Red
Red
Lorgeril L’Orangeraie 2023 Syrah-Viognier Pays d’Oc
French Red
Deep colour shows cherry highlights. Spice, pepper and black cherry lead the aromas, while the palate is round, with good volume and a flavourful finish. The blend combines eighty-four percent Syrah with sixteen percent Viognier from clay-limestone soils under ocean influence. Fermentation is regulated near twenty-four degrees Celsius, daily tastings determine maceration length, and maturation takes place in stainless steel.
Fiuza 2022 Oceanus Reserva Touriga Nacional & Alicante Bouschet
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby colour introduces aromas of violet and red fruit with notes of wood. The palate is full-bodied, with balanced acidity, velvety tannins and a long, structured finish. Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet grow on clay-limestone soils in the Tejo region. Vinification includes a pre-fermentation maceration for aromatic extraction and supple tannins. The wine contains between thirteen and fourteen percent alcohol.
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2014 Gradual Tinto
Portuguese Red
Rock rose, plum, wild blueberry, violet and cassis define the fruit and floral profile. Fine, tight tannins lead to a salty, lingering finish. The blend draws equally from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz grown in Pinhão at three hundred to four hundred and fifty metres. Native fermentation uses schist lagares with foot treading and stainless steel, followed by twelve months in French oak.
Laderas del Tiétar 2019 Garnacha
Spanish Red
Medicinal cherry, strawberry jam and smoked cocoa run through a juicy palate framed by light, sticky tannins. The wine is made entirely from Garnacha grown biodynamically in the Sierra de Gredos. Fermentation uses whole bunches and a short maceration. Fruit comes from cooperative growers, with Dani Landi and Fernando García selecting grapes and advising on the winemaking. The youthful, exuberant profile suits sweet-glazed ribs.
Viña Undurraga 2022 Sibaris Carménère Gran Reserva
Chilean Red
Plum and savoury notes lead the profile, followed by lush dark fruit and a spicy, peppery undercurrent. Smoked bay leaf and pipe tobacco add further detail. The tannins are fully dispersed, while sweet fruit balances a final green note. Made from Carménère in Chile's Colchagua Valley, the wine carries fourteen percent alcohol and suits empanadas, beef tacos or other savoury dishes.
Alias Winery 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Ripe blackberry, cassis and currant lead the fruit, with tobacco and spice emerging later. The texture is smooth and the fruit remains juicy, giving the wine weight without excessive heaviness. Made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon, it comes from California and contains 13.7 percent alcohol. The finish is clean and smooth, and the wine suits grilled beef, burgers or barbecue ribs.
Proyecto Garnachas 2022 La Garnacha Salvaje del Moncayo
Spanish Red
Bright cherry-garnet colour accompanies red fruit, wild berries and a vegetal note. Strawberry and raspberry are present in a balanced, fruit-driven profile with sweet tannins and a sweet finish. Made entirely from Garnacha, the fruit is harvested by hand from old vines on the north face of Moncayo. The wine spends five months in French oak barrels and contains 13.9 percent alcohol.
Bartier Bros. 2022 Illegal Curve
Canadian Red
Bright raspberry meets dark fruit and firm structure. The blend contains fifty-one percent Cabernet Franc, forty-eight percent Petit Verdot and one percent Pinot Noir, all harvested by hand. Fruit is destemmed and crushed before a twenty-one-day maceration and fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation lasts fourteen months in neutral French barrels, alcohol is 13.9 percent, and production totals 920 cases.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2021 The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Ripe cherry and bramble are joined by savoury lavender and spice. Dark berries, cedar and earthy notes are also present, alongside fresh acidity and malleable tannins. Made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Coonawarra, the wine contains 13.7 percent alcohol. The local railway siding that influenced the area's early settlement gives the cuvée its name.
Gérard Bertrand 2023 Le Chouchou
French Red
Ruby colour and ripe red fruit meet floral notes, strawberry, cherry and a touch of spice. The texture is silky, with soft, integrated tannins. It is a light red wine. Grapes are harvested early in the morning. Maceration lasts three to five days, fermentation finishes at twenty degrees Celsius, and ageing takes place for three months in tank.
Château Barbebelle 2022 Rouge Fleuri Sans Sulfites Ajoutés
French Red
Raspberry, forest fruit and blackberry accompany an intense purple colour and a round palate. The red wine is made entirely from Caladoc without added sulphites. Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec. Production uses mechanical night harvesting, bioprotection and a long maceration. Cellar work includes manual punchdowns and pumpovers, and maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol is fourteen percent.
Zenato 2020 Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 375 mL
Italian Red
Blackberry, blackcurrant, spice, pepper and leather accompany a deep ruby colour. The palate is smooth and viscous, with acidity and alcohol in balance. The blend combines Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta. A second fermentation takes place on Amarone lees. Ageing includes six months in tank, eighteen months in French Allier tonneaux and six months in bottle.
Telmo Rodríguez 2022 Corriente Rioja
Spanish Red
Wild berries and spice appear with a creamy texture, spicy oak and dusty tannins. Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha come from bush vines in Lanciego, where the fruit is harvested by hand. Native-yeast fermentation takes place in concrete. Maturation lasts approximately twelve months in old oak barrels and foudres. The wine is lightly filtered and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
JoieFarm 2022 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Black cherry, gently smoked plum, sweet tobacco and autumn forest appear within a medium, fleshy body and a tight, smoke-edged finish. Fruit comes from Summerland, Naramata and Penticton, with four clones included. Production uses many small fermentation lots, gentle pressing and barrel fermentation. Ageing takes place in several larger wood formats, with new wood used only for puncheons.
Ego Bodegas 2022 El Gorú Jumilla
Spanish Red
Ripe red fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and toasted notes accompany a deep purple-red colour. The palate is fruity, savoury, fleshy and glyceric, with soft, ripe tannins. Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot are fermented and macerated separately for fifteen to twenty days at no more than twenty-eight degrees Celsius. The blend spends four months in American oak barrels.
The Hatch Ross O NV
Canadian Red
Red and black fruit meet cherry, raspberry and plum, with subtle spice, oak, coffee bean and black pepper. The palate has balanced acidity and medium body, and the finish is smooth. Strawberry, a light effervescence and a berry-juice note are also present. This dry red blend comes from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Alcohol is twelve percent.
Gál Tibor 2024 Egri Pinot Noir
Hungarian Red
Forest fruit, rosehip and sour cherry appear with green herbs, earth and oak. The Pinot Noir has marked acidity, more-than-medium tannins and a medium body. Oak spice is also present, and the wine has a dark colour. It is substantial rather than airy, with tannins playing a prominent role. The red comes from Eger, Hungary.
Troupis Winery 2023 Fteri Agiorgitiko
Greek Red
Gooseberry and pomegranate join plum, red fruit, black fruit and spice. The palate is supple, with velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a medium body. Production includes a few days of low-temperature maceration, and the wine has a deep red-purple colour. This dry red is made entirely from Agiorgitiko grown in Nemea at about 640 metres. A light butter-caramel note is also present.
Domaine La Tour Boisée 2019 Cab et Léon
French Red
Ripe black fruit, fresh plum, black cherry and blackberry appear alongside a dried-hay note. The wine has a fruity, crunchy attack, followed by a supple, ample palate and tannins. Cabernet Franc accounts for seventy percent of the blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon making up the remainder. Grapes are destemmed without crushing, fermented separately under cap, and matured for twelve months in tank.
Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira 2022 Vidigueira Premium Tinto
Portuguese Red
Black fruit and ripe tannins define a rich, polished profile. Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet form the blend, and the wine contains 14 percent alcohol. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented at controlled temperature. Maturation lasts six months in French and American oak. Red fruit, cocoa and vanilla are also present in the profile. The wine comes from Alentejo in Portugal.
Bodegas Olarra 2022 Cerro Añón Crianza
Spanish Red
Dark cherry colour and fruit aromas sit beside spice, with greater complexity developing over time. The palate has strong structure, a soft, rounded attack and a long aftertaste. The blend is ninety percent Tempranillo. The remaining ten percent consists of Mazuelo and Graciano. Maceration lasts two weeks with daily pump-overs. Ageing continues for fourteen to fifteen months in oak, with regular racking.
Cafaggio 2022 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
Violet, underbrush and baking spice meet red cherry and clove. Orange zest is also present. The palate is smooth, with polished tannins. Made entirely from Sangiovese grown in Panzano’s Conca d’Oro, the wine is fermented under controlled temperatures and completes malolactic fermentation naturally. Twelve months in Slavonian oak are followed by three months in bottle. The wine is organic.
Santa Rita 2022 Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Deep ruby-red colour accompanies blackcurrant, blueberry and cherry, with cigar box, soft cedar and spice. The palate is concentrated, with well-rounded ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. The blend contains ninety-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, three percent Syrah and two percent Petit Verdot. The wine contains thirteen point six percent alcohol. The vineyard includes old alluvial terraces at Alto Jahuel in the Maipo Valley.
Natte Valleij 2021 The Swallow Blend
South African Red
Dark ruby and violet tones accompany lavender, cranberry and dark berries. The palate is medium-bodied, with dried plum, toasted nuts, cocoa and cardamom. The blend is seventy-six percent Syrah, twenty-one percent Mourvèdre and three percent Cinsault. The wine matures for eighteen months in used small French oak. Charcuterie savouriness and spice are also present, while the finish carries macerated fruit.
Raymond 2020 Family Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Dark plum and blackberry aromas include earthiness. Black cherry and baked berry cobbler flavours sit with allspice and nutmeg. The palate is approachable, with a plush mid-palate and a lingering finish. Blueberry and elderberry are also present, while the tannins are soft and round. Cabernet Sauvignon comes from California's North Coast. Alcohol is fourteen point five percent.
Crudo 2023 Organic Nero d’Avola Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, cherry and plum sit alongside liquorice and fine oak notes. The red is medium-bodied and dry. Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon are fermented separately in stainless steel. Part of the Cabernet matures in oak before the two varieties are blended. Produced in Sicily from organically grown grapes, the wine has a dark red colour.
Wente Vineyards 2021 Sandstone Merlot
American Red
Strawberry and dried mint appear in the aroma, with black cherry, plum, cinnamon and nutmeg also present. The palate brings red fruit, light oregano, blackcurrant, chocolate and espresso. The wine is medium-bodied, with waxy tannins, balanced acidity and a firm grip. The blend combines Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sirah, and the alcohol is thirteen point five percent.
Bodega Séptima 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Argentinian Red
Green bell pepper appears first, followed by berry aromas. The palate is concentrated and herbaceous, with black pepper, spice, black tea and plum. Cinnamon and toasted notes are also present. The entry is sweet, the tannins are present and soft, and the finish is long. The profile is balanced, and the wine contains fourteen percent alcohol.
Frescobaldi 1996 Rèmole Chianti
Italian Red
Medium-density purple-violet in colour, the wine opens with a sharp acetone-like note that dissipates to reveal a pleasantly full bouquet. The palate shows body and harmony, with round tannins and a long finish. The historic villa near Sieci, east of Florence, gives the wine its name. The property is linked to seven centuries of Frescobaldi family history.
Domaine de Majas 2021 Côtes Catalanes Rouge
French Red
Bright blackberry and juicy cherry appear in the profile, with silky tannins and a fresh finish. The wine blends Carignan and Grenache from biodynamically farmed vineyards, including older vines reaching one hundred and twenty years. The estate's production was already Ecocert-certified organic by this vintage. The wine comes from Côtes Catalanes in Languedoc-Roussillon and contains thirteen percent alcohol.