Buller Wines Rutherglen Calliope Shiraz 2021 is a limited-release premium Australian red wine from century-old vines in Victoria's Rutherglen region. Hand-picked in exceptional years only, this intensely concentrated Shiraz showcases ripe red fruits, Christmas pudding spices, and masses of cherry and blackcurrant flavours.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep crimson with purple hues and excellent depth, displaying the wine's concentration and intensity that reflects its heritage from century-old vines and careful winemaking.
Aroma
The nose reveals an intensely concentrated bouquet of ripe red fruits, dark cherry, and blackcurrant, complemented by warming Christmas pudding spices including cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Subtle notes of plum, cocoa, and vanilla add complexity, whilst hints of black pepper and oak contribute depth to this powerful aromatic profile.
Palate
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, the palate delivers on the aromatic promise with masses of cherry and blackcurrant flavours supported by ripe red fruits and warming spice notes. The wine's structure is built on rounded, smooth tannins that provide excellent texture, whilst the primary fruit characteristics are beautifully balanced by notes of plum, currant, cocoa, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering, showcasing the great intensity and flavour that comes from hand-picked grapes from century-old vines, with persistent fruit and spice notes that demonstrate the exceptional quality of this limited-release Calliope expression.
Pairs With
This powerful Shiraz pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb chops, venison Wellington, aged Stilton or mature cheddar, rich game dishes, beef bourguignon, char-grilled steaks, and dark chocolate desserts.
