Campbells of Rutherglen Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat is a luxurious and decadent fortified wine that exemplifies the best of Australian winemaking. Made from a blend of Muscadelle and Muscat grapes that have been aged for an average of 20 years in oak barrels, this wine is a true expression of craftsmanship and tradition. With a deep amber color and aromas of raisins, caramel, and Christmas pudding, each sip of this wine is a journey through layers of rich flavors and a velvety smooth texture. Perfect as a dessert wine or enjoyed on its own, Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat is a true treasure for wine connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR - Deep mahogany brown, with olive hues. BOUQUET - Intense raisin fruit with nutty ‘aged oak’ complexity, which only comes from very lengthy maturation in oak casks. PALATE - The ultimate in intensity. Raisined sweetness explodes on the front of the palate. Complex nutty flavours flow through the full length of the palate and the drying tannin finish lingers for many minutes.

About the Winery

Campbells of Rutherglen, Australia, has a history spanning 150 years. It all started in 1870, and all along the way, it has been about determination, tenacity, and evolution, all aimed at building on the generation experience in the past and deep innovation dedication. The company has made great strides since its inception, which have led to the company that stands today.

It all started when John Campbell sailed to Australia in 1869. John got to Rutherglen to dig for gold and found himself on Bobbie burns lead. In 1868, John picked 79 acres that adjoined Bobbie burns lead, where he planted vines in a small area.

In 1870, Campbell's wine was established when John Campbells made his first vintage. The Bobbie burn homestead was built as a replacement of the first house john had set up, which is still standing today next to the winery. In the same year, a cellar was built. At this time, Bobbie burns vineyard of brown muscat, Riesling, malbec, Pedro Ximenez, and shiraz had grown and now stood at 38 acres which formed a part of the 3273 acres of vines.

In the years that followed, Campbells received prizes for his wine. There was a decline in production when phylloxera aphid attacked the vineyard. At his death in 1908, 87 acres in the vineyard were in decline, and David and his wife took over. They replanted the vineyard with vines that were resistant to phylloxera and started replacing the wine stocks.

Even though the company faced many tragedies and years of decline, which sometimes led to diversification to save the estate, Campbells of Rutherglen stood. Presently, the company has been in operation for over 150 years, and with the experience they have had over the years, the full flavours of the region have been captured. Five generations have been involved in the running of the business, and the commitment to quality and hands on approach has helped the company grow to world-class recognition with numerous awards over the years.

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