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Gary Walsh92 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate 'Rocky Gully' Cabernets 2019"Frankland Estate are one of the leading producers in the Frankland River regi..."$24.99 -
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Wine Pilot92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Marron Creek Syrah 2021"Marron Creek Shiraz 2021 is a red wine from the Frankland River region of Wes..."$21.99 -
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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Winepilot96 points
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
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Nick Stock93 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Swinney
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Swinney Syrah 2021"Swinney Syrah 2021 is a deep, vibrant purple-red color, with a slightly opaqu..."$44.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Alkoomi
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Alkoomi Blackbutt 2008"Alkoomi (a name taken from a local aboriginal dialect meaning “a place we cho..."$34.99 -
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James Halliday90 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Alkoomi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Alkoomi Blackbutt Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot 1996"A family owned and operated winery run by Sandy and Rod Hallett. Their fruit ..."$37.99 -
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Mike Bennie92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Shiraz 2017"The Frankland Estate team was the big winner at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awar..."$43.99 -
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Mike Bennie92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate 'Isolation Ridge' Shiraz 2018"The Frankland Estate team was the big winner at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awar..."$43.99 -
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- Variety Cabernet Franc
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Frankland Estate 'Olmo'S Reward' 2015"A blend of 66% Cabernet Franc, 27% Malbec and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very r..."$79.99 -
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Frankland Estate 'Rocky Gully' Cabernets 2017"This lovely certified organic wine from renowned Frankland Estate in Franklan..."$19.99 -
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Gary Walsh92 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate 'Rocky Gully' Cabernets 2018"Frankland Estate are one of the leading producers in the Frankland River regi..."$24.99 -
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Nick Butler94 points
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Gary Walsh93+ points
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Ray Jordan91 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018"Wafts of dark chocolate, cedar and dried Italian mixed herbs are complemented..."$29.99 -
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Huon Hooke95 points
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James Halliday'94 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Syrah 2019"One of the finest Syrah's produced in Australia. The Isolation Ridge is a..."$45.00 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate Shiraz 2016"97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier from the Frankland River region. Fresh lifted arom..."$26.99 -
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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate Shiraz 2018"97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier from the Frankland River region. Fresh lifted arom..."$29.99 -
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Huon Hooke97 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate Smith Cullam Syrah 2019"The wine is very intense, full-bodied but elegantly styled, with tremendous l..."$118.00 -
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Huon Hooke97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Frankland Estate ‘Smith Cullum’ Syrah 2018"A brooding complexity of floral aromas and ferrous minerality giving the wine..."$105.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Harewood
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Harewood Estate Shiraz 2015"The individual batches were fermented in small open fermenters and then matur..."$21.99 -
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Houghtons
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Houghton 'The Bandit' Shiraz 2015"Gold Medals - Sydney Royal Wine Show 2016 Royal Queensland Wine Show 2016..."$24.99 -
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Larry Cherubino Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Larry Cherubino Cherubino Cabernet Sauvignon 2010"Larry Cherubino has had a particularly distinguished winemaking career, first..."$79.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Frankland Estate
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Marron Creek Syrah 2018"Marron Creek Shiraz 2018 is a red wine from the Frankland River region of Wes..."$21.99 -
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James Halliday93 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Swings & Roundabouts
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Swings & Roundabouts Cabernet Merlot 2009"Swings and Roundabouts seldom gets mentioned in the top league of Margaret Ri..."$11.99 -
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Ray Jordan98 points
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Erin Larkin98 points
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Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Swinney
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2019"In the late 1990’s Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone ..."$150.00 -
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Andrew Caillard96 points
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Erin Larkin98 points
- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Swinney
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2020"In the late 1990’s Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone ..."$150.00 -
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Ray Jordan98 points
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James Halliday'96 points
- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Swinney
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2022"In the late 1990’s Grenache was hardly known in Western Australia, let alone ..."$155.00 -
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.