Rutherglen EstatesDurif
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Durif of the Rutherglen Estates is in the top 10 of wines of Rutherglen.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Durif of Rutherglen Estates in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Rutherglen Estates'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 Rutherglen Estates are 2013, 2008, 2007, 2005 and 2004.
Informations about the Rutherglen Estates
The Rutherglen Estates is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 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: Ploussard
See poulsard.
