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RUSTY MUTT WINES
Rusty Mutt is a small batch wine brand from the beautiful McLaren Vale region in South Australia. Wine not made to a recipe but closely monitored at each stage, guiding it towards its full potential. Every decision from the vineyard and yeast strain through to oak selection and final blending has been carefully considered. Every wine should have a personality that reflects itself and that of the winemaker. Read more about our name and our Winemaker, Scott Heidrich.
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Latest News and Reviews
Tannin and its role in red wine
What is tannin? Tannin is the name given to a range of complex molecules found in wine that don’t have a smell or taste, but affect the texture of the wine in your mouth. Tannins in wine can come from different sources, such as the naturally occurring tannin in grapes known as a proanthocyanidin. Interestingly
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Why do we age wine?
As with everything to do with wine, there’s never a straight answer. Most people have heard somewhere that ‘wine improves with age’ but don’t know why, or what, ‘improves’ actually means. To keep this post from blowing out into some kind of short story, I’ll just discuss red wine. What is wine made of? To
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2017 Catnip Viognier Gold Medal review from Winewise
2017 Rusty Mutt Catnip McLaren Vale Viognier. This is a multifaceted viognier with a long, creamy palate. It offers the typical varietal apricot aroma and flavour, but backs them up with nuances of ginger and honeysuckle. It’s a stylish, vibrant wine that isn’t too heavy. Review by Lester Jesberg, Winewine Magazine Small Vignerons Awards, October
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