Seppeltsfld. Dp64 Tokay NV

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Seppeltsfld.
Label Name:
 
Dp64 Tokay NV
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Rutherglen (cellared Barossa/Seppeltsfield)
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
17%
Grape(s):
 
Muscadelle (Topaque)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) 99; James Halliday 99; Paramount Collection museum reserve, includes parcel from 1922; highly-rated

Tasting Note
Deep chocolate-brown with amber hues. Aromas of espresso, panforte, dried dates and prunes. Palate shows dark chocolate, coffee roast, fig reduction and leather with balanced acidity and a long, indulgent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: aged blue or vintage cheddar, dark chocolate desserts, fruitcake, pecan pie, foie gras. Asian: mooncakes, sticky rice with mango, red-bean desserts, roasted/Peking duck with hoisin, rich Chinese nut-based sweets.

Production Method
Late-harvest Muscadelle briefly fermented, fortified with neutral spirit, blended from multiple vintages (average age ~32 years) and matured in oak solera/old-barrel stocks.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Seppeltsfield (Barossa/Rutherglen heritage estate founded 19th century). Part of the Paramount Collection, hand-bottled, limited release with certificate and numbered bottle.