5 winter season REDS FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA – WHICH AUSSIE WINES TO drink OVER winter season

red wine is always about when and where you’ll be when you drink it. While the sun’s still taking her time to warm up the day and then in a hurry to hit the hay, our pick of South Australian winter season reds will help you choose your next bottle and keep you warm at night.

As you stand in the bottleshop staring at the rows and rows of labels, it’s helps to have some context in mind before you reach out. When it concerns winter, we’re searching for warm reds, full of body, and that go well with hearty meals and a snuggle.

For us, there’s nothing better than cooking up something comfy like this lamb take on or a delicious curry like this vindaloo, cracking a bottle of red and bunkering down for the night.

The romance of squashing up on the sofa, sharing a bottle and viewing something good on TV while it gets cold outside is one of our preferred things.

South Australia arguably makes some of the finest red red wine in the world. Our pick of 5 SA winter season reds shows off what the likes of the Barossa and Coonawarra can do.

These 5 winter season reds are sure to see you through the final cold months before spring.

5 winter season reds from South Australia

2016 Colonel & merchant – Barossa Shiraz

Full-bodied and great value, this Barossa Shiraz is ideal for that quiet night in when you’ve got nothing else to do but relax, delight in each other’s company and maybe a platter for 2. $10 at BWS

2014 craftsman style series – Cabernet Sauvignon

The label says ‘rich and smooth’ and that’s pretty much the deal with this Coonawarra red. It’s full-bodied and has plenty of dark fruit, yet has a beautiful tannin structure, which makes this red wine dangerously easy to drink. This number is punching way above its weight in the price department. This is certainly one we’d purchase again. $15 at BWS

2015 Krondorf Barossa – Shiraz

Blackberries and currants with an oaky spice and firm tannins make this red wine a classic Barossa beauty. If you’re thinking about cooking a roast, a bottle of Krondorf is practically obligatory. $17 at BWS

2016 cat amongst The Pigeons – Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

This classic blend of shiraz and cab sauv coupled with that Barossa level of excellence makes this a red wine to remember. Spicy berry flavours, subtle oakiness and lean tannins lend this red to a winter’s evening perfectly. $20 at BSW

2011 Balthazar of the Barossa – Shiraz

A real Barossa classic, this red wine displays everything you come to expect from a well-matured and well-mannered South Australian shiraz. full of body and rich, ripe plum flavours, the wine’s sweetness is tempered by savoury notes, balanced tannins and a robust finish. $39.99 at Dan Murphy’s

Finding that ideal red wine to choose an evening with plans of doing very little can be tricky. We hope this short list has helped bring context and comfort to your next choice of winter season reds.

Do you have a preferred winter season red you like to drink when the weather outside is freezing? tell us in the comments.