Chambers Rosewood Wines

FAQ 

1. What is Chambers Rosewood Winery?

Chambers Rosewood Vineyards is a family-owned winery based in Rutherglen, Victoria, founded in 1858 by Anthony Chambers. Now run by the fifth generation of the Chambers family, the winery is considered one of Australia's greatest and most historic wine producers. Chambers is best known as the definitive benchmark for Rutherglen Muscat and Rutherglen Muscadelle (Tokay), producing fortified wines that are among the most acclaimed in Australian winemaking history.

2. What is Rutherglen Muscat?

Rutherglen Muscat is a style of fortified wine unique to the Rutherglen wine region in Victoria, Australia. Made from Brown Muscat grapes and aged in a solera system of small barrels, Rutherglen Muscat develops extraordinary richness, complexity, and a distinctive raisined sweetness that intensifies over decades of ageing. It is classified into four tiers: Rutherglen, Classic, Grand, and Rare, with each tier representing progressively older and more complex wine. Chambers Rosewood is widely regarded as the benchmark producer of the style.

3. What is the difference between Rutherglen Muscat tiers?

The four tiers of Rutherglen Muscat reflect the age and complexity of the wine. The Rutherglen tier is the youngest and most approachable, with fresh raisin and toffee characters. The Classic tier has greater concentration and complexity from longer ageing. The Grand tier is deeply complex with dried fruit, coffee, and spice characters from many decades in barrel. The Rare tier is the most concentrated and complex of all, with only a tiny amount released each year from very old solera blends, and it is considered one of Australia's most collectible wines.

4. What is Chambers Rosewood Durif?

Chambers Rosewood Durif is a full-bodied, intensely flavoured dry red wine made from the Durif grape variety, which thrives in Rutherglen's warm climate. Durif (also known as Petite Sirah in California) produces wines with deep colour, abundant dark fruit, firm tannins, and excellent ageing potential. Chambers Durif is one of the finest examples of the variety in Australia and a must-try for lovers of big, structured reds.

5. Where can I buy Chambers Rosewood wines online in Australia?

You can buy the full Chambers Rosewood range online at Just Wines (https://justwines.com.au/collections/chambers-rosewood). Just Wines stocks Chambers Rosewood Muscat, Grand Muscat, Durif, Shiraz, and more at Australia's best prices, with fast delivery available nationwide.

6. What food pairs with Rutherglen Muscat?

Rutherglen Muscat is a classic match for rich desserts including sticky date pudding, chocolate fondant, crème brulee, blue cheese, and fruit cake. The Classic and Grand tiers also pair beautifully with a simple scoop of good vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own as a contemplative after-dinner wine. The Rutherglen tier, being lighter and fresher, works well poured over ice cream or alongside a cheese board.