Red
Red
Enate 2020 Crianza Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Spanish Red
The colour is dark Bordeaux red with bluish reflections. Tempranillo forms seventy percent of the blend, with thirty percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Red fruit, spice and smoke accompany coffee, chocolate, mineral and caramel notes. The wine spent nine months in oak. Its structure is smooth and fleshy, with balanced tannins. A long finish includes fine toasted notes. The wine comes from Somontano in Aragón.
Giuseppe Campagnola 2022 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC
Italian Red
Red cherry, dried fig, sweet spice and chocolate accompany black cherry, plum, dark forest berries, vanilla, pepper, leather and tobacco. The palate is soft and powerful, and the finish is smooth and warm. The Ripasso process passes the Valpolicella over recently fermented Amarone skins, adding body, colour and dried-fruit richness. Corvina and Rondinella are the stated varieties.
Angeline 2023 Pinot Noir California
American Red
Made entirely from Pinot Noir, this dry California red offers cranberry, black cherry, plum and toasted oak. Acidity is present, the body is medium and the palate is generous, with the wood remaining discreet. The wine carries 13.8 percent alcohol and 3.6 grams per litre of sugar. Serve between fourteen and sixteen degrees Celsius. Beef fajitas, bacon-stuffed potatoes or Pinot Noir and blackberry poptails provide suitable pairing options.
Wonderwerk 2022 Free Your Mind
American Red
Equal parts Carignan and Riesling are co-fermented for this dry red. The Carignan undergoes two weeks of carbonic maceration, while destemmed Riesling ferments on its skins. After blending, malolactic fermentation and two to three months of stainless-steel ageing follow, then the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. Pink grapefruit, blood orange, plum and cranberry accompany soft fruit and fine acidity.
Bardos 2023 Viñedos de Altura Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Tinta Fina forms most of the blend, with scattered Albillo Mayor and Garnacha Tinta vines. The vineyards lie above 950 metres around Alcubilla and Villálvaro in Soria, on sandy soil and fine gravel over iron-rich clay. The grapes are picked by hand. Fermentation and gentle maceration last two weeks, malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and ageing lasts twelve months in oak vessels of several sizes.
Mazzei 2016 Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Italian Red
Fresh cherry and savoury dried herbs lead the profile. A silky palate carries leather, cedar, spice and smoky dark fruit. The blend is ninety percent Sangiovese and ten percent Merlot. Fruit was harvested by hand from vines between fifteen and thirty years old, then the wine spent twelve months in small French-oak barrels, half of them new.
Maison Audebert et Fils 2018 Chinon Les Hautes Vignes
French Red
Cabernet Franc forms this dry red from Chinon. The family estate has worked from Bourgueil since the first half of the nineteenth century and now tends more than forty hectares across Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil and Chinon. Its vineyards span sand, gravel, siliceous clay, chalky clay and tuffeau. The wines reflect a single-variety approach centred on Cabernet Franc and the character of each vintage.
Judith Beck 2021 Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Black fruit, ink and graphite sit in a firm profile with fine-grained tannins. The dry red also shows spice, soft texture, velvety tannins and lively acidity. Blaufränkisch undergoes three weeks of maceration and ages for ten months in used barrels. It is neither fined nor filtered, receives little sulphur at bottling and carries 12.5 percent alcohol.
Meinklang 2019 Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Blueberry, blackcurrant, leather and tobacco meet juicy fruit, a lightly taut texture and a gently bitter edge. Violets and plums add floral and dark-fruit detail. Blaufränkisch spends about nine days on the skins with manual punch-downs, then ages on fine lees in large used barrels and stainless steel. The dry red is biodynamically farmed in Burgenland and carries 12 percent alcohol.
Vignerons de Buxy 2022 Buissonnier Pinot Noir Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise
French Red
Red fruit, light tannins and smoky character give this Pinot Noir a soft yet structured profile. The vineyards lie between Buxy and Saint-Gengoux-le-National on shallow, ventilated limestone soils with pebbles and east-to-southeast-facing slopes. The wine ages first in stainless steel, then in oak barrels or casks. Its balance and supple texture suit grilled meats, lamb, duck or firm cheeses.
Fairview Cellars 2001 Merlot Cabernet
Canadian Red
Merlot and Cabernet form this red blend from the Okanagan. The six-acre property near Oliver was purchased in the late nineteen-eighties, and Bordeaux varieties were planted from the early nineteen-nineties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc occupy most of the site. The winery opened at the turn of the century beside the Fairview golf course, within one of Canada's warmest grape-growing areas.
Petit Vega 2020 8 Meses Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Dark cherry colour introduces blackberry, liquorice, spice and toast. The palate is full and structured, with soft tannins and a persistent finish. Tempranillo is hand harvested from roughly thirty-year-old vines at about 900 metres. Fermentation uses large oak vats, stainless steel and concrete, followed by eight months in French and American oak. The dry wine carries 14 percent alcohol.
Les 3 Madones 2023 Fleurie
French Red
Bright ruby colour with purple highlights introduces ripe plum, fresh grape, violet and blackcurrant. The palate is fleshy and harmonious, with red fruit, mild spice and a mineral touch. Gamay from Fleurie undergoes semi-carbonic maceration before resting in stainless steel, preserving freshness and direct fruit character. Fine, silky tannins bring a supple texture to the dry red profile.
Ercole 2022 Barbera del Monferrato 1 L
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit, floral notes and a mineral core sit alongside Barbera's bright acidity and freshness. The fruit comes from calcareous-clay soils in Monferrato and is harvested from late September into early October. Fermentation takes place in concrete before stabilization in stainless steel. This dry red is made entirely from Barbera and carries 12.5 percent alcohol.
Lightfoot & Wolfville 2024 Fauna Red
Canadian Red
Juicy plum and dark raspberry meet herbaceous notes and tart cassis. The palate is soft, with very light tannins and a saline finish. Léon Millot, Petite Pearl and Marquette make up the blend. Part of the fruit undergoes carbonic fermentation before a brief rest in stainless steel. Serve with a light chill alongside sausages or charcuterie.
Clot de l’Origine 2019 Soif de Plaisir
French Red
Floral notes and minerality characterize this dry red. Carignan comes from Estagel, while Syrah comes from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, with schist and schist-marl soils. The wine can be served cool with grilled dishes, salads or pizza, or at cellar temperature with beef and stew. It is also suited to the aperitif. The producer suggests drinking it within five to eight years.
Donnafugata 2023 Sherazade Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC
Italian Red
Raspberry and cherry mingle with delicate spicy and balsamic notes. The colour is bright ruby with violet reflections. The palate is soft and fresh, with caressing tannins. Nero d’Avola comes from south-western Sicily, at 200 to 400 metres on clay-loam soils. After malolactic fermentation, the wine spends about four months in tanks and at least eight months in bottle.
Nicosia 2022 Vulkà Etna Rosso
Italian Red
Redcurrant, cherry, floral notes and gentle spice define the profile. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with delicate tannins and freshness. Eighty percent Nerello Mascalese and twenty percent Nerello Cappuccio come from volcanic sandy soils between 650 and 750 metres. After a forty-eight-hour cold maceration, fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with five to six months in tonneaux.
Wesbert 2021 Merlot
Canadian Red
Raspberry, cassis and spice form a compact, pure-fruited profile. Bright acidity keeps the wine juicy and fresh through the finish. Medium body, smooth texture and balance give it an easygoing character, while plum, cherry, blackberry, herbs and cedar add further detail. It is ready to enjoy and works naturally with sausage pizza, beef tacos or a casual barbecue.
Søren 2022 Boundary Spring
Canadian Red
Wild berry fruit, desert sagebrush and dusty minerality define a rich, full-bodied profile. The blend combines thirty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, thirty percent Cabernet Franc, eighteen percent Merlot, twelve percent Malbec and five percent Syrah. Seventeen barrels were selected, with maturation largely in neutral French oak and five new barrels. Suave, polished texture and dense concentration support further ageing.
Manvi 2022 Myra Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Italian Red
Wild berries and cherries meet delicate floral notes in a fresh, balanced profile. The blend is led by Sangiovese with a small portion of Merlot, bringing richness and complexity without leaving the fruit behind. Twelve months in stainless-steel containers are followed by at least six months in bottle. It suits pasta, grilled chicken and medium-aged cheeses.
Pindarie 2021 The Risk Taker Tempranillo
Australian Red
Black cherry, liquorice and dark plum are joined by scorched earth, dried herbs and spice. The palate is rich and generous, with black fruit, savoury tones and a sturdy tannin structure that brings a slightly chewy texture. Ten months in French oak barrels are part of the maturation, and the finish is long, ripe and savoury.
Scout Vineyard NV Syrah-Riesling Co-Ferment
Canadian Red
Whole clusters of Syrah were submerged in freshly pressed Riesling juice and sealed for light carbonic maceration. Fermentation took place in qvevri, with nothing added or removed. Dried salmonberry, cherry bubblegum, rhubarb, blackberry and a penny-like note create a fragrant profile with delicately integrated tannins. The fruit comes from regeneratively farmed sandy soils in the Similkameen Valley.
Domaine François Chidaine 2022 Touraine Rouge
French Red
Equal parts Côt, Cabernet Franc and Pinot d’Aunis come from biodynamically farmed vineyards around Montrichard and Chissay-en-Touraine. Red fruit, faint minerality and pepper shape the profile, supported by medium tannins, bright acidity and moderate complexity. The blend carries good concentration and length, while the three varieties remain clearly integrated. Plenty of character completes the profile.
Montalbera 2021 La Tradizione Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
Italian Red
Ruchè gives a bright red colour with violet reflections. Rose, red fruit and pepper shape the aromatic profile. The palate is rich in fruit, soft and structured, with a long, characterful finish. The wine is made entirely from Ruchè and matured in stainless steel before controlled-temperature bottle ageing. Fruit comes from Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno in Piedmont.
Barone di Villagrande 2015 Etna Rosso DOC
Italian Red
An eighty-percent share of Nerello Mascalese is joined by Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mantellato. Delicate fruit, herbs and woodland tones define the profile, and maturation lasts one year in chestnut barrels. The wine carries Etna DOC status and thirteen percent alcohol. The vineyards sit on Etna, where southern warmth meets mist, pronounced temperature shifts and frequent rain.
Neon Eon 2019 Pinot Noir Nouveau
Canadian Red
Pinot Noir from British Columbia forms a natural red. The cellar approach leaves nothing added or removed: fermentation is spontaneous, and no commercial yeast, sulphur, enzymes, fining agents or filtration are used. Fewer than ten milligrams per litre of sulphites are recorded. The project sources fruit across the Okanagan Valley and works exclusively with organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards.
Carlania Celler 2018 El Petit Carlania
Spanish Red
This light, fluid Trepat red comes from Conca de Barbera and organically and biodynamically farmed fruit. The wine is unsulphured and presented as natural. Pomegranate colour accompanies floral and fruity aromas, spice and blueberry. The palate is fresh, fruity and spicy, with a dry finish. The vines grow above four hundred metres and are more than fifty years old.
Carmen 2021 DO Matorral Chileno Mezcla Tinta
Chilean Red
A vivid violet colour accompanies fresh floral character, red fruit and spice. The palate is soft and round, with rich texture, dark fruit, raspberry coulis, balsamic notes and a long finish. The blend is sixty-five percent Carignan, twenty-five percent Grenache and ten percent Pais. Its eighty-year-old, head-trained Melozal vineyard lies on an east-facing slope over granitic soils containing twelve to twenty-three percent clay.
Olivier Ravoire 2016 Vacqueyras
French Red
Black fruit, garrigue and oak are present. The palate is powerful, smooth and rounded, with persistent fruit. The blend is eighty percent Grenache and twenty percent Syrah. All Syrah matures for twelve months in 225-litre French oak barrels, split evenly between new and once-used wood. Ten percent of the Grenache spends twelve months in new 600-litre French oak. Melted tannins, smoke and red fruit are also present.