Australia / Rutherglen
Add to my wine list2021 Campbells Limited Release Rutherglen Durif
Campbells of Rutherglen
Rutherglen
"Our Rutherglen Durif, made from the original Durif of Rutherglen clone, is a rare variety that flourishes in Rutherglen. Durif is renowned for its powerful tannins and usually requires some bottle age prior to drinking. However, our Rutherglen Durif has been carefully nurtured, through the use of sophisticated winemaking techniques, to produce a wine able to be enjoyed either while young." - Julie Campbell
Dense deep Magenta. Spiced black plum fruit with lashings of vanillin oak. A powerful and rich, full bodied wine, with ripe black plums at the forefront to fill the mouth. Smooth mid palate weight, warm spice and chocolate/mocha oak integration. Balance is provided by integrated fine tannins typical of Durif in its youth.
Vinification
Fruit was harvested through March and April and fermented on skins for 10 days. The wine then spent 18 months in French and American oak puncheons prior to blending and bottling. The 2021 Rutherglen Durif is a smooth refined yet youthful version of Durif.
Recommendation
Ready to drink immediately upon release showcasing the power of youthful Durif, this wine will also cellar well for 5 - 8 years. Delicious to enjoy with full flavoured char grilled meats, rib eye.