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Stuart Knox95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand A.T. Richardson Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
A T Richardson Hard Hill Road Close Planted Shiraz 2020"Grown in our close-planted blocks our Hard Hill Road vineyard in Great Wester..."$44.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Petite Sirah
- Vintage 2019
- Brand A.T. Richardson Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
A T Richardson Hard Hill Road Petite Sirah 2019"Also known as Durif, these thick-skinned black grapes produce majestic wines ..."$39.99 -
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Vinous90 points
- Variety Barbera
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Albino Rocca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Albino Rocca Barbera d'Alba 2022"Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright deep purple red hue. A fragr..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Durif
- Vintage 2021
- Brand All Saints Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
All Saints Durif 2021"A bouquet of violets and ripe berries.Firm and full bodied with a seriously t..."$32.99 -
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Erin Larkin94 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Altus Rise
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.49% Alcohol
Altus Rise Ascension Cabernet Sauvignon 2019"Ascension selection came from vibrancy freshness and varietal expression. The..."$34.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Amen Break
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022"Rich, deep ruby colour and inviting aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and a h..."$30.00 -
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Mark Faber94 points
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Ascheri
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo 2021"Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 is an exquisite wine that is sure to delight you..."$44.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi 'Crimson' Pinot Noir 2022"This Crimson Pinot Noir has a fragrant nose of dried roses and hay. Fresh thy..."$44.99 -
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Mark Faber95 points
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Jane Faulkner92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Very elegant and pale in colour, slight garnet coming through, started on nos..."$35.00 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bindi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bindi Pyrette Heathcote Shiraz 2021"This wine balances fruit freshness, red and dark berries and plum, with earth..."$35.00 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend 2021"A seamless entity, each grape plays its part beautifully. A lively cacophony ..."$28.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale Generations Shiraz 2021"Shiraz was the first red grape variety planted in Langhorne Creek at Bleasdal..."$29.99 -
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Luis Gutierrez92 points
- Variety Malbec
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Catena Zapata
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec 2019"The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards m..."$29.99 -
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Mark Faber94 points
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Carmenere
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes De Chile Reserva Carmenere 2022"“The Chilean volcanic terroir is nothing but dynamic. Many of our vineyards a..."$28.00 -
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Sam Kim92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes De Chile Reserva Pinot Noir 2022"“The Chilean volcanic terroir is nothing but dynamic. Many of our vineyards a..."$28.00 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bondar Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz 2022"The Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz is crafted from hand-picked fruit from 65+ year..."$29.99 -
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Nero d'Avola
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Curatolo Arini
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Borgo Selene Nero D'Avola Sicilia 2021"Made by Alberto Antonini who was named in the TOP 5 best winemakers in the wo..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Brown Magpie Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Brown Magpie 'Single Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2020"A lifted bouquet of spicy, musk, cherries and raspberries. There are now some..."$39.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Italo Cescon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ca'Della Scala Allegretto Valpolicella Doc 2020"From the vineyards of San Pietro in Cariano and Negrar, which have white chal..."$41.99 -
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Cannonball Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2020"Pomegranate, blackberry and stone fruit take the lead. French oak provides a ..."$39.99 -
- Variety Dolcetto
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cascina delle Rose
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cascina Delle Rose Dolcetto 2021"Cascine Delle Rose Dolcetto 2021 is an exquisite wine that will undoubtedly c..."$45.00 -
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James Suckling92 points
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Antonio Galloni90 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau Belle-Vue
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Belle-Vue 2020"The Chateau Belle-Vue 2020 boasts a beautiful bouquet of ripe blackberries, b..."$39.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Decanter94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau-Corbin
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Corbin 2018 375ml"This 13-hectare vineyard is situated northwest of the town of Saint-Émilion. ..."$49.01 -
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James Suckling93 points
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Antonio Galloni92 points
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Decanter92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau Lanessan
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Lanessan 2020"Purple colour. Intense and clean nose, dominated by black cherry notes, candi..."$39.99 -
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.