One of our new additions to the Chilean range, this is a beautiful Cabernet with ripe and pure blackberry and blueberry fruit in abundance. Layers of bitter chocolate, cedar, tobacco, coffee and spicy notes run through the palate. The tannins are well balanced and come together in a lovely silky smooth finish.
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Well beyond the Trial for which the T stands for, RWT has become one of Penfolds' most expressive wines. Focusing on Barossa Valley fruit rather than sourcing grapes from all over Australia, the Red Wine Making Trial exhibits a spicy, savoury nose encompassing blueberry, blackberry and rosemary atop a roast beef element. The fleshy, opulent, [...]

Supple, elegant and stylish, showing rich blackberry and blueberry fruit, with pretty loamy, earthy shadings. Gains traction and depth, ending with firm tannins and a pleasing mineral edge. Drink now through 2013.' 92 points - Wine Spectator.
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Made by ex-New Zealanders who settled in the Barossa Valley, the Spinifex focus is on producing regional wines from Mediterranean varieties, such as this GSM, made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvédre. A rich nose of blackberry, blueberry and plum fruit, mingled with smoky white pepper notes and exotic spices. A juicy palate, loaded with dark [...]

Deep violet in colour with almost black hues, the nose is focused with intense ripe blueberry and plum intermingled with subtle leather, vanilla and tobacco notes. A complex and fruit driven palate, the finish is long and lingering with soft, round tannins providing wonderful harmony. This wine would make a great match with pasta, beef [...]

Lofty aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, blueberry and delicate spice lead to polished flavours of blackberry, plum, black cherry, toast and a hint of herbs. This Napa Valley Merlot offers smooth, integrated soft tannins and a long finish.
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Working to stringent environmental, ethical and quality standards, La Motte wines enjoy success worldwide. Aged in French and American oak for 16 months, this Shiraz shows intense black cherry and blueberry fruit integrated with cigar box, coffee, clove and cinnamon spice. Full bodied with chewy berry fruit and plenty of peppery spice on the palate.
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This benchmark Sonoma County Zin is made from fruit sourced from the first vines planted in and around the Seghesio family home in 1895! Vines this old give incredibly concentrated and complex fruit and tiny yields. This is a warm site with a lack of marine influence and it produces wines with an explosive nose [...]

This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc is in fact a complex mix of differently finished wines, with multiple layers of barrel and tank ageing in the final cuvee. Blackberry, blueberry and roasted pepper characters sit well in a full-bodied blend.
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 By Jeffrey Puckett
Red wine has general characteristics that you can look for to help you understand and enjoy it. There are some guidelines you can follow to help you observe the wine through sight, smell, and taste. This wine tasting guide will show you some of the general characteristics of red wine.
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My first try at homemade wine. This shows the two fermenting side by side in large buckets.