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Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat NV

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Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat (NV)

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Going by many names, Moscato Bianco, Muscat de Frontignan and Muscat Canelli among the most common, this aromatic grape produces wines that are characterized by floral aromas with peach and citrus flavors. Widely used in Italy for lightly sparkling, or Frizzante wines, the most famous of which is Asti Spumante.

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Made from carefully aged blends of around 50 years of age, the Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat exhibits a raft of toffee, maple syrup and caramel characters. Fruit is left to ripen on the vine until as late as possible to ensure the necessary high degree of lusciousness. Juice is fermented for only a very short time before be ing fortified with neutral spirit and stored in oak to mature. Only the very best fruit from the finest vintages is used in the blend. The fortified cellar remains the domain of ancient barrels gently nurturing their precious contents for decade upon decade of ageing to read more...

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Our Merchant Prince is classified 'Rare' - it is the pinnacle, the richest, most complex and complete wine. The ultimate in intensity. Raisined sweetness explodes on the front of the palate. Complex nutty flavors flow through the full length of the palate and the drying tannin finish lingers for many minutes. Fruit is left to ripen on the vine until as late as possible to ensure the necessary high degree of lusciousness. Juice is fermented for only a very short time before being fortified with neutral spirit and stored in oak to mature. Only the very best fruit from the finest vintages read more...


 

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