Mixed Reds Lineup 6.0
- Mixed
- Various
We all have those moments of indecisiveness. What to drink? Red. Yes. But what am I in the mood for? A juicy pinot ? A winter warmer shiraz? A balanced gsm? And Iāve always wanted to try a cab franc that awakens your senses from first to last glass...
Fear not, mofo. This pack of mixed reds contains all the above, no need to make hard decisions here. Weāve made them for you, and (not to toot our own horn) but theyāre good.
Each case contains ONE bottle of the following:
Red
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- Grenache Blend
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- McLaren Vale
- Grenache Blend
- McLaren Vale
This blend of grenache and shiraz shows us what the McLaren Vale is capable of producing, and certainly what Thistledown is capable of producing! Starting from the bush-trained old vines, the grenache produces low yielding, intense fruit. Once picking commences, it's done gently and carefully to ensure only the best grapes are selected. Then, we get to the winemaker's magic, ageing in concrete or french barrels to create that underlying oak flavour. And what's the finished result? A wonderfully vibrant and aromatic wine, featuring all manner of red and black fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant and a touch of allspice.
Red
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- Malbec
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- Mendoza
- Malbec
- Mendoza
I was lucky enough to walk these vineyards a few months ago and spent some time with the family behind ViƱalba. The old gnarled vines growing well at impossibly high altitudes require extremely dedicated attention. And the old world influence of the French-born winemaker leads to wines of not only the trademark Mendoza power, but also a nuance and elegance that lift them to the next level. Everything is done by hand from the vineyard to the winery and the resulting malbec is left to rest in fine French oak for twelve months. Thereās a distinct pleasure in drinking this wine and understanding the cultural connection between the modern malbec of Mendoza and itās origins in France. What a journey!
Red
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- Shiraz
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- Margaret River
- Shiraz
- Margaret River
St Johns Brook have a vineyard established in 1998, and work with close-to-organic, sustainable practices. The quality of the fruit shines through in their wines, particularly this reserve shiraz. There are firm dark fruits, like plums and blackberries, with a medium body and a softness in texture. The wine has seen 14 months in 50% new French and Hungarian oak providing it with beautiful chocolate and coffee notes, and abundant tannins.
Red
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- Cabernet Sauvignon
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- Frankland River
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Frankland River
Castelli Estate are one of those reliably consistent producers who we have come to love. They work across all of the classic Great Southern varieties - riesling, shiraz and in this case, a stunning cab sauv. This wine is silky smooth and approachable now, yet built to age for a decade or two. Classic medium-bodied, cool climate goodness.
Red
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- Pinot Noir
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- Mornington Peninsula
- Pinot Noir
- Mornington Peninsula
Trofeo Estate have dedicated themselves to the ancient practice of aging wine in handmade Florentine terracotta amphorae. In an effort to innovate, these guys have looked to the past, ditched the oak, and made a wine like itās 600 BC. Doing so preserves all the gorgeous fruit intensity of pinot, saving it from being smothered by overly vanilla-ey oak abuse. It matures in much the same way though, being airtight, itās not an oxidative process. The result is a cherry-rich, sweetly spiced pinot thatās exploding with character and nuances that you may well have missed out on otherwise. Thisāll cellar wonderfully, but itās drinking damn well now too. Plus, itās the worldās best talking point when your guests arrive.
Red
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- Grenache
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- Clare Valley
- Grenache
- Clare Valley
Fresh and lively, yet dark and brooding, this grenache from Clare Valley titan Kilikanoon is everything we need to get us through the night. Dating back to 1997 when this wine first started being made, this old-vine grenache is a sentimental one in the producerās portfolio. Hand-picked and matured for 15 months, the final blend was bottled unfined and unfiltered (vegans rejoice!). With lifted aromas of dark cherries, blood plum, orange zest and tumeric, this wine is better than that dark chocolate bar you have been saving. Textured and savoury, what better than this excellent drop to have with your next dinner.