2016 Vermilion Bird Shiraz

“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 Vermilion Bird is a wine that sits above. Continuing the celestial theme, according to Chinese astrology the Southern quadrant of the sky is watched over by the Vermilion Bird of the South. This area also encompasses the western constellations of Canis Major and Canis Minor, including the Dog Star Sirius.” – Scott Heidrich (Owner / Winemaker)

I have a very small amount of The Vermilion Bird remaining. Grab yours before it disappears forever.

WINE REVIEWS:

96 points – Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
“This is richly fruited and perfumed on the nose with dark berry, dried herb, smoked game, cake spice and hazelnut aromas. The palate displays excellent concentration and depth, wonderfully complemented by plush texture and finely infused tannins. Splendidly structured and harmonious with a long, delicious finish.”

94 points – Steve Leszczynski (QWine Reviews)
“Dense plums and dark berries are teeth staining and demonstrate some brutish strength, but over a few days of tasting, the shape and structure build some impressive momentum. Drying and sapping, big, juicy tannins draw all moisture from the mouth. Cedar and sandalwood aren’t far from the action leaving what seems an everlasting length with plenty of tannin chew and a sheet of fine spices.”

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