Leconfield Kilikanoon Picardy Cantine Vitevis Di Giorgio Showblock Rusty Mutt Mazza 2021 Best Wine Deals

This baker’s dozen brings together some of the best Grenache and GSM in the country — plus a drop of French happiness from the highly regarded and tiny Gadagne sub-region of the Rhône Valley. You’ll find old vines, 96-point winners, single vineyard treasures, and wines crafted by former Penfolds grape growers.

There’s Kim Brebach’s top-rated Grenache of the past year, a fascinating multi-clonal Barossa expression, and a French GSM from the Southern Rhône to round things off. That’s 13 bottles of spice, plushness, and regional character — all drinking beautifully right now.

Given times are tight at the moment, we're putting extra effort into the value side of the equation whilst, as always, striving to offer the best wines possible. So, here's a $180 baker's doz we think comfortably passes the Pub Test.

Inside, you’ll find:

3 bottles of a 93-point Estate Grown Limestone Coast Cabernet

3 bottles of a delicious 93-point Adelaide Hills Shiraz

3 bottles of Three Rings' superb Barossa Shiraz

3 bottles of Showblock’s powerhouse 95-point Cab Shiraz

The 13th? Oh, that's just a bottle of Martin’s $150 a bottle McLaren Vale Shiraz—a super-premium stunner and longtime best-seller.

Great wine, serious value. Hard to go wrong with this one.

A premium alternatives pack which we think is a bit of a no-brainer. We kick off with the following four Aussie alternatives. After Five's 5 trophy winning Barossa Montepulciano, which is as good a Monte we have ever seen. From Kilikanoon, their stunning, $96, 96 point, flagship Grenache. Artis brings us a magnificently perfumed Nero and Songlines, an old vine, 100% whole bunch Barossa Grenache. Then we have a Riserva Chianti from the low yielding and fabulous 2020 vintage, and a densely powerful Rioja, made by one of just 2 producers who are more than a century old. These are all excellent and we've no doubt you'll have as much fun with them as we do..

Lots of goodness here starting with Forester's multiple Trophy winning Shiraz. This is 86% Margaret River Shiraz blended with Fer. Fer is an ancient varietal, likely of Basque country origin which is widely planted in Southwest France, and generally makes up 100% of reds coming out of the Marcilliac region. It is prized for its impenetrable black coloring and density of fruit. Flavours sit in the blackberry, cherry and black tea spectrums, and the variety also typically offers a pleasing smokiness. Next up, the Angas King Reserve Clare Shiraz, which is black, rich and smooth. Dowie Doole's Architect might be the best Shiraz in the pack - it offers incredible density of fruit and great length. Finally, Kilikanoon's Meyman's Shiraz is a stone cold stunner. Packed with intense fruit, it also offers fragrance, savoury notes and subtle complexities. The whites are all Riesling, Lone Palm's Old Vine Eden, packed with steely citrus and offering excellent persistence and Kilikanoon's linear Clare lovely. Oh, we've rounded out the pack with a bonus bottle of Yaldara's $250 RRP Grand Cuvée Shiraz!

Sometimes you just need a gift that is unquestionably awesome; something that leaves the recipient in absolutely no doubt as to just how much you value them. Maybe they've gone out of their way to help you this year, or they are just a good friend and you are feeling generous.!

This is that gift!

This is a full dozen gift of full tilt and fancy, award winning Shiraz from the Barossa, the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.

Yep, 3 bottles each of Yaldara's $250 a bottle Barossa behemoth. 3 more of Showblock's 96 point, $85 a bottle McLaren Vale Shiraz, which offers superb fruit definition and is as smooth as silk. 3 of Curtis' 96-point old vine Mclaren Vale stunner, a rich, black beast that is easy to drink but offers excellent intensity of fruit. Finally, 3 bottles of the Manser Block 4, one of the best Shiraz to come out of the Adelaide Hills, year in, year out.

All up $1,500 worth of magnificent Shiraz for just $360 and because it is a dozen, there is no freight charge.

Here’s your chance to stock up on Clare Valley classics without the premium price tag. This dozen features standout Shiraz and Cabernet from top-tier producers including Kilikanoon, Leasingham, Mitchell, Claymore and more...

Mitchell and Leasingham Bin 61 both have industry legendary status. The Claymore Dark Side is a dark horse - a cracking wine at sub $30 a bottle. Kilikanoon, though later on the scene than Mitchell and Leasingham, arguably overshadow both now, given the sheer amount of accolades they have accrued in the last 20 years.

This is a who’s who of the region – powerful, polished reds from top vintages, all for just over $16 a bottle. That’s over $300 off RRP, and every wine is a serious drop in its own right.

Drink now, or cellar with confidence.

A dozen Shiraz legends for just $240, freight free. Big names only – Mitchell, Turkey Flat, Oliver's Taranga, Leasingham, Kilikanoon – plus TWO bottles of Dave Powell’s Neldner Road 'Silesian' Shiraz – a $150 Barossa beast made by the Torbreck founder.

That’s $664 RRP worth of top-shelf Shiraz for $240, delivered.

Stock won’t last.

Here’s a dozen that sorts you out when you are looking for something fresh and good to go right now- a vibrant mix of lifted, juicy reds that are expressive, and eminently drinkable. From the fragrant and silky Briar Ridge Block 6 Pinot and Yarra grown Hirsch Hill Pinot, to the lithe and spicy Ca Vegar Bardolino, this pack is all about energy and perfume. There’s serious class in the 96pt Heirloom Alcala Grenache, and a welcome hit of exotic depth from the inky, fruit-laden and trophy winning Heirloom Touriga. Yes, there is one Shiraz – the superb Houghton Frankland River Premium – a cool-climate gem with black fruits and spice in perfect balance. A $606 collection for just $295 – your palate (and wallet) will thank you.

We love McLaren Vale here at winedirect.com.au. These reds have soul – rich, fruit-driven and generous – drinking beautifully from the first glass to the last.

They’re relaxed enough to lift a pizza after mid-week sport, but easily classy enough to eyeball a fillet steak on Friday night.

This pack brings together six absolute beauties, including Oliver’s Taranga Shiraz 2022 – from a Halliday 5 Red Star winery and Grange grower, this is pure McLaren power with polish to spare. There's Pasha Shiraz 2021 – A 97-point, $100-a-bottle stunner that balances opulence and finesse in one hell of a package. From Dowie Doole, their flagship Architect Cabernet Sauvignon, a 96-pointer and, in our view, one of the best Cabs coming out of the Vale right now. Dandelion Vineyards 'Treasure Trove' Grenache 2019 – vibrant, silken, and wildly aromatic. Staff orders are full of this stuff – and for good reason. And if that's not quite enough, and to be fair 'cos there are 12 slots in the box, Showblock's ‘Rosie’ Red 2019 – A bold, full-throttle blend that’s rich, ripe, and ready to go. Big wine, big flavour, big fun.