Red

G.D Vajra Barbera D'Alba 2022

Region: Italy - Other

  "Lively purple red. The nose opens with loads of raspberry and blackberry, purple flowers and a reminiscence of dark fig. The palate is juicy yet fragrant, with enticing and thirst-quenching red and purple fruits. A joyous, flavourful wine...

Zorah Karasi Areni Noir 2021

  "The king of Armenia’s grapes and possibly one of the oldest grape varieties in the world Areni has been present in Armenia for millennia. Never grafted and on its own roots, it is 100% indigenous to this land with a unique DNA profile that...

Two Wolves Cabernet Franc 2019

Region: USA-(Other)
Organic

  "Always a native fermentation under this roof, this wild animal is only slightly tamed by its elegance and restraint. Fresh pine, oregano, cranberry, concentrated raspberries, violets, chamomile, and black peppercorn. The tannins are alive...

Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022

Region: SA- Barossa Valley

  "The 2022 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier contains 2% Viognier skins, and this addition presents in this vintage as a core of raspberry and pomegranate. It is pure fruited and powerfully aromatic, as this cuvee always is. Interestingly, I am tasting...

d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Region: SA- McLaren Vale
Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

Yarra Yering Dry Red No 2 2021

Region: VIC- Yarra Valley

  "A complex and layered wine; sweet and savoury all at once. The fragrance is a melting pot of violets, plums, savoury spices and a whiff of bramble and five spice. Moderate in weight; the summer pudding fruits come in all colours dialling up the...

Brash Higgins Cabernet Franc 2022

Region: SA- McLaren Vale

  “A translucent violet in colour. The nose is lifted, aromatic, brooding with violet leaf, red and blue fruit, jalapeno and pencil shavings. There is roasted bell pepper, ashes, rose petals, mulberry; exactly what this vineyard smells...

Cesar Marquez Parajes Mencia 2021

Region: Spain-(Other)

  "The 2021 Parajes is aromatic and floral on the nose, showing aromas of bright and juicy red fruit. On the palate, the wine is fresh, medium bodied with very fine tannins. A juicy and approachable wine, yet with a depth and complexity that really...

Albino Rocca Dolcetto D'Alba 2022

Region: Italy - Other

  “The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba is fresh, fruity and very easy to like. A burst of sweet red berry fruit and lifted floral notes convey unexpected freshness. This mid-weight, vibrant Dolcetto is beautifully done.” - Antonio...

Braida Montebruna Barbera d'Asti 2020

Region: Italy - Other

  "Aromas of cherry chocolate, dark licorice, hints of bark and moist earth. Full-bodied with velvety, supple tannin structure and some chalky texture in the finish. Juicy and flavorful. Drink now." - James Suckling    "The 2020...

Cep by Cep Anjou Rouge 2022

Region: France- Loire Valley

  "Wild blue and red berry fruits, plenty of spice and some bunchy, savoury undertones. There’s a lovely core of fruit, complemented by vibrant acidity and balanced structure, all leading to a lasting finish with a savoury/iodine twist. This...

Dom de Chatillon Mondeuse Savoie 2018

Region: France-(Other)
Vegan-friendly

    "Mondeuse is one of those red grape varieties that seem to have inbuilt ‘minerality’, for want of a better word, like Teroldego does. This is from 40-50 year old vines...   ...Redcurrant, fresh blueberry and raspberry,...

Rogues Lane Contraband Shiraz Malbec 2009

Region: VIC- Heathcote

  "Rogue’s Lane Shiraz offers an authentic wine with lots of soul and exceptional value given its age. The vineyard is situated at the southern end of the Heathcote wine region on Wild Duck Creek and the first crop was harvested in 1998. The...

Zaccagnini Ikebana Novello IGT 2023

Region: Italy - Other
Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

  "Deep red with violet hues. The bouquet is distinguished by fruity notes of cherry, blackberry and blueberry, hints of ripe banana and cloves. Dynamic and crisp, fresh and pleasant, almost silky mouthfeel. Made from indigenous black grapes from...

Vallado Douro Tinto 2021

Region: Portugal
Organic

  "Red-blue fruits and florals (violet and the local scrubby bush ‘Esteva’) with smokey blue schist aromatics - definitively ‘Douro’! There are lovely cake-bake aromatics – think Clafoutis, along with the...

Kaesler Reach for the Sky Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2021

Region: SA- Barossa Valley
Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

  "Grenache (39%), Shiraz (32%) Mourvèdre (29%). Reach for the Sky parcels are selected from blocks that stylistically suit a more bright, fresh and vibrant style of wine that is made to be soft and approachable. Lifted red cherry,...

Wild Duck Creek Hammer Hill Shiraz Malbec 2020

Region: VIC- Heathcote
Sustainably-made

  "The 2020 vintage Wild Duck Creek Yellow Hammer Hill is a blend of 79% Shiraz, 12% Malbec and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. A brooding garnet red colour. The nose is so alluring. Sniff after sniff reveals earth, cut meats and blood sausage. Its...

Warwick First Lady Pinotage 2021

Region: South Africa
Vegan-friendly

  "Vibrant nose of rose petal, fresh currents, strawberries, cherry, and spice. The palate is bright with finely textured tannins, red cherry, strawberry, and ripe plums. finish. The finish, nice and dry with a hint of cedarwood and spice. Enjoy...

Seppelt Pinot Meunier 2021

Region: VIC- Henty

  "The heady aromas of strawberry compote and sweet spice are balanced by savoury charcuterie, gunflint and truffle notes, creating an intriguing balance. Juicy redcurrant, sour cherry and violets balance with fine, grainy tannins that work to...

Bindi Glenhope Accidental Red 2023

Region: VIC- Macedon Ranges
Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

  "The Accidental Red came about in 2022 by…..unforeseen opportunity…..by accident! The Merlot being pressed for Rosé had too much juice remaining to discard to compost and Shiraz pressings had too much colour for Rosé...