Wagnia Rush was the original name for Rutherglen. John Wallace, the star of his hotel, bet that loud drinks at night could give the town of Rutherglen its Scottish name. You are correct! He responded with a strong Scottish tenor.

The city concentrated on viticulture and agriculture after the gold rush ended. On their land, numerous miners' families planted vines. Since there are so many vineyards for the amount of land, there are over 20 wineries nearby.

The Murray River gives the Rutherglen wine region its flavor and nutrients. Marie travels 2,500 kilometers. Along the way, gather minerals and sediments. The Rutherglen wine region's distinctive and complex character is due to the accumulation of nutrients in nearby vineyards.