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Evening all,

A mate has just emailed me asking for recommendations of big Shiraz or Cabs (or I dear say blends) in the $10-$15 region. Preferably something widely available please as I don't think he is up for ordering from a winery etc.

I mentioned Wynn's CSM which can be found around these parts for $13.50.

All suggestions will be passed on... and hopefully drunk.

Cheers, Travis.

My favourite is Teusner Riebke Shiraz and Balnaves The Blend. Living in Perth, I'm still looking for good Margaret River Cab at that price range.

Edit: Sorry I misread the price range (accessing using my phone so was a little blurry ), but still love to hear any suggestions.

Majella Musician is often around 15.

I just tried the West Cape Howe Cab Merlot 2011 @ $14 and it was the best sub $30 bottle of fruit flavor that I have had for many a while. Not much tannin backbone though, so maybe not a longterm cellar proposition, but who cares!

'Quaffers law' states that any online thread requesting quaffing recommendations, eventually leads to Mike Press wines.

With Hoddles creek & tabhilk making up the minor placings.

Michael R wrote:'Quaffers law' states that any online thread requesting quaffing recommendations, eventually leads to Mike Press wines.

With Hoddles creek & tabhilk making up the minor placings.

Got there before me


The current Metala White Label is sensational value too.

Richard Hamilton Hutt Block McLaren Vale Cab has been good over the last couple of vintages and is around the $15 mark

Yalumba Scribbler is a decent option for a Shiraz/Cab blend ... although just a touch over $15.

Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - from Mendoza, $9.90/bottle.

I reckon this one wins by a landslide, even over Mike Press. Hard for Australia to compete with South America and/or South Africa on the QPR scale nowadays.

2010 Metala white label, ...fill the boot!! ($12)
Scarpontoni School block ($14)
Hedonist (Walter Clappis) 2010 MV shiraz ($15)
Cheers Craig.

Hacker wrote:I just tried the West Cape Howe Cab Merlot 2011 @ $14 and it was the best sub $30 bottle of fruit flavor that I have had for many a while. Not much tannin backbone though, so maybe not a longterm cellar proposition, but who cares!

It's a cracker, I wish I bought more than 6.

Mike Press

Even Red Knot MacLaren Vale Shiraz is very good at $12

Ok, i give in...just bought some West Cape Howe,...with a few 2011 Hoddles Chardonnay to fill the case.

Mike press Cabernet
Tyrrell's broken back
I have never really enjoyed the Metala white label for some reason
Fleur de Cap (Sth African Syrah) from DM is good
Gramps was pretty good in the 2006 form and I still have some of those
Had some good red knot Shiraz
Paul Mas merlot surprised but it is not a big wine

In addition to all the above excellent choices, D'arenbrerg footbolt 2010
Is a great value red.

Metala White Label Cab Shiraz Malbec 2010
Jacobs Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2010
Aramis White Label Cabernet 2010 (discounted to $14.99 + freight)
Mike Press Cabernet 2011, or wait for the 2012 release

Others previously enjoyed:
St Hallett Faith Shiraz
D'Arenberg Footbolt
Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Cab and Bleasdale Bremerview Shiraz
Chalice Bridge Shiraz Cabernet
Pennys Hill Red Dot Shiraz
Buller Calliope Shiraz
Taylors Cab and Shiraz, their Promised Land Shiraz
Thorn Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz
Sisters Run Shiraz
Tahbilk Cabernet Franc
Tatachilla Partners Cab Shiraz

Discounted wines are preferred, naturally.

Andrew Jordan wrote:Yalumba Scribbler is a decent option for a Shiraz/Cab blend ... although just a touch over $15.

Love the avatar AJ