Durif from Rutherglen can be a heroic thing, with absolute oceans of dark fruit, walls of tannins and bug acidity. But this stirs in a little grace. Sure, it's still full-bodied, but such lovely purple berry fruit with a sense of black limitlessness and then long-drying tannins. It's a real iron fist in a sexy velvet glove sort of wine!

Scion Wines is the creation of Rowly, a talented young winemaker who has made a living out of changing an otherwise dull and one dimensional variety, Durif, into an exciting explosion of creative options from modern, juicy chilled red to co-fermenting it with Viognier to produce a Rhone style blend that will have you trying to buy shares in the winery. Aside from Durif, Rowly has created a streamlined approach to the winery, working with Rutherglen fruit but moving away from century old wine making and producing wines that will drive Rutherglen into the thoughts of twenty-somethings rather than their grandparents. Scion is a beautiful mixture of classic Australian varieties like Shiraz, Durif, Muscat and Viognier that are home in the historically important region of Rutherglen, yet made with the flair of someone who wants to take their own path. Scion Wines also sell their own delicious honey made from beehives located at the winery and have a focus on sustainability throughout the winery.