Top Rated Red Wines

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

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

A gorgeous single vineyard Syrah that's a cracking second release from this up and coming Barossan producer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

An intensely flavoured yet fresh Hunter Shiraz from the Rosehill Vineyard planted in 1965.

Dog Point is one of the premier producers in Marlborough. This Pinot Noir is a classic example of their quality-focused winemaking.

Delicious Gamay from northern Tasmania that bursts with life and energy.

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

A triple Trophy-winning perennial bargain Shiraz from a top value NSW producer.

Outstanding, intense Pinot Noir that would greatly reward a few years in a cool cellar.

The bargain Hunter Shiraz from the iconic house of Tyrrell's.

This artisan release is a true bargain for lovers of Yarra Cabernet.

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

Julian Langworthy is one of the country's finest winemakers, and he believes this is the best Cabernet he makes. Hard to disagree... a seriously good Margaret River Cabernet here.

Unique, high-quality Shiraz from Margaret River.

Winemaker Simon Grant is passionate about Nebbiolo. This release shows the enormous potential of his Beechworth vineyard. A beautiful wine, and a top-flight Aussie Nebb.

Excellent small batch Tamar Valley Pinot Noir from a red-hot producer on the Apple Isle.

A beautifully dark fruited Adelaide Hills Pinot from the Shaw + Smith team, in elegantly fine form.

Spicy, savoury Geelong Pinot Noir, with plenty of structure and depth.

Outstanding elegant Syrah from Hawke's Bay, with rare depth and length. A darker expression of NZ Syrah.

Top class Coonawarra Cabernet from one of the region's icons.

Oliver's Taranga once again ahead of the curve with this juicy, generous Spanish-inspired McLaren Vale Mencia!

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

The world's oldest Grenache vines in top form again with this astonishingly good aged release.

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

The black sheep of the Head Wines family. A spicy, European-influenced take of Barossa Shiraz.

The best ever releases of Shiraz from Steve Pannell's Koomilya vineyard. Simply incredible reviews. Very limited stocks of this pack available.

Named Best In Show at the Decanter Wine awards, this is a sensational Pinot Noir from the Apple Isle.

Iconic, one-of-a-kind Pinot Noir from this benchmark Australian producer.

Superb Grenache from one of our favourite Aussie producers - modern and classic all at once.

The only Yangarra wine not made from the estate, but still one of McLaren Vale's finest.