Warrabilla Parola's Durif 2024 Rutherglen – Flagship, unicorn vintage, 100% Durif. This exceptional Rutherglen Durif showcases incredibly deep garnet colour with ruby highlights, vibrant violet, lavender and sage aromas over pools of dark berry fruit, delivering a deep opulent palate with scented blueberry, blackberry and ripe blood plum, complemented by sumac, ground coffee bean, vanilla bean, clove and five spice, an absolutely decadent wine.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Incredibly deep garnet with ruby highlights, displaying the concentration, palate weight and depth of flavour of this exceptional 2024 Rutherglen Durif from Warrabilla's flagship Parola's vineyard.
Aroma
Vibrant and expressive on the nose with floral violet, lavender and sage over pools of dark berry fruit. The aromatic profile reflects the incredibly deep and detailed flavour profile captured by the long cool growing season coupled with a warm dry ripening period.
Palate
The palate is deep, opulent and complex. Scented blueberry, blackberry and ripe blood plum, shot through with darker notes of sumac and ground coffee bean. Attractive oak characters of vanilla bean, clove and five spice add interest through the finish. This flagship Durif possesses a concentration, palate weight and depth of flavour unlike any other, crafted from 100% Durif from Warrabilla's Parola's and Gooramadda vineyards. An absolutely decadent wine to enjoy for years and beyond.
Pairs With
This opulent Rutherglen Durif pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb shanks, venison stew, aged cheddar or blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, or rich game dishes, with the wine's deep concentration and complex dark berry fruit making it perfect for hearty red meat, game and mature cheese.
The Parola's Durif has long been the flagship of Warrabilla's range, released only in unicorn years.
