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Australian Red Wines
The choice of red wines from Australia has never been greater. Quality and value are high and the concept of regionality and even terroir is very much the order of the day. We taste carefully to offer established names and new players. From Western Australia delicious cool Cabernets come from Plantagenet, Cullen and Suckfizzle as well as great Pinot Noir from Fonty’s Pool. South Australia has a multitude of regions and growers. From Clare Valley Grosett and Killakanoon produce fine wine, whilst in the Barossa John Duval and Charles Melton have few rivals. We find Wynns and Hollick in Coonawarra and Cascabel in the Mclaren Valley experiment with great effect. In Victoria Taltarni and Trentham produce sumptuous Heathcote Shiraz, with Tallarook using Rhone varietals in the Goulburn Valley and the historic Balgownie Estate in Bendigo making great Shiraz and Cabernet. Our offer extends to NSW wonderful wines from Clonakilla and Keith Tulloch.
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- The Last Stand Shiraz
- Victoria, Australia
- Boutinot
- (1 x 75cl)
- £9.00
- 2021
Warm, soft and lusciously lush this is smooth black and sultry with a salty finish. Premium quality fruit and mature vines have produced a wine with great balance, length and fruit intensity. -
- Smalltown Vineyards Wishbone Shiraz Cabernet
- South Australia, Australia
- Smalltown Vineyards
- (1 x 75cl)
- £10.75
- 2020
This is a bright, bloody Shiraz from old river land vines blended with Barossa Cabernet that gives the nose a grapite, leafy lift. A South Australian classic the palate reflects the rich iron source soils with notes of ripe, fresh red cherries with a touch of star anise from the local eucalypt influence. -
- 16 Stops Shiraz
- McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Sixteen Stops
- (1 x 75cl)
- £11.00
- 2021
This deep crimson-coloured Shiraz is youthful and vibrant, with a lovely dark fruit and spiced plum character on the nose. The oak supports the fruit, which is bright and lively on the palate while offering earthy notes of nutmeg and black pepper. The tannins are ripe and velvety, giving the wine texture. -
- The Black Craft
- Barossa Valley, Australia
- Boutinot
- (1 x 75cl)
- £14.00
- 2020
A deep, dark and intense Shiraz from Barrossa. Concenrated blackcurrent fruit, spice and a firm structure. -
This Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark purple colour with bright violet edges. On the nose, it has aromas of blueberries and cassis. The palate is rich, deep and intensely flavoured with blueberry and blackberry. It has soft powdery Cabernet tannins that are softened by smooth, mouth-filling fruit before an extended finish.
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- Xanadu Exmoor Cabernet Sauvignon
- Margaret River, Australia
- Xanadu
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.00
- 2018
The 2014 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits vibrant, characteristic aromas of cassis, mulberries, and black plums entwined with hints of cinnamon, nori, and potpourri. -
Deep red in colour with youthful violet hints, the wine has aromas of rose petals, lifted red fruits and a hint of lime marmalade from the co-fermentation with the aromatic Eden Valley Riesling. Wild cherries, blueberries and balanced, spicy oak make for an opulent palate, with velvety tannins and an intriguing finish
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- Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
- Barossa Valley, Australia
- Torbreck Vintners
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.50
- 2018
The Barossa Valley is home to ancient wines, some over 100 years old. Torbreck has hand picked the grapes then gently pressed and aged the wine in old French oak to produce a rich, spicy, Rhone blend red. -
From the Southerly reaches of Mount Barker, a relatively cooler sub region, aged in a mixture of new and old oak this Pinot Noir displays fresh, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit which a soft and creamy texture. Great value!
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A thoroughly enjoyable blend of Shiraz, Grenahce and Mourvedre with a dense, strawberry nose and a fresh, spicy palate of cherry fruit. Very polished.