Description
Aroma
The bouquet is aromatic and inviting, displaying lifted notes of cold tea leaf, toffee, and honey, accented by hints of citrus and caramel. Subtle nuances of candied fruit, dried apricot, and almond add depth, while a slight touch of spice and age-related complexity round out its expressive aromatic profile.
Awards & Points
Campbells Liquid Gold Classic Topaque has received consistent praise for its style and excellence. Notably, it was awarded a Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge in 2019 and has often received scores around the mid-90s from Australian critics and retailers.
Pairing
This luxurious Topaque is a natural partner for:
- Sticky date pudding or crème brûlée
- Fruit-based desserts, such as pecan pie or pavlova
- Blue and soft cheeses
- Nut-based treats: almond biscotti, praline, honeycomb ice cream
- Fine chocolates or as an after-dinner treat with strong coffee
It can also be served chilled with roasted nuts or rich fruitcake. The wine’s layered sweetness and freshness lend it well to a range of indulgent desserts and cheese platters, making it versatile at the end of a meal.
Campbells Liquid Gold Classic Topaque is blended for optimum flavor and balance and is best enjoyed soon after opening, as it does not benefit from further cellaring.
Campbells of Rutherglen stands as a pillar of the Australian wine story, with roots stretching back to 1870. Founded by John Campbell, who left the goldfields for the promise of Rutherglen’s soils, the estate has thrived for over 150 years through five generations of family custodianship. Today, the legacy continues with sisters Jane and Julie Campbell - Jane as Managing Director and Julie as Head Winemaker - carrying forward the hallmarks of evolution, innovation and unwavering quality. The family's enduring approach combines tradition with pioneering techniques, ensuring Campbells remains a beacon among Australia's historic wine clans.
Campbells Wines enjoys a decorated track record on both national and international stages. Their fortified wines, especially Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque, are regularly celebrated as benchmarks of the style. The estate’s Rare Merchant Prince Rutherglen Muscat achieved the prestigious “Best in Show” at the Decanter World Wine Awards - a rare feat from a global field of more than 16,500 wines. Their NV Rare Muscat has been honored as Best Australian Fortified Muscat at the esteemed Rutherglen Wine Show. Such awards underscore the estate’s consistent delivery of exceptional wines that speak of place, patience, and craftsmanship.
Campbells’ Rutherglen vineyard offers an impressive spectrum of wines. Their flagship Bobbie Burns Shiraz and The Barkly Durif lead a line-up of classic reds, while fortification mastery is on show in their acclaimed Muscats and Topaques - complex, matured, and world-renowned. The estate hasn’t rested on tradition alone; recent decades have seen the addition of Tempranillo, Roussanne, Viognier, and more, reflecting a spirit of innovation and a focus on contemporary tastes. Their portfolio also embraces whites and limited field blends, all shaped by the unique climate and soils of the Rutherglen region.
To visit Campbells is to engage with history in the glass. With its welcoming cellar door, impressive line-up of back vintages, and behind-the-scenes tours, Campbells of Rutherglen continues to celebrate the story of Australian wine—one bottle at a time.
