Red
Hedges Family Estate 2008 Red Mountain Blend Washington
Black cherry, blackberry, cassis and plum jam form a dark, concentrated core. Toast, smoke, cola, root beer and liquorice bring layered oak complexity, with cinnamon, clove and a savoury hint of smoked meat underneath. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the red blend finishes long and lightly earthy, with bright acidity keeping the richness composed.
Details by Sinegal 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
Violet and ripe raspberry lead, with sage, allspice and a fine balsamic edge lending savoury depth. The palate is vibrant and concentrated, layering plum with gravel, crushed stone, menthol and liquorice. Incense and mineral detail keep the rich fruit composed, building toward a polished, powerful finish with lingering spice.
Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2017 Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja
Dark purple, with ripe raspberry and black fruit layered over roasted nuts, vanilla and warm balsamic spice. Full and powerful on the palate, yet the fruit remains shaped by firm structure rather than simple sweetness. Savoury oak and dark berry depth carry into a long, composed and quietly warming finish.
Pietradolce 2018 Archineri Etna Rosso DOC
Dried raspberry, cranberry and woodland berries open the nose, joined by Mediterranean herbs, camphor, white pepper and wet stone. The palate is focused and energetic, with crisp freshness and fine, closely woven tannins. Earthy spice and a mineral line carry the red fruit through a dry, persistent finish with clear volcanic character.
Antonio Scala 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 750 mL
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.
Planeta 2021 Etna Rosso DOC
Sour cherry and wild strawberry lead, with violet, vanilla and cracked pepper adding lift. Fleshy and smooth on entry, the palate gains savoury definition from rhubarb, iron and a light earthy note. Fresh acidity keeps the fruit clear while fine, measured tannins carry the wine through a composed, gently spicy finish.
Jacopo Biondi Santi 2018 Sassoalloro Toscana IGT
Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso
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.
Château Rauzan-Gassies 2016 L’Orme de Rauzan-Gassies Haut-Médoc
Blackcurrant, ripe plum and cherry compote lead into cedar, graphite and dried violet. Silky and medium-bodied, the palate layers blackberry, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf over fine-grained tannins and vivid acidity. Spice, mineral detail and subtle oak carry the smooth, refined finish, balancing generous fruit with measured structure.
Bodegas Artazu 2007 Santa Cruz de Artazu
Ripe red berries open with cream, warm spice and a light touch of leather. Concentrated berry fruit carries through the palate, framed by juicy acidity and a firm but measured structure. Savoury detail emerges on the finish, adding depth without overwhelming the fruit. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or grilled mushrooms.
Lariana Cellars 2021 Twenty One
Generous and dark-fruited, with blackcurrant on the nose and rich flavours of plum, fig and black cherry across the palate. The blend brings Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Syrah together in a composed, full-flavoured style. Its breadth is matched by clear aromatic definition, giving the wine depth and presence without crowding out the fruit.
Union Sacré 2021 Cabernet Franc Paso Robles
Fresh pepper opens with blueberry, plum and violet, followed by a quiet earthy note. The fruit remains clear and unforced, while floral lift and peppery detail bring definition through the centre. Savoury tones settle beneath the berries, carrying the wine into a clean, measured and gently persistent finish.
El Pacto 2021 Ojo Gallo Rioja
Pale cherry in colour, with fresh raspberry and strawberry lifted by lavender, thyme and a delicate floral edge. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, its field-blend character bringing gentle fruit, easy tannins and an appealing sense of energy. Unoaked and lightly savoury, it finishes clean and bright, with the freshness and drinkability of a traditional clarete.
Marengo 2020 Vigna Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
Castell’in Villa 2019 Chianti Classico
Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, menthol and liquorice frame ripe red cherry and dried herbs on an aromatic nose. Medium-bodied and unusually approachable, the palate is open-knit yet structured, with savoury detail unfolding effortlessly. A measured touch of oak carries through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with roast veal, grilled pork or tomato-based pasta.
Château Perron 2020 Lalande-de-Pomerol
Ripe blackcurrant opens the aroma, joined by subtle cedar and a graphite-like mineral note. The palate is velvety and dark-fruited, with tobacco leaf and gentle spice adding savoury depth. Medium-to-full in body, it carries well-integrated tannins that give shape without hardness. The finish is lingering and elegant, leaving dark fruit, cedar and restrained earthy detail in a composed, balanced line.
Chateau Fonreaud 2019 Listrac-Medoc
1 Mill Road 2022 Black Pine Pinot Noir
A fragrant, finely structured Pinot Noir with sour cherry, cranberry, ripe strawberry and raspberry at the centre. Pepper, dried herbs and graphite add savoury definition as the wine opens. Bright acidity drives the palate, while dusty, fine-grained tannins give youthful density and length. A brief decant brings out its detail; serve with salmon, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.