Stellar drinking, overdelivering for price with structure and complexity...
Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
About The Wine
Fluus (meaning 'Flow') is a delicious, unfettered blend of red Rhone varieties from the Barossa Valley, compiled and composited by the skilled hands of Abel Gibson.
Abel describes it as, "lighter weight, a great introduction to the style of red wine we make". There is wonderful balance in the glass here, a fresh and juicy version of a Barossa Valley red wine with a delicious underlying earthy element which anchors the wine and sets it apart from some of other the 'jubey' modern red wines of the region.
Fluus is excellent value for money and a perfect way to get acquainted with this gem of a Barossa producer.
About Ruggabellus
Ruggabellus - meaning 'rugged beauty' - is one of the breakaway producers of the much written about 'New Barossa' movement.
A deep connection to the land of the Barossa Valley underpins Abel Gibson's winery. Raised amongst the vines of the Barossa, the cellars of Penfolds and Rockford, with the guidance of local wine legends such as Charlie Melton and his father Rob Gibson, Abel has carved a unique path for his brand.
Ruggabellus focuses on sensitive blends of old vine Syrah, Mataro, Grenache and Cinsault from great old vineyards with freshness and vitality always the key. Oak is never new. Additions are minimal.
The 'whites' are some of the country's finest examples of skin contact 'amber' wines. The variations on Riesling, Muscat and Semillon that are entirely world class. These are rare and truly authentic Australian wines.

Barossa Valley, SA