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  • Country ranking ?

    232
  • Producer ranking ?

    12
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now to 2030

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The Story

The story of the Rufus Stone dates back to medieval England and refers to the death of King William II, known as Rufus. Rufus was believed to have been killed by an errant arrow fired by Sir Walter Tyrrell – an ancestor of the Tyrrell family. Today the site of this infamous incident is marked by the Rufus Stone.

Since 1997, Tyrrell’s historical association with the Rufus Stone has been utilised for its top non Hunter red wines, sourced from...

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Classic Hunter producer has ventured beyond its boundaries to the exciting Heathcote district. This needs time to open and reveal its deep black fruits and mulberry notes. Lovely purity of fruit here and a seamless style.
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Origin

Hunter Valley, New South Wales

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