Other Reds

Waiheke Island, New Zealand. This wine is built with the Merlot component providing the fruit softness and lifted berry fruit aromas, the Cabernet Franc adding fragrant earthy notes and a sinewy structure. Malbec brings ripe tannins and intense floral aromas while the Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon add density and tannin weight to the wine...

Hunter Valley, NSW. The Ceres Hill Vineyard has three distinct soil profiles across the property and this Barbera is planted on a block of the famed red, volcanic soil of the Fordwich Sill.

Hunter Valley, New South Wales.  This merlot merlot is characterised by a fresh, fruit driven palate, with plums, black cherries and hints of vanilla. Minimum oak maturation has ensured subtle oak integration and soft silky tannins. A beautifully balanced wine to enjoy while fresh and youthful. Mid-term cellaring will reward with earthy, regional Hunter Valley complexities...

Barossa Valley, South Australia.  Mataro gives roasted cumin, cinnamon, peppercorn and savoury profile that appears in abundance. This lifted spice plays off with juicy black cherry Grenache aromatics and raspberry sweetness from the Tanunda Shiraz. A firm tannin line suggests potential for time in the cellar...

Puglia, Italy. Rich and spacious, with generous wild red berry fruit, dark cherry and plum, enriched by subtle notes of tobacco roast espresso bean,then spicier impressions of vanilla and coca powder...

Campania, Italy.  An example of the best expression of Aglianico, this Taurasi is the main symbol of Irpinia culture and viticulture. Harvest after harvest, never disappointing expectations, Radici Taurasi preserves the full-bodied structure and elegant personality that has made it famous all over the world...

Margaret River, WA. A seductive nose of cherry reduction, cocoa beans and freshly picked blueberries, with wild lavender lingering in the background. The palate is voluminous and powerful. Ripe boysenberry and blackcurrant dominate from start to finish. The tannins are silky and long, and persist for eons. Subtle cocoa oak provides the perfect accompaniment. A floral and delicious wine..

Margaret River, WA.  "A straightforward Bordeaux blend with a vivid beam of cassis, anise and pastille, supported by finely grained tannins and assuaging pillars of well handled oak. Intentionally fruit-forward, this is a classic symphony of cabernet sauvignon ...

Beaujolais, France.  A dense, full-bodied wine with spicy notes. Beautiful freshness. Its intense and brilliant robe makes this an exceptional wine.  The grapes this wine is crafted from come from vines that are over 70 years old, bottled without filtration, when the moon is in the correct quarter...