Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz is a premium wine produced by the renowned Australian winery, Tyrrell's. The grapes are sourced from the Heathcote appellation, known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions for Shiraz. The vineyard features ancient Cambrian soils and a warm climate, resulting in rich and complex flavors. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, fermentation in open vats, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied and bold, with intense aromas of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a powerful and elegant Shiraz.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz is a bold, fruit-forward Shiraz that offers an abundance of ripe plum, blackberry and raspberry aromas on the nose.On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied with a velvety texture and layers of dark berry fruit and spice. The tannins are well-integrated, giving the wine a smooth, long-lingering finish. Enjoy this Shiraz with a variety of hearty meats or decadent desserts.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Tyrrell's
Region: Victoria
Victoria is Australia's premier wine region, located in the south-eastern corner of the continent. With a long history of winemaking, Victoria is home to some of the country's most renowned wineries and vineyards.
Victoria's wine industry began due to the discovery of gold in the 1850s, leading to a influx of settlers from Europe, who brought vines and know-how from home. By 1890, Victoria was producing half of all the wine in Australia, but the spread of phylloxera in the late 19th Century and a number of wider issues, caused a decline. The industry didn't get started again until the 1960s.