Winery 919Durif
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery 919's 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).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Durif from Winery 919 are 2015, 2010, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery 919
The Winery 919 is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Riverland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Riverland
Australia's largest wine region by volume (South Australia, ~22,000 ha): signature Shiraz in red (25% of national tonnage) — generous and approachable with signature notes of black fruits, ripe plum, sweet spice and a chocolate touch, round tannins and a sunny finish. Opulent, ripe Chardonnay leads the whites (21%, more than all other SA regions combined) with assertive oak. Cabernet, Merlot, Colombard complete. GI, irrigated Murray plains, hot climate.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Wine vinegar
Product of acetic fermentation of wine.
