N/V Skillogalee Liqueur Muscat
Regular price £32.95 Sale price £27.99 Save 15%Tasting Notes
Colour
It is bright, red/amber in colour with a light young sweet raisin nose.
Palate
The palate shows nutty raisin apricot flavours, very full and sweet but not cloying. The finish is lingering – very smooth and liqueur-like!
Vinification
This fortified wine is made in the same way that tawny port is made. It is a blend of different vintages all made from fruit growing on Skillogalee vineyards. These separate wines are fermented and fortified and left to age in oak puncheons (500L). The current blend is made from 1992 and 1993 vintages predominantly, with a little older material to contribute some aged, rancio character and some younger wine to give freshness and lift.
Around 2000 litres are made each year depending on the vintage.
Winery
A family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of the Clare Valley in South Australia, Skillogalee is known for the exceptional quality of their red and white wines and is widely recognised as one of the region’s top estates. They also lead the way in responsible farming, having practised sustainable methodologies in the vineyard and the winery for many years. The original Skillogalee vineyards were planted in the early 1970’s on stony soils and steep, eastern-facing slopes at almost 500 metres above sea level.
The first wines were released in 1976 and quickly gained acclaim: the 1978 Dry Riesling won major trophies at the Adelaide Wine Show and the National Wine Show, putting Skillogalee firmly on the Australian winemaking map. Aware of the exceptional quality of the vineyards and their potential to produce world-class wines, current owners David and Diana Palmer acquired the property in 1989. In 2002 they purchased next-door neighbour Waninga Vineyards, with 30 hectares of 30-year-old vines, bringing the size of the estate to 60 hectares.
While production increased, the Palmers have taken great care to maintain the quality and characteristic style of the wines. Deciding to avoid the bureaucracy of organic or biodynamic certification does not stop a producer from holding soil health and sustainability as a top priority, and this is the case at Skillogalee. Every effort is taken to ensure the best quality grapes are harvested each year, the vines are hand-pruned, and the fruit is mainly hand-picked, with yields kept extremely low. All wines are produced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards.
Specifications
Year | N/V |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Muscat |
Country | Australia |
Alcohol content | 18.6% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 13.95 units |
Type | Fortified and Dessert |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Features | Vegan and Vegetarian |
Origin | Clare Valley |
Appellation | South Australia |

2021 Domaine de la Pigeade Muscat de Beaumes de Venise (500ml)
Regular price £16.99 Sale price £14.44 Save 15%The Muscat from La Pigeade is characterized by its freshness and finesse and is to be found in many of the leading restaurants of the Rhone Valley.
Tasting Notes
Colour
A light gold wine, shiny with golden reflections.
Palate
The complex aromatic palette combines pear with rose water and exotic fruits.

Soil cultivation
Sustainable cultivation for over 30 years; grassing controlled mechanically (hoeing). Scribbling is practiced several times a year at different depths depending on the case.
Vinification
Hand harvested and sorted before 100% de-stemming and maceration on skins for 10 hours at 3°C before pressing. Cool-fermented to reach a natural alcohol of 5 % before the ferment is arrested by the addition of grape spirit to reach a minimum of 15 % alcohol, with a minimum of 110 g/l residual sugar. Matured on fine lees in tank for two months prior to bottling.
History
Very little sweet Muscat was made before 1945 when Muscat de Beaumes de Venise was classified an AOC for its vin doux naturel, but by the 1970’s and 1980’s its popularity in northern Europe was probably greater than Sauternes or sweet German wines. The wines, by law, must have an ABV of 15% and at least 110g/L residual sugar. Domaine de la Pigeade was purchased by the Vaute family in 1960 who came from wine families but this domaine was the first generation of winemakers. Up until 1996 all fruit from the 25ha estate was sent to the cooperative but with the succession of the second generation, Thierry and his wife Marina, a cellar was built and the wine-making was brought in house. The domaine sits outside the village of Beaumes, which is sandwiched in between the Dantelles de Montmirail and Mount Ventoux. Of the 25ha around 20 are Muscat blanc à petits grains averaging 35 years of age. The vines are planted on a argilo-calcaire and all weed control is manual. The fruit is harvested at a very low 30hl/ha.
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 500ml |
Cultivar | 100% Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains |
Country | France |
Alcohol content | 16% |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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11.3 units |
Type | Dessert Wine / natural sweet wine |
Food Matches |
It is an ideal aperitif and also goes well with many desserts, especially ones with chocolate, or a fruit salad, or strawberries where some is also poured over the fruit. It is also a perfect companion for many blue cheeses. Drink young and always very fresh (around 7°) |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Appellation | Muscat de Beaumes de Venise |
Origin | Southern Rhône Valley |

2021 Frumushika-Nova Muscat Ottonel
Regular price £18.49 Sale price £15.72 Save 15%This wine the perfect choice for those looking for something delicate and fresh.
Tasting Notes
Dry white natural wine from Muscat Ottonel grapes. The color is light golden. Fruity aroma of wine with pronounced hints of citrus, peach and pineapple. Wine with an excellent balance of acidity, rounded, harmonious.

History
The Frumushika-Nova family winery was established in the summer of 2006 when Oleksandr Palariev started building the Center of Green Tourism, Ethnography and Family Vacation on the ancestor's land. Before 1946, the Palariev family lived and made wine on the territory of Frumushika-Nova village. However, the Soviets settled out all citizens of Frumushika and another five villages to build the military facilities.
Nowadays, a family winery has 10 hectares of vineyards, whereas a modern winery produces about 35K bottles of wine using organic techniques.
Frumushika-Nova is more than wine. Today, this is a family recreation centre with the "Bessarabian village of Frumushyka-Nova" where visitors can get acquainted with the national courtyards of the 19th-20th centuries, with the unique culture of the Ukrainian, Moldavian, and Bulgarian, Gagauz, German, Jewish peoples. Also, this is one of the largest sheep farms in Europe for breeding Karakul sheep, producing soft pickled cheese prepared according to a traditional recipe.
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | Muscat Ottonel 100% |
Country | Ukraine |
Alcohol Content | 12% |
Units of Alcohol per bottle | 9 units |
Type | White Wine |
Food Matches | This wine pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, including light salads, seafood, and soft cheeses |
Allergy Info | Contains sulphites and no other allergens |
Origin | Black Sea |
Appellation | Ukraine |
