Big Reds

Choosing full-bodied red wines

You’ll find Bordeaux blends from Waiheke Island producers like Te Motu, Spanish reds from Gil Family Estates and Finca Bacara, and Australian Shiraz and Grenache from Yangarra Estate and Lethbridge. Many are organic or sustainably farmed, so if that matters to you, look for those labels across the range.

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Choose a full-bodied red by grape and region

For a Waiheke blend, Te Motu 2019 is led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Its release notes describe French-oak maturation, complexity and firm yet supple tannins. Compare the Te Motu range with Syrah and Shiraz if you want to explore another style of structured red.

Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz 2022 comes from the producer’s McLaren Vale estate and is described with concentrated fruit and fine tannins. Tridente Tempranillo 2020 offers a Spanish alternative, with dark-fruit, cocoa and spice notes after 15 months in French oak. Its suggested pairings include roast meats, mushrooms and cured cheeses.

Compare structure, vintage and occasion

Use the bottle notes to compare tannin, oak and fruit character, then check the listed alcohol and vintage. The wines in this collection vary in weight and readiness to drink, so a full-bodied style does not establish a single drinking window. Explore Tempranillo or the Yangarra Estate range, and contact the GLV team for advice on a particular bottle, meal or cellaring plan.