Dark Corner Durif Shiraz

Australia

Classic Movie Pairing

The Dark Corner (1946)

How could we not pair a wine called Dark Corner with this gripping film noir of the same name? This big, full-bodied Australian red delivers ripe flavors that are as satisfying as the film's shadowy cinematography and twisted plot. Directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Clifton Webb and Lucille Ball (in an uncharacteristic role), the thriller follows a private detective framed for murder who must navigate a web of deception to clear his name.

About This Wine

Red - Full Bodied Red - Full Bodied
Durif-based blend Durif-based blend
750.00 ml 750.00 ml
Australia Australia
14 % 14 %
31 December 2029 31 December 2029

Wine Food Pairings

Steak, duck, venison, pork, hearty vegetarian dishes, aged cheeses.

Wine Flavor Profile

Dark Corner is a big, full-bodied red with ripe blackberry, dark cherry and spice aromas. Rich and mouthfilling, the palate delivers similar flavors and a velvety, well-balanced finish, edged by spicy mocha and licorice notes.


From the cellars that brought you our customers’ No. 1 favorite Australian red, The Black Stump, emerges the remarkable Dark Corner Durif-Shiraz, a full-bodied blockbuster of a red blend that offers a swath of dark fruit flavors edged by mocha and licorice.

Whether you’re a fan of ‘The Stump,’ or just a lover of intense reds, you’ll want to snap this beauty up quickly.

It’s the pride-and-joy creation of David Joeky, apprentice to Black Stump mastermind, Alan Kennett. David set out to prove his winemaking chops are just as sharp as Alan’s, so in secret (and after hours), he began work on a mega-rich cuvée.

How could we not pair a wine called Dark Corner with this gripping film noir of the same name? This big, full-bodied Australian red delivers ripe flavors that are as satisfying as the film's shadowy cinematography and twisted plot. Directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Clifton Webb and Lucille Ball (in an uncharacteristic role), the thriller follows a private detective framed for murder who must navigate a web of deception to clear his name.

David Walker Bell

Wine Critic