Rutherglen Wineries
Beginning over 160 years ago, the first farmers and winemakers began planting and experimenting with the land around Rutherglen. And while for many it was the promise of gold deep in the ground, the true wealth, it would be said, was found in the top few inches of rich, loamy soil.
In time Rutherglen became synonymous with fortifieds and deep, complex red wine, however these days the region, along with a new wave of makers, is also producing easy-going, approachable wines designed to go with food and relaxed afternoons.
Don’t for a second think that we’ve forgotten about the fortifieds and Durif though!
What You Can Do
Wineries & Cellar Doors
From grand to boutique chic to tiny and rustic, discover a plethora of fantastic cellar doors a short distance from each other. Savour wines crafted by talented makers who’ll share their passion and knowledge over a guided tasting of their range.
Winemakers
Newcomers and seventh-generation winemakers mix and mingle, where the established rub shoulders with the new, and ideas and new varieties are trialled, building on the wisdom of the past. As long as there’s wine, there’ll be a smile in Rutherglen
Wine Tours
Take a bespoke guided cellar door tour in a vintage Roller or a classic Chevy. Add a fabulous winery lunch and some luxe accommodation and there’s no better way to taste all the riches Rutherglen has to offer.
Muscat Mile
It’s time to venture to the dark side, and discover Muscat of Rutherglen; a secret drink that sits somewhere between a wine and spirit. There is nothing quite like it anywhere in the world – rich, complex, mysterious and full of flavour.
