Red
Red
Sage Hills 2022 First Pick Merlot
Canadian Red
Bright red cherry and plum lead a fresher, more lifted expression, with lively acidity and gentle tannins keeping the palate precise. The fruit remains clear and lightly savoury rather than heavy, carrying into a clean, supple finish. Its energetic shape makes it well suited to roast poultry, mushrooms or lentil dishes.
Nichol 2021 Old Vines Syrah Naramata Bench
Canadian Red
Wild blackberry and dark cherry meet crushed violet, cracked pepper and a stony savoury underlay. Taut acidity and long, finely grippy tannins give the palate real energy without obscuring the fruit. The finish is persistent, peppery and mineral. Decant briefly and serve with grilled lamb, duck, lentils with herbs or roasted mushrooms.
Quinta do Portal 2007 Grande Reserva Douro
Portuguese Red
Powerful yet fresh, with plum, dried berries and dark blue fruit framed by cedar, graphite and mineral detail. The palate is dense and succulent, its generous fruit supported by firm, medium-grained tannins and bright acidity. Spice builds through a long, structured finish that still feels composed. Serve with braised beef, lamb, game or aged hard cheese.
Bodegas Luzon 2024 Las Hermanas Organic Red
Spanish Red
Fresh bramble and red cherry lead, accented by a light touch of green spice. The palate is juicy and fruit-driven, with soft-grained tannins giving the ripe fruit enough shape without adding weight. Direct, supple and easy to follow, it closes on clean red-fruit flavour with a subtle savoury edge. Serve with grilled sausages, lamb skewers or smoky vegetable dishes.
Enate 2021 Cabernet/ Merlot 500 mL
Spanish Red
A generous Cabernet and Merlot blend with ripe red fruit, dried apricot and balsamic notes, followed by clove, eucalyptus, toast and cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with silky tannins giving the fruit and spice a polished frame. Long and savoury on the finish, it works well with grilled beef, lamb, smoky vegetables or firm cheese.
Lopez de Heredia 2013 Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja
Spanish Red
Dried berry and restrained black fruit open with wild herbs, balsamic lift and sweet spice. The palate is rich yet finely controlled, with a smooth, developed texture held by firm, elegant tannins and chalky grip. Cedar and vanilla sit quietly behind the fruit, leading into a layered, savoury finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or aged manchego.
Caves Sao Joao 1996 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Portuguese Red
Still structured, with red fruit and vanilla set against an integrated tannic frame. The palate is light and mature, yet sound bottles retain good colour, a composed texture and a clean finish. Bottle variation is pronounced, with some examples appearing fresher than their age and others more fragile. Stand upright, open carefully and assess before deciding whether to decant.
Corte Pavone 2017 Campo Marzio Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Dark fruit, blackcurrant and spice lead an earthy, mineral-driven profile, with cherries and black tea adding depth. The palate is elegant and tightly wound, framed by chalky, savoury tannins and bright berry fruit. Long and composed through the finish, it is an excellent match for roast lamb, game or porcini.
Santa Vittoria 2018 Barolo DOCG
Italian Red
Clear garnet with a brick-toned rim, opening on dried cherry, rose petal and tar, followed by leather, sweet tobacco, forest floor and anise. Medium-full on the palate, it balances bright acidity with firm, well-integrated tannins. Red currant, dried herbs and savoury spice lead into a long, mineral-edged finish.
Aldegheri 2019 I Lastari Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Italian Red
Deep ruby and smoothly rounded, with cherry and marasca cherry at the centre of a broad, complex bouquet. The palate is dry, full and velvety, carrying ripe red fruit through a harmonious, persistent finish. There is enough structure for further development, but the generous fruit makes it inviting now. Serve with pasta, roast poultry, veal or firm cheese.
Garofoli 2024 Farnio Rosso Piceno
Italian Red
A smooth Rosso Piceno with lively red cherry and darker plum fruit, followed by dried herbs and a touch of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and approachable, combining fresh acidity with rounded tannins and a clean, fruit-led finish. It is versatile at the table, particularly with mushroom pizza, tomato-based pasta, roast pork or a board of cured meats.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Nero Ossidiana
Italian Red
Deep purple in the glass, with ripe black cherry, cassis, pomegranate and tomato leaf on the nose. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, shaped by a distinctive saline current and supple tannins. Dark fruit remains clear through the long, kirsch-toned finish, giving the wine both power and coastal brightness.
Il Borro 2019 Il Borrigiano Valdarno di Sopra DOC
Italian Red
Lively ruby with purple reflections, opening on fresh cherry and other red fruit. Ginger and white pepper add lift and aromatic definition. The palate is bright and harmonious, with refreshing acidity and elegant, rounded tannins. A clean, fruit-led finish keeps the wine energetic and especially easy to place at the table.
Benanti 2022 Etna Rosso
Italian Red
Pale ruby in colour, with lifted red-fruit aromas and a cool mineral edge. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, balancing bright acidity with fine texture and a savoury, saline current. Freshness carries through the persistent finish, giving this poised Sicilian red both clarity and an easy affinity with food.
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.
Yarra Yering 2015 Dry Red No. 2
Australian Red
Blackberry and plum lead a concentrated, dark-fruited profile, joined by violet, pepper and savoury spice. The palate is medium-bodied yet weighty, with generous fruit, assertive tannins and crisp acidity held in a fresh, detailed frame. Poised and long, it suits lamb, grilled beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Montalto 2016 Single Vineyard Tuerong Block Pinot Noir
Australian Red
A classically savoury Pinot Noir, opening with dark cherry, plum and forest-floor aromas. Dried herbs, black earth and a subtle touch of aniseed add depth as the wine develops in the glass. The palate is concentrated yet composed, with black-tea tannins carrying the dark fruit through a persistent finish. Decant gently and pair with roast duck, mushrooms or herb-crusted pork.
Jean-Claude Ramonet 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
French Red
Vibrant red cherry and wild strawberry lead, with subtle earth and sweet spice adding quiet depth. The palate is pure and focused, shaped by silky tannins and a fine mineral line rather than weight. Freshness carries the fruit into a polished, lingering finish. Serve with roast duck, mushroom dishes or herb-roasted poultry.
Melinon 2017 Morgon
French Red
A vibrant Morgon with ripe red cherry, blackberry and violet on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, balancing juicy red fruit with soft tannins, bright acidity and subtle earthy, mineral undertones. Fresh and structured through the finish, it is versatile at the table and works well with charcuterie, roast poultry, mushrooms or grilled pork.
Vilacetinho 2016 Vinho Verde Red Escolha
Portuguese Red
A rustic northern Portuguese red with brambly raspberry, sour cherry and violet over a lightly earthy note. The palate is fresh and firmly structured, with grippy tannins and a subtle spritz adding energy. Serve it with a slight chill alongside grilled sausages, roast pork or hearty vegetable dishes; the savoury, mouth-watering finish is built for food.
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.
Clos De Nines 2021 L’Oree
French Red
A ripe southern French red with blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with garrigue, cracked pepper and a touch of cocoa. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, its rounded tannins and warm fruit balanced by Mediterranean herbs and an earthy savouriness. Plush yet composed on the finish, it suits lamb, grilled vegetables, sausages and other robust country-style dishes.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Badarina
Italian Red
A mature Barolo with dried cherry, red currant and rose petal set against tobacco, leather and warm spice. The palate is composed and savoury, with fine, integrated tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into notes of orange peel, dried herbs and earth. Long and settled on the finish, it is well suited to braised beef, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Castello di Perno 2018 Nizza Barbera
Italian Red
Fresh flowers, crushed cherry, baked strawberry and thyme accompany a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and mineral depth. The Barbera comes from a 2.5-hectare, south-facing vineyard planted with eighty-year-old vines on chalk and silex. The grapes are destemmed and cold soaked for forty-eight hours; fermentation is spontaneous and maturation takes place in wood. Alcohol is fifteen percent.
Domaine Koji et Jae Hwa 2023 La Violette Bourgogne Pinot Noir
French Red
The Pinot Noir comes from a parcel at 300 to 400 metres, with limestone and clay soils. Bright ruby colour accompanies floral notes, red cherry, raspberry, liquorice, mineral freshness and subtle smoke. The palate is medium-bodied, with silky tannins and lively acidity. A long spice finish is present. Organic certification is in place for this vineyard.
Dard et Ribo 2018 Saint-Joseph Rouge
French Red
Floral and savoury, with violet, black pepper and dark berry fruit moving through a rounded, supple palate. Whole-bunch Syrah from clay, gravel and alluvial soils brings aromatic lift, while ten months in seasoned barrels adds texture without masking the fruit. Fresh acidity sharpens the finish; pair with lamb, duck or peppered mushrooms.
Chateau du Hureau 2018 Saumur-Champigny Les Fevettes
French Red
Rich red-cherry in colour, with refined fruit, mulberry, dusky plum, perfumed cassis and dried violet on the nose. The palate is well balanced and seriously structured, combining red and black fruit with warm spice and savoury depth. Silky, fine-grained tannins shape the wine before a smooth, precise and very long finish.
7 Vinas Tierra Del Huarpe 2024 Malbec
Argentinian Red
A supple Malbec with blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and velvety, with ripe tannins and well-judged acidity keeping the fruit balanced. Smooth and persistent on the finish, it is an easy fit with grilled beef, empanadas, roasted vegetables or a firm, savoury cheese.
Clos du Soleil 2021 Syrah Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
Violet, crushed raspberry and black plum open with hints of pepper, sagebrush and baking spice. Rich but finely balanced, the palate layers wild raspberry, black currant and dark forest fruit over fresh acidity and firm, stony tannins. A touch of dark chocolate adds depth before the persistent, savoury finish.