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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2021"A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice ..."$21.90 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2022"Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2022 is a wine that is sure to delight any wine lover...."$24.99 -
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Barwang
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon 2016"Originally established in 1969, Barwang and some selected other low yielding ..."$19.99 -
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Luca Maroni98 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Mirabeau
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Bastioni Della Rocca Leggero Appassimento Puglia 2019"The 2019 Bastioni della Rocca Puglia Appassimento opens with inviting aromati..."$19.99 -
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James Suckling95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Best's Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bests Bin 1 Shiraz 2020"With the inevitable scarcity of Best’s Thomson Family and Bin No. 0 Shiraz wi..."$24.99 -
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James Halliday92 points
- Variety Cabernet Franc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale Cabernet Franc 2021"Bleasdale has been using Cabernet Franc in blends for over 25 years. The oppo..."$19.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale The Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2022"A medium weight red wine with lifted blueberry fruit and cherry cola notes, w..."$19.99 -
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United Cellars94 points
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James Suckling90 points
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Sam Kim4.5 points
- Variety Malbec
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bodegas Salentein
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodegas Salentein Portillo Malbec 2021"This outstanding value Argentinian Malbec is a consistent favourite of staff ..."$24.99 -
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Sam Kim94 points
- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Bodegas Tempore
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bodegas Tempore 'Independent' Organic Garnacha 2020"Bodegas Tempore 'Independent' Organic Garnacha 2020 is an exceptional wine th..."$19.99 -
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Sam Kim92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Chateau Ferrande
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Ludeman la Cote Graves 2019"Based in the heart of the Graves Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, Chateau Lud..."$19.99 -
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Sam Kim92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau Ferrande
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Seguineau Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2020"Gold Medal winner at Gilbert & Gaillard. A traditionally made Bordeaux Superi..."$19.99 -
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Mark Faber96 points
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Sam Kim93 points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cellier des Princes
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Domaine Les Cassanets Cotes Du Rhone 2021"Sourced entirely from a vineyard that borders the esteemed Chateauneuf du Pap..."$24.99 -
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Decanter92 points
- Variety Malbec
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Bodega Catena Zapata
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Esquinas De Argento Malbec 2017"Nicola Cantena planted his first Malbvec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902! This wi..."$24.99 -
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Tony Love94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Oatley Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Four In Hand Shiraz 2017"Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Lifted aniseed and ri..."$17.99 -
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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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- Variety Merlot
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Giesen Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Giesen Merlot 2018"Giesen's Estate Merlot is a wine that's very approachable in youth and suitab..."$15.99 -
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Sam Kim93 points
- Variety Shiraz Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Gomersal Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Gomersal Barossa Rosevale Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019"A wine to celebrate their history, in 1964 the current home of Gomersal Wines..."$21.99 -
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Tony Love94 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Oatley Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Hancock & Hancock Cabernet Sauvignon Touriga 2017"McLaren Vale cabernet sauvignon has plenty going for it in the right place an..."$23.99 -
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James Halliday'96 points
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Stuart Knox94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Heirloom Vineyards
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020"This Heirloom Vineyards Shiraz was sourced from neighbours the McMurtrie Fami..."$24.99 -
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Australian Alte95 points
- Variety Nero d'Avola
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Hither & Yon
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Hither & Yon Nero D'Avola 2017"Brothers Richard and Malcolm Leask arrived as youngsters in McLaren Vale in t..."$24.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Hollick
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Hollick The Bard Shiraz 2016"Hollick is an important Coonawarra winery with a very fine reputation among f..."$17.00 -
- Variety Moscato
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Hungerford Hill
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 8.0% Alcohol
Hungerford Hill Earlybird Moscato 2020"The Earlybird Series are wines picked and bottled early to capture the right ..."$22.99 -
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Sam Kim4 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Illuminated Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.5% Alcohol
Illuminated Wines Barossa Shiraz 2023"An exceptional wine that is a must-try for any wine enthusiast. Produced in t..."$18.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Jardim do Bomfim
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Jardim Do Bomfim Shiraz 2007"The grapes were sourced from vineyards which showed the greatest fruit flavou..."$17.99
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.