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Where is Rutherglen wine from?

Rutherglen is a fortified wine from Rutherglen, in North East Victoria, Victoria, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge and Muscadelle.

Rutherglen wine label
Photo: Lori Branham, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Rutherglen at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationRutherglen
StyleFortified wine
GrapesMuscat à Petits Grains Rouge, Muscadelle
Village or townRutherglen
SubregionNorth East Victoria
RegionVictoria
CountryAustralia
Coordinates-36.0556, 146.4625

Rutherglen

Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia

GI

Rich fortified Muscat and Topaque

Appellation
Rutherglen
Grapes
Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge, Muscadelle

Rutherglen in northeast Victoria grew from the gold rush of the 1860s. It is famous for rich fortified wines: Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque, made from Muscadelle and formerly called Tokay. Many wineries have been run by the same families for generations.

Producers to know

  • Chambers Rosewood
  • Campbells
  • Morris
  • All Saints Estate
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Rutherglen: questions and answers

Where is Rutherglen wine from?

Rutherglen is a fortified wine from Rutherglen, in North East Victoria, Victoria, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge and Muscadelle.

Which country is Rutherglen from?

Rutherglen is from Australia, in the Victoria wine region.

What grape is Rutherglen made from?

Rutherglen is made mainly from Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge and Muscadelle.

Is Rutherglen a red or a white wine?

Rutherglen is a fortified wine.

Who are the best producers of Rutherglen?

Producers to know include Chambers Rosewood, Campbells, Morris and All Saints Estate.

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Last reviewed October 2026.