Mourvedre
Mourvedre
Domaine de Cristia 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Deep red-cherry colour accompanies floral and fruit aromas with liquorice. The attack is balanced and lively, with powerful, ripe tannins and a long, intense fruit-and-aroma finish. Grenache makes up seventy-five percent of the blend, joined by fifteen percent Syrah and ten percent Mourvèdre. Most of the fruit comes from a small lieu-dit with sand, clay, limestone and rounded-stone soils.
Château Cabrières 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Deep ruby colour accompanies ripe dark berries, cherry and pungent flowers. A spicy element develops with air. The palate is broad and pliant, with juicy cherry cola, black raspberry and a hint of liquorice. Even tannins are present, along with a persistent finish carrying cherry and spice. The blend comprises Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.
Domaine des Sarradels 2016 Bandolino Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
A Grenache and Mourvedre blend from Côtes Catalanes in Roussillon, this red is listed at 13.5 percent alcohol. The estate farms 9.5 hectares at Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, using certified organic and biodynamic viticulture. Dry farming, hand harvesting and no added sulphur form part of the domaine's approach. Its total production is around 16,000 bottles a year.
Halos de Jupiter 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Game, leather and dried herbs accompany mulberry, plum and dried strawberry. The wine is opulent and full-bodied, with a rounded, voluminous texture, a warming finish and ripe, grippy tannins. The blend is 85 percent Grenache, 10 percent Syrah and 5 percent Mourvedre from sandy parcels in the appellation, with maturation in once- and twice-used demi-muids.
Château La Nerthe 2022 Les Cassagnes Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge
French Red
Burlat cherry, red berries, blackcurrant and licorice define the documented fruit profile. Thyme, olive, laurel and other garrigue notes add a savoury register. The palate balances liveliness with roundness, supported by delicate tannins and a minty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the recorded blend, giving the wine its combination of bright fruit, herbs and restrained structure.
Domaine du Pégau 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
French Red
Licorice, tar and a stony note frame the documented profile, with leather, violet, cherry and strawberry adding aromatic detail. The palate carries meaty depth, healthy tannins and a firm, silky texture. A long, complete and slightly tannic finish follows. The blend is led by Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermented without destemming and raised in large old foudres.
Domaines Ott 2013 Château Romassan Bandol Rouge
French Red
Blackcurrant, morello cherry and spices define the documented tasting profile. The wine is described as rich and elegant, with fine, silky tannins through the finish. Mourvèdre supplies the established varietal identity, while long ageing is part of the producer's approach to concentration and depth. Fruit, spice and polished tannin remain the central, clearly sourced details.
Château Henri Bonnaud 2013 Palette Rouge
French Red
Deep cherry colour introduces a red built from Mourvèdre, Grenache and old-vine Carignan. Morello cherry and spice define the aromatic profile, while the palate is framed by tannins described as youthful yet silky. The finish is delicate and persistent. Cherry, spice and silky tannins form the central character of this Palette red, supported by its three-grape blend.
Château Pradeaux 2011 Bandol Rouge
French Red
Mourvèdre forms the core, with Grenache in support. The cuvée is made with gentle crushing without destemming, native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and extended maceration. Long ageing follows in seasoned oak foudres. Freshness and firm tannins are central to the house style, placing grape composition, maceration and long foudre ageing at the centre of this traditional red.
Château de Pibarnon 2013 Bandol Rouge
French Red
Structured and built for long ageing, the documented profile emphasizes volume, mass and amplitude. Those elements recede through the finish, leaving finesse, sweetness and fruit-shaped tannins. The estate also records fine tannin extraction, ripeness and minerality. Together, the notes describe a concentrated red whose scale settles into a detailed, composed and distinctly mineral, precisely defined close.
Château de la Liquiere 2021 Les Amandiers Rosé
French Rosé
Raspberry and redcurrant rise from a bright, refreshing palate, joined by a gentle caramel nuance. Cinsault, Mourvedre and Grenache from schist soils give the wine both fruit clarity and a lightly savoury frame. Direct pressing and cool fermentation preserve freshness, while short tank ageing keeps the texture clean and supple. It finishes lively and mouth-filling, with red berries, gentle caramel and a clean, refreshing close.
Château de la Gardine 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Dark cherry and blackberry open with espresso, leather and a subtle oak note. The palate is rich and rounded, with concentrated fruit held by smooth, powerful tannins. Savoury and earthy undertones add depth without crowding the wine's generous core, while the texture remains polished and composed. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, espresso, leather and a measured Rhône warmth.
Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Barossa GSM
Australian Red
Juicy dark fruit leads with plum and berry depth, followed by a measured thread of warm spice. The palate is supple and smoothly layered, with Grenache bringing lift, Shiraz adding body and Mourvedre contributing savoury shape. Concrete fermentation helps preserve a rounded, composed texture. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with dark fruit, soft spice and a quietly persistent Barossa warmth.
Oddbird GSM Non-Alcoholic Red Wine
French Non-Alcoholic Wine
Red currant and plum lead, joined by darker fruit, dried herbs and a restrained note of cracked pepper. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with lively acidity bringing freshness and soft tannins giving the fruit shape. Earthy, savoury tones add complexity through the middle without overwhelming the red-fruit core. Gently dealcoholized, it finishes cleanly with mature fruit, spice and a measured tannic edge.
Colección de Toneles Centenarios Luis XIV Red Vermouth
Spanish Fortified
Light mahogany in colour, with expressive wild herbs, anise and sweet spice layered over ripe red fruit. The palate is rounded and medium-sweet, with cinnamon warmth and a fine bitter edge bringing balance through a long, composed finish. Serve well chilled over ice with an orange twist, or use in a Negroni or Manhattan; olives, salted almonds and charcuterie make straightforward aperitif pairings.
Ogier 2023 Artesis Cotes du Rhone Organic Rouge
French Red
Fresh strawberry and dried cranberry lead, with red liquorice and crushed stone adding savoury lift. The palate is juicy and vibrant, with concentrated red fruit softening into a fine but purposeful grip. A mineral edge keeps the finish bright and versatile, making this organically grown southern Rhône red a natural partner for burgers, beef and tomato stew or grilled vegetables.
Chateau de la Liquiere 2014 Cistus Faugeres
French Red
Ripe fruit and liquorice meet wild violet, cistus and an earthy lift on the nose. The palate is dense and richly textured, adding thyme and blond tobacco as it opens. A subtle, appetising bitterness brings shape to the finish, extending the wine with extra complexity while its underlying elegance remains firmly in view.
Mas Gabinele 2022 Faugeres
French Red
Ripe blackberry, plum and red cherry are layered with liquorice, pepper, tobacco and warm Mediterranean herbs. The palate is generous yet balanced, with supple tannins and enough freshness to keep the dark fruit clearly defined. Spice and a light savoury note carry the finish. Serve with grilled lamb, sausages or slow-cooked vegetables.
Hewitson 2021 Old Garden Mourvedre
Australian Red
Blueberry, raspberry and black cherry rise with heady spice, mint and a measured touch of mocha. Plump and silky on the palate, it balances succulent fruit with bright acidity and soft, spicy tannins, while dark chocolate and herbs add savoury depth. Generous without heaviness, it pairs naturally with lamb shank, game or slow-cooked beef.
Mas des Caprices 2018 RAS Rouge à Siroter Vin de France
French Red
Clear ruby in colour, with crunchy cherry, red currant and a light touch of sweet spice. The palate is bright and easy-moving, balancing juicy Mediterranean fruit with silky tannins and a refreshing finish. Light enough for an aperitif yet savoury enough for the table, it suits charcuterie, grilled sausages or a sunny picnic.
Château Musar 2022 Musar Jeune Rosé
Lebanese Rosé
Torbreck 2005 The Pict Mataro
Australian Red
Forest floor and black truffle meet blueberry and blackberry liqueur on a deep, complex nose. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with concentrated dark fruit carried by firm structure and a compact, savoury frame. Mature yet still powerful, it benefits from decanting and suits slow-roasted lamb, braised beef, venison, grilled mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
d’Arenberg 2018 The Twenty Eight Road Mourvèdre
Australian Red
Distinctive and savoury, with raspberry and red plum alongside iodine, woodland mushroom and a green herbal lift. The palate carries vivid fruit into gamey, earthy territory, held by fine-grained tannins and a welcome sense of freshness. Its structure is firm but measured, with more complexity set to emerge over time; decanting now will help the layered, savoury detail come forward.
Château de Montfaucon 2012 Vin de Monsieur Le Baron
French Red
Domaine de Beaurenard 2019 Rasteau
French Red
Intense black fruit and blueberry aromas are lifted by cracked pepper, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and concentrated, built around ripe Grenache fruit, firm but polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Blackberry, cherry and savoury spice persist through a focused, energetic finish. Serve with braised lamb, grilled sausages, roast aubergine or hard cheese.
Domaine Saint-Patrice 2016 Clos Saint-Patrice Monopole Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Black cherry, blackberry and violet open with generous aromatic depth, followed by licorice, warm spice and a faint savoury note. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe fruit held in shape by polished tannins and fresh mineral tension. Opulent yet composed, it finishes long and layered, with dark fruit and spice lingering.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2022 Gigondas
French Red
Mas Gabinele 2020 Faugeres
French Red
Wild berries, rockrose and rosemary open into a warm, stony mineral note. The palate is rounded and smooth, with dark fruit carried by a savoury blend of Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre and Grenache. Schist-grown freshness keeps the generous texture composed, while herbal detail lingers through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, cassoulet or grilled sausages.