The Rutherglen wine region, located in northeastern Victoria, Australia, is one of the country's oldest and most iconic wine areas, renowned for its rich winemaking heritage and world-class fortified wines. With warm, sunny days and cool nights, Rutherglen has an ideal climate for ripening grapes to full flavor and sweetness. The region is especially famous for its luscious Muscat and Topaque (formerly Tokay), which are crafted using traditional solera aging methods to develop deep, complex flavors.
In addition to these legendary fortifieds, Rutherglen also produces robust red wines, particularly Shiraz and Durif, known for their bold character and cellaring potential. Family-owned wineries dominate the region, many of which have been passed down through generations, giving Rutherglen a strong sense of tradition and community. With its blend of historic charm and winemaking excellence, Rutherglen stands out as a unique and enduring part of Australia’s wine landscape.
Bright, deep purple hue. Red fruited with a floral undertone. Soft and juicy palate with ripe coating tannins. All harmoniously tied together with a fine mousse.
Intense deep crimson with a vibrant purple hue. Black plum, hints of liquorice and dark choc notes. A rich and fleshy palate with an array of blackberries, plum and an elegant tannin structure.
Vibrant red colour with brick red hues. Aromas of red berries, cherries and spice, with nuances of dried herbs. This elegant Sangiovese has balanced cherry and strawberry varietal characters, with integrated oak supported by mouth coating powdery tannins. The wine has a quaffable savoury finish.
Deep red in colour with purple overtones, there are lifted fresh aromas of blackberry and spice fruits, with subtle oak influence. The palate is rich yet supple, with concentrated berry flavours balanced by fruit and oak tannins. This combines to produce a full-bodied wine of layered fruit flavours and great persistence. This wine can be enjoyed now or can benefit from further cellaring until 2040.
Icons of Rutherglen, Morris produce a wonderful Tawny fortified wine that is smooth and velvety on the palate with a hint of cedar and drying spice on the finish.
This wine has green pear with lifted spice aromas. Pale straw with green hues. This wine has lovely fresh acidity, generous rich fruit weight on the mid-palate with a delicate citrus note and textural finish. Spice and pears with hints of almonds.
