284 products

Quaffers - under $15

    • 94
    2009 Bobby Dazzler Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Rich and supple with all the ageing done for you this great drink now red offers tremendous value at this clearance price.

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep very dark red hue. Pronounced liquorice and dark plum aromas overlay a hint of dried apricot, toasty vanillin oak and spice. Rich and very supple in the mouth the palate features generous ripe dark plum and liquorice allsorts flavours with a background of lightly smoked vanillin cedar and spice. Polished, silky smooth tannins. Excellent depth with a long finish of spicy dark plum, liquorice, smoky vanillin cedar and faint leather.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    • 94
    2013 Bobby Dazzler Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and plush this Shiraz punches well above its weight to deliver fantastic value.

    Inky black core with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated liquorice allsort aromas mix with blackberry, vanillin oak, confectionary, faint earth and distinct blackpepper end notes. Rich with a smooth as silk feel, succulent liquorice, ripe blackberry and dark plum fruits bound across the palate underpinned by toasty vanillin oak, subtle earth and blackpepper. Perfectly integrated, velvety tannins. Excellent power concluding with a long moreish liquorice, blackberry, dark plum, toasty vanillin oak and earthy blackpepper aftertaste. The extra bottle age seals the deal on a great buy.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 91
    2016 Bull Ant Cabernet Merlot
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Totally opaque dark purple black colour with a bright dark purple hue. Scented aromatics of blackcurrant and a hint of dark chocolate laced with bay leaf rise from the glass followed by cedary tobacco characters and spice. Medium bodied with an amply fruited mid palate, flavours of blackcurrant and a touch of ripe mulberry run into some cedary tobacco characters and a faint infusion of bay leaf. Spicy finish with fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of spicy blackcurrant, cedary tobacco characters and a light touch of bay leaf.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 91
    2014 Bull Ant Shiraz
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2016-2019)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of black cherries and liquorice are overlaid by smoky oak with peppery end notes. Medium weight the palate has good generosity of fruit and is very supple in the mouth. Juicy flavours of black cherries and liquorice infused with smoky oak are followed by some spicy pepper characters. Velvet smooth tannins. Aftertaste of spicy black cherries, liquorice, smoky cedar and pepper.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 91
    2013 Bullant Shiraz
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque black purple colour with a crimson purple hue. Aromas of dark plum and ripe dark cherries are intermixed with a touch of liquorice followed by some vanillin cedar. Ripe and juicy the palate is filled with ripe dark cherry and plum flavours over traces of liquorice and spicy vanillin cedar. Soft textural feel with very fine velvety tannins. Aftertaste of ripe dark cherries, dark plums, subtle liquorice and spicy vanillin cedar.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 93
    2020 Buller Wines RLB Shiraz
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)
    ABV: 13.9%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. A mixture of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents jump out of the glass with some earthy vanillin oak and spice notes also present. Rich blackberry and liquorice fruits carry plenty of weight across the opulent palate. Dark plum, spicy vanillin oak and earthy dark chocolate elements chime in on the back half. Velvety tannins with a long plush aftertaste. Excellent value.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.9%

    • 91
    2014 Chasing Clouds Shiraz
    Central Ranges, NSW, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2017-2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Very deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. The nose displays aromas of ripe dark cherries and liquorice over some smoky cedar, scorched earth and pepper. Medium bodied with a generous mouthfeel the palate has spicy flavours of ripe dark cherries and plum intermixed with liquorice and toasty cedar. Soft fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, liquorice, toasty cedar and pepper.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 93
    2018 Claymore Wines to Pimp a Butterfly Shiraz Mataro
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Totally opaque black as night core with a dark red black tinged hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry scents sail out of the glass trailed by fennel, vanillin cedar and spice. Juicy dark plum, liquorice and blueberry fruits are draped across the medium to full bodied palate, underpinned by vanillin cedar, light scorched earth and spice. Fleshy mouthfeel with velvet smooth tannins. Finishes with good freshness and a succulent aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.8%
    • 95
    2015 Houghton Crofters Cabernet Sauvignon
    Frankland River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced blackcurrant aromas are tied to mulberry, cigar box, subtle black olive and spicy dried bay leaf notes. Medium bodied the palate is loaded with rich blackcurrant fruit. Elements of mulberry, cedary tobacco characters, black olive, bay leaf and spice play a supporting role. Perfectly integrated tannins have a velvety feel yet also possess underlying structure. Excellent depth with a long spicy blackcurrant, mulberry, cigar box, black olive and bay leaf laced aftertaste. Great value.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 89
    2016 Cumulus Five Friends Rose
    Central Ranges, NSW, AUSTRALIA
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2017)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Translucent damask pink colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe raspberries and strawberries are intermixed with musk and confectionary. Ripe and textured the palate has fruity raspberry and strawberry flavours along with some musk infusions and traces of spice. There’s some residual sugar on the medium dry finish with an aftertaste of ripe raspberries, strawberries, musk and a touch of spice.
    Drink now.
    Alc 12.5%

    • 91
    2017 Cumulus Estate Five Friends Rose
    Central Ranges, NSW, AUSTRALIA
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Translucent damask pink colour. Fragrant raspberry and strawberry aromas intermix with hints of musk and light confectionary. Vibrant, fruity palate with flavours of raspberries and strawberries infused with musk dominate over pomegranate and faint spice. Finishes clean with fresh acidity and an aftertaste of raspberries, musk, pomegranate and faint spice.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 92
    2013 Cumulus Estate Chasing Clouds Shiraz
    Orange, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2016-2019)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque black dark red colour with a bright purple red hue. Aromas of ripe dark cherries, liquorice and dark plum meld into some toasty oak with spicy pepper end notes. Medium bodied the palate is filled juicy ripe dark cherry, liquorice and blackberry flavours with a backdrop of spicy toasted oak. Fleshy mouthfeel with fine grained tannins and an aftertaste of blackberries, liquorice, toasty oak and spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 90
    2015 Cumulus Estate Five Friends Cabernet Shiraz
    Central Ranges, NSW, AUSTRALIA
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque black bright dark red colour with a bright dark red hue. Aromas of blackcurrant and ripe dark cherries are intermixed with hints of liquorice over some vanillin cedar and spice. Medium bodied the palate has vibrant flavours of red & blackcurrant and dark cherries subtlety infused with spicy cedar and hints of dried herbs. Slightly dryish tannins but otherwise fine grained. Aftertaste of red currants, dark cherries and spicy cedar.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 95
    • Reduced
    2020 De Bortoli Villages Tempranillo Touriga
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $17.99
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    An impressive blend of 58% Tempranillo, 37% Touriga and 5% Shiraz sourced from the Heathcote Ridge, Rathjen and Willoughby Bridge vineyards located in northern Heathcote. Each variety was vinified in closed 10LT fermenters with 15% whole bunch inclusion of the Tempranillo and Touriga. Maturation took place in 500LT French oak puncheons (5% new) for a period of 6 months.

    Rich, concentrated and chewy but not heavy, this is a super moreish Tempranillo blend.

    Midnight black at its heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Captivating aromas of dark to black cherries, liquorice and black raspberries interwoven with hints of scorched earth, leather and spicy dried herbs charm the olfactory senses. Rich black cherry and liquorice fruits engulf the medium to full bodied palate with scorched earth, dried herb, subtle leather and spice characters providing further interest. Excellent concentration and depth without a sense of heaviness. Ripe chewy tannins compliment the wines otherwise fleshy textural feel. Finishes long, gently robust and super moreish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Winner of three Trophies and multiple gold medals
    2021 KPMG Sydney Royal Wine Show - The John Swann Perpetual Trophy for Best Other Red Blend - Trophy
    2021 National Capital Wine Show - Best Alternate Red Blend - Trophy
    2021 Victorian Wine Show - Best Iberian of Origin Red Wine - Trophy

     

    • 91
    2019 De Bortoli 17 Trees Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Impenetrable inky black heart showing superb saturation of colour with a very deep dark purple black hue. Youthful freshly crushed blackberry and liquorice aromas show excellent lift followed by toasty oak, inky earth and blackpepper notes. Full bodied, ripe and juicy, lush blackberry and liquorice fruits are overlaid by toasty vanillin oak with some earthy graphite and blackpepper characters lying underneath. Dry inky finish with firm, slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity. Concludes with medium length.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.8%
    • 91
    2018 De Bortoli Rose Rose
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2018)
    ABV: 12.8%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Made predominately from Sangiovese grapes. Translucent damask pink colour with a watery hue. Peach and cherry aromas combine with musk and spice. Light, refreshing flavours of peach, raspberries and musk are trailed by some light spice. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and an aftertaste of raspberries, peaches and spicy musk.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12.8%
    • 91
    2015 De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 8 Shiraz
    AUSTRALIA
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice interplay with toasty vanillin cedar and subtle spice notes. Medium to full bodied, juicy dark plum and liquorice flavours rule the palate with an undercard of vanillin oak and spice. Fleshy textural feel with velvet smooth tannins. Aftertaste of ripe dark plums, blackberry, liquorice and spicy vanillin oak.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.8%

    • 92
    2014 De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2017-2020)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This savoury and affordable Sangiovese was matured in older casks for 18 months. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. The nose exhibits aromas of dark cherries laced with dried herbs followed by some earthy cedar and spice notes. Light to medium bodied the palate has a savoury profile of dark cherries with dried herb infusions over some earthy cedar and spice. Dryish finish with soft finely grained tannins showing good integration. Good length and acidity with an aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, subtle dried herb infusions, earth and cedar.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 14%

    Other Reviews….
    Well. This is interesting. Very. This is a wine to seek out, pronto.
    I’m a bit taken aback. This has polish, intensity, length and charm, and it’s only $16. It’s a gorgeous sangiovese. It’s cherried and nutty and gently spicy, and while it flows with easy-going flavour it has enough tension to give it focus, and lend drama. $16. It’s outrageous value. You won’t find anything close to its quality anywhere near this price. If ever there was a case for buying by the dozen …”
    Drink 2016-2021
    92 points
    Campbell Mattinson – Wine Front

    • 92
    2018 De Bortoli Deen Master's Blend 184
    AUSTRALIA
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    De Bortoli have long had a reputation for producing bargain priced reds under their Deen label that massively over deliver. The Deen Master’s Blend 184 is a multi regional wine that sources Shiraz from Heathcote and Gundagi, Durif from Rutherglen and Riverina as well some cool climate Cabernet from the Hilltops region. A small portion of the wine was matured in stainless steel with remainder in new and older French and American hogshead barrels for 12 months.

    ‘Flooded with an abundance of lush black fruits this bargain priced beauty delivers great body weight and fruit concentration for the price.’

    Deep inky black core with a bright dark red black hue. Lifted aromas of liquorice blend with ripe black cherries and an overlay of smoky vanillin oak followed by some blackpepper notes. Rich juicy liquorice, blackberry and luscious black cherry fruits show exemplary concentration over a toasty vanillin oak and spice back drop. Plush mouthfeel with sturdy yet velvet like tannins. Drenched in black fruits it concludes with a medium to long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%
    • 93
    2016 De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2020-2021)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Totally opaque black dark purple colour with a dark purple hue. Youthful aromatics of freshly crushed blackberries, ripe dark cherries and liquorice are followed by some vanillin oak and spice. Possessing a plump textural feel and excellent richness, juicy dark berry flavours of blackberries, ripe dark cherries and plum fill the palate over some liquorice and spicy vanillin oak. Finishes with a trace of inkiness, finely grained tannins and vibrant, youthful acidity. Good length with an aftertaste of juicy ripe dark fruits, liquorice and spicy vanillin cedar. A great entry level Heathcote Shiraz.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 14.5%
    • 89
    2014 De Bortoli Windy Peak Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Opaque black dark purple colour with a bright dark purple hue. Youthful aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, liquorice and plum overlay some spicy vanillin cedar notes. Medium bodied the palate features joosy flavours of inky blackberries, liquorice and subtle plum followed by spicy vanillin cedar. Slightly dryish but fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of freshly crushed blackberries, liquorice, plums and spicy vanillin cedar.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 14.5%
    • 92
    2014 De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 1 Durif
    AUSTRALIA
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2022-2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Superb inky black dark purple colour that’s totally impenetrable with a deep dark purple hue. Ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas jump from the glass with an undercurrent of blackberries, vanillin oak and spice. Big and rich but not over the top the palate is loaded with juicy black cherry and liquorice flavours supported by vanillin oak and spice with a firm chewy tannin structure providing the framework. Good depth with a medium to long chewy conclusion of ripe black cherries, liquorice, vanillin oak and spice.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 91
    2014 De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 8 Shiraz
    AUSTRALIA
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2017-2020)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque dark red black colour with a bright dark red hue. Liquorice and ripe dark cherry aromas overlay vanillin oak, a hint of youthful inkiness and spice. Soft and velvety in the mouth with very smooth tannins the palate dishes up juicy flavours of ripe dark cherries, plum and liquorice over spicy vanillin oak. Finishes with an aftertaste of ripe dark cherries, plum, liquorice, vanillin oak and light spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 14%

    • 91
    2015 De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2020-2021)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Matured in older oak casks for 12 months. Opaque dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Earthy red currant aromas are followed by dried herbs and subtle spicy tobacco notes. More forthcoming the palate displays generous ripe red currant and dark cherry flavours over a back drop of earthy tobacco characters and spicy dried herbs. Slightly dryish but integrated tannins. Rustic finish of spicy dark fruits, earth and dried herbs.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14.5%
    • 93
    • Reduced
    2021 Deep Woods Estate Harmony Rose
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $13.99
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2022)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from a blend of Shiraz, Merlot and Tempranillo grapes. Translucent salmon pink in colour. Spicy peach and citrus scents are followed by traces of musk and flinty mineral notes. Delicious peach and strawberry fruits have a supple mid palate feel and show excellent intensity with subtle pomegranate, musk and stony mineral characters lying underneath. Finishes dry with some zesty acidity and a beautifully textured aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13%

    • 89
    2015 Down The Lane Shiraz Tempranillo
    AUSTRALIA
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Opaque dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry aromas mingle with a hint of liquorice, scorched earth and dried herbs. Light to medium weight the spicy palate features generous dark cherry flavours with traces of liquorice and earth also apparent. Fine grained tannins. Slightly dryish on the finish with an aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, a touch of liquorice and earthy leather.
    Cellar 2-3 years.
    Alc 14%
    • 89
    2016 Down The Lane Rose Gris de Gris
    AUSTRALIA
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2017)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Translucent apricot tinged colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pears laced with honeysuckle and musk are followed by spicy quince end notes. Soft and round in the mouth the palate possesses generous ripe pear, quince, faint musk and spice flavours finishing dry with good vibrancy. Aftertaste of pears, quince and spice.
    Drink now.
    Alc 12%
    • 90
    2017 Down The Lane Merlot Durif Shiraz
    AUSTRALIA
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Opaque dark red black colour with a bright dark purple hue. Aromas of plum and dark cherries intermix with some liquorice, earth and spice. Medium weight the palate is filled with juicy ripe dark plum and dark cherry flavours followed by subtle inky earth like characters and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Aftertaste of spicy plum, dark cherries and traces of inky earth.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 90
    2016 Elderton E Series Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Fruit was sourced from Langhorne Creek and Barossa. Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red purple hue. Blackberry, liquorice and ripe plum scents drift out of the glass followed by vanillin confectionary and traces of scorched earth. Medium weight with a fleshy feel, juicy blackberry, liquorice and plum fruit dominates over subtle vanillin cedar and spice. Finely grained tannins with an aftertaste of blackberry, plum, liquorice, vanilla and spicy earth.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%
    • 93
    • Reduced
    2012 Elderton High Altitude Barossa Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $16.99
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Matured for a period of 12 months in old American and French oak puncheons. Opaque black crimson red colour with bright crimson purple hue. The nose shows good aromatic lift with scents of liquorice, blackberries and dark plum followed by some subtle vanillin oak and spice. Medium to full bodied in weight the palate possesses a rich joosy profile of blackberries and dark plums over some liquorice, toasty vanillin oak and spice. Soft supple mouthfeel, velvet smooth tannins and medium to long ripe blackberry, liquorice, toasty oak and spice aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    Bright purple-crimson, full and deep; the bouquet and medium-bodied palate are flooded with red and black cherry, poached plum and a farewell touch of licorice on the finish; there is ample structure to carry the high quality fruit. Great value.
    Drink By: 2020
    93 points
    James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2014
    • 89
    2016 Elvarado Tempranillo Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2021-2022)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Top notes of dark cherry and dark raspberry overlay hints of choc mint with traces of liquorice and spicy earth also evident. Light to medium weight flavours of dark cherries intermix with some earthy chocolate like characters. Fresh herb infusions and spice then ensue. Dry, slightly dusty tannins with a moderate aftertaste.
    Cellar 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 93
    2015 Evans & Tate Time & Place Dry Red
    Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $9. 99
    Bottle
    $119.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2016-2020)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A new entry level red from Evans & Tate that over delivers in spades. Produced from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz the wine was matured in French oak (18% new) for a period of 10 months.

    Savoury and stylish with strong varietal character this is a remarkable buy for $10

    Opaque bright dark red black colour with a bright dark crimson red hue. Nosing reveals dusty blackcurrant aromas intermixed with mulberries, cedary tobacco characters and spice. Medium bodied the palate possesses good fruit richness with blackcurrant and mulberry to the fore followed by some tobacco infusions and spicy vanillin cedar. Elegant textural feel with a dry finish and finely grained tannins. Good depth with a medium to long aftertaste of blackcurrant, spicy mulberry and cedary tobacco like characters.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 87
    2017 Fat Bastard Pinot Noir
    Pays d'Oc, FRANCE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2021-2022)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red colour with a light red hue. Scents of dark cherries and plum laced with toasty characters, dried herbs and spice evolve from the glass. Light and elegant the palate is flavoured with red cherries and subtle strawberries which are underpinned by earthy dried herbs and spice. Finishes dry and a little short with bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins. Modest aftertaste.
    Cellar 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%
    • 91
    2019 Fat Bastard Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Totally opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice, plums and freshly crushed dark cherries are followed by some spice notes. Medium to full bodied, ripe and juicy the palate is oozing with youthful rich dark fruits and liquorice over a background of inky earth and spicy pepper elements. Vibrant finish with polished tannins, good length and a lingering aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%
    • 88
    2010 Fowles Are You Game Pinot Noir
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2013-2014)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Screw Cap

    Semi translucent dark crimson red colour with light brick red hue. The nose displays aromas of ripe plum, anise, a touch of clove and spice. Light weight but quite fruity the palate delivers flavours of ripe dark cherries, anise, toasty characters and spice. Fine grained tannins. Moderate power with aftertaste of anise, dark cherries and spicy toast like characters.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 14%

    • 90
    2009 Fowles Are You Game Shiraz
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2014-2015)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Screw Cap

    Deep dark red colour with dark crimson red hue. Distinct liquorice top notes are followed by some toasty oak, clove and spice. Good palate weight and generosity with flavours of liquorice and toasty oak with a spicy back palate. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of liquorice, toasty oak and spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 93
    2015 Geoff Hardy GMH Pinot Noir
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2016-2019)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    It’s seemingly impossible to find budget priced Pinot with good varietal character and depth, even more so from a premium wine growing region like the Adelaide Hills, so this is a real discovery.

    Semi translucent bright dark red colour with a dark crimson red hue. On the nose a mixture of red and sour cherries interplay with some subtle strawberry, fresh herbs and spicy cedar aromas. Light and supple in the mouth, flavours of ripe red cherries and strawberries abound with an inkling of anise also present over a back drop of spicy cedar. Very savoury and easy to drink with good depth and velvety tannins. Medium to long aftertaste of ripe red cherries, strawberries, faint anise and spicy cedar. A very tasty entry level Pinot.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 89
    2016 Geoff Hardy GMH Pinot Noir
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Semi translucent dark red colour with a light red hue. Dried herb, stalk and rhubarb notes are to the fore followed by toasty cedar and spice. The palate shows more primary fruit characters than the nose but doesn’t have the depth of the 2015. Red cherry and strawberry flavours run into dried clove like characters and spicy cedar. Bright finish with soft fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of red cherries, strawberries, dried cloves and spicy cedar.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13%
    • 89
    2015 Geoff Hardy GMH Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Cork

    Excellent totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep bright dark red black hue. Aromas of liquorice and blackberry are overlaid by some spicy dried herb notes and vanillin cedar. Medium to full bodied with a plush textural feel the palate has flavours of spicy ripe blackberries, liquorice and dark cherries over toasty oak and earth. Slightly dryish finish with the tannins possessing a touch of chalkiness. Aftertaste of spicy blackberries, liquorice, toasty vanillin oak and subtle earth.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 14.8%

    • 87
    2015 Geoff Hardy GMH Cabernet Sauvignon
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Ripe dark plum, Christmas cake and dried cherry top notes are followed by some cedary characters and a hint of spice. Weighty palate with rich blackcurrant and dried cherry flavours to the fore over some spicy cedar. Dry finish with firm grippy tannins making their presence felt. Aftertaste of blackcurrant, dried cherries and spicy cedar.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 87
    2018 Georgie Orbach Pinot Noir
    Riverina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. A mixture of plum, sour cherry and morello cherry aromas are trailed by dried herbs and spicy earth notes. Plump dark to morello cherry and plum fruits overlay a subtle dried herb and spicy earth back drop. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins finishing with a spicy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%
    • 85
    2013 Growers Gate Cabernet Sauvignon
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $9. 99
    Bottle
    $119.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque dark red black colour with a very dark red hue. The nose has aromas of stewed plum and mulberries with underlying spicy cedar notes. Medium weight the palate has flavours of stewed fruits and mulberries over some cedar and mint with a spicy dry finish. Fine grained tannins. Modest aftertaste of stewed fruits, mint and spicy cedar. Lacks varietal character.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 14%

    • 88
    2017 Growers Gate Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $9. 99
    Bottle
    $119.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Very deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Spicy plum and dark cherry aromas are followed by a hint of liquorice and toasty oak. Medium body the palate has generous dark plum and ripe cherry flavours over earth, toasty oak and spice. Fleshy feel with soft, slightly grainy tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%
    • 89
    2018 Growers Gate Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $9. 99
    Bottle
    $119.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Nosing dispels aniseed, plum and ripe dark cherry aromas with toasty vanillin oak and spice also evident. Juicy, the palate shows good weight with dark cherry and liquorice flavours prevailing over a back drop of toasty oak and spice. Fleshy mouthfeel with finely grained tannins and a modest to medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%
    • 91
    2017 Growers Gate Cabernet Sauvignon
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $9. 99
    Bottle
    $119.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2019)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Lifted ripe currant and dark cherry aromas intermix with cedary tobacco and spice notes. Medium weight the palate shows good generosity with rich currant and ripe dark cherry flavours dominate over a back drop of vanillin cedar and light spicy tobacco characters. Fleshy feel with fine grained tannins and a medium length conclusion. A well made quaffer.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 14%
    • 84
    2014 Growers Gate Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $9. 99
    Bottle
    $119.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2016)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and liquorice are overlaid by a prominent toasty oak component with spice end notes. Soft round and possessing adequate fruit richness flavours of dark cherries and liquorice are intermixed with strong charcoaled cedar finishing spicy. Soft fine grained tannins. Modest aftertaste of dark cherries and spicy toasty oak.
    Drink now.
    Alc 14.5%

    • 90
    2019 Hesketh Unfinished Business Pinot Noir
    Limestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright light purple red hue. Ripe cherry and plum scents rise from the glass with some anise, inky earth and spice notes also evident. Juicy flavours of dark cherries and plum fill the mouth underscored by subtle inky earth, anise and spice characters. Good freshness on the finish with polished tannins and a deeply fruited medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 92
    2015 Hesketh Midday Somewhere Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2017-2021)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Opaque black dark red colour with a dark red purple hue. The nose offers up ripe blackberry and dark chocolate aromas over some liquorice and spicy vanillin oak. Medium to full bodied with abundant richness and a soft, plushly textured mouthfeel the palate has generous ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice flavours underpinned by chocolatey vanillin oak and spice. Velvet smooth tannins with an aftertaste of ripe blackberries, liquorice, dark chocolate and spicy vanillin oak.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 14.5%

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