Red Wine
While some of us may be eternal summer children, lamenting the colder days of the year, there is always a silver lining to every storm cloud – and in our case, it just happens to be in the form of red wine. From Cabernet to Carménère and Pinot Noir to Pineau d’Aunis, explore the best red wines for winter – guaranteed to pair with your heartier dishes and fluffier blankets.
CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES 2016
Deep garnet red in colour, Château Lynch-Bages 2016 has the characteristics of a remarkably mature vintage. The nose is very expressive with notes of dark fruit (blackcurrant, morello cherry, etc.) mixed with fresh touches of mint. The attack is sm
CHATEAU TALBOT 2015
A racy wine, with complex marks of Havana tobacco and licorice, classically delicious without ever the slightest hint of austerity.
LAFAZANIS WINERY GEOMETRIA AGIORGITIKO
Bright red color with purple reflections, inviting aromas of red fruits –cherries and plums, with black pepper notes. Good body with soft and round tannins and an exceptional finish.
PIERRE PONNELLE FLEURIE ROUGE
Bright ruby red in colour. Scents of cherries, berries, flowers and herbs. Silky taste with a nice balance between the fruit and the acidity.
ASTER CRIANZA RIBERA DEL DUERO
Deep, dark cherry red, almost black; clean and bright. Very intense forest berry nose, with, redcurrants, blackberries, violets and fennel leading to a complex background of sweet spices, bay leaves, black olives, liquorice, cedar, incense, tobacco
CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET 2016
Tight and classic aromas with darker redberry fruit, heavy flower bed, dark stone, light stable, leather and wood. Pretty full-bodied wine that offers itself with more freshness that the aroma image should indicate. Powerful with great redberry frui
CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2014
A big black-cherry and bitter-chocolate nose leads into a rich, concentrated palate, where the fruit easily holds sway over the powerful, dry tannins.
FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOC
Acidic, young and juicy.Big cherry and pepper flavor and medium finish.
FUDI SAN DI GREGORIO PATRIMO CAMPANIA ROSSO IGT
Powerful, with a bouquet of forest berries and balsamic prune jelly. Mighty impression on the palate of spices, dark cherries as well as clues of earth and raw meat, with a seemingly endless finish. Well aged Merlot with greatly rounded and embedded
KRESSMANN MONOPOLE ROUGE
Crimson appearance and flashes of copper.Complex bouquet of red fruit, vanilla and spiced aromas. Initially round and robust on the palate, the silky tannins on the finish reflect the ripe fruit character backed by hints of vanilla.
KRESSMANN SELECTION MERLOT
Dry with plum, blackberry, red currant, and tobacco notes. A nice deep red colour and just a very slight hint of spices.
MAISON TARDIEU LAURENT COTE ROTIE
Extreme ripeness, phenomenal concentrations. And, yet, no imbalance, but, on the contrary, a distinct nobility... Future superlative Classic !
MARKOVITIS XINOMAVRO
The colour is medium ruby red with several highlights. The nose is very complex but with remarkable finesse, starting all the varietal characteristics of Xinomavro from dried tomatoes, olives, cherry, strawberry, plum to lavender and sweet spi
PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE PINOT NOIR
Vegetal green notes with some tropical fruit and lots of minerality. High acidity but well balanced with a pleasant finish.
VENETSANOS MANDILARIA
Mandilaria, Aidani and Assyrtiko blend. First impression is rich with tannins. It is a firm wine with high alcohol concentration. In the aftertaste remains the fruit. It is recommended to use a decanter.
CHATEAU DE PULIGNY MONTRACHET MONTHELIE PINOT NOIR 2016
Medium expressed aroma of garden red berries (strawberry, raspberry and red currant). Slight notes of dried cherry with lemon hues and cinnamon.
ERRAZURIZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON ACONCAGUA ALTO
Bright cherry red colour with ruby hues. Aroma of black raspberry, tea leaf and soft smoky notes are complemented with red fruit, rosemary, dill and a light touch of chocolate in the palate.
ERRAZURIZ ESTATE SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This wine displays an intense ruby red color with violet hues. The nose reveals aromas of red fruit and black fruit with balsamic tones, which complements with notes of vanilla, chocolate, cherry and plums. It has a soft palate, fine-grained tannins
ERRAZURIZ ESTATE SERIES MERLOT
Intense aromas of cherries, plums and blueberries are complemented with subtle hints of bay leaves, cedar and spice. Fresh red berry fruit flavors are framed by toasted shades of mocha and bittersweet chocolate, leading to a long persistent finish.
ERRAZURIZ MAX RESERVA CARMENERE
Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Syrah Blend. On the nose, a subtle note of ripened black fruits compliments aromas of pepper and roasted red pepper, soft and elegant notes of black tea leaves, rosemary and moistened earth. The palate is dominated by its
ERRAZURIZ MAX RESERVA PINOT NOIR
Beautiful cherry red color with ruby highlights. The nose displays aromas reminiscent of cherries, raspberries and a floral note of rose hips, with soft touches of tobacco and some moist earth. In the palate, flavors of fresh red fruits predominate,
KTIMA KARIPIDIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Alluring red colour. Complex bouquet of fruity(blackberry, dried fig) and botanical traits (pepper) which are combined with notes of spices and vanilla, a result of the intense aging in the barrel. Rich structure and body, with live tannins and plea
KTIMA KARIPIDIS MERLOT
Deep red colour with violet hues in its youth. Dense aromatic bouquet of notes of plum marmalade, raisins, violet, chocolate and vanilla. It distinguishes for its full taste, fattiness, rich structure, robust body and special aftertaste. A wine with
KTIMA KARIPIDIS NEBBIOLO
Alluring ruby colour. Aromas of small red fruit, mushrooms, fresh-ground pepper and liqourice. It distinguishes for its fruity taste, live acidity, rich structure and full body. Traits that bring out the rich dynamic of the variety and give this liv
KTIMA KARIPIDIS SYRAH
Deep red colour. It combines fresh aromas of fruit, such as cherry and blackberry, with pepper and thyme. Elegant and velvety mouthfeel, with its fruity freshness prevailing and the sense of vanilla from the aging in the oak barrels balancing with i
RIDGE ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc blend. Saturated purple in color. Aromas of cassis, blueberry, cola, licorice, and sweet oak. Ripe blackberry fruit entry, full bodied, rich textures, exotic spice and toasted oak. Complex,
RIDGE GEYERSERVILLE ZINFANDEL
Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Mataro (Mourvèdre) and 1% Alicante Bouschet blend. Ruby color. Pungent bramble fruit, wintergreen, licorice, sweet toasted oak. Rich black cherry fruit on entry. Elegant chalky tannins, gravel/rock, ginger root.
RIDGE LYTTON SPRINGS ZINFANDEL
Jammy raspberry fruit with pepper, mint and sweet toasted oak. Brambly fruit on the palate, sensuous, well-defined tannins and balanced acidity. 74% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignane, 2% Mataro (Mourvedre).
TASYA’S RESERVE AGLIANICO
Excellent wine with light black fruit aromas with a dry palate and medium tannins. Light oak influence that is well integrated. Medium finish.
ZUCCARDI FINCA PIEDRA INFINITA
Nuanced red fruits, mineral notes of wet stone and graphite and a very long finish. An ageworthy wine.
ZUCCARDI LOS OLIVOS MALBEC
Elegant and soft - oozing with everything that makes Malbec the UK’s most popular grape variety - with plum, blackberry and white pepper notes, showing a long and fruity finish.
ZUCCARDI Q MALBEC
Intense aroma of the wine reveals notes of red and black fruit, nuances of spices, violets and chocolate. Silky, with excellent structure, soft ripe tannins and persistent aftertaste.
ZUCCARDI SERIE A MALBEC
Intense aroma of wine is filled with tones of prunes, cherries, nuances of black pepper and tobacco. Also felt notes of chocolate, cherry liqueur and spices. Soft, silky, with solid tannins and a pleasant finish school.
BARISTA PINOTAGE
A burst of intense, rich coffee and chocolate aromas with nuances of ripe mulberry, plum and Maraschino cherries. The sweet aroma of vanilla follow through on the palate and meld with the soft, luscious tannins. A wine ready to be enjoyed.
BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The nose is complex and alluring, offering redcurrant, black cherry and red plum aromas with whiffs of Herbes de Provence, Cape fynbos and clay dust. The red stone fruit of the nose follows through with flavours of youngberry, boysenberry and notes
BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF SYRAH
The complex nose offers a brooding compote of dark berry fruit, black olives, perfume and spice. The blackberries, youngberries, brambles and violets of the nose follow through onto a full, round palate with intense notes of allspice, liquorice and
DOMENICO CLERICO BAROLO DOCG
Fruity flavors, herbs and spices with a pinch of violets. Light tanins and well balanced.
DOMENICO CLERICO LANGHE DOLCETTO
Inky dark, almost black, with a clear garnet edge. Marked scent of blueberries backed by blackberries and plums. Dark berry fruit, mouth-watering acidity and a boatload of smooth but perceptible tannins with a whiff of dusty minerality.
LA RIOJA ALTA VINA ALBERDI RESERVA
High aromatic intensity with dominating ripe fruit: raspberries, red cherries, wild strawberries and red currants set out against a balsamic background of vanilla, toasted caramel, biscuits, coffee and sweet mints. In the mouth, you can enjoy good a
LA RIOJA ALTA VINA ARDANZA RESERVA
Tempranillo and Granacha blend. Pleasant and well-balanced in the mouth. Tasty, with a soft freshness, nice structure, and delicately elegant tannins. Silky finish, with a lovely aftertaste, where liqueur-like notes of cherries and blackcurran
LA RIOJA ALTA VINA ARANA GRAN RESERVA
Tempranillo and Graciano blend. Dark-cherry red with a garnet-red rim. High aromatic intensity, with outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, red berries, wild strawberries and plum jam, leading to tertiary aromas from meticulous aging in oak: vanilla,
LAMOLE DI LAMOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO
Its color is a deep ruby red with a faint garnet tinge. On the nose, the initial sweetish woody sensations make way for the elegant perfumes for which Chianti Classico is known, like hints of iris and spicy tones. On the palate, the tannic austerity
MAZZEI BELGUARDO TENUTA MAREMMA
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend. Full and seductive body, dark spice flavors, enveloping and long taste.
MAZZEI ZISOLA NOTO ROSSO SICILIA DOC
Bold Black fruits with spicy accents all intense yet with a tannin softness that brings this all together in balance. Enjoyable to drink with a medium finish.
PODERE CASTORANI MONTEPULZIANO D' ABRUZZO RISERVA
Sangiovese and Montepulciano blend. Full and rich bodied, with silky and elegant tannins. Long after taste finish, intense and persistent, with notes of mature red fruits and tobacco.
PORCUPINE RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The wine is vibrant ruby red in colour. A complex nose offers an array of classic black and red berry fruit with whiffs of prune, fig, truffle, cigar box, smoke and graphite. The black cherry, blueberry and brambles of the nose follows through onto a
PORCUPINE RIDGE MERLOT
The nose is opulent and entices with its dark and red berry fruit profile, showing black cherry, redcurrant, ripe plum and fruitcake aromas with whiffs of marzipan, baking spices, cloves and cured meat. The rich berry nose follows through onto vibran
PORCUPINE RIDGE SYRAH
The wine is vivid purple on appearance and the nose shows a classic abundance of violets and spice. Intense aromas of blackberries, black cherry, ripe plums and brambles create an intriguing nose. The dark berry fruit of the nose follows through onto
REYNEKE ORGANIC SHIRAZ-CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot blend. The nose is spicy, with aromas of black pepper, plum, cherry and cedar wood. There is also a light perfume of violets and plum on the nose. The palate is well balanced and structure
REYNEKE ORGANIC SYRAH
The nose has a distinct freshly ground black pepper character, along with black current, thyme and tobacco aromas. There is also a light perfume of violets on the nose. The palate is well balanced and structured, with juicy fresh tannins and a dry f
SANTA MARGHERITA MERLOT
Bright ruby colour. Cherry, vanilla & pomegranate on the nose. Medium body. Light velvet tannins, cranberry, dark cherry & red apple peel on the palate. Smooth finish. Small kick and spice.
SANTA MARGHERITA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE
Deep red in color, on the nose this wine displays a bouquet characterized by notes of black cherries and wild berries, enriched with balsamic nuances and hints of herbs and spices. On the palate it is full-bodied yet lively, with fruit that is rende
THE CHOCOLATE BLOCK
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Viognier and Cinsault blend. The nose offers a brooding compote of dark fruit with an abundance of perfume and savoury whiffs of cured meat, black olives and cigar box. The palate shows red and dark berry fruit w
CA DEI FRATI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA PIETRO DAL CERO
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina blend. Dark ruby red in color, it has a rich bouquet, with a presence of black cherry and sweet spices. Hints of floral rose, balsamic and anise notes precede a full bodied sip, with a slight hint of
MAZZEI BELGUARDO BRONZONE MORELLINO DE SCANSANO
Sweet dark berries, spices, flowers and French oak are woven together nicely in this generous, juicy Morellino. This is an especially soft, caressing vintage for the Bronzone.
MAZZEI CASTELLO FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAND SELEZIONE
Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera and Colorino blend. A wonderful and intense bouquet that opens up to spicy black pepper, leather and smoked meat, dark red forest fruits, ethereal eucalyptus, juicy plum and resin. At the palate you find surprisingly fresh
MAZZEI FONTERUTOLI CHANTI CLASSICO
Perfumed nose of black cherry, bramble and spice with hints of tobacco. A rounded structure with ripe tannins, integrated acidity and a touch of spice on the long finish.
CHOCOLATE BLOCK 75CL
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Viognier and Cinsault blend. The nose offers a brooding compote of dark fruit with an abundance of perfume and savoury whiffs of cured meat, black olives and cigar box. The palate shows red and dark berry fruit w
