Rutherglen Muscat Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Rutherglen muscat made?
A
NE Victoria
2
Q
What is the climate?
A
Continental, warm
3
Q
What is the grape?
A
Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains
4
Q
How are they made sweet?
A
Grapes shrivel on vines due to long growing season
5
Q
How is it fortified?
A
Fermentation only reaches a few degrees of alcohol before the wine is fortified to 18% ABV with a highly rectified grape spirit.
6
Q
How is muscat aged?
A
In oak casks in hot conditions- evaporation, heat and oxidation all have an important part to play
7
Q
How to producers maintain consistency ?
A
Blending (sometimes with solera)
8
Q
What are the levels of aging classification?
A
- Rutherglen Muscat
- Classic
- Grand
- Rare
