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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2004
- Brand Chateau Reynella
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Reynella Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004"The Reynell brand is a recent innovation that encompasses the very best McLar..."$99.90 -
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Chris Ringland
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Chris Ringland Hoffman Shiraz 2006"Inaugural Vintage for this wine Chris Ringland shot to fame in the 1990's ..."$650.00 -
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Sam Kim96 points
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James Halliday'94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Curtis
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Curtis Limited Series Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2016"Inky dark fruit on the nose with hints of iodine, mulberry, blackberry and da..."$69.91 -
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Wine Enthusiast93 points
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James Suckling94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Coursodon
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Coursodon L'Olivaie St-Joseph 2015""Hints of sweaty horse saddle, chocolate and bramble lend intoxicating comple..."$139.99 -
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Joe Czerwinski92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Rene-Rostaing
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Rene Rostaing La Vialliere 'Cuvee Reservee' Cote-Rotie 2016"Domaine Rostaing, often called René Rostaing after its founder, is a leading ..."$300.00 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Dutschke Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 16.0% Alcohol
Dutschke Dutschke Shiraz Oscar Semmler 2005"Dutschke Wines is a family-owned boutique producer of classic Barossa red win..."$98.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Haselgrove
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Haselgrove The Lear Reserve Shiraz 2014"n Celtic mythology, Lear is the personification of the Sea. Haselgrove’s home..."$79.99 -
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James Halliday92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1997
- Brand Hewitson
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Hewitson L'Oizeau Shiraz 1997"Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma for 10 years, during which time he ..."$90.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
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Huon Hooke94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand S.C. Pannell
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Koomilya GT Block Shiraz 2018"Steve Pannell is one of Australia's most renowned winemakers, regarded by pee..."$94.99 -
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Huon Hooke97 points
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Gary Walsh96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand S.C. Pannell
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Koomilya JC Block Shiraz 2018"Steve Pannell is one of Australia's most renowned winemakers, regarded by pee..."$105.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Kusuda
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Kusuda Syrah 2017"If you wanted to explore the concept of ‘precision’ in wine, Kusuda is a good..."$139.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Leconfield
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Leconfield Shiraz 2002"Sydney Hamilton purchased Leconfield in 1974, having worked in the family win..."$29.99 -
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Middleton
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Middleton Wines Shiraz 2010"Now produced under the Middleton V label. Quality Classic Shiraz from the Fle..."$26.99 -
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Ministry of Clouds
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Ministry Of Clouds Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2021"We hand picked each parcel to preserve freshness & vibrancy, keeping 10% as w..."$29.90 -
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Jeremy Oliver92 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1999
- Brand Mount Pleasant
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz 1999"Made in honour of the legendary winemaker and founder of Mount Pleasant, Maur..."$199.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast97 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Wine Spectator94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Penfolds Grange 2007"This is dark and concentrated, as you might expect from Australia’s most hera..."$899.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
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Campbell Mattin97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 2005"Penfolds RWT Shiraz is made with Barossa Valley shiraz matured in (this year)..."$219.99 -
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James Halliday93 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1997
- Brand Rosemount Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Rosemount Estate Balmoral Syrah 1997"Rosemount Estate is a wine producer in the Mclaren Vale established in 1971, ..."$89.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Rosemount Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Rosemount Estate Balmoral Syrah 2002"Rosemount Estate is a wine producer in the Mclaren Vale established in 1971, ..."$86.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Setanta Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Setanta Cuchulain Shiraz 2008"The now closed winery was established as a family owned operation, with strik..."$34.99 -
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Lisa Perrotti-B88 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Songlines Estates
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Songlines Estates Bylines Shiraz 2008"Songlines fruit comes from the 40 to 110 year old, flawless Shiraz vineyards ..."$21.99 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Standish Wine Company
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Standish The Standish Shiraz 2019"50% whole bunch in 2019 - Wow, on the nose, and from the line-up, this really..."$139.99 -
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Erin Larkin96 points
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Standish Wine Company
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Standish The Standish Shiraz 2020"A 6th generation Barossan, Dan Standish established his eponymous winery in 1..."$139.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Tardieu-Laurent
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Tardieu-Laurent Cornas Coteaux 2007"Tardieu-Laurent is a French negociant enterprise known for the consistently h..."$85.00
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.