NV R.L. Buller & Son Rare Tokay Calliope
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With an equally very deep brown color, the NV Calliope Rare Tokay reveals aromas of walnut cake, toasted hazelnuts, black molasses, brown sugar and macerated sultanas. It has profound richness with a full, viscous texture and very high level of sweetness plus a good amount of acid to balance. The finish is amazingly long and wonderfully spicy. Best known for their rare, fortified vintage blends of Muscat and Tokay – the style that really put Rutherglen on the fine wine map – R L Buller also produce some very good if robust table wines that speak of the region’s hot growing season. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030
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The Calliope is pure perfection. It is an amber-colored nectar with extraordinary perfume, incredible richness, and a finish that lingers on the palate, seemingly, forever. At $50, it is a steal. Australia continues to be a treasure trove for fortified, after-dinner wines. Once bottled, they do not change, and often age up to a decade where well stored. After opening, most will last for a week. This is one of the top wine discoveries of this year's tastings. Many consumers are going to be overjoyed with this offering. Importer: Southern Starz, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030