Morris of Rutherglen Classic Muscat 500ml

Morris of Rutherglen Classic Muscat 500mlMorris Classic Rutherglen Muscat is a rich bouquet of intense preserved fruit and fresh rose petal floral notes on the nose with luscious raisin flavours filling the mouth, finishing dry through the integration of oak with great persistence. Deep brown core with amber rim 165 years of Rutherglen winemaking tradition. 17. 5% alc. 500ml. Ideal after dinner with chocolate, fruity desserts or strong cheeses. The art of these wines lies in the blending of

Morris Classic Rutherglen Muscat is a rich bouquet of intense preserved fruit and fresh rose petal floral notes on the nose with luscious raisin flavours filling the mouth, finishing dry through the integration of oak with great persistence. Deep brown core with amber rim — 165 years of Rutherglen winemaking tradition. 17.5% alc. 500ml. Ideal after dinner with chocolate, fruity desserts or strong cheeses.

“The art of these wines lies in the blending of very old and much younger material. They have no equivalent in any other part of the world.”

James Halliday, Wine Companion 2016

Awards

• 🥇 Gold — China Wine & Spirits Awards 2025
• 🥇 Gold — Sydney Wine Show 2024
• 🥇 Gold — Corowa Wine Show 2024
• 🥇 Gold — China Wine & Spirits Awards 2024
• 🥇 Gold — Royal Perth Wine Show 2023
• 🥇 Gold — International Wine Challenge 2023

Tasting Notes

Appearance

This distinguished Rutherglen Muscat presents a deep brown core with an amber rim of exceptional warmth and aged brilliance, displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of Morris Classic Rutherglen Muscat — crafted by Madden Morris, sixth generation and current Chief Winemaker, from Brown Muscat (Muscat à Petit Grain Rouge) in the Classic Range style of freshness and varietal character balanced by subtle age complexity from time spent in barrel. A Muscat style unique to Australia and with no equivalent in any other part of the world.

Aroma

The nose is rich and immediately captivating, with an intense bouquet of preserved fruit of exceptional depth and warmth complemented by touches of fresh rose petal floral notes of genuine delicacy and distinction. A bouquet of outstanding aromatic richness, complexity and authentic Morris Classic Rutherglen Muscat character — the hallmark of 165 years of Rutherglen winemaking tradition and six generations of Morris family passion and expertise.

Palate

Rich and youthful on the palate, with luscious raisin flavours of exceptional intensity and varietal character filling the mouth with genuine warmth and indulgence. The finish is dry through the integration of oak of outstanding subtlety and precision, with great persistence of enduring Rutherglen Muscat distinction — a Morris Classic of rare freshness, varietal character and subtle age complexity that reflects the blending of very old and much younger material at its most masterful. 17.5% alc.

Pairs With

This exceptional Morris Classic Rutherglen Muscat is a natural companion to dark chocolate, fruity desserts, fruit cake, strong cheeses, crème brûlée or enjoyed on its own as the ultimate Australian after-dinner wine — rich, luscious and with no equivalent in any other part of the world.