One of three red wines in this new affordable range of sustainably made, easy drinking wines from Duxton Vineyards in the Murray Darling region of NW Victoria (around Mildura and Sunraysia). Duxton are Australia’s current largest certified vineyard holder and a member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. The attractively packaged range are available exclusively across Australia in Dan Murphy’s stores
Rewild, Merlot, Murray Darling, 2021
Sweaty plum and cassis with hints of five spice, pencil shavings and char. Just medium bodied. Thinly flavoured with aforementioned purple/black fruit sweetness heading towards confected pastille. Minimal tannin and length. Perhaps would work with a lamb curry.
RRP: $9.99
Alc: 13.5%
Rating: 16/20 (86/100)
Wine sample courtesy of Rewild Wines and Dialogue PR