Verrier Basket Press Durif/Shiraz is a red produced by Anderson Winery in Rutherglen, Rutherglen, Australia. Made from Petite Sirah and Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rutherglen
Region: Rutherglen
Country: Australia
Grapes: Petite Sirah, Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
A basket-pressed Rutherglen blend of Durif — the variety known internationally as Petite Sirah — with Shiraz. Durif brings the colour, the thick-skinned tannin and a tarry, peppery depth; Shiraz fills the middle with softer dark fruit and spice. Blackberry and dark plum over black pepper, dark chocolate and a savoury edge, full-bodied and firmly structured. Basket pressing is the gentle old method, and it keeps the tannin fine rather than coarse despite the sheer density.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
More red wines from Rutherglen
- Bobbie Burns Shiraz — Campbells, Rutherglen
- Durif — All Saints Estate, Rutherglen
- Durif — Cofield Wines, Rutherglen
- Durif — Pfeiffer, Rutherglen
Frequently asked questions
Where is Verrier Basket Press Durif/Shiraz from?
Verrier Basket Press Durif/Shiraz is produced by Anderson Winery in Rutherglen, Rutherglen, Australia.
What grapes are in Verrier Basket Press Durif/Shiraz?
Verrier Basket Press Durif/Shiraz is a blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah.