Members Reserve Topaque ($50 p/l) - Limited Release
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Introducing our Members Reserve Topaque, a bright, energetic star in our blending fortified wine collection. Averaging around seven years of age, this blend is a brilliant option if you would prefer to fill your home barrel with something that is ready to drink now, and a seriously handy tool to have on hand for topping.
Bright amber in the glass, it bursts with zesty lemon peel, honeyed toast, cumquats, and quince. On the palate it delivers a luscious viscosity that holds depth and richness, while adding a punch of warmth and fruitfulness. It is youthful and full of life, with early character that hints at just how well it can evolve with time, patience, and the right amount of ullage.
Members Reserve Topaque is ideal for anyone wanting to kickstart a younger barrel and push it along faster, or for more mature blends that have become a little stagnant and need a lift of energy and freshness to bring them back to life.
Choosing your next top up? Try a sample bottle first and find the one that hits the spot.
For more information about Home Barrels, read our guide here: Fortified wine on tap – Liquid Luxury by Stanton & Killeen
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STANDARD, PREMIUM, DELUXE AND SPECIALTY BLENDS?
Our Standard fortified is approximately 2 to 3 years old, fresh and versatile. It is a great starting point for a new barrel, or for adding a lift of bright, youthful flavour.
Premium is approximately 3 to 4 years old and offers a little more depth. It suits those who love a drink now style, or anyone wanting a head start on building a more mature blend.
Deluxe is approximately 4 to 5 years old and is the most developed option in our core range. It is ideal for brand new barrels, or for quickly adding extra age, richness, and complexity.
Our Specialty Blends are designed for customers who want to go further. They are for very established barrels, or for blends that have outgrown the Standard, Premium, and Deluxe range and need older, more distinctive material to keep evolving. These include parcels of varying ages and styles, as well as occasional single variety offerings to add interest, structure, and new life to your blend.
If you are unsure what your barrel needs, we recommend booking a blending consultation with our winemaker, either in person at the winery or online via Zoom. Please note that Zoom consultations require you to send a sample to the winemaker ahead of your appointment. You can do so here.
ORDER NOTE: Please note that we can only sell this bulk wine in lots of 2 or 5 litres. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to call us on (02) 6032 9457 or email us via the website at Contact Us.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Standard, Premium & Deluxe?
Our Standard fortified is approximately 2-3 years old, fresh and versatile, this is a great start for a new barrel or to add fresh flavour.
Our Premium fortified is approximately 3-4 years old, perfect for those that want a drink now style or a head start on maturing your blend.
Our Deluxe fortified is 4-5 years old is the most mature and complex in the range, this is great for brand new barrels or if you want to add age and complexity to your barrel quickly.
How do I know which fortified to purchase?
So you're looking at purchasing a home barrel, allowing you to have delicious fortified wine on tap 24/7. Congratulations! Owning a home barrel begins an exciting journey full of experimenting, sipping, swishing, spitting, testing and waiting. It's all part of handcrafting and perfecting a unique fortified blend that you can sip, enjoy and brag about with great satisfaction.
If the world of home barrels and blending fortified is new to you, then let us guide you through the different options we have available at Liquid Luxury.
Continue reading here to explore your options
Can I have more information about your barrels?
At Liquid Luxury we pride ourselves on our range, knowledge and service of all things home barrels. We begin by supplying you with a great base material to work with and support you to create your dream fortified blend. An example of our base materials include our Standard, Premium or Deluxe blending fortified. We know that only our best barrels and casks can create our world-class Muscats, Topaques & Tawnys. Some of our barrels predate our winery and, at 150+ years of age, are still going strong and helping to create our classic, grand and rare fortified wines. For customers to replicate the barrel ageing process at home, we have teamed up with Master Cooper, Andrew Young, of the Barossa Valley to create a range of home barrels of the highest quality and craftsmanship.
Continue reading for more information on Andrew Young and our home barrel.
Can I sample your blending fortifieds before choosing?
If the world of home barrels and blending fortified is new to you, or you're not sure what you'd like to top your home barrel up with then why not sample the different options we have available at Liquid Luxury.
Simply select the sample box you'd like to try. You can purchase multiple sample boxes at a time. If you're interested in sampling our entire range please select all options to receive one of each.
Purchase sample boxes here