Red Blends (13)

19 Crimes Red Blend 750mL Bottle, $12.00

Bright red to crimson hues and intense lifted vanilla aromatics balanced with ripe red to dark berry fruits result in a criminally good blend. Full and round on the palate with a distinct sweetness giving a rich and round mouth feel. The vanilla aromatics carry through and compliment flavours of chocolate and cedary spice, finishing with a pleasant lingering freshness.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Eastern Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Red 750mL Bottle, $20.00

Berry/leafy aromas are to the fore, due to the wine being almost two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon. A beautiful deep colour with youthful tints. Ripe Cabernet fruit complimented by the spice and plushness of the Shiraz component. Fine long tannins and acid line will see this age well over the medium term. A lovely drinking wine as always.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.5%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South East Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

De Bortoli Sacred Hill Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $8.00

De Bortoli Sacred Hill Cabernet Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Riverina<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Fifth Leg Red 750mL Bottle, $16.00

Fifth Leg Red<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

McGuigan Black Label Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $12.00

The five o'clock wine…Rich, generous and accessible, the Black Label range is your everyday guide to Australia's favourite wine varieties.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

McGuigan Black Label Red 750mL Bottle, $12.00

McGuigan Black Label Red 750mL<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 12.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.4<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South East Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Bottle, $32.00

Incredibly smooth in texture with a rich and plush mouthfeel. Very alluring. Blackberry and plum fruits carry forward to the palate. Supportive oak helps frame the wine but remains integrated and balanced. Flavours of blue and blackberry compote flesh out the mid-palate, while fine tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and poise.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.6<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Tamburlaine On the Grapevine Preservative Free Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $20.00

A smooth, complex Cabernet blend made without any added sulfur. There are flavours of cranberry, spice, chocolate and ripe mulberry with a medium-weighted palate and good length.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.00%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.1<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Orange<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $17.00

Blackcurrant and mint, flavoursome with soft velvety tannins<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: South Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Non-Vintage<br />

Wirra Wirra Church Block 750mL Bottle, $26.00

Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.6<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: McLaren Vale<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Wolf Blass Red Label Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $12.00

Cabernet sauvignon provides length and a subtle yet persistent structure, while merlot lends a plush, plummy mid-palate to this classic red blend. A generous wine with bright, dark fruit flavours, a juicy palate and soft, approachable tannins.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.80%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 750mL Bottle, $21.00

The first Wynns blend (then named Cabernet Hermitage) was produced in 1969, allowing Wynns a long history with this traditional Australian-style blend. The “red-stripe” blend of three red varieties creates a versatile wine suited to many occasions. Soft fruit and judicious oak create a wine that is perfect for current drinking or medium-term cellaring. The Wynns Cabernet Shiraz Merlot is a well-balanced and approachable wine, providing a true reflection of its regionality.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.60%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Coonawarra<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Zontes Footsteps Super Trooper 750mL Bottle, $22.00

The final blend of Super Trooper was confirmed in a back-of-the-ute tasting while the Zonte’s team was bush-camping in the Flinders Ranges’ Arkaroola. Zonte’s Footstep new Shiraz Cabernet “Super Trooper” takes its moniker from the “Troopie”, the undisputed top dog of the Australian outback. The ever-reliable classic vehicle can go anywhere, carry a crowd and rescue a dire situation. Likewise, the blend of Shiraz Cabernet is an enduring Aussie classic that broke the old-world rules of wine and pleases all red wine lovers with its richness and balance.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.3<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Fleurieu<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />