Campbells Wines is a fifth-generation family estate in Rutherglen, Victoria — a producer where legacy, craftsmanship, and innovation intersect, and where fortified and table wines share a common thread of richness, balance, and a deep sense of place. Established in 1870, the Campbells have become synonymous with Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque, world-renowned for their complexity and longevity. Today, under the stewardship of Julie and Jane Campbell, the estate continues to honour its lineage while shaping a modern vision of the region’s potential.

The estate vineyards are planted on the red-brown loam and clay soils of Rutherglen, a warm inland region tempered by cool nights and long growing seasons. This allows for the full development of flavour and natural sugar concentration, essential for both the production of concentrated fortifieds and characterful table wines. Campbells works sustainably in the vineyard, with an increasing focus on soil health and biodiversity across their historic blocks.

In the winery, time is as vital an ingredient as fruit. Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque are crafted from sun-ripened grapes harvested at optimal ripeness, partially fermented, and fortified with neutral spirit before ageing in old oak casks. The estate’s solera system, some components dating back decades, allows for extraordinary layering of age, concentration, and complexity. Table wines — including Shiraz, Durif, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Marsanne — are made with restraint, showcasing varietal purity and regional warmth.

The wines are generous, polished, and deeply expressive. The Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque classifications — Rutherglen, Classic, Grand, and Rare — are benchmarks of the style: luscious, spiced, and endlessly layered, with flavours of raisin, fig, burnt toffee, and citrus peel. Durif, a regional signature, is bold and structured, with dark plum, mocha, and gravelly tannin. Shiraz and Cabernet blends