BWS Red Wine Guide 2020

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RED BUT WERE TOO AFRAID TO ASK‌

YOUR GUIDE TO RED WINE Red wine can be daunting. It can seem complicated; so much choice, so many styles. There’s the rich to the refined, the full-bodied to the fruity, the savoury to the smooth and spicy.

Never fear because we are here to help you find the perfect red for any occasion.

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BWS INSIDERS REVIEW

WHAT IS YOUR RED MOMENT?

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WINES YOU SHOULD TRY NOW ANDREW CAILLARD, MASTER OF WINE

SHIRAZ & CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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THIS WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH OUR RANGE FROM LIGHTER STYLES TO BIG BOLD FLAVOURS

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Matches with: Lean meats, roasts and strong cheeses.

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(Pee-noh-nwahr) Originally from Burgundy, its vines are tricky to cultivate but when Pinot Noir is really good it is unforgettable. Some of the best wines in the world are Pinot Noir. Think delicate cherry, raspberry or forest floor and truffles. It’s pure nirvana without Kurt.

PINOT NOIR

6. Koa Pinot Noir 750ml

7. South Island Pinot Noir 750ml

8. Rambling Roses Pinot Noir 750ml

Region: South Australia Pricing: $

Region: Central Otago Pricing: $$

Region: South Australia Pricing: $$$

Here’s a light and elegant Pinot with ripe plum fruit flavours. Irresistible.

The Kiwis do good Pinot and this one’s a beauty. Smooth and approachable.

Jam-packed with berry flavour this wine is so lovely you won’t be able to stop rambling on about it.

9. Marlborough Sounds Pinot Noir 750ml

10. Britannia Creek Sawmill Pinot Noir 750ml

11. Morialta Trails Pinot Noir 750ml

Region: Marlborough Pricing: $$$$

Region: Yarra Valley Pricing: $$$$

Region: Adelaide Hills Pricing: $$$$

A silky smooth Marlborough jewel with gorgeous flavours of cherry and plums.

Think stacks of strawberries and a dash of oak spice.

Yarra Valley’s finest. This Britannia rules.

Approachable with gentle spice and red berry flavours.

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12. Stonier Pinot Noir 750ml Region: Mornington Peninsula Pricing: $$$$ From Mornington Peninsula it will tantalise your tastebuds with cherry and plum.

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Pinot is a wine of elegance and finesse. Opening a bottle, I wait for the alluring aromas, delicate structure and an enticing sensory adventure.

- Ash Shaw @bws_ash

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(Gruh-nahsh) You say Grenache, I say Garnacha but don’t call the whole thing off because these two are the same, just the French and Spanish terms. Grenache is much loved for its ripeness, sweet fruit and affordability. Who can resist Christmas cake flavours and spicy nuances?

Matches with: Lasagna, pizza, barbecued meats and mexican.

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1. Tread Softly Grenache 750ml

2. McGuigan The Plan GSM 750ml

3. Hero Of Zero Preservative Free Grenache 750ml

Region: Australia Pricing: $$

Region: South Eastern Australia Pricing: $$

Region: Australia Pricing: $$$

A Grenache with less alcohol yet lashings of juicy flavour and texture. Impossible?

Nope, here it is!

Grab a loved one and this fruity spicy number and settle in. That’s a good plan.

Nothing but a natural wine here. It’s preservative free and tasting of nothing but Grenache purity. Sublime.

4. Smashberry Grenache 750ml

5. Maison de la Villette Grenache 750ml

6. De Bortoli Wizardry Heathcote Grenache 750ml

Region: Australia Pricing: $$$

Region: Languedoc Pricing: $$$

Region: Heathcote Pricing: $$$$

Fruit-forward juiciness with raspberry and red spice. It’s like the name says.

Rich and round, ripe and complex and made for cheese. Indulge yourself.

This fragrant and effortlessly easydrinking drop goes perfectly with comfort food. Think Mum’s homemade lasagna. Yum.

Fun FACT. There is more land planted with Grenache in the world than any other grape. That is due to the enormous vineyard plantings in northern Spain.

A medium-bodied wine, yet surprisingly light in colour. Packed full of fruit, herb and spices and tobacco aromas. Perfect with my grans good old Aussie lamb stew recipe.

- Amanda Dargie @bws_manz

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7. Young & Co Grenache 750ml

8. Little Giant Grenache 750ml

Region: France Pricing: $$$

Region: McLaren Vale Pricing: $$$

From the South of France and bursting with bright red fruity flavours balanced by subtle spice. This one is a goodie.

A full and complex wine that can be enjoyed now or can be squirreled away for another day.

9. Pepperjack Grenache 750ml

10. Cirillo The Vincent Grenache 750ml

Region: McLaren Vale Pricing: $$$$

Region: Barossa Valley Pricing: $$$$

A berry fruit gem from McLaren Vale, soft and moreish with a silky smooth finish.

Made from the world’s oldest surviving Grenache grape, this wine is full of complexity and flavour.

11. Cat Amongst The Pigeons Fat Cat Grenache 750ml

12. Serafino Reserve Grenache 750ml

Region: Barossa Pricing: $$$$

Region: McLaren Vale Pricing: $$$$$

True to its name, the Fat Cat Grenache delivers outstanding quality with big, rich quintessential Barossa flavour.

Want to impress? A wine for those who truly appreciate a superior Grenache.

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BWS INSIDER HOW TO PICK A WINE YOU’LL LOVE?

The key to picking a wine is knowing what you like. It took me many glasses of different wines to find out exactly what I like. Don’t shy away from Google and reading up on wine reviews and tasting notes. Understanding what flavours are in the wine will help you in the future. I’ve introduced a friend to her first red wine, and it was a Grenache (she loved it). I’ve brought home Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon for her to try and she didn’t like any of them. We’ve found that we have similar taste and prefer soft tannins, medium acidity and sweet juicy red fruits. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even experiment with wine and food - pairing foods with similar flavours to your wine can elevate your experience.

BWS Insider: Jordy Davy Insider Pick: Indigo Organic Grape Growers Collective Nero d’Avola 750ml Review: Indigo Growers Nero d’Avola has the cherry sweetness of a Grenache and the jammy goodness of a Shiraz. It’s mediumbodied with soft tannins and goes well with a beef (or a mushroom) burger. It’s veganfriendly, organic and Australian made. A beautiful wine!

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Ricky shares with us his tips on great food wines, gift ideas and the perfect wine when you have a lazy evening on the couch.

A BOTTLE OF MALBEC IS ON THE TABLE, WHAT ARE YOU PAIRING IT WITH? Not enough people talk about pairing Malbec with cheese. Malbec and blue cheese is a match made in heaven.

A FRIEND TURNS UP TO A BARBECUE WITH A BOTTLE OF WINE. WHAT DO YOU HOPE IT TO BE? Definitely a big, bold Barossa Shiraz. It pairs perfectly with barbecued beef.

WHAT IS THE BEST ‘FAIL-SAFE’ WINE TO GIFT? While there’s nothing wrong with a bottle of Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon, next time why not try something a little unexpected - a Tempranillo from Spain. It’s a delightful, juicy red which is sure to please red wine drinkers.

WHAT WINES ARE BEST SERVED AT A LARGE GATHERING? Variety is the spice of life. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Montepulciano and Grenache would all be a hit at your next gathering.

WHAT IS THE BEST ‘COUCH’ WINE TO HAVE ON A LAZY NIGHT IN? A smooth Merlot pairs perfectly with your stay at home movie night.

WHAT IS THE BEST WINE TO PICK FOR A RED WINE SAUCE? A Sangiovese for sure. Its medium body and moderate tannins make it the perfect partner.

BWS Insider: Ricky Young Insider Pick: Old Fat Unicorn Pinot Noir 750ml Review: A beautifully balanced lighter red with delicious notes of cherries, herbs & strawberries.

Pairs perfectly with mushroom stroganoff.

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MALBEC

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(Ma- lbek) Originally French, but now successfully produced in Argentina, Malbec is the perfect food wine because of its balance of fruit and oak, acidity and complexity. Full-bodied with smooth tannins, Malbec is fruity and aromatic and versatile without the fuss.

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Matches with: Lean meats, roasts and strong cheeses.

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1. McGuigan The Plan Malbec 750ml

2. The Ethereal One Malbec 750ml

3. Mil Historias Malbec 750ml

Region: South Australia Pricing: $$

Region: Fleurieu Pricing: $$$

Region: Manchuela Pricing: $$$

Now this is The Plan. Add to the shopping cart and enjoy flavours of spiced fruits, chocolate and red fruits.

Delicious!

This unique Fleurieu wine is intense, bright, textural and rich with black fruit flavours.

A powerful and complex Argentinian red with flavours of blueberry and bittersweet cocoa.

4. El Bautismo Malbec 750ml

5. Bleasdale Malbec 750ml

6. Taylor Made Malbec 750ml

Region: Argentina Pricing: $$$

Region: Langhorne Creek Pricing: $$$

Region: Clare Valley Pricing: $$$$

This new-age Argentinian red is elegant and fruit-forward with black fruit, sweet tannins and a long finish.

A ‘can’t go wrong’ choice that is soft, smooth, complex and perfect with steak. Easy.

This brilliant Malbec shines with flavours of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Made to enjoy fireside with friends.

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An Argentinian speciality that actually originated in France! Malbec is what made me fall in love with red wine. Malbec is a fullbodied wine with medium acidity and tannins. On the palate, you can taste flavours of blackberry, plum and black cherry with hints of cocoa powder.

This is my go-to wine, and you'll Malbec for more!

- Mathew Allen @bws_matty

Fun FACT. DRY BODY ACIDITY

Malbec has its very own World Day! Malbec World Day (April 17) was initiated

by Argentina’s president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento.

SANGIOVESE

(Saend-geo-veizie) Italy’s most famous wine is tricky to say but easier to pronounce with hand gestures. It is always on song in the company of great food and lots of it, true Italian style. Think savoury complexity and fragrant flavours of cherry, fig and earth. It’s la dolce vita.

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The name Sangiovese is derived from the Latin word for ‘blood of Jove’ after the Roman god of Jupiter.

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Matches with: A perfect food wine and pairs well with tomato based dishes

1. The Ethereal One Sangiovese 750ml

2. Ciao Bella Sangiovese 750ml

3. Coriole Sangiovese 750ml

Region: Fleurieu Pricing: $$$

Region: Tuscany Pricing: $$$

Region: McLaran Vale Pricing: $$$$ 1

Think a heavenly explosion of strawberries and raspberries with hints of earthy flavours.

Say hello to this delicious, elegant and dry red that is so versatile it matches with almost any cuisine.

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One of the most delicious Australian translations of this Italian around. Deliciously dry with cherry spice.

Classic Italian varietal. Think red berry fruits, savoury herbs and spice with great structure and mouthfeel. Perfectly paired with cured meats, cheese, crusty bread or a classic roast pork dinner!

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WINES YOU SHOULD TRY NOW Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine

Demands for new styles that are fresh, vibrant and flavoursome has seen wines from lesser known regions come into popularity. Wines from warm climates such as Nero d’Avola from Sicily, Montepulciano from Abruzzo and Primitivo are rich in flavour and go well with hearty meat dishes.

Grenache is also an excellent choice to expand your repertoire, try a Grenache from McLaren Vale or the Barossa

Valley, or if you’re after a “gluggable” affordable wine try a Garnacha from Campo de Borja in Northern Spain.

Have you ever fretted over what wine to bring to dinner? Well, next time it's your turn to bring the wine, bring a bottle of a juicy-flavoured Gamay from Beaujolais or the South of France. Gamay is versatile with a variety of dishes and great for value.

WHAT’S ANDREW DRINKING WHEN...

You’re stuck on an island with only 1 wine. What is it?

McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache.

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What would your last meal be and what wine would you match it with?

What a question. A hangman’s dinner and a bottle of 1963 Penfolds Grange.

I’m eating braised lamb shanks in a rich red winesauce. What wine should I have with it?

A juicy full-flavoured Sicillian Nero d’Avola or Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.

A juicy beef burger is on the menu for lunch. What’s in your wine glass?

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo of course! The perfect burger and pizza wine.

I’m cooking a mushroom risotto for a group of friends. What wine do I serve it with?

A light to medium bodied red wine style is ideal – try Gamay or Pinot Noir from south of France.

Sangiovese (Chinati Riserva) and Tempranillo (Rioja Reserva) are also good options!

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Could you imagine drinking the same wine for the rest of your life? Boring.

Live a little and experience a new taste. Try the Sicilian Nero d’Avola or the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or if it's something lighter and delicate you seek and you love Pinot Noir, Gamay is a great alternative.

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Someone famous once said variety is the spice of life that gives it all its flavour.

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Matches with: Meat lovers pizza, hamburgers, tacos and tomato based sauces.

Matches with: Red meat, game and earthy roasted vegetables.

Matches with: Roast chicken, fish, spicy foods and cheese.

A food friendly wine.

1. Sit Stay Society Mataro Montepulciano 375ml

2. The Ethereal One Montepulciano 750ml

3. Off The Grid Red Field Blend 750ml

4. Henry Fessy Gamay Noir 750ml

5. Maison de la Villette Gamay 750ml

6. Vinos for Chinos Mataro 750ml

Region: Clare Valley Pricing: $

Region: Fleurieu Pricing: $$$

Region: South Eastern Australia Pricing: $$$

Region: France Pricing: $$$

Region: Languedoc Pricing: $$$

Region: Clare Valley Pricing: $$$

One for the dog lovers! With every bottle purchase, 50c is donated to PetRescue adoption programs.

This beauty from Fleurieu dazzles with ripeness and lusciousness. A true crowdpleaser.

A wine with sustainability at its heart. Nothing to waste here, just pure red wine to enjoy guilt free.

Naturally fruity and approachable, one for the Pinot Noir lover looking for an interesting alternative.

Vibrant and fruity, this French Gamay delights in its approachability. Try it chilled for an aperitif.

A Clare Valley Mataro dressed for success, complex with spiced blackberry and cherry balanced with fine silky tannins.

Variety is the spice of life, and these hidden gems are amazing value! Generally medium-bodied, rich fruit and a little bit of European class, perfect with a grazing platter!

- Simon Wilson @bws_simon

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TEMPRANILLO

(Tem-pra-nee-yo) This marvellous Spanish red is as bold as a matador but with the grace of a flamenco dancer. Pair it with tapas and it will sing like Placido Domingo. Think cherries, tobacco and chocolate.

Matches with: Lasagna, pizza, barbecued meats and mexican.

1. El Valiente Tempranillo 750ml

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2. La Poco Tempranillo 750ml

Tempranillo is a full-bodied red wine native to Spain, and its rustic fruit flavour is what is making this wine so popular in Australia. Great with share plates. Why not try this wine next with friends?

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3. Hogs in the Woods Tempranillo 750ml

Region: Castilla la Mancha Pricing: $$

Region: Barossa Pricing: $$$

Region: Heathcote Pricing: $$$

Seductive and spicy like a Spanish lover with red berry and cherry flavours and a hint of oak.

A soft and approachable Australian Spaniard. La Poco means 'the little' in Spanish but don’t let this mislead you as it’s big on flavour.

A premium expression of Australian Tempranillo, medium-bodied and elegant.

Try it with chorizo and olives.

4. Campo Viejo Tempranillo 750ml

5. Running With Bulls Tempranillo 750ml

6. Brown Brothers Winemaker's Series Tempranillo & Graciano 750ml

Region: Rioja Pricing: $$$$

Region: Barossa Pricing: $$$$

Region: Victoria Pricing: $$$$

An excellent Spanish Rioja wine delivering layers of red fruit and vanilla spice.

Approachable, versatile and an easy drinking red - sounds like this is the perfect wine for a first date.

Be transported to Spain when you enjoy this Tempranillo blend. A medium bodied wine with aromas of plum, dark berries and spice.

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Fun FACT.

A shipwreck in 1997 saw 75 cases of Spain’s most expensive Tempranillo, Dominio de Pingus, sink to the bottom of the ocean sending buyers in the US into a frenzy, doubling the price.

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We love our planet as much as you do so we support wineries adopting sustainable practices through our selection of what we call mindful wines. We embrace wines made with purity in mind and nature at their heart like our biodynamic, organic and natural wine range. Whether it is vegan or just better for the planet there is a red here for the vinehugging activist in all of us.

1. Yalumba Organic Shiraz 750ml

2. Farm Hand Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

3. Flowerpot Organic Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 750ml

Region: Barossa Pricing: $$$

Region: Monash Valley Pricing: $$$

Region: Glenrowan Pricing: $$$

A gorgeous easy-drinking Barossa Shiraz with complexity, dark fruits and a fragrant dash of star anise and violets.

Perfect choice for the environmentally aware among us. This organic wine bursts with red fruits and earthy chocolatey oak.

Organic and full-bodied, this wine is rich with dark fruit flavours and a smooth finish.

4. Hear No Evil Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

5. Angove Organic Shiraz Cabernet 750ml

6. Craftsman Organic Shiraz 750ml

Region: Australia Pricing: $$$

Region: South Australia Pricing: $$$

Region: Australia Pricing: $$$

Organically farmed, this bright wine will delight with plum and blackberry flavours and cedarwood spice.

Bursting with dark fruit, oak and earthiness, it will take your favourite organic dish to the next level.

A rich, 100% organic and vegan-friendly Shiraz, a perfect accompaniment to spicy tofu dishes.

Fun FACT. Some biodynamic winemakers bury cow horns filled with quartz crystals below the vines to nurture with trace elements as they break down.

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What organic wine means to me? Well, I tend to pick them over anything else as they taste great, and I feel I am doing my bit for the planet.

- Joshua Gabriel @bws_josh

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SHIRAZ & CABERNET SAUVIGNON

(Shi-rahz and Kab-er-nay Saw-vin-yon) Two of Australia’s most successful varietals, both produce full-bodied wines of depth and character with ageing potential. Whether it’s a rich Shiraz from the Barossa or herbaceous Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Australia produce both of exceptional quality and diversity.

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1. Tread Softly Shiraz 750ml

2. Peter Lehmann Portrait Shiraz 750ml

3. Chris Ringland CR Shiraz 750ml

Region: South Australia Pricing: $$

Region: Barossa Pricing: $$$

Region: Barossa Pricing: $$$$

Lower in alcohol but still bursts with fruity jamminess.

An Australian native tree is planted for every dozen sold.

Big on flavour and texture.

Can’t go wrong with a Barossa Valley Shiraz.

This guy produces some of the best Shiraz in the world but don’t just take our word for it.

4. Metala Grey Label LC Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

5. Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

6. St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Region: Langhorne Creek Pricing: $$$$

Region: Clare Valley Pricing: $$$$$

Region: Coonawarra Pricing: $$$$$

This wine is a winner for your lamb dinner, deep and complex, rich and flavoursome. Yum.

This wine has a big personality. It’s big, bold and beautiful. Enjoy now or let it mature for a year or two.

Named after a saint and just as heavenly. Elegant, silky and a delight to the senses.

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Matches with: Grilled meats and vegetables, beef stews and hard cheeses.

Matches with: Steak, beef rib, hamburger, mushrooms and cheeses.

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Think juicy red fruits and spice on the palate. These wines are an ideal drop with a juicy steak or barbecued lamb chops. These wines sit on the heavier side of the scale.

- Rachel Woodbury @bws_rach

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Fun FACT. Cabernet Sauvignon is not the only wine that can age well, Shiraz can also get better with age.

MERLOT (Mur – loh) A wine that is hard not to love and an excellent choice for the novice red wine drinker, Merlot is your go to. Merlot is dark, inky purple in colour and tastes of intense and luscious fruit. It’s soft, round, delicious and approachable.

"A wine so smooth and approachable you'll have her at Merlot! So, pair that not so Gouda pick up line with a glass of Merlot."

-Sam Benham @bws_sam

Matches with: Pizza, barbecue chicken, casseroles and lamb.

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1. Elephant in the Room Merlot 750ml

2. The Barque Merlot 750ml

3. Riddoch Coonawarra Merlot 750ml

Region: Limestone Coast Pricing: $$

Region: McLaren Vale Pricing: $$$

Region: Coonawarra Pricing: $$$

Here’s a big crowd-pleaser that explodes with ripe berries, spice and earthiness.

You’d be ‘Barquing’ mad not to love this wine’s smooth flavours of berry, chocolate and coffee.

Indulge yourself with this rich, fine and sophisticated Coonawarra red, think plum and blueberry with a savoury edge.

4. Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 750ml

5. Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 750ml

6. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rum Barrel Merlot 750ml

Region: South Australia Pricing: $$$$

Region: Coonawarra Pricing: $$$$

Region: Monterey County Pricing: $$$$

For the gentle soul in your life, this wine is soft and ripe with raspberry flavours. Delicious!

A superb wine bursting with juicy dark cherry and plum.

Go on, spoil yourself.

Crafted in California and aged in dark rum barrels, this complex and concentrated red has an exotic edge.

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Fun FACT. Merlot is runner up to the most planted grape in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon comes in first place. Head on over to page 18 to check out some Cab Sauvs.

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