Archives: Wines

Rich and ripe in flavour, yet fresh and crisp in texture. The Morris Chardonnay is a classic epitome of Rutherglen white wine varietals, very well suited to either a tantalising afternoon sip or a perfect food accompaniment. Try serving with snapper pie with buttery mashed potatoes. Winemaker Notes Vibrant green straw in colour, this Chardonnay […]

A morris icon, the grape variety Cinsaut has been plated at our vineyards since 1920. It wa snot until 1962 that the first dry red table wine was made. Historicallyin Australia, this varietal has earned the moniker ‘Blue Imperial’ due to the blue hue of the grape skin and large size of the berries. Winemaker […]

The Rutherglen region produces Cabernet Sauvignon with rich full-bodied structure with great length of flavour. Fruit for this wine comes from old estate grown vines, which are up to 65 years old. After fermentation, the grapes were delicately pressed using our traditional basket press, which preserves fruit integrity and excludes harsh tannins from entering the […]

In 1988 Morris Wines decided to produce a sparkling red wine known then as ‘Sparkling Burgundy.’ Shiraz was the traditional base, but Morris discovered that by including Durif it added extra flavour & richness. A unique sparkling red with intense beading and rich robust flavour – it is big, bold and beautiful. Winemaker Notes The […]

With an average age of around 8-10 years, the Classic range is all about freshness and varietal character balanced by subtle age complexity from time in barrel. The palate is fresh and stylish, with a great depth of flavour. An elegant cousin of Muscat, Topaque is one of the classic wine styles of Australia. Winemaker […]

A Morris flagship wine, pioneered by Mick Morris in the 1950s, this Durif is a true icon of Australian wine and a speciality of the Rutherglen region. Typical of the Morris style, this Durif has rich and generous flavours, with a tannin structure and a long persistence of flavour – and has garnered a cult […]

Only the best vintages are selected for the Old Premium Rare range. The art lies in the blending of very old and much younger vintages, to impart intense, concentrated and luscious flavours with aged complexity, complemented by fresh fruit characters from younger wines. The 2019 release has been crafted in celebration of our 160th anniversary, […]

The CHM Range is dedicated to fourth generation winemaker, Charles Henry Morris (‘Mick’). Durif was first planted in our Rutherglen vineyards in 1920 but Mick pioneered it in 1954 by producing the very first Dry Red table wine. Durif has since become Morris of Rutherglen’s flagship red wine and a true icon of Australian wine. […]

The CHM Range is dedicated to fourth generation winemaker, Charles Henry Morris (‘Mick’). This Shiraz is Morris of Rutherglen’s best expression of a Shiraz, released in special vintages made using traditional winemaking techniques handed down from generation to generation, to honour Morris’ legacy for some of the region’s best red wines. Winemaker Notes Bright red […]