Winery John GehrigRG Durif
Red wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery John Gehrig's RG Durif.
Discover the grape variety: Durif
Powerful, deeply coloured reds with an inky, near-black robe, firm tannins and dense palate. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, chocolate, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Near-extinct in France, it became a star as Petite Sirah in California (Napa, Lodi, Paso Robles) and is emblematic of Rutherglen, Australia. French variety created in 1880 by François Durif in the Isère (spontaneous cross of Syrah × Peloursin).
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Informations about the Winery John Gehrig
The Winery John Gehrig is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Rutherglen to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rutherglen
Mythic region of north-east Victoria (Australia), world capital of great fortified wines: signature Muscat à Petits Grains Rouges as fortified king white — amber with opulent notes of raisin, honey, caramel, coffee, candied fig, bitter orange and spices, velvety sweetness and eternal length. Topaque (ex-Tokay, Muscadelle) as eponymous fortified (tea, malt, honey). Classification Rutherglen/Classic/Grand/Rare (≥20 years in casks). Dense Shiraz and Durif as dry.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Cordon de Royat (size in)
Short trellised pruning with one or two horizontal arms stretched over a wire. Very suitable for mechanization, it offers a very good exposure of the bunches as well as an excellent aeration.
