Red Blends (25)

19 Crimes Smooth Red 750mL Bottle, $18.00

A gentle spin on Cali Red with softer tannins and moderate acidity, this red blend offers a super smooth experience. Cali Smooth is ripe in taste with dark fruit notes and toasted oak. Caramel and vanilla undertones make for a silky-smooth finish.<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: South East Australia<br /><br />Vintage: Vinatges 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 Crimson Cabernet 1L Bottle, $12.00

Banrock Station Crimson Cabernet 1L<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 9.50%<br /><br />Pack Format: Bottle<br /><br />Standard Drinks: 7.5<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, $23.99

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, $14.99

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, $19.99

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, $10.99

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 />

Jumpin Jack Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 750mL Bottle, $5.00

Jumpin Jack Cabernet Merlot is round and smooth with classic Cabernet aromas and flavours. The soft, plummy influence of Merlot gives this ample mid-palate plushness while the Cabernet imparts terrific structural integrity. The finish is long and satisfying.<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 />

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 Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023 750mL Bottle, $59.99

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 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro750mL Bottle, $59.99

Not noted aromatically on 19/6/19, but certainly immediately tasted - earthy Barossa elements abound, coupled with earlier detected savoury red meats. An agglomerate of assorted tannin shapes derived from the trio of shiraz, grenache and mataro set the textural stage – in parallel with a juicy/fruity succulence. A deconstructed Massaman Thai curry accompaniment – direct from the recipe book: cardamom, cinnamon, clove, star anise, cumin, bay leaf and nutmeg. All three varieties carry their weight, all three generously add to the mix. Bin 138.<br /> <br />Alcohol Volume: 14.50%<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: Barossa Valley<br /><br />Vintage: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro750mL Bottle, $59.99

Unashamedly ‘dry-reddish’. And why not? A ferric, rust earthiness coupled with an assortment of fruits – dates, fresh figs and prosciutto/melon. Rounded, with minimal oak impact - as expected. Texture? Within the context of tannins/acidity/extract - ‘slippery’ rather than blocky, grippy.<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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Bottle, $18.00

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet<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: Contact store to confirm vintage availability<br />

Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Bottle, $35.00

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, $19.99

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, $14.99

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 />

Temple Bruer Preservative Free Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $20.00

Temple Bruer Preservative Free Cabernet 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: Langhorne Creek<br /><br />Vintage: Vintages Vary<br />

Tempus Two Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $15.99

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, $20.00

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, $8.00

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, $19.99

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 />

Yellow Tail Big Bold Red 750mL Bottle, $9.99

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 />

Yellow Tail Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $9.99

With a lasting juicy finish and a velvety texture, flavours of deep red berry and hints of cinnamon and cloves entice the palate.<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 />