Red
Averill Creek 2021 Pinot Noir
Tart red fruit leads with delicate berry fragrance and an earthy tobacco note. The palate is light to medium in body, balancing freshness with a quietly structured feel. Fine acidity keeps the fruit vivid, while savoury earth and gentle spice add dimension through a clean, composed finish that remains bright rather than weighty.
Lake Breeze 2019 Pinot Noir Aura
Dried cherry and plum open a poised, savoury profile, with earthy undertones and gentle baking spice adding depth. The palate is medium-bodied and focused, bringing juicy red fruit together with bright acidity and fine, slightly firm tannins. A touch of clove lingers through the clean finish, keeping the wine lively and composed.
Wesbert 2021 Syrah
Rich plum, blackberry and black cherry give this medium-bodied Syrah a generous dark-fruited core. Baking spice adds warmth without overwhelming the fruit, while subtle caramel and leather shape the finish. Estate-grown and smooth, it is rounded and approachable, with enough savoury detail to stay composed alongside roast beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Lake Breeze 2021 Syrah
Dark and generous, with violets, plum, red cherry and blackberry layered over warm spice and dark chocolate. The palate is full yet balanced, carrying ripe fruit into savoury notes of cedar, herbs and white pepper. A long, persistent finish keeps the wine poised. A short decant will help the aromatic detail unfold. Serve with grilled lamb, peppered steak or slow-cooked mushrooms.
Sage Hills 2022 Second Pick Merlot
Ripe plum and dark cherry give the palate a generous core, balanced by fresh acidity and a lightly savoury edge. Partial whole-cluster fermentation adds lift, while twelve days on skins and seven months in neutral barrel build supple texture without overt oak. Unfined and unfiltered, it finishes smoothly with measured structure.
Nichol 2020 550M Pinot Noir
Loacker 2021 Morit St. Magdalener Classico DOC
Gemtree 2019 Uncut Shiraz
A deeply coloured, youthful Shiraz with generous dark berry fruit, warm spice and well-judged oak in close harmony. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, supported by abundant tannins that remain polished and supple rather than hard. Intensity builds through a long, savoury finish while the fruit stays bright and accessible. A confident partner for grilled lamb, beef or smoky aubergine.
Tait 2018 Ball Buster
A full-bodied Barossa blend driven by Shiraz, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon adding roundness and structure. Dark berry fruit and savoury spice lead into a rich, juicy palate, while time in seasoned French and American oak brings gentle toast rather than overt sweetness. Balanced and persistent, it is built for generous food: grilled steak, braised beef or smoky sausages.
Domaine Martinelle 2018 Ventoux Rouge
Fresh redcurrant, strawberry and blackberry rise with black pepper and wild garrigue. The palate is juicy and supple, its ripe red and black fruit framed by fine, silky tannins. Lavender, thyme and sage add savoury lift, while balanced freshness carries the generous texture into a clean, gently spiced finish.
Aydie 2019 Madiran Ode d’Aydie
Dark, concentrated fruit leads, framed by firm grip and a measured touch of oak. The palate is full and warmly structured, with the depth of a ripe vintage kept in check by clear, savoury tension. A persistent finish carries the fruit and tannic shape together. Serve with roast beef, duck or slow-cooked dishes.
Chateau Rousselle 2020 Cotes de Bourg
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Van Niekerk 2022 Rebellie Bot River
Apara 2023 Gamay Noir
A vibrant Okanagan Gamay with crunchy red fruit and an aromatic cupboard of peppery spice. Wild carbonic fermentation brings lift and immediacy, while a short stay in neutral French oak keeps the palate fresh, supple and unforced. Juicy waves of fruit carry through a lively finish. Serve slightly chilled with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled salmon or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Ursa Major 2017 Sabor a Mi 750 mL
Deep garnet in colour, this opens with blackberry, cassis and dark plum, followed by green herbs, nutmeg and allspice. The palate is dry and finely balanced, with juicy dark fruit set against a subtle saline note and a bright mineral lift. Whole-cluster fermentation lends energy and savoury structure, while neutral oak keeps the fruit clearly in focus. It finishes vibrant and composed, with blackberry, spice and cool mineral detail lingering.
Château de la Chapelle 2019 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Rated 95 points by Decanter, this focused Bordeaux red opens with blackcurrant and cassis, followed by subtle meat, pepper and savoury spice. The palate is rich and mouth-filling, but well-managed tannins keep its generous fruit composed and clearly defined. A firm, polished finish gives it useful length. Serve with roast beef, lamb or mushroom dishes.
Orofino 2022 Red Bridge Red
Bright red fruit and dark cherry rise with cedar, sage and a hint of vineyard scrub. The palate is medium-bodied and mouth-filling, layering cherry, cocoa and vanilla over smooth, approachable tannins. Dry, balanced and comfortably rich, it carries a gentle herbaceous note through a satisfying finish.
Scout Vineyard 2022 Gew Cab Co-Ferment
Bright floral and tropical notes lead this light, translucent red, followed by herbaceous freshness and savoury depth. Gewurztraminer and Cabernet Sauvignon were fermented together for seven days, then pressed into neutral barrels to finish fermentation and age for 18 months. Unorthodox but composed, it is refreshing with a light chill and quietly complex through the finish.
Nostalgia 2020 Merlot
Ripe cherry and juicy plum lead, followed by dried cranberry and warm baking spice. The palate is velvety and composed, with supple tannins carried by fresh acidity rather than weight. Generous fruit and gentle spice stay in balance through the finish, giving this polished red an easy sense of flow and enough structure to work naturally at the table.
Chateau Le Doyenne 2019 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux
Spice and blackcurrant lead the nose, with a lightly earthy, savoury edge. The palate is medium-bodied and direct, centred on firm, dry structure and bright red-plum fruit. Juicy acidity lifts the wine through the finish, keeping its ripe fruit focused and giving the close a fresh, lightly herbal turn.