Other Reds

Soave, Italy. Ruby red, verging on purple. The nose is complex with rich floral scents of violets and roses and powerful fruity aromas of ripe red cherries and sour black cherries with a touch of spice. The fruit flavours carry on to the palate, which shows fine, velvety tannins and a lightness and smoothness characteristic of classic Valpolicella....

Heathcote, Victoria. A delicious co-fermented field blend of; Shiraz, Lagrein, Nero d’Avola, Sagrantino. Aromas of vibrant raspberry and purple fruits are balanced perfectly with a savoury meatiness and refreshing acidity. This medium-bodied wine has plenty of supple fruit, soft tannins and is designed to be enjoyed in its youth...

Burgenland, Austria.  Bramble fruit, juniper berry, liquorice and pepper, with maybe a slight sniff of caramel. Medium bodied, racy cranberry acidity and gravelly, silty tannin, with a good amount of depth and fleshiness, yet still carries the nerviness of this juicy and fascinating grape. Finish is precise and pretty long. Vibrant and charged with energy. 93 or 94 points, but who’s counting? 

Margaret River, W.A. Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Generous fruit depth with soft oak influence providing a toasty, spicy background...

Pyrenees, Victoria. Loved for its fine tannins and soft acidity, this complex and elegant Tempranillo delivers dried dark berry fruits, five spice and savoury, nutty oak characters. The suggestion of mint on the nose and a fresh crisp palate reflect the wine’s cool Pyrenees origins...

Eden Valley, S.A. Deep red colour. Aromas are black currant, red plum, fresh herbs, subtle hints of roast capsicum and cedar. The palate has a backbone of grainy fine tannins and good acidity....

Clare Valley, South Australia. This Australian traditional blend has distinctive varietal characters of blackcurrants, mulberry and violets. It is a wine of great length with textured fine tannins...

Clare Valley, South Australia. Crafted in typical Mr Mick style, this wine has subtle French oak flavours with smooth tannins, distinctive varietal character of cherries and strawberries, a hint of spice and a long lingering finish...

Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Crimson ruby red in colour, with purple tinges, the Mr. Riggs Montepulciano has a savoury aroma of light pepper, dried herbs (namely oregano), followed by a faint dried rose petal perfume and a gentle raspberry lift. The palate is very true to the aromas...