Rusty Mutt Wines
McLaren Vale

Small batch, highly drinkable.
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Welcome to Rusty Mutt Wines
Explore a curated selection of McLaren Vale wines, expertly crafted by winemaker Scott Heidrich with a focus on flavor and enjoyment. Each wine reflects its unique namesake’s character while showcasing the signature strengths of McLaren Vale’s renowned winemaking region.
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Don’t just take our word for it! Our customers have shared their experiences, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. From the rich aromas to the perfect balance of flavors, Rusty Mutt wines have won hearts everywhere. These testimonials highlight the joy and satisfaction that come with every purchase. Join our growing community of satisfied wine lovers who can’t get enough of Rusty Mutt!

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Responsible packaging

Responsible packaging. Put the screw cap in the bin. Put the bottle and carton in the recycling. All components use a proportion of recycled materials in their manufacture.

Locally sourced

Locally sourced. Everything we use is locally made or grown from South Australia. From grapes, to cartons, labels, bottles and the winemaker!

Quality guaranteed

Taste guaranteed. Our expertly made wines are packaged to the highest international quality standards in McLaren Vale.

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Food Matching

Food matching. Our wines are made with food matching in mind. Good acidity, soft tannins, subtle oak and lots of flavour match well with a broad range of foods. Read more in each individual product page.

Made With Love

Made with love. My wines are named for my family members, and I don’t want to let them down! I’ve been making wine for more than 30 years and I love what I do.

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Rusty Mutt McLaren Vale Shiraz
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2022 Original Shiraz

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THE NAME
"I named my wine range 'Rusty Mutt' because I was born in the Year of the Metal Dog in Chinese astrology. I then 'Australianised' Metal Dog to Rusty Mutt." "The first wine I produced under the Rusty Mutt label was a Shiraz, which I named 'Original'." – Scott Heidrich (Owner / Winemaker)
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Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox GSM
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2022 Rocky Ox Grenache Shiraz Mataro

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THE NAME “I called my wine range ‘Rusty Mutt’ as I was born in the Year of The Metal Dog in Chinese Astrology. Metal Dog was then ‘Australianised’ to Rusty Mutt. The Rocky Ox GSM was named after my daughter Kara, who was born in the Year of the Earth Ox.” – Scott Heidrich (Owner / Winemaker) THE BLEND Grenache 62% / Shiraz 23% / Mataro 15% REVIEWS / SCORES 93 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) “Beautifully fruited and fragrant, the inviting bouquet shows dark berry, cured meat, dark cocoa, and toasted almond notes, followed by a juicy palate offering plush texture backed by layers of polished tannins. Harmonious and flavoursome with soothing mouthfeel, finishing long and enticing.” 92 points - Steve Leszczynski (QWine Reviews) “Juicy fruit is wrapped up by dark chocolate and puffs of earthiness, we have a tidy steak night wine on our hands right here. There is an unmistakable Cherry Ripe thing going on. A wine with a voluptuous shape and feel, dark berry fruit, whispers of char and pan juices as fine spices tap their foot to the beat. Mid-palate focused, drying brick dust tannins draw moisture from the mouth bringing it to water. Find a piece of protein and you're away.” DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE 
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