Top Rated Red Wines

A small batch, premium Shiraz from the best block of the iconic Rayner vineyard.

Dark and intense single vineyard Shiraz made with minimal additions. What Steve Pannell calls a "McLaren Vale Shiraz without inhibition."

An elegant and spicy McLaren Grenache right in the upper echelon of wines from this region.

Bouncy and playful Cabernet Sauvignon, pure blackcurranty goodness with a lick of fine grip.

Seriously good elegant Pinot Noir from one of the hottest wineries in Tasmania.

One of our go-to alternative reds. Delicious flavour, interest, approachability and great value all rolled into one. A no-brainer.

Uplifting, delicate red from Best's, made from their 'younger' Pinot Meunier vines, planted 1970. Remarkable value!

Small batch Barbera and possibly our favourite Australian example of the variety.

A slick and velvety Cabernet Sauvignon from Langhorne Creek, full of dark fruits and charm.

Phenomenal Grenache from the talented Charlie Seppelt and Skye Salter. Only a small amount made, so be quick..

Single site Pinot Noir of power and presence from one of the country's best winemakers - Peter Dredge.

Potentially the only ever bottling of a 100% concrete matured Pinot Noir from Peter Dredge.

A bold but beautifully balanced example of Langhorne Creek Shiraz with 96 points from James Halliday.

A lighter shade of single vineyard Grenache from one of the country's best producers of the variety.

An absolutely electric and pure Shiraz from the wonderful team behind Shaw + Smith.

One of NZ's most famous and collectable Pinot Noirs. A benchmark for the Martinborough region.

One of the standard-bearers for Canberra District Shiraz over the last few years.

Fragrant, refreshing and distinctive, this Marli Russell release offers yet another layer to the scintillating story of Australian Grenache.

Ben Mullen is quickly proving himself one of Victoria's premier makers of elegant, spicy cool climate Syrah.

Spicy cool-climate 96 point Shiraz and "exceptional value." according to James Halliday.

McLaren Mencia, not so much a Formula 1 car, more a graceful alternative variety red with lots of brightness and life.

A single block release from Steve Pannell's precious Koomilya vineyard. Bold yet perfectly balanced and impeccably crafted.

A cracking Cab-Merlot blend from one of NZ's top wineries, Te Mata.

One of the Yarra Valley's most unique and charismatic reds. A characterful, delicious blend of Touriga Naçional, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Alvarelhão and Sousão.

Joe Holyman, the young master of the Tamar, releases another of this top-flight Tasmanian Pinot Noir - dense, structured and powerful.

A rich and complex Grenache from 80-year-old vines in McLaren Vale's Maslin Beach sands, embodying the essence of the region through Stephen Pannell’s minimal intervention winemaking.

A vibrant and velvety Tempranillo/Malbec blend with beautiful aromatics and excellent structure.

Incredible small-batch Gamay by one of New Zealand's most sought-after labels.

Unique, high-quality Shiraz from Margaret River.

A delicious lighter-framed red that tips the cap to the great Hunter Valley reds of yesteryear.

Wonderful Pinot release for the cellar from one of NZ's icon producers, combining power and delicacy.

Oliver's Taranga is a stalwart of McLaren Vale and their delicious Grenache is the perfect introduction to the regional style.

Young, vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River at a devilishly good price. 96 points, James Halliday.

Exceptional value Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo made by S.C. Pannell, long and stately with a beautifully bitter twist.

Cult-favourite Cabernet from the outskirts of the Yarra Valley. This classic, elegant blend will evolve beautifully in the cellar.

A delicious Rhone blend from one of the Yarra Valley's top producers! A slurpable yet complex Syrah-dominant gem.