Premium 'Hidden Gem' Reds Dozen

Save a huge $152 on a dozen gorgeous premium reds from spots throughout the fine wine world that might surprise as well as delight!

Some of these premium reds are from ‘the road less travelled’ – areas that don’t leap straight to mind when choosing wine by region. Like Senorio de Sarria, a 65-year-old estate from Spain’s Navarra – next door to Rioja, highly regarded throughout the wine world. Winemaker Milagros Rodriguez blends Cabernet Sauvignon with old-vine Graciano, aging it for two years in barrel for this magnificent dark fruit and spice red. Also from a little known corner of Spain, is Valgray’s Organic Garnacha, from a small subzone of remote Criñena, Paraje de Urbezo, that in 2024 was awarded its own DO in recognition of the stand out quality of its wines.

Some wines will surprise because of the unknown nature of the grapes or blend. 94pt w/o Frappato is a joyous berry and cherry-filled organic Sicilian red, made by Dino Taschetta and bottled in recycled glass. Assemblage is a very rare Argentinian blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir from the Bordeaux-born, Trophy-winning Hervé Fabre.

Australia’s Coonawarra is a region famous for Cabernet but don’t miss the 93pt Merlot, and if you thought the Barossa Valley was solely known for Shiraz then try the Boisterous Winemakers Cabernet Sauvignon – and discover a wine that in spite of its name, offers considerable elegance and finesse. Take two of each great reds for $21.99 a bottle – a great price for hidden gems that just cry out to be discovered and enjoyed.