Australian Red Wine

A vast area of multiple diversity produces an amazing showcase of Australian Red Wine. The most dynamic wine nation in the new world, quick to react to consumer weariness of oaky tropical whites and stand-a-spoon-up reds. Cooler sites like southern Victoria and Margaret River continue to rise in prominence, while winemakers in the traditional hotbeds of hulking Shiraz have reined in style. Our range captures the regional and varietal diversity of this vast country and the great strides made in quality. Jim Barry Wines Certain names resonate strongly within Australian wine history, and Jim Barry is one of them. Jim Barry’s drive helped shape South Australia’s Clare Valley as a benchmark producer of world-class Riesling and cemented it as one of Australia’s premier wine regions. Jim was the first qualified winemaker in the Clare Valley, graduating with a degree in oenology from the prestigious Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1947. Founded in 1959, Jim Barry Wines is still family-owned, with three generations of Roseworthy graduates. Jim’s son Peter became managing director in 1985, and today, Peter’s children Tom, Sam and Olivia are the winemakers, commercial managers and brand ambassadors, respectively. Voted ‘2020 Winery of the Year' at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards, they produce highly acclaimed, award-winning wines. Xanadu Xanadu is a true pioneer of the Margaret River region, producing fresh and vibrant coastal wines. The estate was established by Dr John Lagan, an Irishman, who arrived in Margaret River in 1968. Captivated by the region's pioneering spirit, along with his wife Eithne, he planted his first vines in 1977. Inspired by the beauty of the setting, they named the property after the mysterious, idyllic paradise in Samuel Coleridge’s poem, Kubla Khan: Xanadu. True to its poetic namesake, Xanadu is in an idyllic setting, where 65 hectares of vines flourish on the original estate. Passionate and dedicated winemaker Glenn Goodall joined in 1999, combining intuitive winemaking and deep respect for the sustainably cultivated vineyard- a member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia- he produces world-class wines of distinction. Glenn was awarded Halliday's 'Best Winemaker of the Year Australia 2023'; in 2018, Xanadu won the Jimmy Watson Memorial trophy. Yering Station With vines being first planted in 1838 by Scottish-born Ryrie brothers, Yering Station was the first vineyard in Victoria State. The brothers acquired 17,400 hectares and planted two grape varieties at the time -'Black Cluster' and 'Sweet Water'. 1850, the site was sold to a Swiss-French immigrant, Paul de Castella. He increased the vineyard by a further 20 hectares, sourcing vines from around the globe, including some from Chateau Lafite. A jewel in the Yarra Valley crown, Yering Station produces world-class cool climate wines from its revered vineyards, which are famously abound with expressive varietal flavour and integrity.