The Region

A unique climate, commitment, and innovation have united in Rutherglen to create incredibly complex, unparalleled, world-class wines. Rutherglen’s wine-making culture is defined by strong heritage, a sense of history and purpose, and a dose of friendly country hospitality.

Many of Rutherglen’s great winemaking businesses began in the gold rush era of the mid-19th century, some of which are still family-owned enterprises managed by fourth, fifth and sixth-generation descendants. With this much history, Rutherglen is a truly unique Australian winemaking region, where multiple generations of the same hard-working families have left their stamp on our country’s winemaking history.

Rutherglen winemakers produce award-winning table wines such as playful sparkling reds, aromatic Rhone origin whites, bold Durifs and more recently Portuguese varietals, making Rutherglen one of Australia’s ultimate destinations for wine connoisseurs.

Our decadent and multifaceted fortified Muscats and Topaques (Muscadelles) are revered around the world.