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Stanton & Killeen Moscato 2021
Grape Type Pronunciation: "spark-ah-ling moss-kah-toe"
Primary flavours
Candied Raspberry
Nectarine
White Pear
Aromatic
Candy
Hibiscus
Honey
Rose Petal
Details
A light and bright Moscato made entirely from (you guessed it) Muscat! A glamourous pink colour with an equally beautiful nose, bubbling in its delightfully sweet palate of rose petals, honey and juicy nectarine with a refreshing, and spirited finish!

'Stanton & Killeen' all began in the 1850s, when the Stanton family travelled from England to try their luck on the Victorian gold fields. It wasn’t long before they turned their attention to the liquid gold that came from vines and the family tirelessly toiled their vineyards and established a winery that endured many setbacks such as vine disease, drought and the Great Depression. The two families came together when Norman Killeen married Jack Stanton’s daughter, Joan and in 1954 she gave birth to 6th generation winemaker, the late Chris Killeen. In 1968 the business name was changed to ‘Stanton & Killeen Wines’ and thus started a new phase in the history of the winery. There is serious history at play in this corner of the world. Today the business is owned and managed by mother-daughter team Wendy and Natasha Killeen with a focus on Portuguese varieties, flavoursome Rutherglen red wine and continuing the long tradition of award-winning Muscats, Topaques, Tawnys and Vintage Fortifieds. These wines truly are Australian 'liquid' treasures, with this friendly and fun Moscato included.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, high sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Rutherglen
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling Moscato
Wine Maker
Stanton & Killeen
Alcohol
8%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
State
VIC
Pairing guide
We’re all big Moscato fans nowadays, and it’s always exciting to discover yet another bottle which displays that delicious balance, elegant fizz, and delightful set of aromatics we’ve come to know and love. This gorgeous Moscato from Stanton & Killeen pairs beautifully with loads of sweet and sticky barbecue favourites - pork tenderloin, glazed ribs, and chicken wings to name but three - and with luxurious seafood dishes of lobster, crab, and monkfish. Crudités and dishes featuring cardamom, ginger, and saffron are always a winner, and it’s delicious with salty cheeses like feta and halloumi, too.
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Food
Dessert
Summer Salad
Sushi
Tastes
Sweet
Light
Fruity
Moods
Excited
Celebratory
Seasons
Summer
Spring
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Wine region
Rutherglen, Australia
Rutherglen is located in the North East of Victoria, a region steeped in history and sticky fortifieds! It begins in the early 19th century, a period hallmarked by the gold rush and the nefarious Ned Kelly! It takes a special personality to pioneer a vineyard during this time. Lindsay Brown was one of the first vignerons to do it, planting vines at the Gooramadda Run site around 1851. He’s also responsible for one of the most enduring quotes of the time, saying, ‘dig gentleman dig, but no deeper than six inches, for there is more gold to be won from the top six inches than from all of the depths below.' And with vision, more and more vineyards sprouted throughout Rutherglen; it’s hard to believe only 30 years later, Rutherglen would be considered on the international stage for its luscious Tokay and heart table reds. Many wineries established at this time are still flourishing today, including and not limited to Gehrigs (1859), Chambers Rosewood (1859), Morris (1859), Campbells (1870), Stanton & Killeen (1875). Today the region is known for deep table reds made of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Durif, as well as fortified like Muscat and Tokay.
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