Grenache

Soft, fleshy, mouth feel with subtle fruit flavours like strawberry and plum.

Colour	Light to medium plum red.
Smell	Spicy, floral, plummy and raspberry.
Ideal Foods	Pastas, pigeon, rabbit, Italian sausage, capsicum.

Merlot

Rich, fruity flavour. Soft, low in tannin. Blends well with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Colour	Medium deep red.
Smell	Ripe, perfumed berry aromas, fresh and fruity.
Ideal Foods	Italian, Greek, cheese and red meats. Strong fish dishes.

Pinot Noir

Sappy, silky wine, with intense flavour and soft tannin finish. Best drunk young. Some cool climate examples age well.

Colour	Light cherry plum red/ purple.
Smell	Berry fruit aromas, herbs, strawberries and cherries.
Ideal Foods	Duck, white meats, pates, pasta veal and lamb.

Shiraz

Full flavoured wine with a spicy flavour and soft tannin finish. Softer and rounder than Cabernet Sauvignon.

Colour	Deep red to brick red.
Smell	Earthy spice aromas with the influence of oak.
Ideal Foods	Beef, veal, game and mature cheeses.