Picnic in the Park Pack – Reds Edition
- Mixed
- Various
If there’s anything that the last couple of years have taught us, it’s that the simple things in life are to be enjoyed more. Time with friends and family became more cherished, food and wine became central to daily doses of joy, and the art of the picnic was re-invigorated. There’s no reason to give that up now mofo, when you could take a couple of these bottles (or all 6, we’re not judging) down to your local park or beach and having a ripping good time. We’ll even assist you with the setup. Go forth, end enjoy your vino anywhere!
This is our REDS EDITION!
Complimentary Picnic Perks:
x1 Picnic Blanket
x1 Cooler Bag
Plus, six of our favourite reds:
Red
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- Cabernet Blend
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- Yarra Valley
- Cabernet Blend
- Yarra Valley
Gorgeous packaging and an even more gorgeous wine. It starts with the visual: a bottle hefty like Thor’s hammer and a stunning label. Inside is a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon with a bit of cabernet franc and petit verdot to round it out. Normally when we try a wine as Mofo buyers, we have a couple of tastes, then write our tasting notes and move on. This one stayed with me for days as I used my Coravin wine preserver to pour myself a glass each night until I emptied the bottle. It’s such a complex wine, rich in body yet reserved in expression. There’s blackcurrant, tobacco, autumnal leaves, fine-grained tannins and such a silky mouthfeel. This is drinking so well right now, but has years ahead of it to develop and evolve.
Red
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- Shiraz Blend
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- McLaren Vale
- Shiraz Blend
- McLaren Vale
This Haselgrove blend of 60/40 shiraz and cabernet is an absolute stunner. "A stunning offering" so says wine critic, Sam Kim. Sam tastes wines for a living so rest assured, he knows what's good. "The wine is stacked with blackberry, dark spice and cedar characters with hints of floral and dried herb notes. It’s powerful and opulent, displaying outstanding concentration and depth, together with velvety texture and firm tannins, ensuring its long, graceful development." Rated 96/100, taste a glass of this stunner and you'll see why.
Red
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- Shiraz
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- McLaren Vale
- Shiraz
- McLaren Vale
Small batch and handcrafted using premium fruit from one of their best McLaren Vale vineyards - Ulithorne have made a beautiful shiraz that showcases the region and variety with class and enthusiasm. Vibrant, rich and abuzz with energy, juicy redcurrant and plum punctuate the palate, followed by a generous dash of spice. Fruit forward and silky smooth with lingering tannins throughout, it’s complete with a long, striking finish. Drinking well now and with a decade ahead of it, I wouldn’t let this deal pass you by, mofo.
Red
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- Pinot Noir
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- France
- Pinot Noir
- France
If you are looking for a mid-week, light on its feet, bright and full-of-fruit wine - this is the one for you. From high altitude organic vineyards and a mix of soils, this one is pure pinot goodness - fresh from the 2020 vintage, onto a ship and into your mouth! Only the tiniest smidge of oak was used in the winemaking process, so the fruit is the star - ripe strawberries, puckering red currants and a touch of spice. Not a wine to overthink, but a wine to simply enjoy.
Red
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- Sangiovese
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- Adelaide Hills
- Sangiovese
- Adelaide Hills
Sanjo...get it? It’s so very Australian to shorten a word at every opportunity. Sangiovese lends itself very well to that. Sang, Sangio, Sazza (maybe not?). The crew at Mr. Riggs have settled on Sanjo for their first ever bottling of the Italian variety. They source the grapes from a single vineyard in the Adelaide Hills and make a fruit-driven silky smooth wine to pair with a wide range of dishes. This medium-bodied wine sings of dark cherries and redcurrants, finishing with enough acid to work perfectly with pork, lamb and beef. Roasted veggies are a go as well if meat’s not your thing. So whether you’re having a sanga, a snag, a parma or a spag bol, this’ll work its magic perfectly.
Red
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- Grenache Blend
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- Rhône Valley
- Grenache Blend
- Rhône Valley
Richer than your average CDR (that’s industry-speak for Côtes-du-Rhône, just so you’re up with the lingo), this has all the black fruits and spices, plus a bunch of flowers and a delicate salinity. Soft tannins and well-judged balance speak of this winery, a fortified farm that had already gained a reputation for great wines by the 17th century. The wine reveals its secrets as gently but as assuredly as the site itself. You need to go down a mottled, tree-lined alley amid the vineyard rows, and then the Château sprawls ahead, stone buildings protected by thick walls. Despite the fortified appearance, there’s an open invitation to travellers and tasters, and the elegant, generous wines within.