Red
Le Grand Verdus 2018 Essentiel Natural
Garnet in colour, with red berry and blackberry aromas shaped by freshness and a light earthy note. The palate is concentrated yet smooth, with supple, rounded tannins coating pure Merlot fruit. Its sulphite-free style feels bright and composed rather than rustic, finishing clean and energetic. Serve with roast chicken, beef carpaccio, mushroom dishes or dark chocolate.
Reverdito 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Simane
Cherry and raspberry rise with rose petals and delicate spice on a bright, aromatic nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with refined tannins giving the red fruit a graceful frame. Light on its feet yet persistent through the finish, it is an elegant match for cured meats, pasta, roast poultry or semi-aged cheese.
Domaine d’Aupilhac 2022 Lou Maset Languedoc Rouge 750 mL
Cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead the documented fruit profile, joined by savoury herbs. The palate is medium-full and juicy, with a mineral backbone. A second exact record describes the wine as robust, fruity and refreshing, with fullness, silky tannins and a spicy finish. Cinsault and Grenache are the two varieties consistently supported by the retained exact-vintage evidence.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Pinot Meunier
Delicate yet deeply layered, with candied strawberry and fresh plum at the centre. Purple flowers add perfume, while cinnamon and clove bring warm spice before a lift of blood orange. The aromatic range moves easily from ripe fruit to floral and citrus notes, giving this uncommon red a distinctive, finely drawn profile.
Solvero 2020 Pinot Noir
Dark cherry and ripe raspberry open with earthy depth and a quiet green-tea note. The palate is delicate yet expressive, with fresh acidity and a silky texture carrying the red fruit cleanly. Fine savoury detail builds through an elegant finish, making it a polished match for roast duck, salmon or mushroom risotto.
Orofino 2021 PTG
Fox & Archer 2022 3 Blocks Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
Ripe cherry and red currant lead, joined by liquorice, graphite and earthy spice. The palate is poised and savoury, with whole-cluster fermentation bringing aromatic lift and fine structure. Eleven months in predominantly neutral French oak preserves the fruit while adding quiet depth, leading to an unfiltered finish of mineral and woodland tones.
Mythology 2021 Malbec
Floral aromas open into raspberry and red currant, with a ripe, generous character from the outset. Blueberry, violet, leather and cocoa build across the palate, framed by a firm, dry grip. The finish is long and structured without losing the fruit's brightness. Serve with lamb burgers, grilled steak or smoky vegetables.
Sage Hills 2022 Red Blend
Ripe Bing cherry, plum and blackberry lead, with liquorice adding a darker, savoury accent. Wild fermentation in stainless steel preserves clarity across the three-variety blend, while 24 months on lees in neutral barrels brings measured texture. Unfined and unfiltered, the palate closes with delicate, soft tannins and a composed, naturally expressive finish.
Croix Mouton 2016 Bordeaux Superieur
Crushed violet, ripe black cherry and cassis give the bouquet an elegant, perfumed lift. Medium-bodied and fresh, the palate layers sappy black fruit over well-judged acidity, with saline and black olive notes adding savoury definition. The finish remains bright and poised, making this an easy match for roast lamb, duck or grilled mushrooms.
Lake Sonoma Winery 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Black cherry and blueberry lead with earthy depth and a light brush of dried herbs. The Pinot Noir palate is rustic and savoury, with dry tannins framing the dark fruit and a measured touch of oak adding structure. Fresh enough to stay composed, it closes with lingering berry fruit, herbs and gentle earthy detail.
Cassanova 2016 Corse Rouge
Ripe blackberry and dark plum meet black cherry, cracked pepper and a savoury trace of wild Mediterranean herbs. The palate is fleshy and generous, with juicy fruit carried by smooth, rounded tannins. A warm, accessible Corsican red with enough spice and earthy depth to stay lively through the finish.
Les Cortis 2019 Uzee Bugey
Fresh, fluid and fruit-driven, with an alpine wildness held in a clean, precise frame. The palate is structured and moderately intense, balancing bright fruit with savoury depth. Whole-cluster maceration brings lift, while ten months on fine lees adds texture before a clean, lively and easy-moving finish.
Les Cortis 2018 Sillon Savoie
A delicate, mineral red with violet-tinged colour and layered aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, cassis, blackberry and blueberry. Rose, violet, musk, clove and cinnamon add lift and detail. The palate has real energy, with notable power shaped by remarkably melted tannins, carrying the floral, spiced fruit into a composed finish.
Mauro Sebaste 2020 Casa Berzia Diano d’Alba DOCG
Blackberry and ripe plum lead a generous, fruit-forward nose, with a light floral lift adding freshness. The palate is smooth and rounded, its dark fruit held by soft tannins and balanced acidity. A characteristic bitter-almond note emerges on the clean finish, giving the wine a distinctly savoury close.
Rocca delle Macìe 2019 Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Bitter cherry and black raspberry lead, joined by plum, tobacco and a subtle ferrous note. Generous yet composed, the palate layers ripe fruit over firm, cedar-edged tannins, with fresh acidity keeping the wine lively. Savoury spice and a light espresso bitterness shape a dry, persistent finish with distinctly Tuscan restraint.
Cotarella 2019 Sodale Merlot Lazio IGP
Deep ruby with purple reflections, offering red fruit and sweet spice aromas framed by vanilla. The palate is round and harmonious, with dark cherry, wild berry and plum carried by polished, sweet tannins. A savoury undertone brings balance before a smooth, persistent finish with gently warming spice.
Brancaia 2022 Tre Toscana IGT
Juicy red plum and cherry lead, with dark chocolate, orange peel and a savoury herbal edge. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances soft fruit with lively acidity and fine, easy tannins. A fresh, gently spiced finish keeps the wine poised and versatile. Serve with pasta, roast chicken or grilled pork.
Adriano 2021 Barbera d’Alba DOC Renzo
Dense ruby fruit opens with blackberry and fresh red berries, developing a lightly jammy depth without losing brightness. Full-bodied yet lively, the palate carries a tart edge that sharpens the wine's fragrance and keeps its richness in balance. Smooth texture and clear acidity lead into a mouthwatering, savoury finish.
I Fabbri NV Duedonne Rosso
Bright ruby and intensely aromatic, opening with tart red cherry, violets and a distinctive lift of black pepper. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied, with lively acidity, gentle tannins and a savoury, spicy edge that keeps the fruit focused. An equal blend of Sangiovese from Lamole and Schioppettino from Prepotto, bringing Tuscan brightness together with Friulian perfume and peppery character. A versatile red for charcuterie, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.