Five Red Star Halliday Lineup

Get ready to grab the Bull by the horns! Forgive the pun but this wine really is a mouth full. Punchy fruit, pretty aromatics and a backbone of well-integrated oak and regionally specific minty notes. An extremely versatile wine with the ability to cater to all occasions and will go the distance in the cellar. Guess who’s back and ready to go? One of our favourite Coonawarra producers, Penley Estate, has done the hard work to bring back this Mofo favourite. Aptly named, this robust cabernet packs a punch with strong, flavourful and classic Coonawarra characteristics we’ve all come to love and enjoy. Dark fruits of the black forest abound and surround the recogniseable cedary, minty core; while framed with superb mineral tannins that allow for youthful drinking while still earning a nook in your cellar over the next 10+ years.

When we heard 5th generation McLaren Vale legends, Angove, were turning their hand to Barossa Shiraz, we sat up and took notice. When we actually tasted the thing, we nearly fell off our chairs. Deep, dark, dense, delicious. This is a complete steal. This wine was crafted using traditional techniques at the historic, century-old Angove winery. After gentle de-stemming, wild fermentation was embraced in open fermenters to let the site’s character shine. Twice-daily hand plunging and pump-overs built colour, structure and complexity. Once dry, the wine was basket-pressed and sent to French oak for a long, slow maturation. Blackberry compote, aniseed and crushed herbs leap from the glass, supported by overt cedar and warming spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a velvety texture that weaves dark plum, mocha and savoury oak into a seamless whole. Bright acidity and fine tannins stretch the finish long and clean. This is Barossa done beautifully. Drink now - it'll last for 10 years in the cellar but just drink it, it's so good right now.

This is one of those sleeper-value Cabernets that totally overdelivers. It’s bright, juicy and full of presence — loaded with blackcurrant, plum and a touch of spice that gives it a polished, modern feel. The balance hits that sweet spot: generous fruit, smooth tannins and a clean finish that makes it far too easy to go back for more. It’s crafted with real attention to detail, the kind you usually only see at a much higher price point. If you want something that tastes premium but drinks like an everyday hero, this is exactly that.