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Raymond Chan Wi99 points
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Bob Campbell MW98 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Syrah 2011"Traditionally made with heady aromas and a luscious yet classical texture. Ve..."$125.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Syrah 2015"Gimblett Gravels encompasses a centuries old dry river bed in Hawkes Bay that..."$114.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Syrah 2018"Gimblett Gravels encompasses a centuries old dry river bed in Hawkes Bay that..."$114.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW99 points
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Andrew Caillard96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Syrah 2019"Gimblett Gravels encompasses a centuries old dry river bed in Hawkes Bay that..."$129.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW97 points
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Andrew Caillard96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
Craggy Range 'Sophia' Bordeaux Blend 2019"Gimblett Gravels encompasses a centuries old dry river bed in Hawkes Bay that..."$110.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2018"The Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir is a true masterpiece that showcases the es..."$140.00 -
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Andrew Caillard96 points
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
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Gary Walsh93 points
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu Bordeaux Blend 2017"66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc. Vibrant deep garnet c..."$34.99 -
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James Suckling94 points
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Wine Spectator92 points
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu Merlot 2018"66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc. Vibrant deep garnet c..."$34.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.8% Alcohol
Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018"Brooding aromatically with blackcurrant, blackberry, dried red rose and cedar..."$39.99 -
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Gary Walsh90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Kindred Spirits
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Kindred Spirits Pinot Noir 2014"The Kindred Spirits Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir is sourced from the maritime Te Awa..."$14.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Te Mata 'Bullnose' Syrah 2016"Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internati..."$55.00 -
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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Huon Hooke96 points
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Te Mata 'Bullnose' Syrah 2018"Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internati..."$65.00 -
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Raymond Chan Wi19.5 points
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Sam Kim98 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Te Mata Coleraine 2015"Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internati..."$130.00 -
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Huon Hooke96 points
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Gary Walsh95+ points
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Wine Enthusiast93 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Coleraine 2017"The final blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc...."$105.00 -
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- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Awatea' Cabernet Merlot 2017"Closed with a natural cork that will allow Awatea to continue to evolve in bo..."$39.99 -
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Gary Walsh97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Coleraine' 2016"Coleraine is New Zealand’s most famous red wine - rivals the very best wines ..."$105.00 -
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Gary Walsh97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Te Mania
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Coleraine' 2016 Magnum"Coleraine is New Zealand’s most famous red wine - rivals the very best wines ..."$229.99 -
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Gary Walsh97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Coleraine' 2017"The final blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc...."$114.99 -
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Huon Hooke98 points
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Gary Walsh97 points
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Mark Faber94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Coleraine' 2018"With an exceptionally warm, classic, long summer - Vintage 2018 gave us an ex..."$99.99 -
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Sam Kim100 points
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Gary Walsh97 points
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Cameron Douglas97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Coleraine' 2019"Originally a single vineyard wine, from 1989 Coleraine has been an assemblage..."$105.00 -
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Gary Walsh98+ points
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Bob Campbell MW98 points
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Sam Kim100 points
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Cameron Douglas97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate 'Coleraine' 2020"Originally a single vineyard wine, from 1989 Coleraine has been an assemblage..."$119.00 -
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Raymond Chan Wi19 / 20 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate Bullnose Syrah 2014""Here's a Shiraz that follows along the lines of it's Cabernet stablemates: f..."$59.99 -
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- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate Cabernet Merlot Awatea 1996"A light colour with red on the rim. Cigar box, mushrooms, violets and inkines..."$30.99 -
- Variety Gamay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Te Mata Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Te Mata Estate Gamay Noir 2019"Utterly delicious. A wine bursting with crushed red-berry characters. Candy-a..."$21.99
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.