Durif limited release

Durif limited release

2013 Durif, Rutherglen, Victoria

Cofield Durif is a full-bodied Rutherglen wine with aromas of blackberry, amaro herbs, and dark chocolate orange, leading to a soft, fruit-driven mid-palate and fine, lingering tannins. Flavors of rhubarb, blackberry, savoury spice, pepper, and dark chocolate oak, combined with a refined French and American oak regimen, give the wine bold intensity while maintaining an elegant, balanced style.

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Description

Cofield Durif is a full-bodied wine that showcases the bold, powerful character of this iconic Rutherglen variety. Bursting with aromas of blackberry, amaro herbs, and dark chocolate orange, it delivers a soft, fruit-driven mid-palate and a fine, lingering tannin finish. Carefully crafted through separate fermentation and precise blending, the wine achieves a harmonious balance while fully expressing the intensity and varietal purity of Durif.

Over the years, we have refined the oak profile, gradually increasing the use of French oak—50% two-year-old and 25% one-year-old—to complement the traditional American oak and create a more elegant style. The result is a rich, intense wine with flavors of rhubarb and blackberry, savoury spice, pepper, and dark chocolate oak, supported by firm yet integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish that truly embodies the character of Durif.

Details

  • RegionRutherglen, Victoria
  • Vintage2013
  • TypeRed Wine
  • VarietyDurif
  • Volume750ml
  • Alcohol Volume14.2%
  • Standard Drinks8.4
  • ClosureScrewCap
  • Winemaking

    Different vineyard parcels were fermented separately. Before bottling these parcels were blended from barrel and tank to optimise the balance between tannin and fruit.

  • Tasting Notes

    Aromas of blackberry, amaro herbs, and dark chocolate orange lead to a full-bodied, soft mid-palate with flavors of rhubarb, blackberry, savoury spice, pepper, and dark chocolate oak, finishing with firm yet integrated, moreish tannins and a long, persistent length that showcases true Durif character.

  • Colour

    Dark plum and ruby highlights.

  • Bouquet

    Blackberry, amaro herbs and dark chocolate orange.

  • Palate

    Full-bodied, soft mid-palate fruit finishing with fine moreish tannins.

  • Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

    Enjoy now or be rewarded for patience and cellar for 8-10 years.