Reds
It is not the flesh but the skin of the grape that gives colour - and flavour. Hence some drinkers find reds more ‘satisfying’ - simply because they have more flavour sources! While whites have apple/citrus flavours of pulp, these are ‘built over’ in reds by stronger red and black fruit, spicy and earthy flavours caused by maceration (soaking/fermenting on skins). This ‘leaching’ is almost exclusive to reds, also leading to fuller texture and weight of solids (phenolics). The most important phenolics - besides colour compounds - are tannins. From both skin and pip, the quality of tannins help red wines to age and determines their style as soft and fruity (low tannin) or firm and structured (high tannin).

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2017 Johnny Q Shiraz Viognier
Richard Caro
A surprisingly rich and complete red at this price. The Johnny Q is an icon of value in Australian red styles, with great sourcing and expert winemaking exploiting the best of South Australian ... read more$15.99 in mixed 6+ or $17.99 per bottle -
2018 Symington Altano Douro (Red Label)
Richard Caro
A nice discounted red from the portfolio of the Symingtons, known for famous ports such as Grahams and Dows. Over half the Douro makes dry red wines, and this delicious example comes from the ... read moreElsewhere up to $19.99 Save $3.00 $16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle -
2018 Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz
Richard Caro
Thorn-Clarke are on top of quality Aussie red – the 2015 vintage of this even scored 4.5 stars and Top of Category in 2016 Winestate's 'Mainfrieght World's Greatest Shiraz'. Rich plummy/berry ... read more$16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle -
2020 Bodegas Septima Malbec
Richard Caro
A superb Malbec that typifies the value coming out of Argentina. It is made by a 'reference point' producer with a cosmopolitan outlook and a long history of exceptional quality for the price. ... read moreElsewhere up to $20.99 Save $4.00 $16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle -
2020 Squawking Magpie First Flight Cabernet Merlot
Bob Campbell MW
Fantastic value (and a huge 93/100 from Bob Campbell who comments on its 'outstanding value') from the Gimblett Gravels under a new label from old hands in Hawkes Bay. Squawking Magpie have ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $7.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2020 Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano
Richard Caro
A great discount on a delicious and easy going Italian red. Montepulciano is one of the more generous and fruit-forward red grapes out of Italy, and this version of that classic style is both ... read moreElsewhere up to $22.99 Save $5.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2019 Squawking Magpie First Flight Syrah
Sam Kim
A great little Hawkes Bay Syrah from a fantastic vintage. Squawking Magpie are old hands with great sources in Hawkes Bay, and thiat is what is on show in this delicious sub-$20 red. Check this ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $7.00 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2020 Grant Burge Barossa Ink Cabernet Sauvignon
Richard Caro
A great value Cabernet from a legendary South Australian producer. The Shiraz is very popular with our customers and this Cabernet version offers the same kind of richness and depth of intense ... read more$18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle -
2020 Borsao Seleccion Garnacha
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A great price for a Spanish red that "is ridiculously easy to drink and delivers really great value" according to Josh Raynolds of Vinous. It is a deliciously classic style of Garnacha from the ... read moreElsewhere up to $24.99 Save $6.00 $18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle -
2019 Telmo Rogriguez Al-Muvedre Monastrell
Richard Caro
A super value Spanish red from the legendary Telmo Rodriguez. Made entirely from the rich grape Monastrell, the title "Al-Muvedre" resonates with the French word for this same grape, Mourvedre. ... read moreElsewhere up to $23.99 Save $5.00 $18.99 in mixed 6+ or $20.99 per bottle
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