Seppeltsfld. Dp62 Muscat NV

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Seppeltsfld.
Label Name:
 
Dp62 Muscat NV
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
17%
Grape(s):
 
Muscat a petit grains
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable professional scores: James Halliday ~99; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~97; Vivino user average ~3. 9/5. Regularly featured in museum-reserve listings and specialist fortified wine reviews

Tasting Note
Viscous tawny; concentrated raisins, dried apricot, toffee, caramel, fruitcake and spice, with hints of licorice and dark chocolate. Intensely sweet yet balanced by subtle acidity and a very long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: blue cheeses (Stilton), foie gras, fruitcake, crème brûlée, dark chocolate, pecan pie. Asian: mango sticky rice, Chinese mooncakes and egg tarts, pandan/kaya desserts, or serve alongside spicy Szechuan or Thai dishes to contrast sweetness.

Production Method
Late-harvest/partially raisined Muscat grapes partially fermented, fortified to around 17% ABV, then matured long-term in old oak casks with oxidative aging to concentrate flavors.

Vineyard Info
Seppeltsfield, established 1851 in the Barossa Valley, is famed for its Centennial Cellar and museum-reserve fortified releases; DP62 is part of its Paramount/Museum Reserve fortified series.