Rimfire Current Release Wines

Rimfire's Sweeter / Fruiter Wines

 

     

Rimfire Pioneer White
A favourite among Rimfire wine-lovers, Pioneer White is crafted to highlight the deliciously floral charms of our vineyard. Brilliantly fresh fruit flavours dominate this refreshingly aromatic sweeter style of wine. The palate is bursting with lychee, musk and floral spices finishing with a lingering soft fullness.

Enjoy with Thai curries or stir fries.
If you enjoyed our Pioneer White try Rimfire's light, fresh and fruity red wine style Country Rose. Alternatively, for a slightly more dry style white try Rimfire Musque

     
       

Rimfire Country Rose
Light, fresh and fruity, Country Rose captures the ripe, luscious musk, cherry and red berry aromas of red Muscat from the Rimfire vineyard. A popular, easy-drinking style, Country Rose weaves a warm tangled web of soft tannin and vibrantly rich fruit flavours of raspberry, plum and spiced cherry on the front palate. The lingering flavour is reminiscent of Turkish delight. Country Rose was made to be consumed within two years of vintage - to be enjoyed as an aperitif with soft creamy cheese and strawberries or for lazy afternoon drinks beside the pool.

If you enjoyed our Country Rose try Rimfire's refreshingly aromatic white wine style Pioneer White.

     
       

Rimfire's Medium Dry Wines

     

Rimfire Musque
This is a medium dry wine made from wonderfully aromatic white grape varietal Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. The nose gives a sensation of sweetness and floral musk/rose characters highlight the spicy orange blossom notes found in the finished wine. Intense, delicate, fruitiness lingers on the palate finishing crisp and clean. Serve with delicate foods, so as not to overpower the charming aromatics of the wine. Enjoy Rimfire Musqué with fine friends, food and conversation.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (which translates as ‘ Muscat with small berries) is possibly the oldest and noblest wine grape varietal. It was established in France by the Romans, and may even have been brought to Marseilles by the Greeks before that. As the name suggests, its berries are tiny and produce wines with elegantly floral aromatics.

If you enjoyed our Musqué try our fragrant, rare Aleatico or traditional rosé Tinta .

     
       

Rimfire Aleatico
Made in vin gris style, this superb white wine is crafted from Rimfire's deliciously fragrant rare Aleatico red Muscat grapes. Our Aleatico is a medium-dry wine exhibiting delicate, spicy perfume, complimented by floral and citrus characters on the palate. There is just a hint of salmon-pink colour derived from the dark skins of the berries. Rimfire Aleatico works well with Asian influenced dishes. Enjoy it young and gently chilled.

Aleatico is an ancient Italian red grape variety thought by some to be a dark-berried mutation of the classic Muscat à Petits Grains. Others consider Sangiovese to be the more logical ancestor . However, DNA testing has not conclusively proven its lineage. In the Rimfire vineyard, Aleatico produces genuinely delicious grapes. They make great eating, but even better wine. Rimfire's Aleatico is crafted in vin gris style – as a white wine from a red grape – a wine style for which we are well-known.

If you enjoyed Rimfire Aleatico, try our traditional rosé Tinta or the delightfully aromatic Muscat à Petits Grains varietal Musqué.

 

     
       

Rimfire Hogs Head

Deep cherry red in colour, this medium bodied wine is soft and approachable. A spicy, peppery nose leads to full flavoured red berry palate with subtle hints of smoky vanilla. Noted for its long, smooth finish and lingering flavours, Hog's Head is fabulous with robust pastas, braised meats and hearty beef stews. This is a wine best enjoyed within two to three years of vintage.

Named after the 300 litre American oak barrel used to mature the wine, Hog's Head has become one of Rimfire's most sought after wines. In keeping with Rimfire's adventurous spirit, the name was inspired by a scene from Mark Twain's classic novel Tom Sawyer , in which rogue character Huck Finn sleeps in a Hog's Head barrel.

If you enjoyed our Hogs Head try Rimfire Shiraz. For an easy-drinking white wine alternative, try our semi-dry Musqué

     
       

Rimfire's Dry White Wines

     

Rimfire Colombard
There's no going past the wonderfully pungent, fresh aromatics of this wine. Rimfire Colombard is highly regarded for its highly fragrant, juicy pineapple character which floods the nose and palate. Passionfruit is the next most obvious element, supported by hints of lime, kiwifruit, apple and the fresh, zingy aromas of grassiness and lemon zest. The flavours are full, juicy, cool, ultra-lively and very long – the piercing freshness is long-lived on the palate.

Colombard originated in the Charente district of France. Once the second most planted grape in California , today Colombard is rarely found as a varietal wine.

If you enjoyed Rimfire Colombard try Rimfire's classy rosé Tinta or the deliciously fresh citrus characters of our Unoaked Chardonnay.

 

     
       

Rimfire Unoaked Chardonnay
This wine has been crafted as an unoaked style to preserve the superb aromatics and concentrated flavours of Chardonnay fruit from the Rimfire vineyard. Rimfire's Unoaked Chardonnay exhibits ripe melon, pear and fruit salad characters and finishes clean and fresh on the palate. A classy partner to a long, lazy lunch, though perfectly delightful served alone.

The quality of Unoaked Chardonnay depends entirely on that of the grapes from which it is made. Rimfire Chardonnay fruit is carefully nurtured in our vineyard by our own dedicated viticultural team and fruit harvested from these blocks are intense in aromas and flavours.

If you enjoyed Rimfire Unoaked Chardonnay, try our rich, buttery, oaked-style Chardonnay or our elegant vin gris varietal Aleatico.

     
       

Rimfire Chardonnay

A bright, golden-coloured wine, Rimfire's fuller bodied Chardonnay exhibits ripe varietal characters. Concentrated aromas of melon and stone-fruits dominate the nose, while primary melon / pear flavours are lifted by the careful use of oak to create gentle overtones of vanillin. Malolactic fermentation has added a round, creamy finish to this fuller bodied style of wine. Rimfire Chardonnay is best paired with simply prepared seafood and poultry dishes.

The queen to Cabernet Sauvignon's king, Chardonnay is grown and produced throughout the world. The famous Champagne , Chablis, White Burgundy and Maconnais wines from France are all made from Chardonnay. Rimfire Chardonnay produces two varietal wine styles: the rich, buttery, oaked-style Chardonnay featured above and the fresh, crisp and fruit-driven Unoaked Chardonnay.

If you enjoyed Rimfire Chardonnay, don't miss your chance to purchase the pristine Reserve Chardonnay.

     
       

Rimfire Reserve Chardonnay

This pristine Reserve Chardonnay has been barrel fermented and carefully aged sur lie in Rimfire's climate-controlled cellar for almost 12 months. Luscious peaches and cream flavours tantalise the palate complimented by the softest hints of warm vanillin oak and mouth-filling stone-fruit/melon characters. The finish lingers and the oak is balanced and superbly integrated.

Made from exceptional fruit, this wine has been made in the smallest of quantities – enhancing the true varietal and textural characters of the wine. Rimfire's Reserve Chardonnay is a complex, refined wine

     
       

Rimfire's Dry Red Wines

     

Rimfire Shiraz
In true Rimfire tradition, this Shiraz is refined and elegant. Deep crimson in colour; a spicy, peppery nose leads to a full flavoured red berry palate with subtle hints of licorice and tobacco leaf. The firm tannin structure adds great length to the finish. Our Rimfire Shiraz is a lovely drop right now, but will age well with careful cellaring. Pair this wine with antipasto, olive pastas and wood-fired pizzas.

Shiraz , the Australian and South African name for the Syrah grape, is Australia 's highest profile wine style, and arguably its best red wine. The grape is believed to have come to Australia first from its home, Hermitage in the Rhone area of France many years ago. Shiraz fruit from the Rimfire Vineyard makes premium quality wine and along with our Touriga Nacional is a principle variety in our Angus Bull Port.

     
       

Rimfire Sangiovese

Crafted entirely from Sangiovese fruit from the Rimfire vineyard, this wine is pleasingly typical of the Sangiovese style produced in Tuscany . Careful oak management has ensured the essential savoury Italian spice and earthy berry flavours shine through. Light and dry with spicy raspberry and blackberry characters, this wine shows vibrant fruit, integrated tannins and excellent length. A great red for warm evenings or, alternatively, match this wine with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Sangiovese is the most widely planted variety in Italy , making its greatest wine in the Tuscan hills. An ancient Italian wine grape known also as “the blood of Jove”, Sangiovese is believed to have been grown by the Etruscans around Florence about 2500 years ago. The Rimfire vineyard is home to some 1400 Sangiovese vines, the first of which were planted in 1998.

If you enjoyed our Sangiovese try Rimfire's classy rosé Tinta or Cabernet Franc.

     
       

Rimfire Ruby Cabernet

This is a wine of significant quality. With excellent structure and tight tannins, this full bodied Ruby Cabernet displays upfront herbaceous capsicum and fresh mint characters against a soft background of black pepper, warm spice and nicely integrated oak. Rich and ripe, it drinks well now but is a definite cellaring proposition for seven or so years.

A modern red wine grape variety, Ruby Cabernet was bred in California in 1949 by combining Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan in an attempt to combine Cabernet characteristics with Carignan productivity and heat tolerance. Although designed to yield claret-like wines from hot regions, Ruby Cabernet is often hard to source as a straight varietal wine outside its native home. At Rimfire, this wine is crafted entirely from Ruby Cabernet fruit from the estate vineyard.

If you enjoyed our Ruby Cabernet try Rimfire Cabernets – a rich blend of Cabernet fruit from the vineyard – or Rimfire Cabernet Sauvignon.

     
       

Rimfire Cabernet Sauvignon

An intensely coloured wine, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, enticing wine boasting ripe black currants and with soft vanillin oak, warm toast and licorice spice flavours. Try with spit roast lamb or beef wellington. Distinctive and delicious, Rimfire Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderful to enjoy now but will auger well with careful cellaring for about seven or so years.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most renowned grape variety for the production of fine red wine. Through DNA fingerprinting, Cabernet Sauvignon was found to be a cross between red Cabernet Franc and white Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The Rimfire Vineyard produces fine quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit – used to craft two distinctive wine styles: this classy, complex varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and the wonderful full bodied Cabernets – where Cabernet Sauvignon has been blended with Ruby Cabernet and Cabernet Franc.

If you enjoyed our Cabernet Sauvignon try the full bodied Ruby Cabernet or intensely tannic Touriga Nacional varietals.

     
       

Rimfire Cabernet Franc

Rimfire's Cabernet Franc is known for its soft tannin and medium body. The nose is full of black pepper, capsicum and bright berry fruit with a deep, herbaceous undertone. The blend of earthy, generous fruit notes is complemented further by the wine's full, soft tannin. The lingering finish reveals layers of leather and warm savoury oak. For something different, try Cabernet Franc with vegetable quiche, roasted turkey or crusty French breads.

A revered French black grape variety, Cabernet Franc is much blended and overshadowed by the more widely recognised Cabernet Sauvignon. At Rimfire, wine produced from our Cabernet Franc grapes has the intense flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon without the overpowering tannins, allowing it to be enjoyed almost immediately - without waiting years for the tannins to soften. This wine is bottled as a single varietal in limited quantities.

If you enjoyed our Cabernet Franc try Rimfire's medium bodied Sangiovese. For a fuller bodied style of wine, try our multi-award winning blend – Rimfire Cabernets.

 

     
       

Rimfire Cabernets

A superb blend of Cabernet varieties from the Rimfire Vineyard, this wine boasts aromas of ripe, rich berry fruit with undertones of freshly turned earth and garden herbs. The palate shows ample, rich dark plum and blackberry Cabernet fruit with an overlay of toasty oak and firm, gripping, mouth-filling tannins. Deep ruby in colour, Rimfire Cabernets is ripe, delicious and balanced – making it a splendid choice for beef tenderloin and spicy red meats. This is a wine worthy of aging.

Bringing together a little magic and time travel, Rimfire Cabernets is crafted by the bringing together of the Old World Bordeaux variety – Cabernet Franc with the exciting modern Californian variety Ruby Cabernet.

     
       

Rimfire Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is an extroverted, flamboyant wine boasting huge ripe tannins, concentrated berry fruit characters and a rich, earthy background entwined with tobacco and mocha flavours. It is an enormous, chewy red that should cellar for 10 years or more – after which the tannins will soften considerably. Rimfire's Touriga Nacional has a real aura of exclusivity around it - it's virtually impossible to find this grape variety crafted as a table wine elsewhere in Australia .

Touriga is native to the Douro Valley in Portugal , where it is the most revered vine variety for making the finest of ports. The vine is vigorous and robust, but extremely low-yielding, resulting in deep-coloured, very tannic, concentrated wines. Rimfire's first Touriga Nacional vines were planted in 1998. Excited by progress of the vines and the promising character of the fruit, more vines have since been introduced to the vineyard.

     
       

Rimfire Graciano

The Graciano grape originates from the Rioja region of northern Spain and over the last 100 years has almost disappeared because of the high cost of producing wine from such low yielding vines. It is the wine lovers' loss as from this grape wines of stunning quality can be made.

The Graciano at Rimfire has settled in as if it were its natural home, producing wines with deep hues of garnet. The nose exhibits aromas of rich fruit cake, spicy plums, cherry, and blackcurrant. These carry through to the palate and are joined with savoury spices.

If you enjoyed our Graciano try Rimfire Touriga Nacional or Rimfire Cabernet Sauvignon

     
       

Rimfire's Fortified Wines

     

Rimfire Angus Bull Port
A real favourite among Rimfire enthusiasts, our Angus Bull Port is a rich, fruity, fresh solera port style. First impressions are the vibrant, long lasting treacle and fruit cake aromas. Ripe, luscious cherry and spiced plum characters dominate the palate. Rimfire Angus Bull Port is sinfully good with Swiss chocolate or traditional plum pudding. This is an excellent port style to savour right now or hideaway in the cellar for a real treat in years to come.

If you enjoyed our Angus Bull Port try Rimfire's solera style white port Liqueur Verdelho or the light, fresh and fruity Country Rose table wine.

     
       

Rimfire Liqueur Verdelho

Rimfire Liqueur Verdelho is easily identified by its attractive, amber-rose colour and spiced perfume and fruitcake bouquet. It is fresh and lively on the palate with luscious dried fig and lingering raisin fruit flavours and warmly balanced oak. A white port style liqueur, Rimfire Liqueur Verdelho is crafted from only the finest of our estate-grown Verdelho fruit. This is an excellent white dessert wine to enjoy with toasty cinnamon buns and spiced fruit desserts. Drink now or cellar for upwards of 10 years.

If you enjoyed our Liqueur Verdelho try Rimfire's much-loved Golden Muscat.

     
       

Rimfire Liqueur Muscat

This Liqueur Muscat is an entrancing fortified wine exhibiting rich, fruity raisin and Muscatel flavours. Made in traditional fortified Muscat style, Rimfire Liqueur Muscat is dark, earthy red in colour and boasts unmistakable warm, sleek fruit cake aromas. With its complex, sweet palate, this wine is a delight when served with firm cheeses and clusters of dried fruit.

If you enjoyed our Liqueur Muscat try Rimfire's Golden Muscat fortified wine. Or for a table wine alternative, try the light, fresh and fruity Rimfire Country Rose.

     
       

Rimfire Golden Muscat

Warm and wonderful, this delicious fortified Muscat has a bright, golden amber glow. First impressions are the lively butterscotch and mandarin aromas that fill the nose. Smooth, upfront honey and nougat flavours dominate the palate leaving behind long lived spicy citrus and Muscat flavours with hints of vanilla and perfumed roses. This wine is ideal with lightly toasted nuts and almond bread. Drink now or cellar for up to 20 years.

If you enjoyed our Golden Muscat try Rimfire's equally popular Liqueur Muscat.

     
       

Rimfire Verdelho Mistella

Rimfire's Verdelho Mistella is a highly aromatic dessert style wine. It has been crafted using pure Verdelho grape juice to produce a luscious, mouth-coating, fresh and floral sweet style of wine. A perfect accompaniment to pavlova, pannacotta, mango cheesecake or even a simple cheese platter. We recommend that the wine be refrigerated after opening.

If you enjoyed our Verdelho Mistella try Rimfire's Liqueur Verdelho
 

     
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