2018 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)
“Gorgeously fruited and enticing, the bouquet shows black/blueberry, olive, clove and toasty oak aromas, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate offering expansive mouthfeel backed by layers of refined tannins, finishing superbly long and satisfying.”

93 points – Steve Leszczynski (QWine Reviews)
“Cedar and sandalwood steal the limelight with black fruits and licorice doing their best to arrest back some control. Whispers of caramel and dark chocolate play secondary roles. Handfuls of exotic spices run long on a sustained finish.”