Ruggabellus

Archaeus Red Blend

9.06 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Not your typical Barossa big red. A rather feral manure nose with some black pastille hints. Medium minus weight of fruit with light tannins and medium acid. No noticeable oak influence. A refreshing change from the Barossa norm.

Not your typical Barossa big red. A rather feral manure nose with some black pastille hints. Medium minus weight of fruit with light tannins and medium acid. No noticeable oak influence. A refreshing change from the Barossa norm.

Aug 25th, 2016
Bob McDonald

One of those wines where you would prefer to drink it in the vibrant bloom of youth rather than cellaring it. Enticing perfume albeit with a feral animale aspect reminiscent of a good CDP. A blend of Syrah/Mataro/Grenache 77/12/11. Low acid low oak. Great to see a winemaker willing to experiment and not follow the tried and true. A delicious result from a small production. 2012 vintage.

One of those wines where you would prefer to drink it in the vibrant bloom of youth rather than cellaring it. Enticing perfume albeit with a feral animale aspect reminiscent of a good CDP. A blend of Syrah/Mataro/Grenache 77/12/11. Low acid low oak. Great to see a winemaker willing to experiment and not follow the tried and true. A delicious result from a small production. 2012 vintage.

Jan 27th, 2016
Andrew Bleasel

Excellent colour

Excellent colour

Dec 13th, 2015
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.5

Ronnie had this 10 years ago

Ronnie had this 10 years ago

Aug 27th, 2014
Ryan Davis

Ryan had this 10 years ago

Ryan had this 10 years ago

Aug 27th, 2014
Ryan Davis

Ryan had this 10 years ago

Ryan had this 10 years ago

Jun 10th, 2014