Lachlan Ridge Shiraz
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.
St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
A well priced wine for its quality, it offers black cherry, plum and cranberry aromas, and intense flavours of cinnamon and toasted oak. It punches well above its class.
McGuigan Black Label Red Blend
Full of wonderful flavours of spicy plum, cherry and blackberry this tasty wine is very approachable. A nice balance of all this fruit makes it a versatile red that can be enjoyed with tomato based Italian food through to spicy Asian food.
The Stubborn Few Shiraz
This is a celebration of The Stubborn Few - A minority who, threw caution to the wind and forged the way for modern Australian wine making. One of them, a South Australian, defied preconceptions and invented wine cask, breaking the rules just to keep his wine fresh. A box makes perfect sense. Its airtight, economical and environmentally friendly. The Stubborn Few Shiraz is rich and juicy flavours of plum, vanilla and warm spice. So kick back and raise a glass to thinking outside of the box.
Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon
Full of dark berries and plums this richly-coloured and -flavoured wine is from South Eastern Australia. An excellent everyday wine it suits hearty soups and slow cooked lamb making it a perfect choice for winter evenings.
McGuigan Zero Shiraz
McGuigan Wines is going alcohol-free, well at least for these Zero range of wines. The varieties include shiraz, sparkling, rosé, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc and are now available at your local first Choice Liquor Market store. The wines were in development for over two years and use the latest spinning cone technology, working at low temperatures to gently remove alcohol after the fermentation process, ensuring the wines maintain their delicate fruit flavours. The wines were created to maintain strong varietal characteristic, it added, containing no artificial sweeteners or additives.
Cleanskin No 66 South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon
Palate: Layers of savoury red fruits balanced with a forest floor flavour. Nose: Aromas of plums, cherries and hints of mint. This rich and layered red wine has savoury red fruits balanced by earthy forest floor flavours. With aromas of plums, cherries and a hint of mint, this wine is a great match for a hearty meal. Pair with roast lamb or a flavourpacked lasagne.
Friends Pablo & Pedro Tempranillo
Australian made but with Spanish heritage evident upon opening, discover delicious aromas of red fruits, blackberries and a touch of spice on the nose. Followed by mouth-watering flavors of strawberries, vanilla, subtle oak and ripe tannins on the palate. Enjoy this juicy Tempranillo with tapas style dishes like croquettes, chorizo and olives or a wood-fired mozzarella pizza. The Pablo & Pedro Tempranillo is a great choice for garden parties on those sunny days.
Friends Franco & Rico Malbec
Cherry red in colour with purple hues, you'll encounter aromas of blackberries and cherry, when opening this Franco & Rico Malbec. This wine is full of plum and blueberry flavours with soft undertones of sweet spice on the palate. A great Australian take on an Argentinean classic, we recommend pairing it just like they do in Mendoza– with grilled meats straight off the BBQ or cured meats as an appetizer.
Hardys Bin 161 Shiraz
Hardy's founder Thomas Hardy's pioneering spirit and passion for winemaking spans five generations and is at the heart of our outstanding range of Hardys Wines. Initially released on the 161st anniversary of the winery, Bin 161 celebrates this history with this approachable, easy-drinking range of wines. The Hardys Bin 161 Shiraz is a bright, fruity wine with overtones of spice and vanilla oak. This is an easy to drink with those punches well above its weight.