The Lachlan Ridge Shiraz 2 Lt Cask exhibits lifted aromas of raspberry and sweet plum with hints of spice supported by vanilla oak. On the front palate sweet raspberry and dark berry fruits are present. Medium grainy tannins are evident, adding structure; however this red wine remains soft. The mid palate is rich with fruit sweetness, vanillin oak and spice complexity, ultimately finishing dry and soft.

Soft and gentle with ripe fruit flavours and soft tannins to finish. All wrapped up in this value for money 4 litre cask.

Brokenwood Shiraz is a ripe and generous Shiraz with lifted cherry and mint aromas nicely balanced with sweet chocolate notes on the nose and a soft rich palate with savoury cedary flavours and fine grained tannins on the finish.

Jacob's Creek are rightfully known for producing amazing value for money wines with vibrant fruit with a smooth finish. Their Shiraz is skilfully blended, medium-bodied red wine with ripe plum and berry fruit flavours mellow tannins and subtle oak integration.

Penfolds Maxs Cabernet Sauvignon is a regional blend that gives the wine a fuller more intense mouthfeel. It has rich blackcurrant and toffee-apple like aromas on the nose, followed by dense savoury varietal fruits on the palate. Tannins are firm with subtle oaks leading to a long finish.

This appealing dry red by Wolf Blass is soft and spicy with mouth filling flavours of ripe berries well matched with light tannins. As part of the Red Label range, this Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is an everyday drinking style which delivers real value for money.

Wolf Blass continues to produce brilliant quality wines at unbeatable prices and the Red Label Cabernet Merlot is the perfect example. The wine has bright berry and plum fruit aromas supported by subtle nutty oak. The palate displays a juicy fruit finish with approachable fine tannins and its best enjoyed young and fresh with hearty red meat dishes.

The Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon from Wolf Blass shows excellent varietal character and structure. Blackcurrant and cassis flavours are complemented by soft tannins and well-integrated oak.

Enjoy this Shiraz with top company - there's plenty to enjoy with its sweet berry flavours and just a hint of spice. Goes great with grilled meat and spicy food, and in this 2 litre cask it's perfect for your next casual meal at home.

Get the gang together, bring on the background music and settle in with this toasty, spicy red. Perfect for a chilled gathering or if you want to spice it up.