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Where to find the best coffee in Rutherglen

Serial Renovators Josh & Jenna relocated with their two young girls to Rutherglen, where they have recently completed a beautiful renovation of "The Castle House". When they're not busy work...

Cocktail recipe: Scion Muscat Spritz

As a fresh and vibrant style of Muscat, we serve Scion Muscat Nouveau chilled.  Our new-wave Muscat also makes a great Spritz - floral, citrusy and super refreshing. Here's the cocktail recipe to t...

Aerating vs Decanting – what, when, why?

I talk about decanting and aerating wine every other day at Cellar Door, so I thought I’d try to shed some light for any wine lovers out there pondering which wines might benefit from these (not-so...

The perfect wine for chocolate

  Our semi-sweet fortified Durif - After Dark - belongs with all kinds of dark chocolate desserts. Around 70% cacao is ideal to contrast with the wine's sweetness. Need some inspiration? We've com...

Syrah versus Shiraz: What's the difference?

Why do we call Scion’s Shiraz by the varietal’s French name, Syrah? Because everything sounds sexier in French, right? While you may agree with this sentiment, it’s actually all to do with the styl...

Cocktail recipe: After Dark Negroni

Try our local spin on the classic Negroni cocktail, featuring After Dark (Scion's semi-sweet fortified Durif), Aperol (replacing Campari) and gin. For good balance, we recommend a clean, citrus-dr...

Recipe: Crema Catalana X Muscat Nouveau

Creamy desserts and citrus flavours pair beautifully with Scion Muscat Nouveau. One of the most memorable dishes we've eaten with our single vintage muscats has to be the Crema Catalana at Melbourn...