Wine With a Soul
DIVERSITY, PERSONALITY & DRINKABILITY
Rusty Mutt Wines sources grapes from the most interesting and distinct vineyards throughout McLaren Vale. The personality of Winemaker Scott Heidrich has guided the fruit into wonderfully drinkable wines. All complex and full flavoured, highlighting the strengths of the region that may be enjoyed now or into the future.
Winemaker Scott Heidrich
Has been working with McLaren Vale fruit since 1993 while working for one of McLaren Vales pioneer identities. After graduating from Roseworthy College in 1992, Scott has never stopped learning and honing his craft. This wealth of experience is now being applied to the varieties, blends and styles Scott believes are the true strengths of McLaren Vale.
What we're known for...
The quintessential McLaren Vale blend.
61 %
Grenache
27%
Shiraz
12%
Mataro
Not many Winemakers would argue against the outstanding characters found in McLaren Vale Grenache and Shiraz. Hence the reason for the abundance of Grenache blends that can be found in McLaren Vale. The ‘GSM’ blend is based on wines from the Rhone region in France where too, Grenache and Shiraz are the stars of the show.
2018 Rusty Mutt ‘Rocky Ox’ GSM
“Vibrant purple/red colour, attractive aromas of plums, pepper, dried herbs & a hint of forest floor, lively dynamic palate with lashings of appealing flavours & a great finish- A SMASHING WINE!! ” – Dan Traucki 11/19
Look out for our upcoming Winestate tasting results in early February!
Hand plunged & basket pressed wines from selected vineyards
Other great wines we make
Visit our online store for a great selection of discounted ready made mixed packs to make the decision easy.
2018 Rusty Mutt Tempranillo
The colour is a dark ruby/violet with youthful purple hues. Dark cherries slowly reveal themselves after opening, and savoury meats, spices and plums begin to open up with time in the glass. The palate shows a terrific mix of fleshy red fruits, sour cherry, pomegranite juice and bramble berry acidity.
Enjoy with Spanish omelete and chorizo, charcuterie - particularly cured pork, meaty tapas, pizza with olive, tomato and proscuitto.
93 POINTS Stuart Robinson Feb 2020 92 POINTS Thomas Girgensohn Feb 2020Tasting Notes;
2014 Vermilion Bird Shiraz
Very different vintage conditions in 2014 have produced wonderfully intense, bright and concentrated fruit aromas and flavours in this wine. The fruit comes forward before even the brand new French oak which contained it for two and a half years. Once you see past the fruit, there's a great tannin structure and ample acidity to bring it all together into a very intense, complex and long-lived Shiraz indeed.
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An Elegant cool climate style with youthful purple hues, fresh dark fruit aromas and a tightly structured palate loaded with dark cherry and mulberry flavours. Needs more time! 5 Stars, Winestate Magazine.
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2019 Rusty Mutt Viognier
Viognier is a terrific white variety. It produces wines with more luscious texture, especially with a little bottle age, but is also fresh, fruity and zesty when young. This wine is completely un-oaked and was bottled as soon as possible after vintage to capture its youthful fruits and delicate aromatics.
Enjoy with Japanese food, oily fish, thai fish salads, light pork and chicken dishes.
92 POINTS Stuart Robinson February 2020 90 POINTS Patrick Eckel October 2019 90 POINTS QWINE Steve LeszczynskiRead the full critic reviews below. Download Tasting Notes;
STORIES AND THINGS
Our news and reviews.
Find a range of articles on topics like oak use, tannin and aging wine, plus reviews, news and some event information.
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Acidity In Wine
Where does wine acid come from?
Acid occurs naturally in wine and comes from the grapes. Like any other sweet fruit we eat, it must ...
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Wine Orbit Reviews
Rusty Mutt Wine Reviews
By Sam Kim – Wine Orbit – August 2019
https://www.wineorbit.co.nz/“This is varietally expressive and fragra...
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Great news from Winestate Magazine!
The current release Rocky Ox GSM was sent into Winestate Magazine for inclusion in a McLaren Vale feature. The tasting panel all agreed...
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2018 Hong Kong Int. Wine and Spirits Fair
A selection of Rusty Mutt wines will be available to taste at the 2018 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair. It's being held a...
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