roasted nuts, orange peel and cold tea are all beautifully integrated. Despite its age, there is also a brightness and fruit purity that lift this wine into the stratosphere. (97) angus Hughson, vinous media
Very thick and exotic, rich and opulent but still with freshness of fruit, remarkable. Super-sweet but with sophistication and proper maturity too – and incredible length. 17.5 jancis Robinson