AU
New Zealand
A unique grape-based aperitif made from grape juice and brandy; sweet, fresh, and lightly herbal.
Inspired by French Mistelle traditions but with a modern Aussie expression.
Serve chilled or over ice, perfect pre-dinner pour or with cheese.
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Description
This is golden hour in a glass. Made by blending unfermented Muscat juice with grape spirit, then ageing in oak. Think Pineau des Charentes, but with more tropical warmth and Aussie sun.
The nose is ripe fruit and sunshine — apricot, mango, orange peel, honeysuckle, and vanilla bean. There’s also toasted nuts, dried fig, and fresh hay.
On the palate, it’s lush but balanced — golden raisins, caramelised citrus, white flowers and oak spice. Silky, slightly sticky, but lifted with acidity and brightness.
Finish is long and rich, with marmalade, almond, and honeyed fruit.
Serve chilled, with cheese, or as a base for a spritz with sparkling wine and a twist of grapefruit. Elegant, joyful, and quietly luxurious.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Description
This is golden hour in a glass. Made by blending unfermented Muscat juice with grape spirit, then ageing in oak. Think Pineau des Charentes, but with more tropical warmth and Aussie sun.
The nose is ripe fruit and sunshine — apricot, mango, orange peel, honeysuckle, and vanilla bean. There’s also toasted nuts, dried fig, and fresh hay.
On the palate, it’s lush but balanced — golden raisins, caramelised citrus, white flowers and oak spice. Silky, slightly sticky, but lifted with acidity and brightness.
Finish is long and rich, with marmalade, almond, and honeyed fruit.
Serve chilled, with cheese, or as a base for a spritz with sparkling wine and a twist of grapefruit. Elegant, joyful, and quietly luxurious.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity