Red
Red
Vidal-Fleury 2019 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
French Red
The colour is red with carmine glints. Aromas include fresh fruit, violet, pepper, smoke and black olive. Blackcurrant, red fruit and curry spice are present on a rich, soft and fresh palate. The blend is ninety-five percent Syrah and five percent Viognier. Traditional maceration lasts three weeks, indigenous yeast conducts fermentation, and maturation on the lees lasts two years in barrels and large oak casks.
Domaine Simon Bize et Fils 2020 Savigny-lès-Beaune
French Red
Black cherry, sweet dark berry, woodsmoke, currant leaf, dark soil and dark chocolate appear together. The wine is deep and full-bodied, with a core of black fruit, ripe firm tannins, tangy acidity, focus and grip. The finish has length, vibrancy and balance. This dry village red is made entirely from Pinot Noir, and production for the vintage totalled 15,000 bottles.
Sokol Blosser 2017 Peach Tree Block Pinot Noir
American Red
Clover florals accompany sweet, juicy brambly berry fruit and light, ripened tannins. Cooked bacon, cherry, caramel and spice are also present, with a complex mouthfeel and soft tannins. The finish includes liquorice. This Pinot Noir comes from the Peach Tree Block in Dundee Hills, within Oregon's Willamette Valley. The vineyard includes Pommard and Dijon 777 clones, and the wine contains 13.5 percent alcohol.
Albino Rocca 2022 Barbaresco Cottà DOCG
Italian Red
Garnet colour accompanies violet, red rose, peony, cherry liqueur, bitter cocoa, liquorice, rhubarb, incense and cigar-box notes. Balsamic and spicy details are also present. The palate is fresh and balanced, with savoury tones and velvety tannins. The aftertaste is persistent. The wine is made entirely from Nebbiolo grown at Cottà in Neive. Maturation lasts about twenty months in oak, with further time in bottle.
Le Chiuse 2020 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Forest berry, rose, new leather, Mediterranean herb, red cherry, raspberry, citrus, white pepper and anise appear with refined tannins, fresh acidity and energy. This Sangiovese comes from three north-facing vineyards. Fermentation and maceration lasted twenty-two days in temperature-controlled tanks. The wine then spent thirty-six months in Slavonian oak and was reassembled in large concrete tanks before bottling.
Allegrini 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Dark cherry, mocha, blue flower and exotic spice appear with raspberry jam, raisin, chocolate and baking spice. The profile is full-bodied and firmly structured, with concentrated fruit and velvety tannins. The blend comprises ninety percent Corvina Veronese, five percent Rondinella and five percent Oseleta. This dry red comes from the Valpolicella Classica area in Veneto.
Castello Banfi 1997 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Deep red colour with a garnet hue accompanies plum jam, tobacco and liquorice. The profile is powerful yet soft, full and harmonious, with sweet tannins and a persistent finish. This Sangiovese fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Maturation lasted two years, split equally between Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques. The wine contains thirteen percent alcohol.
Lisini 1997 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Dark garnet colour accompanies plum and cherry fruit, goudron, tobacco, violet, vanilla, fresh porcini, raisin, anise, white pepper, mint and liquorice. The profile has a full body, velvety texture, gauzy tannins and a long finish. This Sangiovese comes from Montalcino. The estate's production method for this wine includes thirty-six months in large Slavonian oak casks.
Force Majeure 2019 Red Mountain Estate Syrah
American Red
Blue fruit, candied violet, chocolate, game, blood and iron appear with ripe tannins and a large finish. The blend is ninety-eight percent Syrah and two percent Viognier, with eighteen percent whole clusters. Fermentation took place in concrete. The wine spent eighteen months in large-format French oak, twenty percent new, and was bottled without fining or filtration. Production totalled 520 cases.
St. Supéry 2013 Élu Napa Valley Red
American Red
Vibrant deep red and purple colour accompanies black plum, blackberry, anise, graphite, dark cocoa, espresso and toasted barrel. Cassis, black pepper and black liquorice are also present, with length and fine-grained tannins. The blend is sixty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty-two percent Merlot and nine percent Malbec, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot making up the balance.
Domaine de Cristia 2019 Renaissance Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Deep red colour appears with milky black fruit, vanilla and woody notes. The profile has a soft attack, fruit, vanilla, butter and a rich creamy finish. The blend is sixty percent Grenache and forty percent Mourvèdre. Cassis, ripe blackberry, spicy oak, roasted meat, toasted spice and chocolate are also present. Ageing used a combination of demi-muids and new barriques.
Col Solare 2016 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Black cherry, currant, cinnamon and rose petal appear with vanilla and milk chocolate. Rich refined tannins accompany berry, dried-fruit and cocoa flavours. The blend is ninety-four percent Cabernet Sauvignon and six percent Cabernet Franc. The wine spent twenty-two months in entirely new French oak. Fruit came from three Red Mountain vineyards, and production totalled 5,962 cases.
Belle Glos 2018 Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir Magnum 1.5 L
American Red
Dark ruby colour accompanies boysenberry, dark cherry, mulberry, baking spice, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. Cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and strawberry appear with cocoa powder and sweet fig. The profile has a generous silky mouthfeel and a graceful finish. This Pinot Noir comes from Dairyman Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, and the Magnum format contains 1.5 litres.
Pecchenino 2016 Barolo Bussia
Italian Red
An intense garnet colour accompanies floral and red-fruit notes, liquorice, spice and tobacco. Ripe red fruit, taut compact tannins and vibrant vertical acidity characterize the profile. The fruit comes from the Bussia MGA, including the Corsini locality, on calcareous-clayey soil with brownish marl and southwest exposure. Fermentation takes place in steel, with maturation in oak casks and cement tanks.
Belle Glos 2016 Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir Magnum 1.5 L
American Red
Deep garnet colour appears with black cherry, marionberry, ripe plum and anise. Wild berries, caramelized oak and cacao nibs accompany vanilla, cedar, lavender and forest-floor notes. The profile is rich and unrestrained, with firm acidity and layers of red and black fruit. The vineyard sits on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Paolo Bea 2016 San Valentino Umbria Rosso IGT
Italian Red
Ripe cherry, blackberry, exotic spice, wild underbrush, old leather, woody notes and dried rocky earth appear in a dry, medium-tannic red. Sangiovese is joined by Montepulciano and Sagrantino. The wine spent twelve months in stainless steel, twenty-four months in large wooden barrels and a further year in bottle. Its vineyards were farmed without herbicides, fertilizers or chemical treatments.
Naboso 2021 Ritual Magnum 1.5 L
Slovak Red
Raspberry and cherry fruit appear with floral character, balance and supple green, sappy hints. The wine is made from Blaufränkisch and spent two years in barrel. It is fresh, medium-bodied and medium-tannic, with fruit, spice and mineral character. This dry red comes from Svätý Jur in Slovakia, and the Magnum format contains 1.5 litres.
Château Cabrières 1985 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
French Red
A garnet-red colour carries a dark brick rim. Ripe, jammy red-berry fruit appears with fine woody and animal notes. The full, rich profile has warmth, macerated overripe red berries, gentle velvety tannins and bitter chocolate. This dry red spent twelve months in new oak. It comes from Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhône and contains less than four grams of sugar.
G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Italian Red
Purple flowers, sweet spices and mineral tones appear in layered form, with a refined acid spine and profound tannins. This Nebbiolo comes from Bricco delle Viole, between four hundred and four hundred eighty metres above sea level. Fruit was harvested between October 14 and 23, manually sorted three times, and matured for around thirty to forty-two months in large Slavonian casks.
Castello Romitorio 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Dark, bright ruby colour accompanies ripe cherry, milk chocolate and smoky notes, together with toasted almonds and mint. The palate is lively, with precise acidity and fresh, taut, juicy fruit. Fine-grained tannins have grip. The persistent, balanced finish includes iron tones. This red Sangiovese comes from Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany and carries 14.5 percent alcohol.
Osoyoos Larose 2010 Le Grand Vin Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Cassis and vanilla appear with bright blackcurrant, blueberry and cherry flavours. Fine tannins and a generous texture are present in an ample, rich palate. The blend is sixty-seven percent Merlot, twenty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, six percent Petit Verdot, four percent Cabernet Franc and three percent Malbec. This red comes from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and carries 13.8 percent alcohol.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Equinoxe Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Bell-pepper dolmatas, Bing cherry, spicy cigar and rawhide leather appear with complex aromas. The same flavours are present on the palate with focus and clarity, and the finish lasts for more than a minute. Lush fruit intensity, structure, natural acidity and complexity are also present. This Cabernet Franc from the South Okanagan spent twenty-six months in new French oak and carries 14.5 percent alcohol.
Barbacan 2022 Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Italian Red
Chiavennasca and Rossolini come from the Farasciöle, Sant'Antonio and Curnàl vineyards. The sandy parcels face south at an altitude of seven hundred metres. Grapes are harvested by hand into boxes, with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts and a ninety-day maceration. The wine is neither filtered nor clarified. Farming is certified organic. Barrel maturation lasts fifteen months, and bottle maturation lasts six months.
Christian Tschida 2011 Hommage
Austrian Red
Cabernet Franc and Syrah make up this dry red wine from Burgenland. It is unfiltered and carries 12.5 percent alcohol. The wine matured for six years in small barrels and was created as a tribute to Austrian painter Alfred Hrdlička. Its producer is based in Illmitz beside Lake Neusiedl and represents the fourth generation of a winemaking family.
Tassi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Candied cherry accompanies potting soil, blue flowers, toasted nuts and balsamic herbs. Leather, violet and espresso are also present. The dense palate recalls prune, liquorice and coconut alongside dusty tannins. Red-fruit tones and ruby fruit appear with acidic freshness and natural structure. The wine is made from Sangiovese and comes from Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany.
Remoissenet 1985 Santenay Premier Cru Clos de Tavannes
French Red
A ruby core sits within a broad tawny-brown rim. The powerful bouquet includes beef, blood and game, with raspberry, strawberry and dank undergrowth. The palate is sweet, with ripe strawberry and berry fruit alongside mellow coffee and tobacco oak. The tannins are surprisingly grippy. Pinot Noir is the stated grape, and the wine comes from Santenay Premier Cru in Burgundy.
Jean Foillard 2019 Fleurie Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
A deep, silky-smooth profile includes black cherry, violet, wet earth, smoky berry character and spice. The wine is concentrated and elegant, with medium-to-full body, velvety texture, fine depth, lively acidity and a sapid, fresh finish. A serious tannin structure, drive and energy are also present, together with loamy soil and potpourri. This is Gamay from Fleurie in Beaujolais.
Castagna 2018 La Chiave Sangiovese Beechworth
Australian Red
Medium-deep red-purple colour accompanies a smoky, spicy and nutty profile with smoked charcuterie. The palate is finely structured and penetrating, with fine, discreet tannins that add grip. Red berries, anise, fennel, salumi, cedar and white pepper also appear with fresh acidity. The wine is Sangiovese from Beechworth and is classified as biodynamic, vegan-friendly and sustainably made.
Penfolds 2014 RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz
Australian Red
Medium-deep crimson colour accompanies dark berry and dark chocolate aromas, together with meaty vanilla notes. Dense blackberry, praline and graphite flavours meet fine, grainy textures, persistent acidity and savoury mocha oak. Roasted chestnut and polished leather are also present in a balanced profile. The fruit is entirely Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, and maturation takes place only in French oak.
La Dame de Montrose 2010 Saint-Estephe
French Red
Dense black colour carries violet highlights, with morello cherry, raspberry, dark tobacco, Havana and a touch of vanilla. The palate has a clean entry and a broad, fresh middle. Precise tannins and a long finish are present. Raspberry, vanilla and mocha recur, while the oak remains discreet. Cabernet Sauvignon forms sixty-four percent of the blend and Merlot the remaining thirty-six percent.