The mouthfeel is soft and balanced with well ripened dark berry fruits combined with spice and fine grainy Shiraz tannin. The oak is integrated into the wine and completes the front palate of fresh berries, chocolates and spice.

Durif is ideally suited to Rutherglen, as it is a late ripening variety, requiring a warm climate and an extended ripening period to develop its full flavour and structural potential. Durif has been grown in Rutherglen for over a century. The particular Rutherglen ’clone’ has developed an intensity and complexity of aroma, flavour and structure that is not seen in any other region of the world, justifying Durif’s recognition as Rutherglen’s icon variety.Rutherglen Estates Durif has an incredible depth of colour and flavour. Intense varietal berry and stewed cherry notes, mixed fruit spice, licorice, chocolate and cedar from elegant oak enhancement.

“Vivacious? Juicy? We expect durif to be bold, but it can also surprise. Here we see a case in point: a fragrant, supple, smooth durif with plenty left in reserve. There is power, but there is also elegance. Dark berries and plums, dried rosemary, violet, bitter chocolate, spice and a touch of amaro bitters introduce a wine that runs long, with tannins wrapped nicely around the whole.95pts, Great Value” (Jeni Port, The Halliday Wine Companion). Owned and managed by the 4th generation of the Brown family, All Saints’ National Trust–listed property, with its impressive castle tower centrepiece, is an eye catching destination for visitors. With ancient vines and some of the oldest fortified wines in the country, they specialise in Muscat, muscadelle, Shiraz, Marsanne,and fabulous Durif, as is in evidence here.

THIS VIBRANT STYLE OF FORTIFIED WINE DISPLAYS FRESH AND YOUTHFUL CHARACTERS. SHOWING LOVELY FLORAL, PLUM AND BLACKFRUIT AROMAS WITH SOFT BERRY FLAVOURS ON THE PALATE AND A LONG LINGERING PERSISTENCE.

Buller and Muscat have been inseparable for almost a century, and the reason is quite evident in the bottle. Rich and luscious to the front palate and balanced with a subtle length of flavour that seems to hover for an eternity. A winner of multiple gold medals, Buller's Premium Fine Muscat is a must for any true fortified aficionado.

This family owned vineyard and orchard lies on the edge of Yackandandah Valley in North East Victoria. The shiraz grapes have been sourced from both Rutherglen and Allan's Flat, so combining the flavour of both growing regions. The fruit leaves a peppery aftertaste on the palate.

This wine has a complex bouquet of ripe fruit with some rancio character and a full middle palate with a clean dry finish and lingering fruit flavours.