Rich garnet in appearance with a youthful crimson hue. Aromas of dark cherry and blood plum over dark chocolate and toasted oak. Rich and intense flavors of black cherry, plum pudding and dark chocolate melded with earth and spicy vanillin notes. Well integrated oak with excellent fruit intensity, structure and balance leading to a long, smooth finish.

While Durif is not widely grown in Australia but has a loyal following nonetheless. De Bortoli Deen Vat 1 is an excellent example, showing typically deep colour and lots of rich, ripe fruit supported by firm tannins. Perfect when paired with a thick cut steak and roasted vegetables.

Nugan Durif exhibits aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and cherry with hints of aniseed and all-spice. A full-bodied wine displaying soft chewy tannins and a youthful fine acid balance with a generous palate of dark cherry and plum pudding with dusty chocolate, earth and spice. Durif is otherwise known as Petit Syrah.

This is an aromatic Durif with goregous blueberries and violets with hints of coco powder on the nose. The Doctor has capture the classice Durif's richness and full bodied mouth fill; the palate is filled with intense crush berries, warm spice and dark coco characters. Soft and supple tannins is well integrated, giving the wine a great structure with cellaring potential.

Durif achieves cult-like status among those who enjoy its dense concentrated charm. Intense aromas of dark berry fruits and liquorice notes are perfectly married with a rich and ripe palate.

Five generations and 140 years of family winemaking, the Campbells have forged a reputation as a benchmark Rutherglen winery. The connection between Rutherglen and Durif is a strong one and the region is considered the home of the grape that delivers such powerful and intense full bodied flavours. Blood plum, chocolate and coffee grounds are all present in a wine that will last for years, although is simply irresistible now.

There is one reason for the amazing success of this King Valley producer, quality. The Ballerina Canopy Durif is a dark, brooding monster of a red wine, treat with caution and serve with a grain-fed Porterhouse steak. Big, bold and beautiful, this is one for all those who like their reds on epic side.

Willandra Premium Durif is a variety suited to warm climates and produces rich, ripe intensely flavoured wines with bold tannins.

This dry red wine is all about classic Durif richness and power without the decade-long wait for drinking perfection. Full-bodied and packed with intense berry, spice and dark chocolate flavours. It wouldnt be Durif without tannins, but careful winemaking has ensured that these are well integrated and supple. The palate is richly flavoured, complemented by Durif's firm tannins are very well suited to hearty decadent meat dishes.

Flavour Ripe fruit flavours and a firm finish make this an elegant Rutherglen Durif Food Pairing The rich flavours and firm tannins of Durif are very well suited to hearty dishes. Try pairing it with rich beef or lamb stews or maybe dig out a recipe for Steak and Kidney pie.

Its dark and deliciously deep.  The bouquet is brooding, dark and moody with black fruits and sweet spices, maybe a hint of liquorice too.  A full-bodied wine with crafted, harmonious tannins backed up with a fresh line of acidity the fruit shines vividly.