Revelation Red

Description

A blend of Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot delivers a delicious, soft, fruit-driven wine with a dry finish. Enjoyed it with lamb shanks and pizza in those warm summer months. It’s fresh and crisp yet those subtle fruit flavors still come though. As always, serve chilled to get the best out of this style of wine. Vol. 10%. Sweet Red.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Revelation Red and what does it taste like?

A: Revelation Red is Cedar Creek Estate’s signature wine and is described as their most iconic release. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot that delivers a delicious, soft, fruit-driven palate with a dry finish. At 10% alcohol by volume, it is a light, fresh, and crisp red wine with subtle fruit flavours and an approachable sweetness. The winery recommends serving it chilled, which enhances its freshness and crisp character. It pairs wonderfully with lamb shanks, pizza, and spicy foods, and is ideal for Queensland’s warm summer months.

Q: Why is Revelation Red served chilled?

A: Revelation Red is specifically recommended by Cedar Creek Estate to be served chilled, which is unusual for a red wine but perfectly suited to its style and Queensland’s climate. At 10% ABV and with a soft, fruit-driven character, the wine benefits from cooler serving temperatures – around 12 to 14 degrees Celsius – which highlights its freshness and crisp fruit flavours. In warm climates like south-east Queensland, a chilled red wine is both practically appealing and stylistically appropriate for a light, sweet-style red blend.

Q: What makes Revelation Red Cedar Creek Estate’s signature wine?

A: Revelation Red has earned its status as Cedar Creek Estate’s signature wine because it embodies the winery’s philosophy of producing approachable, fruit-driven wines that reflect Queensland’s warm subtropical climate. The wine’s versatile, easy-drinking style – light body, refreshing acidity, subtle sweetness, and fruit-forward character – appeals to a broad range of wine drinkers from casual enthusiasts to seasoned palates. It features in more wine packs than any other Cedar Creek wine and consistently proves to be the most sought-after style at the cellar door.

Q: What food pairs with Cedar Creek Estate Revelation Red?

A: Cedar Creek Estate describes Revelation Red as pairing particularly well with lamb shanks, pizza, sticky pork ribs, and any dish with a touch of heat or spice. Its light body and subtle sweetness make it an excellent companion to moderately spiced Asian dishes – Thai stir-fries, Vietnamese pho, and Indian curries – where the wine’s fruit character complements the aromatic spice profile. Serve it well chilled for the best experience with food, particularly during Queensland’s warmer months.

Q: Is Revelation Red a sweet red wine?

A: Revelation Red is classified as a Sweet Red wine by Cedar Creek Estate, though its sweetness is soft and subtle rather than overtly sweet. At 10% alcohol and with a “dry finish,” the wine has a gentle residual sweetness that makes it approachable and fruit-forward without being cloying or heavy. It occupies a style between a conventional dry red and a dessert wine, much closer to a dry red but with a soft, ripe fruit character that gives it an accessible sweetness appealing to those who find full-bodied dry reds too tannic or austere.

Q: How much does Revelation Red cost and where can I buy it?

A: Cedar Creek Estate Revelation Red is available at $35 per bottle online at cedarcreekestatewinery.com.au/product/revelation-red/. It is also available as a Super Value Pack carton of 12 bottles priced at $410.00. Additionally, Revelation Red features in the Connoisseur Pack, Everyday Pack, Mountain Pack, Party Pack, Winery Pack (three bottles), and the Sweet Pack (two bottles), all available from the online shop.

Q: What is the alcohol content of Revelation Red?

A: Cedar Creek Estate Revelation Red has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 10%, which is notably lower than most standard red wines. This lower alcohol level contributes to the wine’s light, fresh character and makes it ideal for warm-weather drinking and daytime entertaining. The reduced alcohol also means Revelation Red can be enjoyed in greater quantity without the heaviness associated with fuller-bodied red wines.

Q: What grape varieties are used in Revelation Red?

A: Cedar Creek Estate Revelation Red is a blend of three classic red wine grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot. Each variety contributes distinct characteristics to the blend. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the wine’s structure and cassis fruit backbone, Shiraz adds spice, depth, and bold dark fruit notes, and Merlot contributes softness, plummy fruit character, and a smooth, approachable texture. Together, these three varieties create a harmonious, fruit-forward blend that is both complex and easy to enjoy.

Q: Is Revelation Red best suited to summer drinking?

A: While Revelation Red can be enjoyed year-round, its crisp, fruit-driven, chilled-serving style makes it particularly well suited to summer drinking in Queensland. The winery itself recommends it as a wine for “warm summer months,” noting that its freshness and subtle sweetness shine when served cold. As a light, low-alcohol red at 10% ABV, it is a refreshing alternative to heavier winter red wines, making it a distinctive and popular choice for outdoor entertaining, beach holidays, and picnics in the Queensland sunshine.