Red Wine
Explore our range of red wine from top Australian and international producers. You’ll find classic varieties like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, as well as red blends and less common styles such as Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Malbec.
Shop by red wine type
Shiraz
Australia’s most popular red and styles can be as varied as our great land, depending on the climate in which it is grown.
Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the world’s most planted varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with dark berry flavours such as blackcurrant, complimented by green herbal notes and spice.
Pinot Noir
A lighter-bodied red with soft tannins, Pinot Noir shows cherry and raspberry fruits with an earthy edge.
Grenache
A medium to full-bodied red, it is often blended with other varieties, such as in the famous ‘GSM’ (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre) blend.
Merlot
Supple tannins make Merlot an approachable wine, with lighter plum and blue fruit notes than its Cabernet cousin.
Other Reds
Red Blends and less common varieties such as Sangiovese, Malbec, Tempranillo, Nero D’Avola and Montepulciano
Choosing the Best Red Wine For Any Situation
Whether you are pairing red wine with food, or just looking for that perfect bottle for any occasion, Mat’s Cellarbrations has a wide range of red wine options to choose from, no matter what your budget is.
You can check out our top deals on red wine online or speak to one of our experts in store. If you are buying wine as a gift or for your own enjoyment, we can help you make the best choice for your circumstances.
Popular Red Wine Varieties & What Food to Pair Them With
Australia’s most popular red, and styles can be as varied as our great land, depending on the climate in which it is grown. Generally speaking, shiraz is a medium to full-bodied red with bold and rich flavours of dark berries and spice notes. Shiraz (aka Syrah) grown in cooler climates can lean more towards a medium body and show more finesse and savoury flavours, whereas shiraz from warmer climates tends to be fuller-bodied and can display much more bold fruit forward flavours and robust savoury elements.
Food Pairing: BBQ red meat dishes, hamburgers, roast lamb or a hard cheese such as Gouda.
One of the world’s most planted varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with dark berry flavours such as blackcurrant, complimented by green herbal notes and spice.
Food Pairing: Steak, braised beef dishes, roasted red meats and vegetables or a hard cheese like aged cheddar.
Good Pinot Noir is unforgettable, but Pinot Noir can be hard to grow and the better versions generally come from cooler climates in certain parts of the world. A lighter-bodied red with soft tannins, Pinot Noir shows cherry and raspberry fruits with an earthy edge.
Food Pairing: Duck, roast chicken, mushroom risotto and firm cheese such as Gruyere or goats cheese.
Thought to Originate from Spain where it is known as Garnacha, Grenache is most famously championed by growers of the Southern Rhone Valley in France, with the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale producing some of Australia’s best examples. A medium to full-bodied red, it is often blended with other grapes such as the popular ‘GSM’ (Grenache Shiraz, Mourvedre). Grenache typically displays plush strawberry and other red berried fruits, as well as tobacco, cinnamon spice and herbal notes.
Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, lightly spiced curry dishes, Spanish or Moroccan spiced foods, as well as Charcuterie or smoked gouda cheese.
Red Wine Delivery in Ballarat and Beyond
Searching where to buy red wine in Ballarat? There are a number of ways that you can purchase your wine from Mat’s Cellarbrations Ballarat. You can purchase in store from one of our 3 locations at Mt Clear, Alfredton or Wendouree. If you live locally you can also place a click & collect order online for pick up from any of our stores.
We also deliver across the country, conveniently to your doorstep. If you place an order online, we will process your wine order from our Mt Clear store and use trusted couriers to deliver Australia wide.
If you have any questions, please call us in store on 5330 2134
