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).

Informations about the Winery Scion

The winery offers 21 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Rutherglen in the region of Victoria

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The Winery Scion is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Rutherglen to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 60000 of of Australia wines

In the top 15000 of of Rutherglen wines

In the top 550000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

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).