A Barossa Legend from Australia's Oldest Family-Owned Winery

My Wine Man on Yalumba

Founded in 1849, Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery — and after more than 175 years, it remains one of the country's most respected and innovative producers. Based in the Eden Valley and Barossa, Yalumba has long championed varieties and styles that others overlook, and their fortified wines are a testament to that commitment. The Antique Muscat is crafted in the great Rutherglen tradition, blending wines of varying ages to achieve a complexity and depth that no single vintage could deliver alone.

Tasting Notes

Deep amber to tawny with a viscous, inviting appearance. The nose is gloriously perfumed — rose petals, orange peel, and ginger spice intertwine with butterscotch and rich fruit cake. On the palate, the texture is soft and luscious, with a melange of raisined fruit, wood-aged complexity, dense Christmas cake, and warming spice. The spirit is beautifully integrated, providing a long, warming finish that lingers with elegance rather than heat.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied and richly textured, with a naturally sweet, fortified structure. Serve lightly chilled at 12–14°C in a small dessert wine glass. Refrigerate after opening to maintain freshness; it will keep for several weeks once opened.

Food Pairing

The rose petal perfume and dense Christmas cake character of the Yalumba Antique Muscat make it a wonderful match for Australian Great Ocean Road Dairy Extra Tasty Cheese from My Meat Man. The wine's butterscotch and ginger spice complexity play beautifully against the sharp, tangy character of extra tasty cheddar — whether served on a cheese board with quince paste and walnuts, melted into a savoury tart, or alongside chocolate mud cake with thickened cream for the ultimate dessert finale.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$149, the Yalumba Antique Muscat represents exceptional value in the world of premium fortified wine. Rutherglen-style Muscats of this quality and complexity are rare outside of Australia, and Yalumba's 175+ years of winemaking heritage is reflected in every bottle.

Looking for a Different Style?

Seppeltsfield Grand Tokay Rutherglen 500ml — 96pts Halliday; a rare Rutherglen Topaque with tea-leaf complexity.
De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat 500ml — a step up in the Muscat range, with Show-tier classification.
2017 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 375ml — Australia's most iconic Botrytis Semillon; honeyed and citrus-driven for those who prefer unfortified dessert wine.