TOP DROPS FROM RUTHERGLEN

It may be well versed in fortifieds, but Victoria’s Rutherglen is anything but a one-trick pony. Here are some of the excellent wines giving this charming region a stellar reputation.

2018 All Saints Estate Pierre

Each Bordeaux variety brings something special: the cab sauv, lovely berry flavours and fine tannins; the merlot, a rich mid-palate; and the cab franc, some lifted floral notes.

Chambers Rosewood Old Vine Muscat NV

This wine has a complex orange peel, raisin and rose petal aromas, give way to a warming, luscious palate with a rich texture. The result is a rich, well-balanced wine.

2018 Jones Winery & Vineyard L.J.

Deep crimson in colour with lovely richness and fullness of flavour. It has savoury notes, deep red fruit with strong, spicy, savoury and ripe tannins on the finish. Great ageing potential.

2021 Stanton & Killeen Rosé

Made with estate-grown touriga nacional and tinta barocca, this pretty-as-a-picture rosé delivers fresh strawberries and pink grapefruit characters with a backbone of guava.

2020 Scion Blonde

Crafted with muscat, this crisp dry white defies convention. Orange blossom and lime-citrus characters are very refreshing. Intensely aromatic, with a dry finish, it’s the perfect aperitif with oysters or salty snacks.