Nericon Durif 2021 is a dense, deeply layered Riverina Durif from Dee Vine Estate — vibrant purple hues, mulberry and blackberries on the nose, and a complex structure of cassis, blueberries, anise, and pepper spice on the palate. Rich tannins evolve onto the palate providing a long, lively finish accompanied by vanilla oak and luscious floral aromas. A wine that pays tribute to the origins of Dee Vine Estate in 1956, when two brothers from Southern Italy planted their first vines in the small town of Nericon and began a winemaking legacy that is now three generations strong.
Appearance
Dense colour with vibrant purple hues — the rich, inviting depth of a Riverina Durif from a vintage where a mild spring and warmer summer allowed the fruit to develop to premium ripeness, harvested in early March at 14.0 baume.
Aroma
Mulberry and blackberries greet the nose — with the complex, deeply layered aromatic structure of cassis, blueberries, anise, and pepper spice that Riverina Durif at its best consistently delivers, with luscious floral aromas adding lift and elegance.
Palate
Complex and deeply layered — cassis, blueberries, anise, and pepper spice, with rich tannins evolving onto the palate and a long, lively finish accompanied by vanilla oak. The full, generous character of Riverina Durif with the structure and depth to reward the glass and the cellar alike.
Pairs With
Slow-braised beef short rib, roasted lamb shoulder, aged hard cheeses, or a hearty pasta with rich meat ragù — the rich tannins, dense fruit, and pepper spice make this a natural and deeply satisfying partner for the finest food at the table.
Awards
- Double Gold — 2024 China Wine and Spirits Awards
- Gold, 93 Points — 2024 Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
- Bronze, 88 Points — 2025 New World Wine Awards (New Zealand)
- Bronze, 86 Points — 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards
- Bronze, 84 Points — 2025 Asia Wine Ratings
- Bronze, 84 Points — 2025 China Wine Competition
- Bronze — 2025 Royal Hobart Wine Show
- Bronze — 2025 Riverland Wine Show
- Bronze — 2025 Rutherglen Wine Show
- Bronze — 2024 Royal Sydney Wine Show
- Bronze — 2024 Riverina Open Challenge
- Bronze — 2024 Perth Royal Wine Awards
- Bronze — 2024 Riverland Wine Show
