2023 Rusden Black Guts Shiraz 750ml

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Overview

The 2023 Rusden Black Guts Shiraz is a powerful Vine Vale expression from the deep sandy soils below the eastern Barossa Ranges. Rusden's old vines are traditionally cared for and hand-tended, with a minimalist winemaking approach used to preserve fruit depth, balance and vineyard character.

Vintage & Winemaking

Grown on the deep Vine Vale sands of the Barossa Valley, Black Guts Shiraz is made as a New World wine with an Old World sensibility. The result is a fruit-driven Shiraz with dimension, structure and savoury detail, showing the generosity of Barossa fruit without losing balance.

Product Highlights

• Barossa Valley Shiraz from Rusden Wines.
• Old-vine fruit grown on deep Vine Vale sand below the eastern Barossa Ranges.
• Powerful, dark-fruited style with spice, mocha and firm chewy tannins.
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Tasting Notes

Aromatic notes of violets, cherry compote, spice and vanilla bean lead the nose. The palate shows strong fruit weight and depth, with dark cherry, mocha and baking spice carried by firm, chewy tannins through a powerful finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with grilled steak, beef short rib, slow-cooked lamb, venison, chargrilled mushrooms or aged cheddar.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its dark-fruited Barossa power, or cellar over the medium term as the spice, mocha and tannin structure settle further.

About Rusden

Rusden Wines is a family-run Barossa Valley producer based in Vine Vale. The estate is known for old vines grown on deep sandy soils, hands-on vineyard care and expressive wines that combine Barossa generosity with balance and character.

Specifications

• Producer: Rusden Wines
• Wine: Black Guts Shiraz
• Vintage: 2023
• Country: Australia
• Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
• Subregion: Vine Vale
• Grape Variety: Shiraz
• Style: Red Wine
• Bottle Size: 750ml