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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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2016 Haselgrove H McLaren Vale Shiraz
Richard Caro
A seriously delicious Shiraz for a crazy low price. This wine deserved Gold at the NZ International Wine Show and was recognised for its juiciness and lashings of ripe, nuanced, classic ...Elsewhere up to $18.99 Save $4 $14.99 in mixed 6+ or $16.99 per bottle -
2014 Symington Altano Douro
Richard Caro
Normally $20 this is a superb red from the Symington Portfolio who are more know for their famous port brands such as Grahams and Dows. However over half the Douro Valley is given over to red ...Elsewhere up to $19.99 Save $5 $14.99 in mixed 6+ or $16.99 per bottle -
2013 Henry's Drive Pillar Box Padthaway Red
Sam Kim
With four years in bottle this is drinking beautifully! It was built to last, with the whole package of concentrated flavours and lovely tannins and oak. Lashings of softening dark fruits make ...$15.99 in mixed 6+ or $17.99 per bottle -
2016 Bodegas Septima Malbec
Richard Caro
A superb Malbec that typifies the insane 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 ...Elsewhere up to $22.99 Save $7 $15.99 in mixed 6+ or $17.99 per bottle -
2013 Coopers Creek Hawkes Bay Syrah
Cuisine
Amazing discount on the #4 ranking Syrah in Cuisine's recent tasting. Only six wines out of 70 entries scored 5 Stars and these averaged over $50! showing you want an amazing buy this 2013 Syrah ...Elsewhere up to $22.99 Save $6 $16.99 in mixed 6+ or $18.99 per bottle -
2013 Pirramimma McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon
James Halliday
Major discount on old-school quality! Pirramimma have been in the McLaren Vale since 1892, and are still family run. This proper $30 wine is sourced from vineyards of 30 and 50 year old vines, ...Elsewhere up to $30.00 Save $12 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2016 Vina Zorzal Garnacha
John Caro
A superb Grenache from old vines in the undervalued Navarra region of Spain. This wine is delicious at the worst of times, but the 2016 vintage was one of the best -- even more hot and dry that ...$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2015 Tarima Organic Mourvedre
John Caro
An incredible red buy - not just organic but dark and luscious. Tarima highlights what Monastrell (aka Mourvedre) can do, with intensity of flavour and colour that's not only fruit but also ...$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2014 Coopers Creek SV "Gravels & Metals" Merlot Malbec
Bob Campbell
Serious discount on a rich red from quality vineyards in Hawkes Bay. Ripe Merlot comes from the Gimblett Gravels and the Malbec from the famous red metals, offering rich and succulent fruit with ...Elsewhere up to $24.99 Save $7 $17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle -
2015 Breca Garnacha de Fuego
John Caro
A beautifully big, soft and sweet-fruited Spanish Grenache that Robert Parker called 'a remarkable wine value'. The Breca flames are not only an international sensation but insane value from a ...$17.99 in mixed 6+ or $19.99 per bottle
