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It’s time to implement the first ever Customer First Ranging (C1R) review for Red Wine. We have reviewed the entire red wine floor, and this will be the single biggest range change ever seen in the Australian Liquor Market let alone Dan Murphy’s.
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future we see Grenache (+16% YTD) and Tempranillo (+3% YTD) as the next two varieties we want to explode and drive growth in, and I’m pleased to say, as of this review, we will have two bays of Grenache (20 new lines) and a bay of Tempranillo (12 new lines) in all stores. Further to this, we have also taken the opportunity to clean up the red blends planogram and break it out to Red Blends, GSM, Grenache, Tempranillo and Other Varietals, with Malbec (five new lines) grouped together. All up we have over 200 new lines coming as part of this review with over 40 new Pinnacle reds on the way. This guide is designed to help you navigate our outstanding new Pinnacle range with helpful tips, tasting notes and selling suggestions for each wine.
It’s no secret the most significant growth category in red wine has been, and will continue to be, lighter style reds lead by Pinot Noir (+9% YTD). Given this growth we are making macro changes in a large proportion of stores to give an extra bay of Pinot, we also have 54 new lines coming across various state and cluster combinations to support the increased space. Lookout for one of my personal favourites, Distant South Pinot Noir from Tasmania via LookingPinnacle.tothe
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We have taken huge learnings from the first two trials in Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc that we have applied to red wine. We are doing a heap of work behind the scenes to make sure the +200 new lines we are ranging up are ready to order, power bays POS and information is accurate, and that clearance is keyed once rather than in waves.
Initial results from the red wine trials are showing significant uplifts in sales and range perception.
A key part of the C1R process is planogramming all the fixtures on the wine floor, meaning no more fine wine or optional range. The benefit that this gives us moving forward is we will know what wine is in what store, and will be able to start talking to our customers about all of our great wine range by store, by cluster in the future.
IF YOU LIKE TAKE IT TO THE GRAVE PINOT NOIR TRY THIS WINE HOGS IN THE WOODS $13.99 864794
Pinot Noir is the greatest grape on the planet. Bar none. Now, this will and has obviously been debated long into the night. Lovers of the other contenders, especially Cabernet, will have none of it. Some say it is the battle for head (Cabernet) or heart (Pinot); the cerebral (Cab) or seductive (PN). Pinotphiles will not be moved. A great Pinot Noir is a thing of exquisite beauty, finesse and elegance. They will be silky, vibrant, complex, red-fruited and most of all, they will reflect a sense of place. Pinot tells you where it is from, more than any other red. Pinot Noir is also a most capricious variety. For a long time there was a school of thought that Pinot could only be successfully grown in Burgundy, but regions in America, New Zealand and Australia have proved that wrong. Pinot Noir does require the right conditions and appropriate vineyards, otherwise it will produce mediocre wines. But when everything comes together, no grape that can soar to greater heights. It is the Holy Grail for both winemakers and wine lovers.
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Just as hogs in the woods can ferret out hidden treasures, so too have our winemakers left no stone unturned in seeking the finest sources of Pinot Noir from throughout South Australia. No surprise that Adelaide Hills provided the starring role. A lovely fresh style with plums, dark fruits and those intriguing forestry characters exploding across the palate. A treasure uncovered, indeed.
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Sounding like a French prince, this classic red Burgundy is everything you would expect from the native home of the Pinot Noir grape but without the hefty price tag. Louis Latour was once served at the French Court and the winery has remained in the same family for over 220 years. This is a classic Burgundy Pinot Noir and tastes like cherry flavoured velvet wrapping around your tongue.
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At La Forge, tradition collides headlong with innovation. The Languedoc may once have been known for bulk wines but talented winemakers, Jean-Claude Mas, and Italian star, Giorgio Grai, have fused the best of the Old and New Worlds. This delicious Pinot Noir offers red berries, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long lingering finish. The epitome of elegance.
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Far away in the distant south Tasmania might be, but not far enough away to hide the magnificent Pinot Noir wines for which they have become justifiably famous. This fine example shows all the elegance that has become the hallmark of Tassie Pinot. It offers the classic varietal notes of plums and red cherries, backed by a little spicy oak. A delicious savoury style.
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• Last year Pinot Noir delivered 66% of all red wine growth in Dan Murphy's • The average bottle price of Pinot Noir is $17.40 vs average price of Shiraz at $14.45 (shows Pinot drinkers spend more)
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IF YOU LIKE SQUEALING PIG PINOT NOIR TRY THIS WINE
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The Pinot Noir discovery of this winter. Get uplifting aromas of strawberry, aniseed and floral notes of violet and flavours of red fruits with hints of earthy spices and subtle pepper. This Pinot Noir is a delicious example of a classic Yarra Valley red with lively bright colour, light oaky base & silky tannins. For just under $20 a bargain. A must try! $19.99
• Pinot Noir can be lightly chilled (perfect drinking temperature is around 12 - 14 C)
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DOMESTICATED DUCK $21.99 700 Duck and Pinot go together like Bogie and Bacall, Burke and Wills, Lillee and Thommo. One might also say that duck and the Mornington Peninsula are also a perfect pairing, as this Victorian region is quickly earning recognition as one of the best vineyard districts on the planet for Pinot. A wine exhibiting delightful cherry flavours, fine balance, silky tannins and great length. Perfect with duck and a lot more.
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The Noble Fellows range of wines represents an enchanting tale of wine, of land, of finding home, and of characters who come together in a land of abundance and beauty. Count Colonel Kiwi, being flightless, had a preference for the aromas of the undergrowth and a penchant for Pinot Noir. He found his terroir in New Zealand’s iconic Marlborough Sounds. This noble Pinot is a deep crimson and delivers a bowl of cherries on the palate.
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Bodegas Borsao has been producing fine Spanish wine from the north-east of the country for decades. Today, the co-operative has more than 375 contributing growers. No grape personifies this more than Garnacha – Grenache to you and me – the most planted red on the planet. The region claims to be the birthplace of this great grape. This is a delightful mix of rich flavours and soft tannins with a persistent finish. Olé!
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Grenache
Grenache is an underrated grape and wine lovers are often stunned to discover that they have been drinking and enjoying it for decades. Grenache can soar on its own as a serious red; it can be made as a light, fresh, easy drinker; often it will form a blending component, especially with varieties like Shiraz and Mataro; it is ideal for Rosé; often used in fortifieds; and too often represents a large percentage of bulk wines. Good Grenache will come from select regions like the Barossa, Clare Valley and McLaren Vale. The vineyards will be dry grown (non-irrigated) and it is a variety that really does benefit from vine age. There are arguments over its history, but France’s Rhone Valley is the grape’s spiritual home. Spain and even Sardinia make claims – Sardinia calls it Cannonau, as legend has it that they grew and made wine from this grape, which they exported to Spain, in return for cannons and cannon balls. These wines will be far more elegant, with finesse, great length and silky tannins, than many of the blockbusters that these warm regions often produce. They can develop further over time, if well cellared. Naturally, such versatility makes them the ideal food wine, with an ability to shine when matched with a wide range of cuisines.
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DID YOU KNOW: • Grenache delivered 23% of the red wine growth seen in Dan Murphy's last year • Grenache is tipped to be the next big thing and will support the growth of red wine in future years. Much like Pinot Noir is doing currently • A beautiful lighter style wine, it can be incredibly complex with a huge amount of flavour. It's an excellent recommendation for Pinot Noir drinkers
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"Daniel Frances Murphy firmly believed that what made a reputable Wine Merchant was a voracious thirst for knowledge, regularly tasting wine styles from all over the world, in order to gain a genuine understanding of wine. Today, the Dan Murphy's Wine Panel hosts some of Australia's most capable and experienced wine palates, including Master of Wine Andrew Caillard and experienced local and international wine show judges Tamara Grischy, Gary Braidner and myself. Each year many thousands of wines are assessed with the "Customer Lens" considering wine quality, style, packaging, value and price. This panel works closely with the Dan Murphy's Wine buying team to craft a balanced commercial and premium International wine range second to none."
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The famous region of Krondorf, in the Barossa, settled by Germans in the mid 19th century, is renowned for Shiraz so it makes perfect sense that the Rhone Valley’s other great varietal, Grenache, should also perform beautifully here. In typical Barossan style, this Grenache is full of red berry spice with seductive, velvety tannins on the finish.
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Imagine standing in a Spanish wood and breathing in the aromas and scents of wild red berries, earthy smells, oak and forest floor. That pretty much sums up this red wine variety of Spanish origin. This deliciously more-ish blend (pardon the pun) is made from a blend of fruit from South Australia’s iconic wine regions of the Barossa and McLaren Vale.
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Although its spiritual home is Spain, the Tempranillo grape performs exceptionally well in the continental and maritime climates of the Clare Valley and Fleurieu Peninsula where the days are warm and the nights are cool. This premium expression of a South Australian Tempranillo is of medium body and elegant finesse and best paired with Spanish style tapas. Try it with chorizo and olives.
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Here’s a fun fact, Tempranillo dates back to 1100 BC. That’s one extremely old grape variety that has seen a lot of history. Tempranillo reigns in Spain where it is said to have been brought over by the Phoenicians. There you will find 80 percent of the world’s Tempranillo vines. Temprano means ‘early’ in Spanish and is so named because of its tendency to ripen sooner than other varieties. Its thick black skin is rich in tannins and tolerates sunshine and heat, but also thrives in high altitudes where it gains elegance and acidity from a cooler climate. Tempranillo can be medium to full-bodied, deep coloured, savoury and earthy with red fruit characters. If aged in American oak, flavours can range from cedar, leather, spice to tobacco and sometimes strawberry. Tempranillo loves our sun-drenched country as much as it does Spain and produces delicious styles in the Clare and Barossa Valleys. Tempranillo is also an excellent food wine because of its savoury quality. Tapas such as jamón and chorizo is the obvious choice but any grilled meat or smoky dishes make a perfect match with a glass of Spain’s favourite red. IN THE WOODS $13.99
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9 RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDEDPRODUCT:BY: Bruce Gordon WINE MERCHANT, MARION SA La Poco 854812
King Sancho Garcés III el Mayor, king of the Kingdom of Pamplona between 1004 and 1035, promoted the now famous pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago. The popularity of the route leads pilgrims to La Rioja where they soak up the culture and enjoy the wine, especially Tempranillo, the grape of Spain. This wine named in his honour is deep and intense in colour with aromas of fresh red fruits for a wellbalanced, easy drinking wine.
Jump on the new wave of Spanish varietals with this wonderful Barossan Temp. Soft and round with a subtle spiciness; the blackberry jam, mocha and delicate tannin elements tease the palate and show a cuddly version of classic Tempranillo characters. La Poco means 'the little' and is the perfect match to 'the little bites' of a tapas platter and Barossa charcuterie.
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10 CRAFTSMAN ORGANIC $13.99 647831 There is nothing like a wine that is unadulterated and unashamedly pure. This ACO certified wine is perfect for those who prefer to drink organic but still want a full bodied delicious Shiraz. Made using only natural farming practices and organically grown grapes from the best regions of Australia, this red is fruity, spicy and very drinkable. Shiraz
Languedoc is one of the biggest wine regions in the world and is also referred to as France’s New World because of its relative freedom from French vinous regulations. Domaine Astruc is located at the foot of the Pyrenees and the hillsides of the Aude valley. Ocean breezes influence the vines here to produce an elegant Syrah with notes of leather, violet, blackcurrant and pepper on the palate.
BOTHAM ALL ROUNDER $9.99 688455 If you are looking for an exceptional Shiraz that will knock you for a six, this is it. The great Sir Ian ‘Beefy’ Botham, one of the world’s legendary English cricketers, is indulging his second love of wine with his very own classic Aussie Shiraz. Full bodied with fine tannins and fruit and spice flavours, Beefy says it makes a perfect match with red meat, not meaning to sound at all ironic.
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We all know about the classic red varieties such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, but what about all those other reds and delicious blends. Lighter more savoury, food friendly reds are back on the agenda, a spin off from the world’s current love affair with Pinot Noir. Argentina’s Malbec for example is a good example of a style that is earthy and delicious and also shows great expression in Australia’s Clare Valley. Italian and Portuguese red wines make great alternatives for red wine lovers open to different tastes and flavours while getting their European vibe on. They are traditionally made to be savoury and complex so they marry beautifully with food. Others to add to the mix include one of the world’s favourite red blends, the GSM, Shiraz and Mataro. The Barossa is producing some fine examples with all their christmas cake fruitiness. The possibilities are endless with red wine, get experimenting with a world of varieties and blends.
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Clare Valley has been a quiet stronghold for Malbec (generally in blends) for decades. Malbec is ideal for customers looking for relatively alternative varieties but a wine that has a flavour profile that is very acceptable to Oz palates. The wine has a vivid purple colour with plushness and deep berry flavours. It has body and a depth of rich flavour that belies its humble price.
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Franklin Tate is a household name in Margaret River in Western Australia. The family has been producing wine here for almost 50 years. Renowned for their hand-crafted approach to winemaking, the Tate’s focus is on the unique expression of the region and the vineyard. Their Merlot is soft and well balanced with dark, ripe plums and chocolate. We are predicting significant sales growth of varietals like Malbec, Sangiovese, Nero d’Avola and other lightmedium bodied European varieties in the next year Many of these varietals are much lighter in style than Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, perfect for those customers new to red wine
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Bonavita Tinto is inspired by the buzz of scooter traffic in the city of Lisbon, Portugal, hence the image on the label. This easy drinking, everyday style slots easily into lazy days escaping the city and scooting down country roads with a picnic basket and a bottle of ‘the good life’. Made from riper than usual grapes, the wine is deep and inky with ripe plum, fig and chocolate with a long, smooth finish.
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EL Bautismo means ‘baptism’ in Spanish and this wine has been created by a team of young Millennial winemakers in Argentina. Their mantra is to challenge the traditional ideology of wine as a drink and instead look at it as an experience to share. Malbec shines in Argentina and this one is no exception but like they say, let’s not talk about it, go out and experience it, be baptised by it.
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ILLUMINATI RIPARO SSO $9.99
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14 EL BAUTISMO MALBEC $9.99 803844
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The Montepulciano grape is the indigenous variety planted in Abruzzo and is made into the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC wine in central Italy. Nicola Illuminati is not from a Dan Brown novel but was the man behind ‘Nicò Farm’ the winery he founded in 1890. This wine is full-bodied, deep and round, harmonic and persistent, like a typical Italian, and has garnered excellent reviews over the years from the world’s harshest wine critics.
“Dorrien Estate, located in the heart of South Australia’s Barossa Valley is the engine room of Endeavour Drinks’ plan to improve sales and margins at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. The viticulture and winemaking team, headed up by chief winemaker Nick Badrice, has achieved an enviable reputation for its sustainable vineyard management practices, intuitive winemaking, technology and consistent results at wine shows or in critical reviews. There are few wineries in Australia that can boast the diversity of regional styles and track record of quality. Because of Dorrien Estate’s role in supplying wines exclusively to Dan Murphy’s, BWS or Cellarmasters etc, the PR machine tends to highlight the latest results rather than the overall fidelity and exceptional winemaking standards at the winery. Yet the extraordinary successes at wine shows, comprising an astonishing array of regional styles including Barossa Shiraz, Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Tasmanian Chardonnay and Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, tells a story of commitment, focus and taking the extra mile. As custodians of our brands like Krondorf, Riddoch, Stonyfell etc, it behoves our retail teams to support and highlight these exceptional wines to our customers. With a relatively low visibility compared to heavily marketed wine brands, our proven experience and reputation, underpin an impressive portfolio of beautiful and impactful wines. Having been involved with various Classification tastings and new product development projects over the last 8 years, I am impressed with the attention to detail and overall quality of wines made at Dorrien Estate. The five star winery rating by James Halliday, multiple trophies, gold medals and other shrapnel are all great validations but in the end it is important that our teams understand there is a genuine purpose behind the sourcing, winemaking and regional styles, especially creating excitement, authenticity and value to our customers.”
15 KRONDORF WINEMAKERS $15.99 22668 Krondorf is one of the oldest areas in the Barossa Valley. The Glenview winery was established in 1855 and became Krondorf in the early 1970s and has been producing award-winning wine for almost 50 years. Barossa is famous for its ripe, opulent wines, and the Krondorf Winemakers philosophy of choosing only the highest quality fruit from the most successful vineyards is evident in this rich and spicy Cabernet Sauvignon that represents the region’s true character.
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Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous white wine, Sauvignon Blanc can be as polarising as it is crazy popular. Lovers of the great Sauv Blanc will tell you there is no other white in their drinking repertoire and, will sing about the green notes of peas, asparagus, leaves, nettles and gooseberries, of its zesty, herbaceous and crisp palate. Haters of Sauv Blanc will tell you it tastes like grass and smells like ‘cat’s pee on a gooseberry bush,’ a description that was bandied around a bit by the non-believers. Despite the naysayers, the palate profile of Sauvignon Blanc can be wildly different based on its origins and the way it is made. It is thought to originate in France’s Bordeaux where it is one of the region’s dominant white wine varieties, along with Semillon, but further research has linked it to the Loire Valley. Its name originates from the French word for sauvage meaning wild because the shape of its leaf is similar to that of wild grapevines. New Zealand’s Marlborough is globally acclaimed for its unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc with its traditionally unoaked style of mouth-puckering acidity, crisp, zesty fruit and intense green flavours. In the Margaret River in Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc delivers vibrant tropical fruit flavours, citrus and spice.
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A brand new project made by award-winning winemaker, Josh Hammond, recently joined the Pinnacle NZ winemaking team. The wine is a superior level of savvy and displays great complexity of flavours such as snow pea, passion fruit and lime juice with crunchy, vibrant acidity and concentration above the norm.
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864622 In Australia’s distant south is the winemaking haven of Tasmania where a crisp, clean and pristine island with the perfect cool climate produces wines of unparalleled elegance. The grapes are picked in the cool of the night to capture vibrancy and crisp acidity whilst ensuring the palate delivers fresh tropical fruits, citrus and gooseberry flavours with a long lasting finish.
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Margaret River offers its very own unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc, one of tropical fruit lusciousness, passion fruit and box hedge aromas. This wine is all that, a Tropicana party in a glass that marries beautifully with sunny days, fun, frivolity and a big platter of fresh seafood, preferably on a beach. Its lingering finish is as long as the party you never want to leave.
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Made by award-winning winemaker, JoshHammond. Good intensity of stonefruit and quinceof the riper style coupled with some citrus elements.Nice tight acidity and good palate impact. A different style to themarket-leading Oyster Bay but will sit well at the price. This wineprovides an attractive option for those looking for "chardonnay value"at a mid-teens price point. Get on board.
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The most adaptable of all grape varieties and one of the most beloved white wines, Chardonnay is grown anywhere wine is produced. Its style is often created in the winery where Chardonnay can be easily manipulated by the winemaker. Its expressions can be vastly different, from fresh, flinty and minerality to unctuous honeyed peach flavours. Chardonnay was the universal grape of choice for white wine drinkers and became a global brand of its own. It was so popular that by the late 1980s the world had grown tired of the over-oaked butter bombs that was the style at the time and the term ‘ABC - Anything BUT Chardonnay’ was coined leading to consumers to experiment with other fresher white wine styles. Today Chardonnay is back. Winemakers of the modern style of Chardonnay are focussing on the vineyard first to deliver the true fruit expression of the grape and a leaner, cleaner palate profile. Australia produces some glorious expressions of this versatile grape including complex, Burgundian-style Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley to bright sparks bursting with vibrancy from the Margaret River. New Zealand’s cool climate styles are also sought after for their crisp elegance and finesse.
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Meander through Tasmania’s most picturesque valleys of the Tamar, East Coast and Coal River where sprawling vines on gently sloping hills produce the grapes that are blended for this exceptional cool climate Chardonnay. With a touch of wild ferment and lees stirring in the making, this is a wine that offers complexity and a beautifully balanced mineral palate. One to delight the most serious of Chardonnay lovers.
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The All Rounder wine range is the result of collaboration between Dorrien Estate chief winemaker, Nick Badrice, and the great ‘all rounder’ English cricketer, Sir Ian Botham. This all Australian Chardonnay is as fresh and seamless as the pitch at Lords before the first day of the Test. Medium-bodied with a rich fruit profile, it’s as long as the longest six with a finish as satisfying as coming home with the Ashes.
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Bottle sizes are a strange thing. There was a time when pulling out a half bottle for dinner was as common and accepted, as we find the full bottle is today. Larger formats are not so common, though magnums are most useful for a crowd, or for long term ageing. Champagne, in particular, loves the big bottle. Somewhat bizarrely, the different sizes for fizz have all been given biblical names – Balthazar, Solomon, Salmanazar, Nebuchadnezzar and more – though no one seems to know quite why. A heavenly experience, perhaps? The famous old quote is that the magnum is the perfect size for two people at dinner, as long as one is not drinking – but attitudes have changed! These days, the trend is very much towards drinking better but drinking less, and a half bottle is absolutely the ultimate size for this. The sales growth of wine in a can and piccolos support this trend. A half bottle is an ideal amount in many circumstances. Dining solo or where everyone only wants a small glass. It is a great size for an aperitif, before one moves to the full bottles. If you want to experience a number of wines, what better way? Good things come in small packages.
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Some blends may not seem obvious, like Shiraz and the great Spanish grape, Tempranillo, or in the canine world, the French Bulldog, but they work. A delightful mix of cherry and blueberry flavours, good oak and a savoury finish. Again, available in the very useful half bottle size. Wines like this might just mean that man has a new best friend.
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GUIDE BOTTLETOSIZES: • 187.5ml Piccolo • 375ml Demi (half) popular–increasingly • 750ml Standard • 1.5L Magnum • 3L MagnumDouble • 3L Jeroboam for sparkling wine 21 SIT S TAY $7.99 MALBECCABERNETSOCIETY 875418 A welcome return to the good old days when a half-bottle was an essential part of any good cellar, proving that good things do come in small packages. A wine which also celebrates a good blend, whether it be Cabernet and Malbec or the wonderful King Charles Cavalier. The wine shows the best of both varieties. A mix of dark and red fruit characters, plush blackberry notes to the fore. A great blend, all around. CHRIS $13.99 CRRINGLANDSHIRAZ 854811
Chris Ringland is one of the most admired and talented winemakers on the planet, but these days, he calls the Barossa Valley home, knowing it like the back of his hand. He has sourced top-notch Shiraz from the vineyards in the northwest of the Valley for this richly flavoured, finely balanced wine. Look for blackberries, plum pudding and dark chocolate. More flavour in this halfbottle than in most twice the size.
We've used the rhyming of Bingo Calls to name our wines such as No. 11 Legs Eleven Sauvignon Blanc and No. 62 Tickety Boo Rosé for occasions when it is more important for the wine to suit the company and the occasion. The Silhouette range has been an Australian favourite for over 20 years for its approachability and ease of discovering different wine varietals. Recently relaunched with a new striking design, its new 1 Litre size represents incredible value with 33% more wine at the same great price. With cost-of-living pressures and everything else going up except your weekly wage, the Silhouette range is great for entertaining, hosting friends and family, or just sharing over your favourite meal.
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Wines of character, authenticity and quality, Baily & Baily is as contemporary as it is traditional with a focus on showcasing Australia’s great wine varietals and wine growing regions. Baily & Baily offers a wine for every taste, style and occasion. For a wine that focuses purely on taste and fun, the Silhouette range has a quirky, light-hearted personality.
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Fast forward to today – Barefoot is the world’s largest wine brand. And now? Uniquely Australian. Barefoot Wine is now grown and produced in South Australia, and dedicated to making the same, fantastic wine known the world over.
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How do you become the world’s most loved AND the most awarded wine brand? You start with a belief that wine should never be taken too seriously, and a conviction that when you follow your heart there’s no limit to how far your vine will grow.
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At Barefoot, we’ve always marched to the beat of our own grapes. Take our very beginnings in 1965, when California winemaker Davis Bynum first created Barefoot Bynum Burgundy in his garage. The unconventional name referred to – what else? – the free-spirited method of crushing grapes barefoot. From there, we’ve doubled down on making soft, juicy wines at affordable prices. We’ve also put our wine where our heart is: giving back to the local community. From organizing hundreds of beach cleanups across the world to being a proud partner of the LGBTQI community for over 30 years, Barefoot proudly displays our “sole” in each and every bottle.
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And rest assured, Barefoot plan to keep on keepin’ on in supporting local causes our customers love, and making great wine that tastes better in a tee than in a tux. Thanks, and Get Barefoot and Have a Great Time!
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For more than a century, Australians have celebrated a life well lived with Minchinbury. Our story began in the 19th century when Captain William Minchin established a colonial property in Sydney. The property was purchased by Dr McKay who would go on to plant the first vines on the land establishing the Minchinbury brand in 1859. With a history stretching over three centuries, Minchinbury has been an integral part of the Australian wine landscape, celebrating Australian achievements, moments and milestones. Notably Minchinbury gained a huge reputation in the 20th century for its sparkling wines. While still producing the iconic sparkling wines we know and love, the Minchinbury brand is now available in an exciting new range of still wines. Minchinbury still wines offer something for everyone with a selection of all Australian single varietal wines such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, as well as classic blended styles such as Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz Cabernet, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, while not forgetting a delicious Rosé.
Minchinbury SHIRAZ, SAUVIGNONRIESLING,GRIGIO,CHARDONNAY,CABERNET,CABERNETSAUVIGNON,CABERNETMERLOT,MERLOT,SHIRAZPINOTNOIR,PINOTSAUVIGNONBLANC,SEMILLONBLANC,ROSÉ $6.99LAUNCHING SOON
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