A look at vintage 2023 and the past
Vintage 2023 overview
Grape ripening
The great thing about making wine is that every year is different. No two wines from the same ...
27
Apr
Blog
02
Apr
Why is wine stored in oak barrels?
Wine has been enjoyed for thousands of years, and its production has evolved with the passage of time. One of th...
05
Oct
The Rat and the Wren
The Rusty Mutt wine names are based on the Chinese astrological sign of members of my family. I'm born the Year of the Dog (Rusty Mutt)...
19
Oct
Why Viognier is the white wine that will surprise and delight.
The surprising origins of Viognier
Over many centuries grape vines have grown and spread around the world; wher...
23
Jul
SA Wine Weekly at Joans Pantry
We had a terrific night at Joan's Pantry in Hawthorndene (SA), matching the Rusty Mutt range with some fantastic food. This place is a ...
30
Nov
The little known reasons wine professionals get excited about acidity.
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 ...
21
Oct
Patrick Eckel Wine Reviews
Patrick Eckel Wine Reviews
Rusty Mutt Wine reviews by 'Wine Reviewer' Patrick Eckel.
Patrick graciously reviews wines free of cha...
22
Sep
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit Reviews
Rusty Mutt Wine Reviews
By Sam Kim – Wine Orbit – August 2019
https://www.wineorbit.co.nz/
Thanks to Sam for these lovely review...
30
May
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...
04
Sep
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...
