Everyday Red Essentials Mixed Dozen

The Everyday Red Essentials Mixed Dozen brings together a selection of approachable, food-friendly reds from South Australia’s most celebrated regions, combining Merlot, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir in one versatile and award-winning dozen. Designed for easy enjoyment yet crafted with depth and finesse, this collection is perfect for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, and cellaring a few bottles for later. 3 x Normans Holbrooks Road Merlot 2024 (14% Alc) shines vibrant crimson with magenta hues. Aromas of plum, blackberry, chocolate, and mint invite you into a soft, round palate layered with succulent plum and blackberry fruit. Velvet-like tannins and a subtle spice lift complete the finish. Highly rated by Sam Kim of Wine Orbit, this Merlot is perfect with pasta bolognese, roast chicken, or grilled vegetable skewers. 1 x Bayliss Road Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 (14.8% Alc) delivers a big, bold palate of blackberry, plum, olive and liquorice wrapped in 12 months of French oak spice. Silky smooth tannins provide refinement and structure. With 95 Points Wine Showcase, 94 Points & 5 Stars Sam Kim, and a Gold Medal, it pairs beautifully with chargrilled lamb cutlets, venison, or mushroom ragù. 2 x Raptor Bird of Prey Great Western Shiraz 2022 (14% Alc) bursts with dark plum, fruitcake, and spice aromas, leading to a plush palate of red and blue fruits layered with pepper, oak, and firm tannins. Awarded 96 Points and a Gold Medal by Wine Showcase and 92 Points by Sam Kim, this Shiraz is ideal with wagyu beef, slow-cooked brisket, or hard cheeses. 1 x Amakira The Inspiration South Australian Pinot Noir 2024 (13% Alc) is bright and silky, with aromas of plum and ripe strawberry leading into a medium-bodied palate of red fruit, spice, and polished tannins. Crafted for fruit purity and finesse, it’s superb with duck breast, mushroom pasta, or charcuterie. 3 x Vin De Luxe Shiraz 2021 (13.5% Alc) glows deep crimson with aromas of blackberry, cherry, spice, cocoa and florals. Balanced and drinkable, this single-vineyard Shiraz offers character and freshness, making it a versatile match for barbecued lamb, gourmet pizzas, or grilled sausages. 2 x Normans Bin C169 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2023 (13% Alc) shows fragrant cherry and spice notes with subtle savoury undertones. The palate is light and silky, with elegant fruit purity supported by fine tannins and acidity. Awarded 94 Points and a Gold Medal by Wine Showcase Magazine, it pairs beautifully with salmon, roast duck, or earthy mushroom dishes. The Everyday Red Essentials Mixed Dozen is a carefully curated collection that balances value and quality, offering red wines that are approachable, highly rated, and versatile enough for any dining occasion.