This is an exploration of the main styles of Rutherglen (Australia) fortified wines - or Stickies. We also learn a little about Rutherglen Network and the classifications of the famous Muscat wines.

Because Rutherglen’s wine history dates back to the Gold Rush of the 1800s, “Liquid Gold” puns were made. The host can’t help herself.

Resources from this episode:

Websites:

Explore Rutherglen: The Four Faces of Rutherglen Muscat - The Rutherglen muscat classification https://www.explorerutherglen.com.au/rutherglen-muscat-classification/

Explore Rutherglen: History https://www.explorerutherglen.com.au/history-of-rutherglen/

Marketing Mag: A big bloody controversy, McConnell, S. (2016) https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/big-bloody-controversy/

Wine Australia: Additional Label Items and Other Terms https://www.wineaustralia.com/labelling/additional-labelling-terms

Wine Australia: Fortified Wines - Examining an Australian classic (2017) https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/market-bulletin/issue-65

Wine Australia: Quality Wine Terms: https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/6fa35690-95eb-4519-a6f8-aae0359aa822/AGWA-Quality-Wine-Terms-Quality-Wine-Terms.pdf

Wine Australia: Map of Victoria https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/047d1788-a81d-4406-9403-2aa3d19fbf28/Victoria.jpg

Wine Selectors: Fortified Wine - What it is and why we love it (also great infographics) https://www.wineselectors.com.au/selector-magazine/wine/know-your-variety-australian-fortified-favourites

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