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Sam Kim4 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Family Wine Growers
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Family Wine Growers Shiraz 2022"The perfect house red, such a good drink. 20% of the Shiraz in this wine come..."$14.99 -
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Sam Kim95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maverick
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Maverick 'Eden Regained' Barossa Old Vine Shiraz 2019"Sourced from the highest sections of Maverick's Trial Hill Vineyard as it str..."$44.99 -
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Tyson Stelzer94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maverick
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Maverick Barossa Cabernet Merlot 2019""Slurpy, soft, juicy. Jellied berries, currants, sweet spice, cola, cherry ju..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Nugan Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Nugan Estate Third Generation Pinot Noir 2018"WINNER; GOLD: 2018 Riverina Wine Awards - Open Classes SILVER: 2019 Riverin..."$9.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Pooley Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Pooley Jack Denis Pinot Noir 2022""A symphonic display of perfume and florals with deeply enriching notes of vi..."$195.00 -
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Sam Kim95 points
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Wine Showcase M95 points
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Wine Pilot93 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Secret Deals
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Secret Deal AR Coonawarra Cabernet 2020"Established in 1903, this producer specialises in producing hand-crafted, hig..."$35.00 -
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Sam Kim96 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Secret Deals
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Secret Deal Coonawarra Cabernet 2014"Established in 1906, this producer specialises in producing hand-crafted, hig..."$34.99 -
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Sam Kim95 points
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Gary Walsh93 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Secret Deals
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Secret Deal JSC Clare Valley Museum Cabernet Malbec 2015"The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit is sourced from Watervale and the Malbec fruit i..."$34.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand The Inventors
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
The Inventors Shiraz 2017"Shiraz is an unsung hero of Margaret River. A truly delicious wine - layers o..."$19.99 -
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
United Cellars Reserve Selection 'Cabernets By Yangarra Estate' 2018"Comprised of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 14% Malbec..."$19.99 -
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Mark Faber94 points
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Kaesler
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
United Cellars Reserve Selection 'Shiraz By Kaesler' 2018"Made by Reid Bosward and the team at Kaesler, one of the Barossa's oldest and..."$29.99 -
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Sam Kim95 points
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James Halliday'Gold points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Jim Barry Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
United Cellars Reserve Selection Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec By Tom Barry 2018"This wine is an excellent example of the best reds that Clare Valley can prod..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Primo Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
United Cellars Selection 'Cabernet By Primo Estate' 2017"A wonderful, complex & rich Cabernet made exclusively for United Cellars by t..."$21.99 -
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James Halliday'Gold points
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Sam Kim4.5 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Jim Barry Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
United Cellars Selection 'Coonawarra Cabernet By Tom Barry' 2019"WINNER; James Halliday's Wine Companion 2020 WINERY OF THE YEAR! A wonderf..."$23.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
United Cellars Selection 'Shiraz By Yangarra Estate' 2016"Made exclusively for United Cellars by Yangarra Estate using barrel selected ..."$19.99 -
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James Halliday'Gold points
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Sam Kim4.5 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Jim Barry Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
United Cellars Selection Clare Valley Shiraz By Tom Barry 2019"WINNER; James Halliday's Wine Companion 2020 WINERY OF THE YEAR! A wonderf..."$23.99 -
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Sam Kim4 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Tyrrell's
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
United Cellars Shiraz By Bruce Tyrrell 2020"The United Cellars 'Varietal' Range brings you the most popular varieties, ma..."$14.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Woods Crampton
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Woods Crampton 'Five Horses' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021"Woods Crampton 'Five Horses' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 is an exceptional win..."$25.99 -
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Xanadu
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Xanadu 'Paradise' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014"This vibrant and moreish Cabernet is ready to drink now or cellar for up to f..."$21.99 -
- Variety Mourvedre
- Vintage 2003
- Brand Deisen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.8% Alcohol
Deisen Mataro 2003""Hot year, big mother of a wine, color deep burgundy still showing lovely ric..."$95.00 -
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Family Wine Growers
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Family Wine Growers Cabernet Merlot 2019"A very fruity nose showing notes of dark berry, plum, herb and cedar. Juicy r..."$14.99 -
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Family Wine Growers
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Family Wine Growers Shiraz 2019"The perfect house red, such a good drink. 20% of the Shiraz in this wine come..."$14.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Gaslight
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Gaslight Pinot Noir 2020"Great Southern, with it's cooler climate is quickly becoming know for produci..."$19.99 -
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James Halliday'93 points
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Huon Hooke90 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Gemtree
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Gemtree Bloodstone Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2019"Selected from parcels of fruit that make fragrant and juicy wines, Bloodstone..."$25.00 -
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.