Wine

Read up about different wine varieties: Learn about wine pairing, origins, pronunciation, and production from our growing Liquorpedia library.

 

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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Geoff Merrill Shiraz 750ML
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Geoff Merrill Shiraz 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Geoff Merrill Shiraz Cabernet 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Georg Jensen Hallmark Cuvée (750mL) -13%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Peach, green apple, fine fizz Varietal Sparkling Chardonnay Style Complex & subtle   The Georg Jensen Hallmark Cuvée is a special edition ‘designer’ sparkling wine created as a collaboration between the renowned Danish design house, Georg Jensen, and cool climate Heemskerk wines. The quality craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic of Georg Jensen has been captured in every element of the Hallmark Cuvée, from its wine style to its outer presentation. This product is the first of its kind and is presented with an elegantly crafted closure that can be used as a bottle stopper,...
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The Ghost Rock Pinot Gris is a delightful wine that captures the vibrant essence of Tasmania's cool climate and fertile soils. With its fresh and lively personality, this Pinot Gris exemplifies the region's commitment to quality winemaking, making it a must-try for wine enthusiasts. Key Information: Varietal : Pinot Gris Vintage : 2025 Region : Tasmania, Australia Alcohol Content : 12.5% Volume : 750ml Bottle Production : Limited production, reflecting the meticulous care in the vineyard and winery. Flavour Profile: Appearance : This Pinot Gris showcases a pale straw color with hints of green,...
Giant Steps Tarraford Chardonnay 750ML
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Giant Steps Tarraford Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Stonefruit, grapefruit & citrus Type Chardonnay Style Bright & vibrant Our Notes The Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay showcases a harmonious blend of fruit and minerality, offering a refreshing and complex profile. It's noted for its vibrant acidity and subtle oak influence, making it both approachable now and suitable for short-term cellaring. ABV (%): 12.8 Size: 750ml Country: Australia
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  Aroma & Palate Redcurrant, raspberry, & orange zest Type Rosé Style Bright & vibrant Our Notes The Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rosé is crafted from early-picked Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes, hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. It presents a light orange-pink hue and is bursting with redcurrant, raspberry, orange zest, and lavender aromas. The palate is bone dry, zesty, and refreshing, finishing with excellent cut and persistence. This Rosé is perfect for warm weather drinking and has received a 95-point rating from Philip Rich of Halliday Wine Companion. ABV (%): 12.0...
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Giesen Merlot 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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Giesen Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
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Weight: 2.500 kg
BRUT NV (12% Alc/Vol) 750ml 53% Chardonnay, 47% Pinot Noir Affectionately dubbed the “President’s Choice”, the Brut NV was served at both Nelson Mandela’s inauguration and to celebrate Barack Obama’s presidential nomination. Light yeasty aromas, limey fresh fruit on the nose and rich creamy complexity on the palate. This Brut NV is intended to cleanse the palate, stimulate the taste buds and entice you to progress to the ‘next level’ in your tasting journey as you savour the nuances and complexities of the other bubblies in our portfolio.  When introduced to the Brut NV your love affair with Graham Beck begins – this versatile...
Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 750ML
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Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 750ML ABV :15.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet 750ML
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Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet 750ML ABV :15.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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Explore Good Intentions ‘Relatively White’ Blend 2023, a playful and aromatic wine that reflects the fresh and vibrant character of Mount Gambier through its blended varietals. Key Information and Highlights: Region:   Mount Gambier, South Australia Variety:   White Blend (varietals unspecified) Vintage:   2023 Alcohol Content:   12.0% Volume:   750ml Bottle Awards:   90 points from James Halliday, noted for its redefining approach and vibrancy. Critic Scores: 90 points by James Halliday 88 points by Wine Enthusiast Producer Background: Good Intentions is dedicated to creating...
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750ml 13% alcohol The famous Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc well known by kosher wine drinkers worldwide. A vibrant, crisp Sauvignon Blanc as only New Zealand can produce. Excellent weight and complexity that goes with many types of food. Made from Nelson grapes.
Gordon Ramsay Elegante Rosato 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv Pale pink in colour with fresh cherry aromas, this wine has a fragrant floral palate with an elegant finish. This rosé wine is crafted to perfection, ensuring that every sip takes you on a flavourful journey. Multi-Michelin starred chef, Gordon Ramsay, has opened a string of successful restaurants across the globe. Selecting the wines to match his menus is as important to Gordon as perfecting the dishes themselves. He has worked in partnership with renowned Italian winemaker, Alberto Antonini to source these unique blends. This contemporary range of Italian table wines from some of the country’s best wine growing...
Gossips Cabernet Merlot 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. A fruit driven style, this blend from Gossips exhibits bright red fruit flavours of Merlot with the blackcurrant characters of Cabernet. Soft and supple, this is an easy everyday drinking red.
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Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. A fruit driven style, this blend from Gossips exhibits bright red fruit flavours of Merlot with the blackcurrant characters of Cabernet. Soft and supple, this is an easy everyday drinking red.
Gossips Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv
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Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. From the team at Gossips who continue to produce fantastic value for money wines comes a medium bodied Cabernet with soft fruit characters of ripe plums and berries. Gentle tannins round out the finish. A versatile, easy drinking style.
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Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. From the team at Gossips who continue to produce fantastic value for money wines comes a medium bodied Cabernet with soft fruit characters of ripe plums and berries. Gentle tannins round out the finish. A versatile, easy drinking style.
Gossips Chardonnay 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 12% abv
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Gossips Chardonnay has ripe fruit characters of peach, melon and fig are contrasted with citrus notes in this great value Chardonnay. Clean and flavoursome, it's ideal for everyday drinking.
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Gossips Chardonnay has ripe fruit characters of peach, melon and fig are contrasted with citrus notes in this great value Chardonnay. Clean and flavoursome, it's ideal for everyday drinking.
Gossips Merlot 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 13% abv
Gossips Merlot Red Wine Case 6 x 750mL
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Soft and supple, with sweet, ripe fruit flavours and a hint of liquorice or anise, Merlot is an excellent alternative to the heavier and more tannic red varieties.
Gossips Merlot Red Wine Case 6 x 750mL
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Soft and supple, with sweet, ripe fruit flavours and a hint of liquorice or anise, Merlot is an excellent alternative to the heavier and more tannic red varieties.
Gossips Pinot Grigio 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 10.5% abv
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. One of the most loved and trusted affordable wine names on our shelves, Gossips produce a Pinot Grigio that is bright, zippy and full of delectable pear and stonefruit characters. Fantastic texture on the palate mean this is a great wine to enjoy with casual meals as well as enjoying on its own. Summer value has never looked so good.
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. One of the most loved and trusted affordable wine names on our shelves, Gossips produce a Pinot Grigio that is bright, zippy and full of delectable pear and stonefruit characters. Fantastic texture on the palate mean this is a great wine to enjoy with casual meals as well as enjoying on its own. Summer value has never looked so good.
Gossips Rose 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. A simple, sweet rose without a hint of dryness. A light, summery style from Gossips that will suit the sweet tooth.
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. A simple, sweet rose without a hint of dryness. A light, summery style from Gossips that will suit the sweet tooth.
Gossips Sauvignon Blanc 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv
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Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. The tried and true champion of where value-for-money meets flavour, Gossips produce a Sauvignon Blanc with all the trademark freshness you'd expect. Aromatic characters of passionfruit, gooseberry and tropical fruit salad are all at play with a depth of palate hard to find at this price. Enjoy Gossips Sauv Blanc on your balcony, deck, backyard or anywhere relaxation is unavoidable.
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Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. The tried and true champion of where value-for-money meets flavour, Gossips produce a Sauvignon Blanc with all the trademark freshness you'd expect. Aromatic characters of passionfruit, gooseberry and tropical fruit salad are all at play with a depth of palate hard to find at this price. Enjoy Gossips Sauv Blanc on your balcony, deck, backyard or anywhere relaxation is unavoidable.
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Aroma & Palate Hints of  passionfruit & guava Type Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Style Crisp & refreshing From the Winemaker Gossips Semillon Sauvignon Blanc perfectly balances the crisp, zesty flavours of Sauvignon Blanc and the rounded, textured character of Semillon. With an enticing fragrance of passionfruit and guava, it's an aromatic delight from the moment you open the bottle. The complex palate offers a burst of ripe tropical fruit flavours, with a zesty and refreshing finish. ABV (%): 11.0 Size:  750mL Country: Australia
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Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Gossips Semillon Sauvignon Blanc continues to be one of the best value whites on the market. Semillon provides body and texture while Sauvignon Blanc adds fresh, lively characters in this popular blend.
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Gossips Semillon Sauvignon Blanc continues to be one of the best value whites on the market. Semillon provides body and texture while Sauvignon Blanc adds fresh, lively characters in this popular blend.
Gossips Shiraz (750mL) -26%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Hints of spice & dark fruit flavours Type Shiraz Style Rich & smooth From the Winemaker Experience the bold and flavorful Gossips Shiraz, a 750mL bottle of Australian red wine that captivates the senses with its rich taste and smooth texture. Bursting with notes of ripe berries, dark cherries, and hints of spice, this Shiraz offers a perfect balance of fruitiness and complexity. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with hearty dishes such as grilled meats or pasta, Gossips Shiraz is sure to delight wine enthusiasts seeking a vibrant and satisfying drinking...
Gossips Shiraz Cabernet 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Gossips Shiraz is a rich and vibrant fruit-driven Shiraz with aromas that combine both sweet and savoury notes. Flavours of ripe, fresh red berries and lively light tannins to finish. 
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. Gossips Shiraz is a rich and vibrant fruit-driven Shiraz with aromas that combine both sweet and savoury notes. Flavours of ripe, fresh red berries and lively light tannins to finish. 
Gossips Sweet Lips Moscato 750mL -5%
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750mL @ 5.5% abv
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. This is a great example of the popular moscato style. Fresh and grapey with a touch of spritz on the palate. Best enjoyed well chilled.
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Weight: 8.000 kg
Case of 6 x 750mL Bottles. This is a great example of the popular moscato style. Fresh and grapey with a touch of spritz on the palate. Best enjoyed well chilled.
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Fruit cake, Pedro Ximénez sherry & apple Type Rice Wine Style Warming & balanced From the Winemaker Made from the finest rice harvested fresh across China, Grand Talon Rice Wine is forged by master craftsmen of Guangdong Province using age-old artisanal methods. The pure and delicate wine is first fermented and matured in traditional clay vessels, revealing subtle golden hues. The ageing journey continues in both virgin French and American oak barrels, with the wine then carefully blended to gift the senses with inviting aromas of Muscat, poached plum and toasted...