Bress Gold Shiraz is an exceptionally, special ($$$$$) wine from the Heathcote region of Victoria, Australia. It is a spicy, peppery, full bodied Shiraz that complements food really well. Think slow cooked dishes, rich flavours and decadence and you get to feel why this wine is for special occasions. Try it with the slow cooked…
Red Wine
DRINKS – Waratah Hills Pinot Noir – $$$$
Waratah Hills Pinot Noir – is a special ($$$$) red wine from the Gippsland region in Victoria, Australia. It is a beautiful example of Gippsland Pinot – light, fragrant with a classic savoriness. It is only available at Cellar Door from the winery, but is well worth a visit if you are down in Gippsland. They…
DRINKS – Catena Malbec – $$$
Catena Malbec is an affordable ($$$) red wine from the Mendoza region of Argentina. It is big, bold but silky smooth. It is nice to come across a red that has a real strong character but is so easy to drink! I love it because it is a really great wine to have with steak and…
DRINKS – Cosme Palacio Cosecha Rioja – $$
Cosme Palacio Cosecha Rioja is a great value for money ($$) red wine from the Rioja region of Spain. It is a medium bodied red wine that is excellent served with any red meats, particularly slow cooked dishes. I love it because it is so smooth and easy to drink – perfect for a cool autumn…
DRINKS – Tandem Ars Nova Tempranillo Cabernet – $$
Tandem Ars Nova Tempranillo Cabernet is a bargain ($$) red wine from the Navarra region of Spain. It is a blended red wine which I personally found to have some depth yet was light and easy to drink! I love it because it worked well with the Simply Spanish menu, for all dishes and being light it will work…
DRINKS – Glorioso Crianza Rioja – $$
Glorioso Crianza Rioja is a great value for money ($$) red wine from the Rioja region of Spain. The grapes are 100% Tempranillo from the Rioja region. The wine is released with some bottle age so it is a full, complex, elegantly balanced wine that is the perfect accompaniment to slow cooked dishes and other, rich, hearty dishes….
DRINKS – Avonmore Estate Sangiovese – $$
Avonmore Estate Sangiovese is a great value for money ($$) red wine from the Avonmore region of Victoria, Australia. I discovered it at my local farmer’s market as it is a bio-dynamic wine that does not compromise on taste! I have seen it stocked at my local wine store but to experience all their wines, check out the…
DRINKS – An Everyday Red ….
I came across this wine a few years ago. It is incredibly great value at $10 ($) or less a bottle and something that can be drunk every day and yet equally goes well with food! Casa Santos Lima Quinta de Bons Ventos is a Portuguese red wine from Beiras which has a smooth taste without the…