Limited Release Durif 2021
Brown Brothers
Minimum order of 1 case or 6 bottles (Mixed or straight)
Characterized in the vineyard by its small berries and tight bunches, the Limited Release Durif is a deeply-coloured, full-bodied red wine - most similar to Shiraz - and similarly grown in our Heathcote vineyards. Loved by our cellar door and winemaking teams, this Northeast Victorian icon is rich in tannins, dark fruit, and spice.
Try this Durif with a powerful cassoulet that is packed with duck, pork belly and spicy sausage. Or why not roast an eye fillet to rare and slice it thinly and top with a juniper infused red wine jus. For cheese a classic aged cheddar complements the tannins in a young Durif.
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1x Silver
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1x Bronze
Awards
2023 Royal Hobart Wine Show
Bronze Medal
2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
Silver Medal
Following fermentation, the wine spent 12 months in new oak (8%), and the balance in older American oak puncheons and barriques.
| Vineyard Region | Heathcote |
| Wine Analysis | Alc/Vol: 13.5% |
| Colour | The wine is a deep saturated black red colour with a vibrant purple hue. |
| Aroma | Aromas of spice, tobacco and dark berry fruits leap out of the glass. |
| Palate | The use of predominantly older oak has given the palate an elegance and refinement that is not usually found in young Durif. Blackberry and plum fruit flavours are also a strong influence on the palate, offering an impressive intensity and a full-bodied finish. |
| Peak Drinking | Cellaring potential until 2030. |
| Growing Conditions | The durif grapes used to make this wine were grown at Brown Brothers’ Heathcote Vineyard in central Victoria. The fruit was harvested from late February to mid March at a baumé level of 13.1. |
