Dan Murphy's Merchant Finds
Reds on the Rise Mix

Wine styleDry, Medium Bodied style of Various
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Reds On The Rise 6 pack includes:

  • Hither & Yon McLaren Vale Touriga 2017 (ABV 13.5%): This is an interesting wine - sure to spark lots of dinner- time conversation! Odds are most of your friends have never tried a Touriga, meaning you’ll have something really exciting to introduce them to with this little gem. Fresh and mouth-filling with a lick of savouriness that adds real intrigue to this unique varietal. You’ll get vibrant ripe currants, with a splash of cola and leather to make it really meaty and delicious. Incredibly food-friendly, particularly when it comes to your meats. Drink now or cellar until 2025.
  • Altero Sangiovese 2018 (ABV 13.5%): This beauty brings the provenance of the Fleurieu Peninsula straight to the fore, with balanced tannins and an intriguing palate that’ll pair like a dream with a wide range of flavours. Definitely a wine to foster discussion around the table! A fruit-driven bouquet of strawberry, sour cherry and spice leads to an earthy, leafy palate with a medium body, subtle oak and succulent natural acidity. Vine-ripened tomatoes, topped with sharp parmesan, anchovies and olives. Drink now or cellar until 2025.

  • Blood Brother Republic BBR Blewitt MV Grenache 2018 (ABV 15%): Just about everything - and we’re far from the only ones. This highly awarded wine has taken three gold medals, a silver, and two bronzes on the local and international wine competition circuits. A fragrant intermingling of dark berry and peppery spice with a lush floral overtone, leading to a broad, general, silky palate. Aromatic and spicy! This flavourful red will pair like a dream with a hearty chicken, mushroom, and bacon pie. Drink now or cellar until 2025.

  • Hogs in the Woods Fleurieu Peninsula Tempranillo 2018 (ABV 14.5%): This is Wine Merchant Walter Henao's pick of the pack, “It’s incredibly versatile, drink it with food or on its own. Very interesting and complex yet approachable and easy to drink. Deliciously vibrant and juicy. Soft and smooth on the palate ... Maraschino cherries, kitchen herbs, orange rind and juniper berry aromatics. On the palate it is dry and medium-bodied with redcurrants, cola, white pepper and cardamom spice. Velvety soft tannins.” Pair with “Pizza, cured meats/charcuterie/hard cheese or antipasto.” Drink now or cellar until 2022.

  • Stefano de Pieri Merbein Vineyard Nero d'Avola 2018 (ABV 13%): There may be no better cheerleader of Aussie produce and alternative wine varietals than Stefano de Pieri and the Chalmers family. Their partnership over many years has yielded incredible things. Case in point: this exceptionally lovely Nero d’Avola. Fresh red fruit aromas with a smattering of spice and a dusty, silky finish on the tongue. There’s also a rich, hearty mid-palate to savour. This one pairs well with a huge range of cuisines. Drink now or cellar until 2022.

  • Hutt River Clare Valley Malbec 2018 (ABV 14%): Malbec is an incredibly popular varietal around the globe right now. The Clare Valley grows some stunning examples, such as this beauty, crafted by award-winning vigneron Roger Kimber. Mouth-watering aromas of dark berry and ripe plum with subtle vanillin oak. Embrace a palate of luxurious blackberry and bright raspberry, interplaying on firm tannins towards a lengthy, fine finish. Enjoy this Malbec with wild rice and mushroom stuffed peppers for a well-rounded flavour journey. Drink now or cellar until 2023.
Taste profile
Medium Bodied
Medium Bodied
Medium Bodied
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Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
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Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.

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