CHAMBERS ROSEWOOD WINERY Rare Muscadelle, Rutherglen

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Quinta do Noval is the go to Port house for those who prefer VP in a more elegant guise. 1995 was a terrific year at Noval and now almost 20 years old, it is a beautifully balanced and supple wine with a lush, plump texture and smooth, round tannins. Intense flavours of plums, raisins and dark chocolate abound with a hint of secondary development now peaking through.

Graham's Vintage Port is a complex wine with incredible intensity, the colour is a deep, dark purple black and gives strong aromas full of blue violets, ripe red fruit and China tea. The complex palate gives powerful fruit, bitter dark chocolate, fine acidity and mature, well balanced tannins. This is an extremely elegant wine and it will continue to develop for years to come.

The important Sauternes property Chateau Suduiraut lies alongside Chateau dYquem and was ranked 1er Cru in the Bordeaux classification of 1855. Suduiraut can boast a history going back to 1580 although in 1992 it joined a family of properties, including Chateau Pichon Baron in Pauillac and Chateau Petit Village in Pomerol, owned by the French insurance giant AXA. Suduiraut, noted for its finesse and subtle complexity, is one of a small group of Sauternes producers which have emerged as worthy rivals to their famous neighbour. The 200ha property has 92ha under vine, mostly on gravel, sand and clay soils.

Maidenii Dry was created with the martini in mind. However the versatility of this style means that it is just as delicious drunk straight, with a dash of tonic or with a larger measure of gin.

Arguably one of the greatest Australian Tawny Ports, Penfolds Great Grandfather is a refinement of the reserve material used for the Grandfather Tawny. With an average age of 15 years, fruit is picked from vines that are 166 years old. For serious port-lovers this is heaven.

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The Inocente Fino by Valdespino is fermented naturally for one year in very old oak barrels, then fortified and introduced to the first criadera of the Inocente solera. The wine then undergoes biological aging under veil of flor for over ten years. The result is an elegant, highly aromatic sherry with a pronounced nose of almond, yeast and dried herbs. The dry, balanced palate offers delicate notes of green olive, iodine and sea salt which linger through the firm, clean finish.

With an unwavering commitment to the demands and expense of traditional Jerez wine making and the revered Eduardo Ojeda as its winemaker Valdespino produces some of the regions purest and most intense Sherries, from some of its oldest soleras.

Established in 1638, Kopke is the oldest and most respected wine brands in the world. This 1978 Vintage Colheita is one such outstanding example, having now aged to perfection for forty years. Lauded by international critics when released from the cellars in 2016, there would be few wine styles from anywhere more suitable to celebrate a milestone 40th Birthday or anniversary - or equally, could be kept confidently to celebrate a 50th. Decant carefully through a muslin cloth or fine strainer to avoid the natural "crust" (sediment). Enjoy with medium-strength hard cheeses. Serve at 12-14c