Virginia Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2023
A generous, warm-hearted red wine with a long, velvety finish.
12 x 750ml bottles
I started making the Virginia Vineyard Red over 30 years ago for a single reason - Life is too short to drink anything other than great wine. My aim is to provide a delicious red wine at an everyday drinking price.
We use a proven blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot to create a smooth, mouth-filling style. After blending, we age in older American and French oak barrels to marry the components.
The result is a juicy, generous wine with mellow, lingering oak character. It has delicious flavours of plum, blackberry, chocolate, and spice.
Joe Grilli
Owner & Winemaker
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Product Reviews
carolyn lane
(22/02/2015 at 3:53 PM)
This is a beautiful wine, the taste is amazing.
Jacqui
(02/03/2015 at 7:53 AM)
Bought a dozen , after the first bottle we ordered another dozen! Awesome wine.
Raj
(02/03/2015 at 11:43 AM)
Fantastic wine at an awesome price..bought a few cases to share with friends and everyone has given it 2 thumbs up. I would gladly pay $15-18/- for this wine. Very smooth medium body everyday drinking wine.
VIRGINIA & JIM
(05/06/2015 at 5:48 PM)
Just poured a glass, smelt the aroma and was most surprised at the smoothness and fine fruit flavour of this lovely wine - also has my name lol
Cog
(13/06/2015 at 9:20 AM)
Excellent rating for price and quality. Full bodied and great structure. So often "cheap" wines are thin and acidic. Great fruit and tannin and good drinking for now. Have purchased in the past and left for a year or so - I know how even better it gets after a rest. THanks for a great wine at a very reasonable price. I'm passing on the good news to friends!
Phil
(16/06/2015 at 8:12 AM)
Good
Martin
(14/08/2015 at 9:32 AM)
I've purchased this product a few times and have never been disappointed. As a stand alone wine it is pretty good but for the price it is excellent. So often cleanskins are limp and insipid but this is full bodied, juicy and mouth filling. Terrific every day drinking.
Nic
(25/08/2015 at 10:30 AM)
Primo shiraz/Cab/Merlot cleanskin is everything all the other reviewers have said and more. While a blend, the shiraz is dominant, but not overpowering. The cab adds body and the merlot adds smoothness. Normally not a merlot drinker, this is subtle and the ladies like the smoothness. A great everyday wine, always on the kitchen bench, not for the cooking, for the cook! Make sure you serve it at room temperature, at least 20Deg C. Not so easy this winter. Just bought another 10 dozen. Thanks Joe, Richard & the team at Primo.
Kate
(23/09/2015 at 7:03 AM)
An excellent wine for everyday drinking. It is, as described, smooth and medium bodied and not thin as in many cleanskins. Terrific value!! I have purchased now for a few months and have passed on my recommendation to friends.
jack
(27/09/2015 at 11:55 AM)
we always stock up on this before we finish our previous cases. It's too good to be without
Sue
(15/10/2015 at 10:38 AM)
The value is second to none for a wine of this quality. I have recommended to friends.
Clare besly
(25/10/2015 at 8:27 PM)
This wine is great value for money. Lovely smooth blend for every day drinking.
Carmel and Perry
(27/10/2015 at 1:04 PM)
My husband and I received our order a couple of weeks ago and it blew us away how good this wine was. It is so smooth and has a beautiful aroma. For the price we were not expecting such an excellent wine. It is that good we have ordered another dozen. We cannot wait for it to arrive and share it with our family and friends.
Andy Forrest
(27/10/2015 at 6:58 PM)
Typical Primo Estate quality,fruit driven with balance and drinking beautifully now!Huge value,this cleanskin punches far above it's weight.bk0chd
JoeP
(28/10/2015 at 12:57 PM)
Bought 2 cases and followed up with another 5.... My friends who have tried it , love it! To me it's simply a quality product from one of the best wine makers around.. And for the price...amazing!
Dunc
(02/11/2015 at 5:53 PM)
I love this wine, year after year, vintage after vintage. Its hard to go past for an everyday tipple.
Tony Waller
(04/11/2015 at 11:23 AM)
My purchase amounts keeps increasing as friends who try the wine want some also! I have been buying Primos red for over 15 years and have never been dissapointed. If I have just let it age a few months and is always lovely. Customer service is always very good with quick delivery.
Paul Hector
(18/11/2015 at 8:39 AM)
Bought a dozen then upgraded to 10 dozen to share with our friends A fantastic well blended wine Delivery within 48 hours too Bring on more quality wines like this
Rob & Sharon
(23/08/2016 at 5:58 PM)
After visiting the winery in January we were extremely impressed with the wines and wine tasting presentation. We found this wine while searching the website and decided to buy a dozen.We were so impressed that are about to make our third order before the last bottles are finished. The best wine i have tasted for the price.
Jeff
(10/11/2019 at 5:17 PM)
This wine is a great buy. It’s mellow and smooth and well worth the money. It’s the first time I have tried it as I usually drink Shiraz but it was a lovely surprise.
Richard Clark
(17/05/2020 at 9:24 AM)
I must be the oldest fan. 150,200 cases? I don't know. But beware price hikes
Richard Clark
(17/05/2020 at 9:30 AM)
I must have bought 150-200 cases!! Says it all.
Jonathon Wedge
(18/05/2020 at 12:49 PM)
Delicious, easy drinking red. Its price makes it dangerously easy to justify opening another bottle for dinner.
stephen
(13/08/2020 at 2:21 PM)
been getting these since 2004 and have never been disappointed
Linda
(13/08/2020 at 7:13 PM)
Incredible value for a great tasting wine. So excited to have another opportunity to buy some more after the last bottling sold out. Definitely stocking up on more this time around!
Mark
(27/02/2021 at 10:13 AM)
Gorgeous wine. Everyone’s favorite.
Sheila Moffatt
(01/03/2021 at 7:10 AM)
I've been buying Primo estate wines for over 40 years. We used to buy bulk and bottle ourselves.Virginia Vinyards is a much easier way to buy your wine. We've always bought it untasted and have never been disappointed.
Bushman's Arms Hotel
(01/03/2021 at 9:26 AM)
Bought 4 doz last year 5 doz this year Brilliant value
mark williams
(01/03/2021 at 10:51 AM)
I enjoy the entire Primo range but the SCM blend is the best value for price.
Tania
(01/03/2021 at 1:19 PM)
Consistently great quality wine with the most amazing service to match. Love supporting a local family owned business.
Ron F
(01/03/2021 at 5:44 PM)
A wonderful tasting experience. The flavours slightly change to my palate as the level falls and, as expected, this year's drop does not disappoint. Great value for this wine. Bravo.
Rob Nicholls
(02/03/2021 at 9:46 AM)
Very nice, affordable red. Typical Primo tasty and full-bodied.
Tim
(02/03/2021 at 10:16 AM)
This wine is like the Spanish Inquisition. Totally unexpected, It’s stacks up exceptionally well against mclaren vale shiraz at twice its price. A wonderful full bodied chocolate surprise.
grant
(02/03/2021 at 11:06 AM)
this is a very good easy drinking wine that goes well with or without food.
Peter R
(02/03/2021 at 3:51 PM)
This year's vintage does not disappoint. Chocolate with a hint of spice
Mike
(02/03/2021 at 8:15 PM)
We love this wine. Only started purchasing it last year and we are now into our sixth case with more in the cellar. Unbelievable low price but excellent moorish wine. Will always make sure we have a good supply on hand.
Peter
(03/03/2021 at 1:23 PM)
A beautiful wine and amazing value!
edgar bolton
(09/03/2021 at 2:50 PM)
really enjoyable wine ,will be back for sure
Barbara
(09/03/2021 at 5:41 PM)
Delicious, great value for money and quick delivery. Sitting right now enjoying a glass for Sundowners. I never hesitate to recommend your winery. Great people great wine.
David D
(10/03/2021 at 10:35 AM)
Fantastic value for money. Fruit driven with soft tannin structure. Will drink well while waiting for the next vintage
John Ashford
(10/03/2021 at 11:08 AM)
fragrant bouquet heralds the delights ahead ... full-bodied, and nicely rounded, with some pleasing chocolate and licorice notes, this wine has a depth and complexity not expected at this price point.
Bob
(12/03/2021 at 8:55 AM)
I was hesitant because the wine was only 1 year old. But I was astounded by the quality and drinking enjoyment. It was just so good with a good price. I bought a dozen. Today I tried to order 2 dozen, but it’s all gone. I will definitely be buying more next year.
Eddie White
(13/03/2021 at 10:59 AM)
I must admit to a bit of buyer remorse. I fell for the ad on FB and based on Primo Estate's reputation bought a box. My heart sank a bit when the box arrived and I saw "2020" on the outside. I had never bought a one year old red before. My fears were allayed when I opened I poured it - good colour, good nose and just so damned slurpable. Not necessarily a wine to discuss but one to enjoy and one that punches well above its weight division.
Merv Roberts
(15/03/2021 at 10:32 AM)
First time trying the SMC and very happy with the product.Will definitely buy more in the future.
Rob Hollonds
(12/06/2021 at 5:41 AM)
Soft, easy to drink, no sharp edges. Can be difficult to find an easy drinking red at this price point. I've been a repeat buyer for many vintages. No fails.
Mark
(12/06/2021 at 7:17 AM)
Yet another spot-on vintage. Thanks again, Paul for introducing this to us 12 years ago. It's thoroughly dependable as our go to wine. We find ourselves waiting for the next delivery whilst having to taste other ( more expensive) disappointing wines. Thanks.
John Cecchin
(12/06/2021 at 8:07 AM)
great wine excellent
Ann & Justin
(12/06/2021 at 8:07 AM)
We have been subscribers for many years now - value and quality are always 5 star!
Elizabeth
(12/06/2021 at 10:44 AM)
Have been buying since sold in Home Bottling Casks. Never a bad vintage. Highly recommended
Rod Cameron
(12/06/2021 at 1:36 PM)
A great tasting wine and great value for money. I've been buying it for years.
Narelle McLachlan
(12/06/2021 at 1:42 PM)
If I'd known how good this vintage was, I would have ordered 3 dozen instead of 1 and now it's all sold out!
George Fernandez
(12/06/2021 at 4:09 PM)
You are not going to get a better red at this price anywhere. Nice drop, good balance, my wife likes it a lot (and that's good!). I buy this wine every time I can, and this wine had led me to be a member of this winery and buy their other products. Spot on.
Terry Waterson
(13/06/2021 at 12:05 PM)
My "go to" wine for several years, thank you Primo team
chris meldrum
(13/06/2021 at 1:02 PM)
Simply a great drop. You will not find a better red at this price point anywhere else - I challenge you!
Lynette L
(14/06/2021 at 4:32 PM)
Scrumptious wine
Russell Clark
(14/06/2021 at 5:07 PM)
Excellent wine at the right price.
Louise
(14/06/2021 at 10:03 PM)
Delicious wine at a great price. Tasty and easy to drink.
Mark F
(22/06/2021 at 12:34 PM)
We l o v e this wine! The only problem is my wife won't drink anything other wine now. Now she will only drink Virginia Red. OK for me! :-)
Gerard C
(03/11/2021 at 7:51 AM)
Stunning. Best value red in Australia - no doubt.
Gretel
(03/11/2021 at 3:31 PM)
Our favorite, reliable, daily wine. My only complaint is that I can only get 1 case at a time.
chris meldrum
(03/11/2021 at 8:02 PM)
No wonder this wine sells out so quickly - it's simply delicious and unbeatable value.
Vivienne Williams
(04/11/2021 at 2:06 PM)
Great taste, great value and I enjoy every drop and now all my friends buy it too.
Marjorie Hewitt
(05/11/2021 at 9:45 AM)
You are right Joe, 'Life is too short to drink anything other than great wine' - and that is just what you have provided us all with. Thank you.
Maurice Corcoran
(19/02/2022 at 10:43 AM)
We have been getting Primo wines for 25 years but I really enjoy this specific wine for its quality and value for money. Please do not tell too many people about it as we get a delivery every three months and absolutely love it so don’t want to lose future opportunities.
Kerry Reynolds
(21/02/2022 at 10:26 AM)
Just superb quality wine year in and year out - top marks for consistency.
Mark F
(21/02/2022 at 10:26 AM)
Beautiful wine! My wife says this is the only wine for her!
Greg Clissold
(21/02/2022 at 10:28 AM)
Dare I say exceptional wine from a master winemaker! Each vintage is brilliant showcasing the skills of the wine maker.
Chris Ridings
(22/02/2022 at 9:25 AM)
Rich flavour, definite chocolate hint, nice texture. Great value wine.
Brendan Rice
(28/02/2022 at 11:40 AM)
In my opinion this wine is as good as you will get in it’s price range a. A must buy. Brendan.
Mark Steller
(07/03/2022 at 8:50 AM)
As usual a great wine.
Bob K
(07/03/2022 at 7:05 PM)
A good wine for the price. Very fruity and smooth. I’ve paid 3 times as much and been less impressed.
Michael
(07/03/2022 at 10:15 PM)
Beautifully blended red wine and extremely enjoyable to drink. Have purchased many dozens of this wine and it continues to be an absolutely go to wine that after one glass you just have to have more. Cannot believe the value. Get your hands on a dozen or more and you won’t regret it. Marvelous wine.
Uwe Morzinek
(08/03/2022 at 1:01 PM)
Value for money I’ve not had better. Smooth as silk for such a young wine
Ron Quill
(08/03/2022 at 3:15 PM)
Unbeatable at the price.
Sheila Moffatt
(08/03/2022 at 3:43 PM)
We've been buying these wines for decades and have never been disappointed. I usually prefer shiraz but the addition of cabernet and merlot makes a soft smooth taste that is just what is appreciated after a long day.
Narelle McLachlan
(09/03/2022 at 2:56 PM)
Always a very good drop, this wine never disappoints!
Ron
(13/03/2022 at 2:47 PM)
A trusted quality wine everytime. The perfect quaffer
Audrey C
(14/03/2022 at 3:16 PM)
Good value for the price.
Alan Johnston
(14/03/2022 at 4:05 PM)
I bought a doz of these when i saw them. Outstanding wine! WILL be buying more. Opened the bottle - yum!
Rodney Adams
(16/03/2022 at 10:58 AM)
Great value and the flavour matches - excellent!
Graham Briggs
(21/03/2022 at 5:26 PM)
Only just received, had one and it is a great wine.
Bob Schnell
(27/03/2022 at 7:28 AM)
Great everyday wine, especially when friends pop over. Bought 2 dozen and then thinking about the next 12 months I ordered another 2 dozen. It’s just so good for the price. Easy drinking and light on the wallet. I will be back next year to buy more 😉
Greg Lane
(01/04/2022 at 9:16 AM)
A beautiful drinking wine, what amazes me is the consistent quality over the many years we have been buying and drinking it (we started around 1987 with the Primo home bottling and have continued ever since). The quality/price level is exceptional.
Anthony
(05/04/2022 at 7:58 AM)
Lovely wine, great value for money and quick delivery.
Garry
(26/04/2022 at 2:36 PM)
2nd purchase - enough said !
David B
(02/05/2022 at 3:02 PM)
Full and luscious. Value defies price paid.
David
(08/05/2022 at 8:12 PM)
For the price this is excellent drinking. It's not a 5 star but only because it's not as good as dearer wines sold by Primo. I recommend this red for everyday drinking.
Bob Schnell
(23/05/2022 at 9:43 AM)
Just so good and excellent value. A nice every day red wine that never disappoints.
John Ashford
(15/06/2022 at 2:18 PM)
A softly elegant offering which belies it's price point ... the bouquet accurately forecasts the fruit and velvety finish, and lingering spice notes support this impression ... the very point of a cab/merlot/shiraz combination is vindicated ... not overly complex, just an honest any-occasion drink.
Gabi McEntee
(20/06/2022 at 5:22 PM)
Great value, enjoyable glass easy to drink excellent value
David Bonnell
(23/06/2022 at 6:44 PM)
Absolutely terrible. Please do not buy as I don't want this easy drinking, fantastic value wine ruined by popularity :-)
Greg
(24/06/2022 at 6:39 PM)
Beautiful wine. My wife and I have just drunk our last bottle from the 2020 vintage. Reliably one of the best wines in our cellar
Vivienne Williams
(24/06/2022 at 8:06 PM)
Look forward to my order arriving. Always consistently great wine. HIGHLY recommended.
Graeme K
(26/06/2022 at 7:01 PM)
Great price, Great delivery, GREAT WINE. Just received my 2nd case and I most definitely will be ordering again. Thank you Primo.
Tom
(01/11/2022 at 7:15 PM)
My go-to wine, I love it year round!
Clive Wilbraham
(06/03/2023 at 9:07 PM)
I've been ordering this blend for some time now and it never disappoints me. Keep up the good work. Thank You
David
(06/03/2023 at 9:36 PM)
Great wine and good value. I've been buying this now for many years and I haven't been let down yet.
Ian
(07/03/2023 at 11:42 AM)
This wine is so terrible no one should buy it . We drink it almost every night and it is still terrible. For over 20 years we have tried it and still no good .
Judy Gjedsted
(07/03/2023 at 1:04 PM)
Have been ordering wine for many years now and I am still very happy with the product and will continue ordering it. Do you still have the free olive oil when ordering 1 Dozen
chris meldrum
(07/03/2023 at 8:32 PM)
Another fantastic vintage. This wine has never disappointed - a great drop to be enjoyed every day.
Chris
(11/03/2023 at 12:18 PM)
Amazing wine at this price, as always. Lovely cigar and chocolate taste and long finish.
ST
(15/03/2023 at 6:56 PM)
It’s $10 a bottle. Please show me a more drinkable wine anywhere for this price. I’ll wait… This could pass for something 3x the price. Versatile to be used as a no nonsense mid week quaffer or pull it out to drink when a more serious complex bottle would be unnecessary. A fantastic wine that everyone can enjoy.
John Ashford
(18/03/2023 at 9:57 AM)
Delightfully full-bodied and rounded in a good balance ... free of acid or tannin vices, the wine shows a lively complexity, rich spice and chocolates spilling over the palate ... I continue to re-order because it is so dependable ...
Bob Schnell
(21/03/2023 at 10:07 AM)
Just so lovely. Easy every day drinking at the right price. I buy this every year and it never disappoints. Fortunately I have a few 2021 bottles left before starting on the latest vintage.
Eric Sando
(29/03/2023 at 9:06 PM)
Lovely balance of intense fruit flavour and grape tannins. Also not too much alcohol. Altogether a really nice blend.
Brett
(02/04/2023 at 2:12 PM)
Mouthfilling round soft red. Nice drinking now, but Ill wait a bit fir them to develop sone bottle age. Good value.
Mark
(03/04/2023 at 9:23 PM)
Great wine , easy to drink, full berry flavour, do yourself a favour and get yourself a doz or 2 , well done Joseph and the Primo team
Peter B
(17/04/2023 at 7:58 AM)
This wine is awesome. Perfect accompaniment to pasta, roast or BBQ meat. I had it with lamb last night. One glass while cooking it on the BBQ and one with my meal. At this price point it is incredible value. Well done guys.
Leigh
(15/05/2023 at 10:04 AM)
I was a bit sceptical to start but after reading the reviews I thought I would grab a case. Once opening, it was very bright and full of berry flavours. After being open for an hour or so, it was a wine that would challenge $25 bottles. I will definitely be buying again.
Lisa
(11/06/2023 at 8:33 AM)
We have been enjoying this wine as our weeknight go to bottle for years now, it goes so easily with many foods. Thanks for continuing to make this delicious wine at an excellent price!
Amanda
(27/06/2023 at 6:18 PM)
By far the best value red wine anywhere. We get through our order quickly but don't have space to store more wine. Problem solved by having our subscription delivered every two months, and with free shipping, it's the perfect solution.
Rob Hollonds
(11/07/2023 at 7:02 AM)
I've been buying this wine for 10 years totaling close to 100 cases...including an order for a family wedding. That probably speaks for itself. One of the best value for money wines available, displaying good body, length and depth of flavour.
Jack Jennings
(11/07/2023 at 2:40 PM)
fabulous value. Up to 30 doz now - never disappointed
Stephen Phillips
(11/07/2023 at 5:20 PM)
i can't match Richard Clark, but am on my 65 dozen and have never ever considered returning a single bottle. Long may this terrific wine remain available.
chris meldrum
(12/07/2023 at 8:05 PM)
This wine never disappoints. Our go to red - long may it reign! Unbeatable quality and consistency!
Vivienne Williams
(12/07/2023 at 10:27 PM)
real value for money. been buying it for a few years and very pleased
Peter
(13/07/2023 at 11:11 AM)
Just the perfect wine to enjoy in this " cold " weather in QLD. Joe, it's always a winner. tres bon!!!!
Barbara Dolanowska
(02/08/2023 at 6:03 PM)
Fantastic red wine. Never disappointing
Virginia Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2022
(01/09/2023 at 12:32 PM)
Really easy drinking, I paired it with some mussel risotto for dinner and they were great together. I thought it might be sweet but it was dry, which is how I love my wine. I must say that you can never go wrong with any of the Primo Estate wines or oils, I’ve been a fan for years. Thank you for being consistently excellent.
Laurence Cranitch
(15/09/2023 at 7:34 AM)
Virginia vineyard cab/Shiraz/merlot2022. Great wine, easy drinking and will age well. Bargain and free shipping !
Michael
(17/09/2023 at 8:43 PM)
Shared a bottle of this lovely red with some friends. So impressed I ordered a doz for myself. Bellisimo!
Tony
(10/10/2023 at 2:16 PM)
This is the third year in a row that I have enjoyed this wine. Must say, the 2022 is the best of the three harvests. Goes so well with chicken and pasta dishes.
mark williams
(24/10/2023 at 11:09 AM)
Best value for money wine on the market. Always great quality, never disappoints!
Rob Hollonds
(24/10/2023 at 4:10 PM)
It's no surprise that the last few vintages of this variety have sold out. My "5" rating takes into account price and the full flavoured smoothness. I'm a multi-vintage repeat buyer and with continue to be.
vivienne williams
(25/10/2023 at 5:06 PM)
Reliably good wine at a great price
Chris
(26/02/2024 at 8:20 PM)
Always great. It seems a bit drier than previous years, which I really like.
Wayne
(26/02/2024 at 9:52 PM)
Unfortunately every case seems to disappear too quickly.
Jim Hooper
(27/02/2024 at 2:08 PM)
Have been ordering this wine for many years. Excellent drop. Better than Grange.
Andrew
(13/03/2024 at 7:26 PM)
Excellent value for the money. I try to keep them for a few years but they seem to be gone in a few months!
Lu Feltrin
(13/03/2024 at 9:32 PM)
Very smooth well balanced.
Peter
(15/03/2024 at 7:32 AM)
Very smooth, and appreciated by all
Ann
(15/03/2024 at 10:04 AM)
Wow surprising. Wine for the price. Well blended to give lovely plum and spicy characteristics on the nose and palette. Good length too. Already half way through my dozen!
rhoss
(18/03/2024 at 2:39 PM)
Really enjoy drinking this blend. Has got all the flavours I love. Another couple dozen to order for sure. Great price. Thanks
Gabi
(21/03/2024 at 8:47 AM)
wonderful surprise and value for money, shared with my family and ordered more.
Sue B
(31/03/2024 at 5:24 AM)
Great value for money, love this wine
Peter B
(03/04/2024 at 4:36 PM)
Better than any for the price. Reliable product enjoyed by friends & family.
