DEALS OF THE WEEK

Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Barossa Quartage 2020

The blend is made up of 58% cabernet sauvignon, 16% cabernet franc, 16% merlot and

10% petit verdot. Ripe blackberries and blackcurrants mingle with sweet cassis, spice, coffee, earth and nuances of graphite and white pepper. Luxurious mouthfeel and fresh acidity drive to a lingering finish. Complex and classy. 95 points from Angus Hughson. 14.5% alc; RRP $35 a bottle.

SPECIALS $24.99 a bottle in any dozen; $23.99 a bottle in Red Blends dozen.

Kilikanoon Morrison Shiraz Cabernet 2020

Powerful blend of shiraz and cabernet, enticing with aromas of mint, rosemary, blueberry pie, vanilla and pepper. Classic Clare Valley flavours of mulberry, blueberry and chocmint. 94 points from Halliday Wine Companion. 14.5% alc; RRP $55 a bottle.

SPECIALS $50 a bottle in any dozen; $23.99 a bottle in Red Blends dozen.

Paxton Queen of the Hive McLaren Vale Red Blend 2021

This grenache and shiraz blend shows red fruits and plums on the nose with hints of aniseed and orange zest. Raspberries, blueberries, plum and licorice flavours. Plush texture. Red star for exceptional value from Halliday Wine Companion. 14% alc; RRP $25 a bottle.

SPECIALS $21.99 a bottle in any dozen; $23.99 a bottle in Red Blends dozen.

Zonte’s Footstep Splitting Hares Tempranillo Grenache 2021

Fresh raspberry and blueberry scents lift from the glass. Sweet fruit (red currants and blueberries) balances precisely against savoury pan juice flavours flowing from the tempranillo. Acidity keeps it fresh. Salted chocolate notes on the finish. 96 points from Winestate magazine. 13.5% alc;

RRP $30 a bottle.

SPECIALS $19.99 a bottle in any dozen; $23.99 a bottle in Red Blends dozen.