Aged Aussie Reds Dozen

Wines made for early drinking are fine, but this Christmas, enjoy what well-cellared wines can offer after a few years’ maturing in bottle. Save $114 on Aussie festive Reds with 4-8 years’ of mellow maturity for $17.99 a bottle.

Oldest, and offering luxurious sipping is the sumptuous Heathcote Shiraz 2018 from Sergio Carlei. The 94pt "...opulent, fleshy” (Halliday) Syrah Viognier and Mitolo McLaren Vale Shiraz "Thoroughly impressive at this price" (Halliday) are glorious six-year-olds now, there’s a 91pt Wrattonbully Cab-rich blend from 2021 – “most attractive drinking” (WinePilot), while youngest are Yangarra’a 92pt Grenache and the Gold, 94pt Cabernet blend from Fleurieu – "a powerhouse of concentrated flavour and immense drinkability." (WinePilot).