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B Cellars 2014 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Crème de cassis, blackberry and blueberry form a dense core, lifted by white flowers and framed by liquorice, graphite and restrained oak. The palate is full and opulent, yet vibrant acidity and silky tannins keep the concentration sharply defined. Forest floor and dark spice add savoury depth as the wine opens. Layered and persistent, it finishes with polished fruit, earth and liquorice.
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Generous and intense, showing crunchy red fruit, liquorice and fresh pepper leaf, with a darker, slightly savoury edge underneath. The palate is broad and juicy, balancing ripe fruit with firm structure and a sense of lift. Tannins are present but well integrated, and the wine builds steadily rather than feeling heavy. The finish is persistent, carrying spice, dried herbs and red fruit long after each sip.
Vinhos Borges 2018 Meia Encosta Dão
Portuguese Red
Red and ripe fruit lead a generous but precise palate, supported by fine tannins rather than overt weight. Fresh acidity gives the wine lift and keeps the fruit defined through the middle, while a quiet savoury edge adds complexity. The finish is persistent, returning to red fruit with a clean, balanced shape. Pair with roast chicken, grilled pork, chorizo pasta or a simple beef stew.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 2023 Fleurie Bel Air
French Red
Peony and wild raspberry rise over pomegranate and redcurrant in a light, perfumed profile. The palate is graceful and lifted, with whisper-fine tannins giving gentle shape rather than weight. A mineral grip gathers toward the finish, joined by pink peppercorn and a final return of fresh red fruit. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.
Kleinood 2017 Tamboerskloof Syrah
South African Red
Cranberry, blackberry and blackcurrant open with plum, violet and jasmine. White pepper and a light dusting of spice add savoury lift without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is elegant and composed, with rounded tannins carrying a fresh line through the middle. A lingering finish returns to dark berries, flowers and gentle pepper. Pair with lamb, venison, grilled beef or tomato-based dishes with warm spices.
Carmen Reserva Frida Kahlo 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Ripe red fruit leads with dark coffee and cocoa, framed by a measured touch of French oak. The palate is velvety and generous, balancing rounded fruit with fresh acidity so the wine retains shape rather than feeling heavy. Fine tannins carry the flavours into a long, composed finish with a quiet chocolate echo. Pair with grilled beef, braised short ribs, mature cheese or a mushroom-based dish.
Lapis Luna 2022 Pinot Noir North Coast
American Red
Ripe red cherry and boysenberry meet purple flowers and a measured touch of spice. The palate is juicy and smooth, with polished texture, gentle tannins and enough freshness to keep the fruit lively through the finish. Its easy composure makes it versatile at the table without feeling simple. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin or a mushroom and herb pasta.
Rocco di Carpeneto 2019 Losna
Italian Red
Black cherry and plum lead a deep, savoury profile, followed by liquorice, tobacco and a dark raisined note edged with cocoa. Dry and medium-to-full bodied, the palate brings firm tannins and energetic acidity to the ripe fruit, keeping the wine structured rather than heavy. Extended maceration and time in older barrels lend depth without obvious sweetness. Pair with braised beef, game, rich pasta or aged hard cheese.
Henri de Villamont 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
French Red
Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry open with a delicate violet lift. A light touch of cedar and cinnamon adds quiet savoury depth without masking the fruit. The palate is rounded and poised, carried by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a clean, lightly spiced finish. Its supple shape suits roast chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes, where the bright fruit and restrained oak can remain in balance.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot
Italian Red
Ripe red plum and wild berry meet pine needle, toasted hazelnut and a savoury, earthy maturity. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins framing mossy fruit, olive, tobacco and a light mushroom note. Coffee, cocoa and liquorice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. It finishes dry and settled, carrying mature berry, earth and gentle spice through a measured close.
Arlaud 2021 Bourgogne Oka
French Red
Fresh summer berries lead, joined by light pepper and warm earth. The palate is lively and bright, with clear red fruit carried by moderate tannins and a gently savoury frame. Subtle spice and woodland detail add depth without weighing down the fruit. It finishes poised and energetic, leaving berry freshness, fine tannin and a quiet earthy note.
Finca Cuarta 2024 Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Spanish Red
Blue flowers lift a vivid mix of red and black fruit on the nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with bright fruit carried by a light, finely shaped frame rather than heavy extraction. Floral perfume and a gentle savoury edge add definition as it opens. The finish is clean and composed, leaving juicy berry fruit and a subtle mineral freshness.
Villa Pozzi 2020 Nero d’Avola
Italian Red
Blackberry opens with white flowers, vanilla and a subtle hint of fig. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, carrying concentrated dark fruit through a broad, intense frame. Floral detail keeps the wine from feeling one-dimensional, while vanilla adds a rounded accent. The finish remains generous and persistent, leaving blackberry, fig and a measured vanilla note behind the wine's rich fruit core.
August Kesseler 2011 Pinot Noir
German Red
Violet, spice and vanilla open over concentrated black cherry and plum. The palate is full and silky, balancing juicy red and dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine tannins. A savoury note and measured barrique influence add depth without obscuring the fruit. It finishes with power but remains composed, carrying floral perfume, dark fruit and spice through a long, aromatic close.
Three Sisters 2023 Bench Red
Canadian Red
Dark berry and cherry fruit lead, with earthy undertones and a measured layer of oak. Merlot and Cabernet Franc shape a full but approachable palate, supported by smooth, refined tannins rather than heavy extraction. The texture is rounded and velvety, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes with steady length, leaving dark fruit, gentle earth and a polished tannic frame.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Château de Coulaine 2021 Chinon Bonnaventure
French Red
Very ripe red fruit and spice lead into a round, ample palate. Cabernet Franc brings concentration without losing definition, while pleasant tannins give the wine a composed, gently structured shape. A saline note threads through the fruit and adds savoury contrast to the generous core. The finish remains full and balanced, carrying ripe red fruit, spice and that subtle saline edge with measured persistence.
Monastero Suore Cistercensi 2019 Benedic Lazio Rosso
Italian Red
Pale and translucent in the glass, this gentle red favours clarity over weight. Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo bring fresh red-fruit character, while a two-week maceration adds light grip without sacrificing delicacy. Natural fermentation and restrained cellar work preserve an unadorned, quietly savoury profile. The result remains clear and composed, with fresh fruit continuing through a clean, understated finish that suits the wine's light touch.
Domaine La Croix Belle 2020 Caringole Syrah Pays d’Oc
French Red
Blackberry leads with liquorice, coffee and a restrained mocha note. The palate is juicy and approachable, carrying dark fruit through a smooth, well-balanced frame. Silky tannins give the wine enough shape for the savoury accents to register without making it feel heavy. The finish remains supple and direct, leaving blackberry, coffee, liquorice and a smooth, balanced 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.
Tread Softly 2022 Pinot Noir
Australian Red
Ripe strawberries and raspberries lead with white-pepper spice, dried herbs and a gentle floral-stem note. The palate is light, crunchy and fresh, with tart red fruit carried by clean acidity. Soft, herb-flecked tannins give shape without adding weight, keeping the wine energetic and easy to follow. It finishes bright and persistent, leaving red berries, subtle spice and a savoury herbal lift.
Antonio Scala 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Italian Red
Warm and Mediterranean in profile, this Gaglioppo-led red balances ripe fruit with savoury spice and a firm, composed structure. Long skin contact builds texture, while time in stainless steel and barrel rounds the edges without obscuring the grape's character. The palate feels generous yet controlled, with medium body and measured grip. It closes on red fruit, gentle spice and a polished, quietly persistent warmth.
Tender Hope 2022 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Black cherry and blueberry lead, with a measured layer of vanilla from extended French-oak ageing. Open-tank fermentation keeps the fruit clear and lively, while the palate stays rounded, food-friendly and composed. There is enough freshness to lift the darker fruit, and the oak adds polish without taking over. The finish is smooth and persistent, leaving black cherry, blueberry, vanilla and a gentle oak note.
Voyager Estate 2012 Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, dark cherry and mulberry open with cedar, tobacco and measured spice. The palate is savoury and medium-bodied, with the dark fruit carried by beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Cedar and tobacco add mature complexity without drying the fruit, while the texture remains composed and approachable. The finish is medium to long, leaving blackcurrant, mulberry, spice and a persistent cedary note.
Autour de l’Anne 2023 Les États d’Anne
French Red
Fresh red fruit opens with an energetic, lightly smoky edge. The palate is bright and tingly, with semi-carbonic crunch giving the Cinsault and Grenache blend a lively, chillable texture. Fine spice adds definition without muting the fruit, while concrete fermentation keeps the profile clear and direct. It finishes crisp and savoury, leaving red berries, smoke, gentle spice and a refreshing snap.
Umani Ronchi 2013 Pelago Marche IGT
Italian Red
Deep ruby colour introduces coffee, black pepper, liquorice and tobacco, followed by ripe berries and vanilla. The palate is fruit-rich yet structured, with mineral detail adding lift beneath the darker flavours. Firm tannins give the wine shape and measured grip, while extended time in barrique and bottle brings integration. It finishes savoury and persistent, leaving berries, spice, tobacco and a cool mineral impression.
Envínate 2023 Migan Tinto
Spanish Red
High-toned strawberry and red fruit open with a smoky volcanic edge. The palate is vibrant and finely structured, with refreshing acidity and precise tannins keeping the fruit taut and energetic. Whole-cluster fermentation in concrete adds savoury depth without obscuring the wine's brightness. Mineral detail gathers through the centre, leading to a focused finish of strawberry, smoke, fine spice and cool stone.
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.
Leitz Zero Point Five Pinot Noir Can
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Bright red berries and cherry open with a lively, refreshing feel. The palate is light and smooth, shaped by soft tannins and a gentle thread of spice. Dealcoholization preserves a clear red-fruit profile while keeping the texture nimble and clean. A subtle savoury note adds definition through the centre, and the finish stays balanced and crisp, with cherry and mild spice lingering.