Available late May 2024

Christian's story about Rusden Black Guts Shiraz:

"The Rusden Vineyard is nestled on the deep Vine Vale sand in the foothills below the eastern Barossa Ranges. The early pioneers carved this area out of cypress, blue gum and wattle woodland, once know as Bethany Sandscrub. Our old vines are traditionally cared for and hand tended to ensure their longevity and benefit for future generations. A minimalist approach to winemaking results in an honest representation of the variety. This is a New World wine made in an Old World style to produce a fruit driven wine with dimension, character and balance."

Tasting Note: As always, the Black Guts Shiraz is eagerly anticipated, it’s a pleasure to present the 2021 edition. Hallmark Vine Vale Shiraz from a classic vintage. The nose is showing violet, graphite, liquor-soaked berries, aniseed and spice. Rich, powerful, but with an elegance that shows through in Eastern Barossa fruit. Dark cherries, spice, some mocha tones all framed nicely by the oak. Beautiful stuff!!

Blend: Shiraz