The Everyday Red Essentials Mixed Dozen is crafted for drinkers who want flavour, balance and reliable quality across a range of Australian red varieties.

3x McWillliams JJ McWIlliam Cabernet Merlot 2022 - 13.50% Alc 

The McWilliams JJ McWilliam Cabernet Merlot 2022 is a classic red blend from one of Australia’s most historic producers, delivering exceptional value as part of a surplus export stock clearance. Pouring a medium-deep ruby red, it opens with inviting aromas of ripe cherry and candied plum. On the palate, it is dry and full-bodied, with a core of sweet cherry fruit, ripe tannins, and balanced structure that flows into a satisfying, lingering finish.

1x La Bise Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2023 - 13.90% Alc 

The wine opens with bold aromas of ripe plum and red currant, with underlying notes of spice and roasted hazelnut contributed by 18 months of maturation in French oak barrels. The palate is densely packed with flavour—rich, layered, and textural—delivering concentrated plum, warming spice, and a long, sophisticated finish. It reflects a winemaking philosophy focused on mouthfeel and drinkability without excessive alcohol, making this Shiraz both powerful and refined.

91 Point Rated Sam Kim Wine Orbit

2x Peter Thompson Coonawarra Merlot 2019 - 14.00% Alc 

In the glass, it displays a deep purple core with bright red hues, and the nose delivers inviting layers of mulberry, plum, and earthy undertones, gently lifted by notes of vanillin oak and dark chocolate. The palate is lush and full, with rich black cherry, a subtle hint of leather, and a plush, round mouthfeel that lingers long after each sip. It's a balanced and generous Merlot that shows the hallmark smoothness of the variety with added depth and structure from its Coonawarra terroir.

1x Jardim Do Bomfim Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - 14.00% Alc 

Crimson red in colour, this Cabernet Sauvignon has vibrant aromas of tomato leaf, plum and dark chocolate with hints of clove and earthy tones. The palate is smoot and full, showcasing rhubard, olive and coffee, finishing clean with fine tannins and generous length. This Coonawarra Cabernet as it should be, reflecting perfectly the garden where it was grown. 

94 Point Rated Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
Gold Medal Australian Wine Showcase Magazine

3x Eagle Crest South Australia Shiraz 2023 - 14.00% Alc 

In the glass, it shows a deep, vibrant hue. Aromas of ripe plum and mulberries dominate, supported by soft vanillin oak. The palate is full-structured and well-rounded, brimming with concentrated dark fruit flavours balanced by subtle spice and silky tannins. The finish is long, smooth, and beautifully integrated, showcasing both power and finesse.

2x Normans Bin C169 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2023 - 13.00% Alc 

This wine displays a fragrant nose of cherries and spice, with subtle savoury undertones. The palate is light and silky, offering a pure expression of cherry fruit with hints of spice and gentle earthiness. Fine-grained tannins and well-integrated acidity lead to a long, elegant finish.

94 Point Rated Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
Gold Medal - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine

Altogether, this mixed dozen delivers a dependable and flavourful selection of reds — versatile, enjoyable and ideal for everyday drinking without sacrificing quality.