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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 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2009
- Brand d'Arenberg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
D'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2009"The nose exhibits textbook Cabernet aromatics of black currant leaf, violets ..."$79.99 -
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Jancis Robinson16.5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine De Bellene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellene Cotes de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes 2017"Domaine de Bellene is a well respected Burgundy producer founded by Nicolas P..."$99.99 -
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Joe Czerwinski94 points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-Du-Pape La Crau 375ml 2015"Grapes are hand-picked, with double sorting at the vine, followed by a third ..."$87.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jean Luc & Eric Burguet Les Prince Vin Bourgogne 2014"The red wines are simply brilliant: most of what I’ve tasted so far has been ..."$85.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Savigny-Les-Beaune 2018"Brothers David and Nicolas Rossignol run this 100% Organic and Biodynamically..."$75.00 -
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Whisky Advocate92 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Vincent Paris
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Vincent Paris Les Cotes Saint-Joseph 2016"Domaine Vincent Paris is a relatively new but well-respected wine producer ba..."$85.00 -
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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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Mike Bennie95 points
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Houghtons
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon 2019"The Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon name comes from Dr. John Gladstone whose vi..."$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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Whisky Advocate92 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Montepeloso
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Montepeloso A QUO Toscana 2013"The wine is excellent in combination with steaks, beef carpaccio with sliced ..."$86.00 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Orlando
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Orlando St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 1996". The style of St Hugo cabernet has altered over the years but it clearly has..."$99.99 -
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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 Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2004
- Brand Saltrams
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Blend 2004 1.5L"Saltram founded in 1844 by William Salter, is a Barossa Valley winery with a ..."$99.99 -
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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 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1997
- Brand Tatachilla
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Tatachilla Foundation Shiraz 1997""Tatachilla was reborn in 1995 but has had a tumultuous history going back to..."$79.99 -
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James Halliday90 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Tatachilla
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Tatachilla Foundation Shiraz 1998""Tatachilla was reborn in 1995 but has had a tumultuous history going back to..."$83.00 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2005
- Brand The Colonial Estate
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
The Colonial Estate Explorateur Old Vine Shiraz 2005"Full Bodied and Intense red wine, pair with beef or heavy red meat"$78.00 -
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Thompson Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Thompson Estate "The Specialist" Cabernet Sauvignon 2013"85% cabernet sauvignon, 9% merlot, 9% ?other' varieties, matured for 18 month..."$89.99 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Tyrrell's
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Tyrrell's Vat 9 Shiraz 2016"The Vat 9 Shiraz is one of the benchmark wines of the Hunter Valley. A com..."$94.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Wynns
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 1998"Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate ‘Black Label’ Cabernet Sauvignon (first vintage 1954..."$99.99 -
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.