Buy Red Blends and Other Red Wine Online in NZ

You will find bold Australian blends from 19 Crimes, Brown Brothers and Grant Burge, Bogle reds from California, Tuscan Chianti from Cecchi and Hawke's Bay blends from Esk Valley.

Types of Other Red Wine

  • Red blends: winemakers combine grapes such as Shiraz, Merlot and Zinfandel for a rounded, fruit-forward style.
  • GSM blends: Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre, a Rhone combination grown widely in South Australia.
  • Zinfandel: California's signature red, ripe and jammy with spice.
  • Chianti: a Tuscan red based on Sangiovese, with cherry, herbs and bright acidity.
  • Tempranillo: Spain's great red grape, with red fruit and savoury leather notes.

How to Choose Other Red Wine

For a rich Barossa blend, try Grant Burge Holy Trinity, a classic GSM. Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel suits barbecue and smoky flavours, while Cecchi Chianti DOCG is made for pasta and pizza. Or browse all Red Wine.

Other Red Wine FAQs

What is a red blend?

A red blend is a wine made from two or more red grape varieties rather than one. Blending lets winemakers balance fruit, body and tannin, for example softening a firm grape with a fruitier one. Many famous wines, including Bordeaux and Chianti, are blends.

What does GSM stand for in wine?

GSM stands for Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre, a blend that originated in France's southern Rhone Valley. Grenache brings red fruit and warmth, Shiraz adds colour and dark fruit, and Mourvedre gives structure and savoury depth. Australia's Barossa and McLaren Vale are well known for it.

What food goes with Chianti?

Chianti goes well with tomato-based dishes such as pasta with ragu, pizza and lasagne, as its bright acidity matches the tomato. It also suits grilled meats, salami and hard cheeses like parmesan. Serve it slightly cool, at 15 to 17 degrees.