Wines made from Durif grapes of Australie du Sud-Est
Discover the best wines made with Durif as a single variety or as a blend of Australie du Sud-Est.
More informations about the variety Durif
Durif noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Dauphiné). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Durif noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud-Est
South East Australia is a geographical indication (GI) covering the entire south-eastern third of Australia. The western boundary of this area extends 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) across the Australian continent from the Pacific coast of Queensland to the Southern Ocean coast of South Australia. This vast wine 'super zone' effectively encompasses all the major Australian wine regions outside Western Australia. Rainforest, mountain ranges, scrubland, desert and Dry riverbeds occupy the majority of the land in the South East Australian area.
What are the typical flavors of the Durif grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 14% of Durif
- OakPresent in 13% of Durif
- EarthPresent in 10% of Durif
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Durif
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Durif
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Durif
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Durif
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Durif
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Durif
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Durif
- Black cherriesPresent in 4% of Durif
- CherryPresent in 4% of Durif
- OakyPresent in 4% of Durif
- PlumPresent in 4% of Durif
- FloralPresent in 3% of Durif
- SmokePresent in 3% of Durif
- Dark chocolatePresent in 3% of Durif
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Durif
- PepperPresent in 3% of Durif
- BlueberryPresent in 3% of Durif
News about the grape variety Durif
Grand Marnier moves into luxury sphere with two high-end expressions
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Rhône Valley Wine Tour with Matt Walls
We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region. Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...
Rare Napa wine of Judgement of Paris fame sells for $12,000
Heritage Auctions said a single bottle of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ ‘SLV’ Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 – representing the Napa Valley red wine that beat top Bordeaux in the landmark 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting – fetched $12,300. That marks a new record auction price for the wine, said Heritage. It was sold to a bidder who wished to remain anonymous during an auction of nearly 4,000 wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ ‘legacy collection’. Steven Spurrier’s 1976 Judge ...