Established 1858, Chambers Rosewood have continued to produce the richest, most complex dessert wines. Their ancient, rarest stocks date back to soleras from 1890, the unirrigated vines, many of which are over eighty years old, yield scant harvests of precious grapes which are endowed with wonderfully concentrated flavours. Magnificence in an old vine Rutherglen Muscadelle, complexed by barrel age, deeply satisfying as an elegant accompaniement to the finest consommes, richly sauced game bird recipes and of course, wickedly decadent desserts.

Established 1858, in continuous operation by several generations of the founding family, Chambers Rosewood are custodians of priceless old vineyards. An extraordinary tradition of sensational vintages have defined Chambers Rosewood as one of the world's great marques in fortified wine. Dark mahogany hued, its rich nose of chocolate plum, fruitcakes and marzipan, quince andf soft, sweet spice over tea chest oak maturation notes, unravel layers of red black fruits throughout the length of palate, a gentle warmth of spirit complementing the finish.

You can travel down Barkly Street Rutherglen and not even notice the tiny little winery housed in a collection of corrugated iron sheds, yet Chambers Rosewood are internationally renowned. Afficianados of Australian fortifieds could easily be forgiven for not realising that some of the world's finest Muscat are produced here. This small, family operation was established by William Chambers in 1858 and has operated as a winery continuously ever since, long enough for the sixth generation of Chambers to make wine.

The unirrigated, heirloom Chambers Rosewood vines, many of which are a century of age, yield meagre harvests of parched little berries with a wonderful concentration of rich flavours. The rare, ancient oak Cuvees date back to soleras from the 1890s. Assembled around a precious stock of 1960s vintage base wines, Grand Muscadelle is crafted to be incredibly intense, rich and smoky, with black cherry, rancio and anis jaffa flavours. Those who are lucky enough to experience Chambers Rosewood are converted forever.

Campbell's Topaque bears a venerable oval logotype symbolizing the great vineyards of Australia's most distinguished wine growing region at Rutherglen. The skillful art of blending old barrels Tokay, handed down to Colin Campbell by his forebears, is painstakingly carried out to ensure consistency of quality and provenance of the Campbell style. A luxurious compilation of aged Tokay stocks from a number of vintages, assembed into the richest and most complex accord of lusciously wicked, fruit filled indulgence.

Muscats of Rutherglen are considered the world's richest wines, highly cherished internationally, they bear a mark of authenticity, the oval logotype with stylised R, only ever applied to wines drawn from the great Muscat vineyards of the region. The Campbell house style is typically complex and elegant, encapsulating a rainbow of raisin fruit flavours. Sensational if enjoyed chilled as aperitif, great with blue cheese and fruit bread, divine with espresso and plum pudding.

Merchant Prince is the pinnacle of the Muscat makers art, the richest, most complex and complete wine, awarded a perfect 1OO point score from the distinguished panel at Wine Spectator. Assembled from a legacy of ancient barrels over seventy years of age, laid down by forebears of the family which are custodian of our nation's most priceless stocks. Fruit is left to ripen on the vine until an extraordinary level of complexity and richness is achieved, the ferments arrested with brandy and filled to Soleras for a timeless passage throught the Campbell cellars.

Exclusively old vines Tokay Muscadelle from the quarantined Campbell Vineyards at Rutherglen. Rare Rutherglen Tokays are bottled in tiny quantities each year, for those privileged to taste them, these are wines of breathtaking complexity, mesmerising character and astounding flavour. Grapes are left to ripen on the vine as late as possible into the season, achieving the most extraordinary levels of lusciousness. The oldest inclusions into Isabella are well over seventy years of age, a superior assemblage of the finest vintages over the generations.

The oval logotype with stylised R classification assures an exceptional level of richness and complexity, through a precious elevage of very old wines matured in well seasoned oak, infused with distinctive dry rancio character. The Muscats of Rutherglen are considered the world's richest wines and bear the mark of authenticity, only ever assigned to the great Muscat vineyards of the region.

Campbell's Topaque is the most wickedly intense, lusciously rich elixir, laden with candied peel flavours, honeycombed fruit and amber complexities. Painstakingly crafted to the old world Solera system, a bespoke tradition of fractional blending and elevage, achieving the most indulgent concentration of flavour through a laborious racking of barrels as the angels take their share. At its peak of development upon release, savour Topaque as a refined accompaniment to consomme or extravagantly dressed turkey.

The wines of Buller are the result of four generations experience growing the most superlative fruit and vinifying the most resplendent examplars of Rutherglen. Name for the sleepy hamlet at the heart of the Swan Hill winegrowing region, Beverford is a range of wines fashioned for contemporary Australian palates. An immensely satisfying, generous Old Tokay with a profoundly fruit driven palate and lusciously aged rancio characters. The older material in the blend provides weight and depth of flavour, the younger wines contribute freshness and vigour.

Blessed with a sunny climate, good soils and ample water, the Buller vineyards at Beverford, nestled within the Swan Hill region, produce the richest, nut and citrus flavoured Old Tawny wines which can rival the finest in Victoria. A generously flavoured Old Port in the traditional style, Buller is endowed with great complexity. Sweet fruit and beautifully integrated oak combine to display all the developed characters of long term ageing. Along with the slow transformation in colour from bright ruby to deep tawny, have arrived the most exquisite changes of flavour.

Time is an essential element in the making of the finest fortifieds. To create the rich and complex flavours, Malmsey is assembled from stocks of aged wines that have spent many years slowly maturing in old oak casks. Fine Old is more than a name, it is a reference to the skill and patience which are fundamental to the production of the highest quality fortified. Fine Old Malmsey has been a Buller family secret since it was first created by Reginald Buller in the 1950s. Originally labelled Madeira, Malmsey is very much in the style of the classically rich, nutty flavoured dessert wines.

Prodigious, dark amber-colored, boasts colossal aromatics and flavors of melted caramels, coffee, toffee, candied fruits marinated in cognac, magnificent richness, and a huge finish that lasts over seventy seconds. These fortifieds must be tasted to be believed as they are among the world's most profound after-dinner fortified wines, 100 Points.

Light amber color is followed by an intoxicating fragrance that includes scents of prunes, figs, maple syrup, molasses, and gobs of fruit. The glycerine is extraordinary, the acid level provides freshness and definition, and the finish lasts over a minute. Its freshness, good acidity, soaring aromatics, and unctuous flavors must be tasted to be believed, 96 Points!� -eRobertparker.com,.

From Shiraz grapes grown principally to the illustrious Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard. Fruit has been left on the vine to achieve high sugar levels, making a rich, complex fortified wine. A favourite at Milawa, this magnificent mix of ancient Tawnies ates back to choice vintages of the 1950s with selected material from the best years since. Divine and unsurpassable, the flavours are many and complex. An ambrosia of raisin, liquorice and tobacco, brought forward by the timeless freshness of malty citrus and ripe orchard fruits.

Fashioned from Muscat of Alexandria grapes with a small percentage of Cienna to blush the wine a steamy Rosé colour. Cienna is a hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and the rare Spanish varietal Sumoll, developed by Australia's CSIRO. Together they translate into a sunny pink wine of moderate alcohol that's cheery and ripe with sultry red berry characters. Moscato Rosa is so delicate and fresh that it's irresistible on its own. With food, it makes the perfect match to any recipes which incorporate fruit. Unbeatable with pizza.

Muscat of Alexandria is part of the exotic family of Muscat variants. A lusciously fruity grape, it produces delicate and perfumed, crisp white table wines. This delightfully versatile style of Muscat is tailor made for the Australian climate, the wine of choice for relaxed enjoyment alongside fine food and cheery company. The zingy tropical fruit flavours are upfront and prominent, whilst the light spritzyness provides a refreshingly clean finish. Serve well chilled and enjoy whilst young and vibrant.

Spatlese Lexia is a luscious, mouthfilling wine, fashioned to a late harvest style, toothsome and fresh, complex, crisp and clean, leaving the palate ready for another glass. Often known as Muscat of Alexandria or Muscat Gordo Blanco, Lexia is a member of the generously flavoured Muscat family. Brown Brothers have had a long association with the grape, there were Muscat of Alexandria cuttings on the first ten acre vineyard planted by John Francis Brown at Milawa in 1885. Today, Lexia is one of Australia's best known and most cherished wines.

A delectable concord of moreish grapes which are unique to Brown Brothers. The wickedly fragrant Orange Muscat with a smaller component of the devilishly delish Flora, two fruity varietals little known or planted in Australia. Orange Muscat forms the backbone, providing fragrances of orange blossom to the nose and a fresh citrus hint to the palate, while the Flora contributes colour, texture and mouthfeel. This luscious wine makes a perfect partner to a wide range of desserts. Warm sticky date pudding with caramel sauce being a long time favourite.

The richness of Shiraz and eloquence of Grenache, together with choice parcels Cabernet, Carignane and Mataro, integrated through the ancient oak barrel Soleras. Brown Brothers Tawny is drawn from a labyrinthine complex of mellowed old vintages stored under the estate cellars in Milawa, and assembled with fruity young wines into a warm nutty and satisfyingly rich old Port.

Steeped in history, the original Baileys store was situated next door to the Glenrowan Inn where widow Jones hosted Ned Kelly's siege. Following the gold rush, the Baileys turned to farming and settled on a property which they named Bundarra. Rural life was harsh and the Glenrowan countryside was stubborn. But the Baileys persevered, eventually sowing one of the most enduring vineyards in Australian history.

The Baileys of Glenrowan property is endowed with some of Victoria's oldest plantings. After the devastation of phylloxera at the turn of last century, vines were replanted in the rich granite soil below the Warby Ranges. Bailey's wickedly moreish fortifieds are all made entirely from fruit grown to the estate's quarantined Glenrowan vineyard, carefully barrel aged under perfect conditions to ensure a memorable drinking experience upon release.

All Saints store their ageing fortifieds in the Great Hall, an area of a castle built in the 1880s, lined with huge 100-year-old oak casks, filled with rare wines. Some of these fortified wines are up to eighty years old and form the base of the rich fortified All Saints blends. The wines are amongst Australia's and the world's greatest, internationally extolled for their richness and lusciousness. All Saints Estate won the first gold medal for Australian wine in 1873 at the London International Exhibition and continues to win trophies and receive rave reviews today.

This is a great celebration of the vital characters of luscious Muscat. Fashioned from barrels of old stock of various vintages, All Saints has lovely flavours of butterscotch and apricot, fresh lifted spirit, and that sensational aromatic profiles. The long, warm Autumn days at Wahgunyah are virtually perfect for allowing the fruit to ripen to the high baume levels and raisining so essential for the style. Delightful on its own as an after-dinner drink, All Saints is superb when served alongside hot oven fresh, steaming and spicey desserts.

A rich mix of select parcels at various stages of maturity, chosen for their softness and articulation of all good things Tokay. Muscadelle has been grown at All Saints Estate since establishment in 1864. Originally thought to have evolved from the Hungarian Tokai varietal, it is now generally accepted that Tokay is made from Muscadelle, an intensely flavoured late ripening grape. Sip alongside stilton, a treat with tiramisu, All Saints have already done the ageing for you so serve with confidence to your most discerning guests.

Bored with pontificating wine bores? Had it with guests ruining your parties by endlessly droning on about the relative merits of French and American oak or the latest wine reviewer scores? If so, All Saints have the solution for you, revitalize your evenings with Golden Cream Sherry. Made from luscious Muscat of Alexandria grapes, which can trace their origins to the libations of pharoahs and bacchanalia of ancient Rome. In Australia Muscat is also known as Gordo Blanco and is the secret ingredient to some of the nation's favourite wines.