Ruthless Ruth Liqueur Muscat

Ruthless Ruth Liqueur Muscat

$65.00 / bottle

Archibald Oliver inherited 800 acres of the family property when pioneer William passed away in 1888, but it was Archibald’s stern Ruth, whom he married in 1879, that kept the family business in health while Archibalds and his brothers led a more scurrilous lifestyle. Records show grape payments made by ‘Kay Brothers’ in 1925 to ‘Mrs Oliver’ whose husband Archibald had long since passed.

Bottle size 350ml

Specifications Reviews Video

Specifications

Region

Region

100% McLaren Vale

Winemaker

Winemaker

Corrina Wright, 6th Generation

Grape Variety

Grape Variety

100% White Frontignac (Muscat)

History

History

Ruth Oliver was married to second generation Archibald Oliver, who inherited a portion of the property from his father William Oliver. Unfortunately, family tales tell a story of a man who was quite partial to a drink, and Archibald died in 1910, leaving Ruth to run the substantial family farm. Ruth took this in her stride, and was known to be a hard task master. Heck we don’t even have one photo of her smiling!

Aroma

Aroma

Rich & pungent, the aroma of muscat and sultana cake leaps from the glass. Dried apricots, honeysuckle, nutty notes and a hint of candied citrus.

Palate

Palate

Continuing onto the palate a viscous explosion of flavour. Lovely sweet spirit carries the rich flavours of glace fruits and the nutty creamy oak influence. A flavour that lingers and lingers.

Colour

Colour

Deep mocha caramel

Alcohol

Alcohol

19%

Reviews

White frontignac, otherwise known as muscat. Olive edges skirting a mahogany hue. Scents of molasses, roasted almonds, hazelnuts and walnut, with rancio-driven closet and old cheese. Brilliant gear! This straddles the edges of overt, fresh and pointed restraint. Intense, layered and profoundly long. 96 points.

- Ned Goodwin MW, Halliday Wine Companion

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