Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Le Roc 2022 Bordeaux
French Red
Bright red and black fruit lead, joined by a restrained touch of vanilla and a classic savoury character. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is approachable, with fine tannins shaping the fruit without hardening it. The finish is clean, balanced and quietly moreish. Serve with roast chicken, grilled sausages, lentils or a simple steak with herbs.
Chateau Rousselle 2020 Cotes de Bourg
French Red
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Springfield Estate 2016 Méthode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon
South African Red
A concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, opening with blackcurrant, ripe plum, violet and dark chocolate around warm spice and toasted cedar. The full-bodied palate remains composed, its dense fruit held by firm, finely shaped tannins and the measured influence of French barriques. Freshness and savoury detail carry the wine through a long finish with ample depth and quiet authority.
Féret-Lambert 2020 Costes Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Fresh and focused, with plum, cassis and red berry fruit framed by graphite and a discreet flash of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and neatly structured, balancing ripe fruit with fine tannins and bright acidity. A savoury mineral edge carries through the clean, persistent finish. Versatile at the table, it suits roast chicken, grilled lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Chateau Feret-Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
French Red
Medium to deep garnet in the glass, with ripe cassis, cherry and plum on the nose, joined by gentle oak and a subtle butterscotch note. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, carrying dark fruit through soft extraction and rounded tannins. A clean line of freshness keeps the texture lively, while the finish is fine and persistent. Serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Cramele Recaș 2022 Solara Natural Red
Romanian Red
Chateau Senilhac 2020 Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
Garnet in colour, with an aromatic, fruit-led nose and a supple, generous palate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot bring ripe red fruit, savoury depth and a gentle spicy lift. The finish is long and persistent, carrying a polished, composed character. A brief decant will let its aromatic detail settle into focus. Serve with roast beef, lamb, mushroom dishes or firm cheese.
Château Le Grand Verdus 2016 Grande Réserve Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Dark plum, black cherry and blueberry lead, with tobacco leaf, graphite, dark chocolate and baking spice adding savoury depth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with rounded fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity keeping the wine composed. Earthy notes linger through a balanced, satisfying finish. Serve with veal chops, roast beef, grilled mushrooms or firm cheese.
Brancaia 2022 Tre Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Juicy red plum and cherry lead, with dark chocolate, orange peel and a savoury herbal edge. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances soft fruit with lively acidity and fine, easy tannins. A fresh, gently spiced finish keeps the wine poised and versatile. Serve with pasta, roast chicken or grilled pork.
Mulderbosch 2025 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose
South African Rosé
Fresh strawberry opens with a subtle chalky note and a bright copper-pink hue. The palate is succulent and fruit driven, but early-picked acidity keeps it poised and refreshing rather than broad. A fine mineral line brings definition to the clean, balanced finish. Serve with grilled tuna, salmon, tomato salads or light mezze.
Château Calet 2019 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Rated 91 points and a Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast, this Merlot-led red combines ripe black fruit with a dense, smoky structure. The palate is generous and powerful, yet fresh acidity and supple tannins keep the fruit clearly defined. A savoury, dark-fruited finish gives it useful length. Serve with roast beef, duck, mushroom ragout or soft-ripened cheese.
Rocca di Montegrossi 2018 Geremia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Sour cherry, currant and wild berries open with vanilla, licorice and dark chocolate. Full and structured, the palate layers blueberry, blackberry, lavender and scorched earth over lively acidity and velvety tannins. Freshness keeps the depth controlled, while savoury herbs and warm spice extend the finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or porcini.
Pavette 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Scout Vineyard NV Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Grapefruit, strawberry tea and raspberry pastry lead a complex, savoury profile. The palate is aromatic and gently textured, with spice and a fine tannic grip from skin contact balanced by ripe, rounded fruit. Seven months on the lees add breadth without dulling the freshness. Serve lightly chilled with grilled vegetables, salmon, charcuterie or dishes carrying gentle heat.
Springfield Estate 2022 Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon
South African Red
A generous Cabernet Sauvignon, opening on cassis, blackcurrant and cranberry with warm leather, fine spice and discreet cedar. The palate is full and juicy, with plush dark fruit carried by a velvety texture and notably soft tannins. Subtle walnut skin and cigar-box detail add savoury complexity, leading to a long, smooth and composed finish.
Mulderbosch 2022 Faithful Hound
South African Red
Deep red with a purple core, this Stellenbosch red opens on bramble berry, baked rhubarb, ripe plum and liquorice, with a faint earthy, herbaceous note recalling local fynbos. The palate is full, built around sweet berry fruit and polished tannins. Fourteen months in predominantly French oak is matched to the fruit, while a smaller portion matured in tank on its lees.
Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Dark and classically structured, with blackberry, blackcurrant and briar framed by cedar, pencil shaving and a touch of loamy earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with sappy dark fruit, fine powdery tannins and fresh acidity. Dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and white pepper carry the savoury, composed finish.
Palmaz Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Raspberry liqueur rises first, grounded by the mineral scent of wet stones warming in the sun. Black and blue fruit unfolds across a concentrated palate before moving toward sweet black tea. The Cabernet combines generous aromatic depth with firm but measured structure, finishing gently and with a calm, persistent sense of balance.
Graceland 2020 Three Graces
South African Red
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Andrew Cain 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Ripe redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry open the nose, layered with fresh earth, mint, allspice and cigar box. The palate deepens into raspberry, dark cherry and cassis, with lavender, black trumpet mushroom and mocha adding complexity. Smooth, supple tannins frame the fruit, while cardamom and smoked cedar linger through an elegant, composed finish.
Dunn Vineyards 2015 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Kirsch and blackcurrant open with sandalwood, sweet tobacco and exotic spice. The palate is full-bodied and layered, balancing rich, pure fruit with an elegant texture and firm, woven tannins. Cedar, dried herbs, graphite and lavender add complexity, while red cherry, plum and mint carry the structured frame into a long, poised finish.
Corcelettes 2017 Meritage
Canadian Red
Blackberry and fresh blueberry lead with a light violet perfume. The palate layers red and dark plum with sweet cherry and allspice, framed by balanced acidity and restrained tannins. A faint smoky note adds depth without heaviness, carrying the dark fruit through a polished, savoury and gently persistent finish.
Ballard Lane Paso Robles Cab 375 mL
American Red
A generous Cabernet with ripe blackberry, cassis and dark cherry, layered with cedar, vanilla and a touch of baking spice. The palate is ample without becoming heavy, with plum fruit, supple texture and smooth, rounded tannins carrying into a polished finish. The compact half-bottle format is well suited to grilled beef, burgers or roast mushrooms when a full bottle is more than the occasion calls for.
De Toren 2019 Fusion V Stellenbosch
South African Red
Blueberry, tart black cherry and plum lead, with dark chocolate, olive and subtle tobacco adding savoury depth. Rich and full-bodied, the palate feels round and composed, combining concentrated black fruit with finely polished, silky tannins. Balanced freshness keeps the power in check before a long finish of earth, spice and dark berries.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Petit Rouge ½
Canadian Red
Dark berries and black currant lead a juicy, expressive profile, with ripe plum, peppery spice and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is supple and balanced, carrying dark fruit over lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savoury undertones add depth, while the fresh, polished finish keeps this approachable red versatile at the table.
Peller Family NV Cabernet Merlot 200 mL
Canadian Red
Ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum give this medium-bodied red a generous fruit core, with a mild peppery spice adding definition. The palate is smooth and approachable, carried by soft tannins and a clean, dry finish. The compact single-serving bottle works well with pasta in tomato sauce, grilled meats, hearty stews or a simple weeknight supper.
Therianthropy 2022 Le Maillot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
Bright raspberry, tart cherry and crunchy pomegranate lead a light, silky red, with anise, fennel, thyme and earthy herbs bringing savoury definition. Whole-cluster carbonic fermentation emphasizes lift and immediacy, while juicy acidity keeps the fruit vivid. Fine texture carries the palate into a fresh, energetic finish that benefits from a slight chill.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
La Stella 2019 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Bing cherry, red cherry and black cherry mingle with grilled herbs, cured tobacco and a subtle frame of warm oak. The palate is layered and savoury, with generous fruit, measured extraction and supple structure already working in harmony. Fresh acidity keeps the finish poised and inviting. Serve with osso buco, rosemary-crusted lamb or a mushroom cannelloni.