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Ray Jordan95 points
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Yaldara
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
1847 Wines "The Pinnacle" Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2016"There's a bright, spicy appearance to this Cabernet Shiraz old Australian cla..."$84.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
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The Real Review94 points
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Fine Wine Club95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Angove Family Winemakers
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Angove The Medhyk Shiraz 2018"Angove The Medhyk Shiraz 2018 is an exceptional wine that offers a truly capt..."$56.99 -
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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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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Atze's Corner
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Atze's Corner Zen Master 2013"This is the Zen Master, a Barossa Shiraz made from one hundred year old vines..."$149.99 -
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James Halliday92 points
- Variety Cabernet Franc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale Cabernet Franc 2021"Bleasdale has been using Cabernet Franc in blends for over 25 years. The oppo..."$19.99 -
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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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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale The Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2022"A medium weight red wine with lifted blueberry fruit and cherry cola notes, w..."$19.99 -
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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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- 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 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Chateau Yaldara
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Yaldara Cabernet Sauvignon Chalice 2017"Gorgeously ripe and perfumed, showing dark fruit richness with vanillia oak, ..."$50.00 -
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau Yaldara
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Yaldara Cabernet Sauvignon Chalice 2020"Rich deep purple to black in colour with bright scarlet red edges. The nose d..."$50.00 -
- 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 -
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Coriole Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Coriole Estate Shiraz 2021"The first Coriole Shiraz was bottled in 1970. Coriole Shiraz is 100% Estate g..."$31.99 -
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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 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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- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand d'Arenberg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
D'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2018"A classic Cabernet in every sense. After opening, the nose evolves from mush..."$74.99 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand d'Arenberg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
D'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - 6 Pack"A brilliant expression of McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dense, dark..."$399.99 -
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The Real Review95 points
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James Halliday'95 points
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Decanter95 points
- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dandelion Vineyards
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dandelion Faraway Tree McLaren Vale Grenache 2020"A deep and intense wine packed with red cherries, black fruits, spice and ced..."$54.99 -
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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 Halliday96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Eisenstone
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Eisenstone Nitschke vd. Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz SV 901 2018"The wine was matured in 50% new French oak for 22 months prior to bottling. ..."$89.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Elderton Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Elderton Barossa Shiraz 2020"The fruit for Elderton Shiraz is sourced mainly from the Elderton Vineyard si..."$34.99 -
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Wine Pilot98 points
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James Halliday'96 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Elderton Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Elderton Command Barossa Shiraz 2020"This truly excellent example of Barossa shiraz comes from vines planted in 18..."$139.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Elderton Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Barossa Shiraz 2021"A blend of Nuriootpa and Greenock fruit went into the 2021 Neil Ashmead Grand..."$50.00 -
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.