YOU'RE ON A JOURNEY OF

WINE DISCOVERY

BIG, FULL FLAVOURED, JUICY REDS

The Black Pig Shiraz

The Black Pig

Shiraz 2017
Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale

Rock star treatment

Our first superstar wine… a true ‘hall of famer’! Loyal customers love this wine and so do we. The grapes always receive the royal treatment – from vineyard to bottle.

A Mecca for wine making

McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate is superb for growing wonderful, ripe fruit. Here it has produced a silky, layered Shiraz showing sweet bramble flavours.

Setting a new standard in quality

The 2009 Pig set the bar high. We thought nothing could compete. Then the 2015 exceeded expectations, with the 2017 taking the cake as our ‘best ever’ offering.

RRP: $21

Bentwing Cabernet Sauvignon

Bentwing

Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Country: Australia
Region: Coonawarra

A vintage to remember

2017 in Coonawarra was a vintage that winemakers rave about. Warm temperatures and sunny days meant even ripening, creating grapes of layers, complexity and big flavours.

The Region

The Coonawarra is hands down the finest place for growing Cabernet in the country. The region’s red soils give rise to exceptional versions that are powerful and age-worthy.

What's in the bottle?

Deep black and red cherry, bramble, capsicum and pepper flavours. There’s an unmistakable herbal hit – that’s how you know it’s Coonawara through and through.

RRP: $20

Beneficio McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Beneficio

Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2017
Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale

Only the best…

Only the best wines get the ‘Cellar Reserve’ stamp of approval. The fruit used to craft this range is always of immaculate quality, from exemplary vintages and hand-selected vineyards.

The great blend of Southern Rhône

The famous blend of powerhouse region Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe, this wine comprises strawberry-rich Grenache, succulent Shiraz and meaty Mourvèdre.

And the taste…

This special blend offers soft layers of fruit, rich and velvety charm and is a dream when paired with barbecue ribs. A rich berry-fest with layered fruit, soft, velvety tannins and superb balance you simply can’t miss.

RRP: $20

Palacio del Conde Gran Reserva

Palacio del Conde

Gran Reserva 2011
Country: Spain
Region: Valencia

Top-tier Spanish winemaking

Gran Reserva – the king of Spanish wine! Made only in the best vintages, from the best grapes before spending years mellowing in fine oak before release.

Aged to perfection so you don't have to!

This famous red spends a minimum two years in oak and three in bottle. That helps build elegant, smooth layers of flavour and means the wine is ready to drink right away!

You'll love this because…

Such quality wine usually costs loads! Luckily, today’s Spanish wine scene offers the best value going around… Shhh don’t tell anyone or the prices will skyrocket!

RRP: $19.99

Ursula (Melbourne)

Black Pig Shiraz: "I love this wine! Gorgeous, smooth and sure to impress"

CRISP, REFRESHING, QUALITY WHITES

Avera Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc

Avera

Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Country: Australia
Region: Adelaide Hills

Not too heavy, not too light:

Among its many endearing features, Avera’s balance is the real star of the show. Wonderfully aromatic, without being overpowering, with a fresh acidity which adds structure.

The Hills are alive…

Perfectly temperate, cool mornings and nights and long sunny days have helped produce a vibrant, elegant Aussie Sauvignon Blanc with added complexity, texture and fruit power.

Cool climate winemaking:

As a rule of thumb, the cooler the growing conditions, the slower the ripening. The slower the ripening, the more layers of flavour in the wine.

RRP: $21

Sentiero dei Pini Pinot Grigio

Sentiero dei Pini

Pinot Grigio 2017
Country: Italy
Region: Venezie IGP

Local expertise

Few Italian winemakers have the experience and local knowledge of Guiseppe Secchi, the maestro behind this exhilarating, mineral and citrus charged white.

Just so we're clear…

Pinot Grigio is what the Italians call Pinot Gris – they are the same thing – but in Italy it is used to produce crisp, easy drinking dry wines with bags of fresh fruit flavour.

What do we think?

Cool climate, fresh and truly thirst quenching… this Pinot Grigio displays pure lemon and grapefruit flavours, white stone fruit and a sophisticated, minerally edge.

RRP: $17.99

Slither of Sun Fleurieu Chardonnay

Slither of Sun

Chardonnay 2017
Country: Australia
Region: Fleurieu

Crafted using the very best fruit

Only pristine, fully ripe fruit was selected to produce this layered Chardonnay. It’s clean, vibrant and utterly bursting with tropical tones.

Pair with seafood to hear the flavours sing!

Chill it down and match it with your favourite seafood… From prawns to perch, lobster to leatherjacket – the options are endless.

Bundles of flavour

Clean citrus and peach aromas leap from the glass, before leading to a palate that’s lavish with melon, white peach, lemon juice and creamy vanilla tones.

RRP: $19

Angove Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Angove

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia

A 5-star winery

Australia’s foremost wine critic, James Halliday, has awarded this classy, family owned winery 5 Red Stars – that’s as good as you can get!

From family owned vineyards

Carefully tended vineyards ensure pure, perfectly ripe fruit goes into this mouthwatering white. Each golden bunch ensures an extra dimension of flavour.

A classic blend

Brilliantly ripe Sauvignon paired up with delicate, citrus laden Semillon come together and flow seamlessly onto the palate. This stunning white shows tropical characters typical of its style.

RRP: $18

Julie (Gold Coast)

Angove Semillon Sauvignon Blanc: "Unbelievable flowery aroma, smooth flavour!"

© 2018 Virgin Wines. All rights reserved (Licence 514 00724). LIQP770016550. | Tel: 1300 712 870 | Wine People Pty Ltd trading as Virgin Wines, 200 Chalk Hill Rd McLaren Vale SA 5171