New to imported wine and sometimes get lost with all the fancy lingo? Don’t fret. Whether you are trying to impress your friends, special date or simply want to expand your knowledge, we’ve got you covered with this selection of Reds from around the world that won't break the bank. 

The StarDozen consists of the following:

3 bottles      Curton La Perriere Bordeaux 2019
3 bottles      Rey del Mundo Garnacha 2020
3 bottles      Celliers des Dauphins Reserve Intense Cotes du Rhone Villages 2019
3 bottles      Alamos Malbec 2021

Curton La Perriere Bordeaux 2019
The 2019 Château Curton La Perriere is a solid Bordeaux, offering attractive red-fruited, spicy aromatics, medium to full body, a beautifully lush, supple texture, and a great finish. It has surprising mid-palate depth as well as length on the finish, and I'd be happy to drink it on release. Rating: 89 - 91 Points; Jeb Dunnuck

Rey del Mundo Garnacha 2020
A gorgeous modern rendition, the wine shows Black Doris plum, sweet cherry, clove and toasted almond notes on the nose, leading to a silky-smooth palate that’s juicy and rounded. Soothing and comforting with plenty of tasty flavours. Screwcap. Drink to: 2025; Price: $25.00; Alcohol: 13.5%; Rating: 93 Points; Wine Orbit

Celliers des Dauphins Reserve Intense Cotes du Rhone Villages 2019
Deep-ish red with a trace of purple, the bouquet complex and detailed with layers of roasted spices and chocolate, the mid-palate full of sweetly ripe fruit flavour before a pleasantly drying and firming tannin finish. This is very enjoyable now and quite delicious—and classically Côtes du Rhône in style. There is richness and density, flesh and suppleness of texture. Yum. Date Tasted: August 2022; Drink: 2022 to 2034; Price: $40.00; Alcohol: 14.5%; Rating: 93 Points; Huon Hooke; The Real Review

Alamos Malbec 2021
Notes of blackberries, dark cherries, blackcurrants and baking spices. Medium body with creamy tannins. Round and juicy with lots of fruit and a ripe, chocolatey finish. Drink or hold. Rating: 91 Points; James Suckling