Red Blends (18)

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 />

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 />

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

Penfoldds Max's Shiraz Cabernet 750mL<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 />

Fifth Leg Red 750mL Bottle, $13.00

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, $11.00

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 />

Jumpin Jack Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 750mL Bottle, $6.00

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 Red 750mL Bottle, $10.00

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 8 Cabernet Shiraz 750mL Bottle, $42.00

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: Vintages Vary<br />

Pepperjack Barossa Red Blend 750mL Bottle, $27.00

Deep dark plum in colour and A medley aroma of dark red cherry, cranberry and ripe raspberries, warm spice and hints of mocha. The palate is rich and structured showing, bright fruits with silky and plush tannins which give length and finesse while finishing soft and full of flavour.<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 />

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 />

Tempus Two Cabernet Merlot 750mL Bottle, $13.00

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 Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Bottle, $9.00

The nose shows fresh aromas of plums & berries with hints of spice & earth. This is a medium to full bodied wine that offers a sweet middle palate, finishing with a fine, smooth finish.<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 />

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 />

Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL Bottle, $26.00

A modern interpretation of the classic Australian blend. Both the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from vineyards in Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, creating a wine with great geographical diversity.<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: Non-Vintage<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 />