98
points
Campbells NV Isabella Rare Tokay (Rutherglen)
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$97
Dark amber in color and going greenish at the rim, the basis of this wine is clearly old stocks going back well over 60 years. It’s full-bodied, unctuous and superrich, oozing with molasses and rancio character, but balanced by citrusy notes. The finish is incredibly sweet and long, coating the mouth with coffee-like essences that linger for minutes.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
97
points
Campbells NV Isabella Rare Tokay (Rutherglen)
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$85
Campbells utilizes a modified solera system, so small portions of this blend are 60 or more years of age, imparting an incredibly elegant note of rancio. Luscious raisins and toffee bring intensely concentrated, sweet flavors, impeccably balanced. This is not in the immense blockbuster style, instead showing great harmony and purity, with all its pieces in nearly…
— J.C.
(12/15/2007)
94
points
Campbells NV Rutherglen Muscat (Rutherglen)
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$10
This wine is so intensely textured and flavored, you’ve got to brace yourself. Packed with ultra sweet honey, peach, dried apricot, toast, walnut, coffee, caramel, licorice and sesame notes, it holds onto the palate with bright acidity and length. Massive.
— J.M.
(12/1/2002)