Wine

Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world and comes in a variety of flavours. Whether you're a wine expert or just starting to explore the many options, CellarsMarket has something special for you!
 

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes. Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol, carbon dioxide, and heat. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts produce different styles of wine.
 

Wine has been produced for thousands of years. The earliest known production dates back to 6000 BC in Georgia. Today, wine is produced all over the world. Europe is the largest producer of wine, followed by South America and then North America. Over time, wine became more popular and was even used as a form of currency. Today, wine is enjoyed around the world for its unique flavour and texture.
 

There are many different types of wine, including red, white, sparkling, and fortified. Red wine is made from dark-coloured grapes and has a higher concentration of tannins. White wine is made from light-coloured grapes and has a lower concentration of tannins. Sparkling wine is made by adding carbon dioxide to still wine, which makes it fizzy. Fortified wine is made by adding brandy or another distilled alcohol to wine.
 

Wine is often enjoyed with food. It can be used in cooking as well. Red wine is used in many sauces, such as beef bourguignon and coq au vin. White wine is used in fish dishes, such as poached salmon.
 

There are many different wine regions around the world, each with its own climate and soil type that produces unique wines. Here are some of the most famous wine regions and their signature wines.
 

  • Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux is known for its red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The best Bordeaux wines are complex, with layers of different flavours and aromas.
  • Tuscany, Italy: Tuscany is home to some of the world’s most famous red wines, including Chianti and Super Tuscan wines. These wines are made from Sangiovese and other native Italian grape varieties.
  • Napa Valley, California: Napa Valley is one of the premier wine regions in the United States. The climate is perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other grape varieties. The wines produced here are world-renowned for their quality.
  • Mosel, Germany: Mosel is a German wine region known for its white wines made from Riesling grapes. These wines are typically very dry with high acidity levels.

 

Pairing wine with food
 

Wine is the perfect beverage to enjoy with a variety of foods. Not only does wine enhance the flavours of food, but it can also add its own personality to dishes. Here are a couple ideas to get you started pairing wine with your favourite foods.
 

  • Wine and Cheese
  • Wine and Roasted Veggies

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Jacobs Creek Classic Merlot 750Ml -10%
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A modern take on the classic Australian Merlot, with a medium body and a soft, approachable style. TASTING NOTES AROMA AND PALATE Intense blackberry with spice and leafy notes. Vanilla and sweet dark berry fruits with mocha oak and lovely silky tannins. ENJOY WITH Enjoy with your favorite pasta or semi-hard cheeses like Edam. Size : 750Ml
Accademia Prosecco DOC Red 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11% ABV The Accademia Rainbow Collection consists of 6 uniquely coloured bottles of Prosecco DOC Brut that were inspired by the colourful artistic expressions of Venice, synonymous with innovation and Italian craftmanship. The transparent coloured glass bottles come in the colours of Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Yellow & Purple.
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Aromatically, the wine draws you in with complex flavours of cashew nut, preserved lemon and nectarine. As the wine opens up, subtle grapefruit and white floral notes reveal themselves. The palate is layered with a bold complexity of ripe fruit flavour and spicy, smoky oak characters. The texture of the wine - a combination of fruit density and lees work - provides a focal point that is balanced by fresh and firm acidity.
Yellow Tail Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Rich and vibrant, with fresh peach and melon flavours and a hint of vanilla.
Pepperjack Shiraz 750mL -10%
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Rich dark red in color with a dark purple rim, the nose shows rich concentrated red and blue fruits, dark chocolate and rich mocha notes with hints of spice and cedary oak. The palate is rich and plush with good structure. There is a concentrated layer of berry fruit and oak which is balanced with the fine tannins to give length and power while finishing soft and full of flavor. This wine can be enjoyed now but will also improve with careful cellaring. Pairs perfectly with slow-braised Beef Cheeks. Size : 750Ml
Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny 750mL -10%
Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny 750mL
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750mL @ 19.5% abv This wine was known as The Grandfather due to the age of the oldest Tawny in the blend. With each vintage varietal batches are selected for Grandfather. These batches are individually aged in seasoned old oak casks before being blended together at 14 years of age. This blend is then introduced into the ‘Grandfather Solera’. This Solera consists of six stages that are designed to fully integrate all components offering consistency and freshness with a final minimum average blended age of 20 years.
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750mL @ 12% abv Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cuvée Brut is a fresh, flavoursome sparkling wine with zesty citrus, white peach and sherbet aromas. Flavours of apple and melon come together in a soft, creamy palate with a crisp, refreshing finish.
Wynns Riesling 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.8% abv The purity of Riesling fruit is demonstrated, with clean fresh notes of citrus, white florals and sherbet. Lemon pith and subtle spice notes lend a hint of complexity.The palate is fresh and open with bright acidity, crunchy granny smith apple flavours, lime, grapefruit, and softer lemon curd notes. Delicate florals are lifted by the powdery natural acidity, providing an elegant structure. As always, an approachable, beautifully balanced Riesling which should appeal to those new to the variety and please its loyal followers alike. Great drinking on its own, or think about a Thai curry or spicy calamari rings.
Mud House Rose 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv an attractive rosé boasting red berry and strawberry characters embellished by generous florals and spicy notes, the ripe, fruity flavours given a boost by the smartly fresh finish. This wine is made with a careful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot grapes.
Brown Brothers Cienna 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 7.5% abv Summer berries in a glass. Perfect for picnics, brunches, parties and those times where you don’t want to open a full bottle. Mini Party Packs are just the thing for entertaining. Colour: In the glass this wine is a vibrant ruby red colour. Aroma: Aromas of fresh red berry fruit and a hint of spice. Palate: With fruit sweetness on the palate it is rich and juicy with a refreshing light bubble to the finish.
Yalumba Y Series Merlot 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14.5% abv Enticing Merlot aromas burst from the glass with strong notes of freshly picked plum, purple berries and a lovely cool mint lift. This is an expressive, fresh and vivacious wine, with a generous, round and succulent palate.
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750mL @ 13.8% abv Nectarine, poached pear and cashew nut flavours balance the soft natural acidity. Subtle spicy oak characters produce an elegant, beautifully balanced and textured Chardonnay.
Yellow Tail Shiraz 187mL -10%
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187mL @ 13.5% abv Rich and smooth, with juicy red berries and hints of vanilla and spice.
Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Noir displays upfront berry fruit characters with hints of spice and black pepper, providing a velvety texture with an elegant finish.Upfront fruit giving lusciousness to the mid palate. Well integrated soft tannins giving hints of spice and black pepper on the back palate.Cherries and Blackcurrants, with hints of menthol and sweet spice.
Taylors Estate Shiraz 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abvA soft and fleshy shiraz boasting a lively palate of juicy red berry fruits, plum and spice, along with subtle chocolate and savoury characters from the oak maturation.
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750mL @ 13% abv Fresh and vibrant on the nose, with aromatics of bright citrus, kaffir lime, orchard blossoms and passionfruit. The palate is concentrated and mouthwatering, with juicy stone fruit and subtle tropical characters underpinned by a fine minerality and myere lemon acidity. Intense, with a lingering finish, suggesting a Sauvignon Blanc that will age with grace.
Pepperjack Malbec 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14.5% ABV This Deep dense black colour Malbec with a red huec has Aromas of violets, spice, ripe blueberries and boysenberry, with hints of mocha oak. The palate shows fresh fruits of red cherry, fresh cranberries with savoury chalky tannins which give length and finesse. Winemaker, Richard Mattner, travelled to Mendoza, Argentina to source the grapes – ensuring the Pepperjack style and quality was not going to be compromised.
19 Crimes Malbec (3X750ML) -10%
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3 X (750mL @ 14.5% abv) TASTING NOTES Colour: bright red to crimson hues. Nose: violets , red currants and mulberries with lifted vanilla aromatics. Palate: firm and full, with a subtle vanilla sweetness giving a rich mouth feel. The palate is filled with dark cherry fruit, red currants, and chocolate, and the soft tannins provide a lingering finish.
Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Merlot 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Merlot is a medium-bodied, generous and approachable, this wine is best served at room temperature and paired with pork, turkey and duck dishes. Take it to your next dinner party and share with good friends.
Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Rich expressive flavours of cassis, mulberry and a hint of eucalypt. French oak maturation adds touches of dark chocolate, cedar and spice.
Squealing Pig Pinot Noir Rosé 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv A piggy pink favourite, it's filled with juicy stone fruit on the snout nose and creamy citrus tart and just-picked strawberries. With a drop like this, you'll be as happy as a pig in mud on a summer's day.
Sour Puss Collection (3X700ML) -10%
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3 X (700mL @ 18% abv) This collection includes: 1x Sour Puss Grape 1x Sour Puss Watermelon 1x Sour Puss Apple Sour Puss shots are delicious fruity flavored liqueurs infused with a sour punch. Sure to Impress your tastebuds with a sweet burst packed with a sour tang that will pucker your lips and shock your senses.
Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv This is a light to medium-bodied wine with a supple yet plump texture. On the palate, there is generous red cherry flavours with hints of strawberry along with a touch of spice from French oak. The finish is long, graceful and wonderfully persistent.
Cantine Vinci Crema Mandorla Marsala 1L -10%
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1L @ 16% abv Cantine Vinci Cremovo Marsala is a blend of Catarrato and Inzolia Grapes from Marsala, Italy aged at least 4 months in oak barrels. An intense dark amber colour with saccharose, caramel and egg yolk natural aromas. Resolutely sweet, full and harmonious. Perfect with ice-creams, egg-nog and sweets! Enjoy!
Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Riesling 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Wolf Blass EagleHawk Riesling has a subtle sweetness makes it incredibly inviting with sharp citrus notes providing plenty of punch. Great teamed up with Asian cuisine and spicy dishes.A subtle sweetness makes it incredibly inviting with sharp citrus notes providing plenty of punch.Perfect for Asian food, however also beautifully paired with Pork, Shellfish, Poultry, Appetizers and snacks and Cured Meat dishes.
Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12% abv A refreshing and crisp wine with tropical fruit, pear and citrus characters, finishing elegantly with a clean and persistent finish.Refreshing aromas of apple and pear with touches of floral and spice.
Rawson's Retreat Merlot 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Crimson red with purple hues. Nose: Dark plum and cherry fruits with underlying spice and savoury oak aromatics. Palate: Plummy fruits burst mid palate along with soft silky tannins and subtle integrated oak spice completes a soft and balanced mid palate.
Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc (6X750ML) -10%
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EACH: 750mL @ 13% abv Sourced from hidden vineyards in the Awatere Valley, this little pig is packed with passionfruit and herbaceous aromas on the nose. On the palate, it’s all about that bass crisp, citrus flavours with a long finish. Best to drink quick sticks when young and fresh.
Yellow Tail Pure Bright Shiraz 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 8.9% abv Refreshing and vibrant, with juicy red berries and hints of vanilla and spice.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz Rocket Gift Tin 2019 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14.5% abv Since the beginning, Penfolds has been looking to the stars. Dreaming of what could be beyond. Their new limited edition rocket tin celebrates this pioneering spirit of going beyond, rather than accepting the status quo. Give No Ordinary Gift.
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St Huberts The Stag Victoria Pinot Noir 750ml -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv The wine is light bodied, and savoury, spicy cherry flavours follow from the nose. The palate is supple, even and vibrant with a sprinkle of tight-knit tannins.Abundant sour cherries, cranberries and red currants jump out of the glass. There’s hints of earth, stalks, dried fruits and savoury spice.Colour: Light crimson with red crimson hues. Nose: Abundant sour cherries, cranberries and red currants jump out of the glass. There's hints of earth, stalks, dried fruits and savoury spice. Palate: The wine is light bodied, and savoury, spicy cherry flavours follow from the nose. The palate is supple, even and vibrant with a...
McWilliam's Royal Reserve Sweet 750mL -10%
McWilliam's Royal Reserve Sweet 750mL
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750mL @ 18% abv Medium bodied wine showing sherry characters, integrated oak and a soft finish.Light developed sherry aroma with hints of honey.Best consumed within one year of opening.
Brown Brothers Moscato Rosé (6X750ML) -10%
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6 X (750mL @ 6.5% abv) Rose petal and red berry aromas along with freshly crushed grapes and a spicy perfume dominate the nose. A wine of universal appeal, serve well chilled and enjoy while young and vibrant. Colour: The wine has a vibrant strawberry pink hue, giving it a light and delicate appearance. Aroma: Rose petal and red berry aromas along with freshly crushed grapes and a spicy perfume dominate the nose. Palate: These characters follow through to the palate along with a fruitiness that is balanced by acidity and spritz.
Demuerte Classic 750mL @ 14.5% abv -10%
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Demuerte Classic is made from Monastrell 50% and Syrah 50%. Red/purple colour with a fine bouquet of red fruits with soft undertones of oak and pastries. Smooth and creamy on the palate.
Jumpin' Jack Shiraz (12X750ML) -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% ABV This Australian wine is a well balanced blend of ripe berry, blend and spicy fruit flavours with subtle, silky tannins. Enjoy with slow cooked lamb shanks over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
Hardys Nottage Hill Cabernet Shiraz 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Deep Crimson in colour with purple hues with fruits of the forest and plum fruit aromas over subtle Vanilla tuile and light spice oak. A full bodied red wine full of mulberry, cassis and plum fruit flavours. This wine has sweet juicy fruit, oak flavours of vanilla biscuit and complex clove spice and a fine tannin structure. This wine is soft and finishes with lingering dark berry fruit and choc mint freshness.
Wolf Blass Eaglehwak Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 15% abv Wolf Blass Eagle Hawk cabernet sauvignon is a red wine of excellent character and structure, Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon is bursting with blackcurrant and cassis flavours with a soft finish. An excellent value red that's perfect to drink on its own or with a hearty meal.
Maraska Cherry Wine Flask 750mL -10%
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Cherry Wine 18% ALC/VOL Produced using local marasca cherries, this is neither liqueur nor wine. Sweet cherry flavours make this the perfect accompanyment to desserts.
Rawson's Retreat Semillion Sauvignon Blanc 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11.5% abv Tropical fruits of passionfruit pulp, pineapples and fresh gooseberries with nuances of fresh cut grass. On the tongue sits fresh zesty tropical fruits which dominate the mid palate. Crisp juicy mouth-watering acid follows and rounds out a soft and balanced easy drinking summer wine.
McGuigan Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12% abv A full flavoured Sauvignon Blanc that exhibits superb varietal intensity, a firm acid back bone, while finishing soft and sweet with a good length of flavour.Palate of Passionfruit, hints of peach, with a clean, crisp zesty finish.Aroma of Vibrant summer fruits and tropical notes.Perfect accompaniment to lighter style dishes particularly seafood and fresh pasta.
Wynns The Banker Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv A classic Cabernet Sauvignon, expressive of the Coonawarra region. Dark, vibrant purple in colour, with an inky edge. On the nose, blackberry and savoury spice aromas. On the palate, vibrant dark berry and blueberry fruit, finishing with fine tannins.
19 Crimes Blanc de Blancs 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11% abv Blanc de Blancs translates as ‘white of whites’ – to make this wine 19 Crimes stole grapes from their Hard Chard – snatching them off the vine early to lock in their fresh crispness. A light-bodied sparkling, clean and zesty style, with a crisp finish. A criminally easy wine to enjoy in many ways.
Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11.5% abv Fresh and zesty, bursting with red apple, pear and passionfruit flavours.
Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz (Box of Six) -10%
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Box of Six / ABV8%-14.5%/ Size:750mL A full-bodied wine of great structure, balance, and complexity that showcases premium fruit from one of Australia’s most respected Shiraz regions. TASTING NOTES AROMA AND PALATE Blackberry and plum underpinned by pepper and ground spice, with cedar and vanilla notes. Bold fruit flavors of plum, blueberry, and black cherry enhanced by oak complexity and balanced tannins. ENJOY WITH A versatile companion to hard cheeses or hearty meat dishes such as eye-fillet of beef or braised lamb shanks.
Taylors Taylor Made Pinot Noir Rose 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv A light and refreshing dry style of Rosé with vibrant red fruits and dainty floral notes adding to its overall elegant nature.
Squealing Pig Tempranillo (6X750ML) -10%
Squealing Pig Tempranillo (6X750ML)
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EACH: 750mL @ 14.5% abv Only the best select grapes from Central Otago and Marlborough went into this ripsnorter wine, with a palate bursting with maraschino cherry and blackcurrant flavours, framed by toasty oak. Layers of delicate tannin create an opulent texture that flows to a lingering finish.
Yellow Tail Bubbles Sparkling Rosé 200mL -10%
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200mL @ 11.5% abv Bubbly and refreshing, with notes of strawberries and a hint of peach.
Squealing Pig Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Only the best select grapes from Central Otago and Marlborough went into this ripsnorter wine, with a palate bursting with maraschino cherry and blackcurrant flavours, framed by toasty oak. Layers of delicate tannin create an opulent texture that flows to a lingering finish.
Taylors Estate Pinot Noir Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv A premium bottle fermented style crafted from the classic varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this wine displays clean, vivacious citrus flavours with an underlying creamy character and a delicate mousse - all hallmarks of fine sparkling wine.
Ampersand Watermelon Vodka 700mL -10%
Ampersand Watermelon Vodka 700mL
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500mL @ 37.5% abv Ampersand Watermelon Vodka is an Australian Owned | Gluten Free | Super Smooth Watermelon flavoured vodka. Best served anyway you want!