Red Wine
By Producer
Lower in yield but high in quality. Generous autumn rains, a mild December and warm February got the vines off to an early >
"The 2016 Casa de Uco 'El Salvaje' Malbec from Argentina is well worth snapping up at this price."Jonathan Ray, The Spectator >
"Finally, the 2020 Fleurie, Ch. de Fleurie from one of Maison Jean Lorons flagship estates. Blessed with the fresh fruitiness >
In case it hasn't found its way into your glass yet - Château Courac's Laudun is, in our humble opinion, one of the best >
Choose the 2010 Château Laroche Bel Air this festive season and you choose the ideal Christmas all-rounder claret. Its all >
The notion that Château Ramafort’s 2015 vintage may, in fact, exceed in quality their wonderful 2010 (completely sold out), >
"I expected the 2016 Sumaridge Estate Merlot from South Africa to be well knackered but found it full of juicy ripe fruit >
"The 2019 Finca Don Otaviano Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina is a complete bargain, full of fresh cassis >
Big, warm, flavoursome old-vines garnacha is a real Spanish speciality, and our favourite, Las Martas, manages to combine >
"The 2019 Juliénas, Domaine de la Vieille Église, from the north-western edge of Beaujolais, is so-named because it's produced in >
Classic Coonawarra cabernet from an historic, world-class producer and for just under £14 a bottle? Yes, and one you won't >
Massif d'Uchaux is one of the 'cult' villages in the Côtes du Rhône - no surprise then it is a strong candidate for elevation >
There is no doubt that some of our very best recent wine discoveries over the last few years have heralded from some of >
"A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard in the western Bekaa Valley, the 2019 Hochar >
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Plush, polished and sophisticated, Contino Reserva is one of the finest Riojas around. Sweet fruit, exotic >
"The 2019 Domaine de Mourchon Séguret Tradition Côtes du Rhône Villages is a seriously grown-up red from one of the Rhône >
Ripe and luscious and packed with morello cherry and blackberry fruit. We’re particularly taken by its warm spice-laden >
A big, flavoursome wine bursting with ripe fruit and spice. Very unpretentious in style, easy drinking, with smooth tannins >
"Finally, the 2018 Black Label Tête de Cuvée Rouge de la Jasse, made from 100 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon. Handpicked from >
A superb example of Chile's own grape variety. Rich and rewarding, with smooth plum and spice in the main. With greater >
"2016 is an epic vintage" - Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
The 2016 Petite Laurence is one of my favourite finds in recent years. >
Attractive red and blackcurrant fruit on the palate with hints of prunes and herbs. Well balanced tannins and good leng >
We opened a bottle of the 2013 L'Expression de Pauillac recently as part of a team tasting of drinking Bordeaux, and were >
The signature red blend of Glenelly, combining the rich and savoury, peppery character of the Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignons >
