Red Blends (23)

19 Crimes Red Blend 750mL Bottle, $16.00

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 />

Banrock Station Cabernet Merlot 1L Bottle, $12.00

Banrock Station Cabernet Merlot 1L<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 10.7<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Riverland<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Banrock Station Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $12.00

Banrock Station Cabernet Merlot 750mL<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 5<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: Australia<br /><br />Region: Riverland<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Red 750mL Bottle, $18.00

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, $6.00

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 />

Evans & Tate Classic Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $14.00

Classical Cabernet Merlot characters found only in wines from Margaret River. The bright, supple fruit core of rich mulberry carries from the nose, with intriguing violet, earth and leafy characters. Lovely plum notes on the mid-palate thanks to the contribution of the Merlot. Medium bodied but with great flavour length and overall balance.<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: Margaret River<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Fifth Leg Red 750mL Bottle, $14.00

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 />

Grant Burge 5th Generation Barossa Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $18.00

The Cabernet Merlot is a classic blend that combines the elegant structure and vibrant fruit characters of Cabernet Sauvignon with the plummy softness of Merlot. The palate is long and elegantly structured with oak and Cabernet tannins, carrying this wine through to a long, flavoursome finish.<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: Barossa Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Jacob's Creek Classic Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $10.00

Varietal leafiness from the Cabernet, with notes of cassis. Juicy blackberry and vanilla flavours and dense, ripe tannins. Cabernet provides the structure, with Merlot adding roundness and fruit generosity.<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 Eastern Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Bottle, $26.00

Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz Cabernet<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 5.00%<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: Limestone Coast<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 Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023 750mL Bottle, $62.00

Grenache leads the aromatics with an abundance of sweet fruits, including goji berries, tart raspberries, and sweet red currant tart. The palate showcases multi-varietal blending with tangy rhubarb, nutty almond meal, and floral frangipani tart.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.5%<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: Barossa Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

Penfolds Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz 2021 750mL, $105.00

Contact store to confirm vintage availability. Initial scents of steamed fig, treacle pudding that transition to the fragrant bloom of roses. Buttery notes of French pastries – baked brioche and blueberry Danish. Green peppercorns add the savoury, fresh spice lift. The palate reveals itself to be both creamy and soft yet generous with bright fruits. Reminiscent flavours of cherry ripe and strawberries & cream lollies. Balanced, beckoning for another sip.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.5%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 8.6<br /><br />Pack Type: Bottle<br /><br />Country of Origin: United States of America<br /><br />Region: Napa Valley, Paso Robles<br /><br />Vintage: Contact store to confim vintage availability<br />

Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz 750mL Bottle, $46.00

A contemporary red blend that delivers juicy layers of red fruit and notes of cedar. The finish is delivered with a subtle oak texture and rounded tannins. Pair with savoury and slow-roasted meals.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.5%<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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<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 Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 750mL Bottle, $60.00

The Masterstroke range offers the ultimate expressions of varietal character and champions the regional terroir of three diverse South Australian wine regions where each varietal shines.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.0%<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: Clare Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $16.00

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 />

Tempus Two Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $14.00

Tempus Two Cabernet Merlot is well-balanced and full-bodied, exhibiting rich berry fruit and chocolate flavours. Matured in both French and American barriques for ten months to capture and enhance the complexities of these two varieties<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 13.80%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.1<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 />

Yellow Tail Big Bold Red 750mL Bottle, $11.00

Yellow Tail Big Bold Red<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: n/a<br /><br />Vintage: Non-Vintage<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 />