Red
Springfield 2023 Thunderchild
Blackcurrant, blueberry and blackberry lead, with black plum and a savoury note of smoked meat adding depth. The palate is broad and mouth-filling but remains balanced, shaped by soft tannins and a generous sweep of ripe fruit. A long, gently fruity finish keeps the style approachable. Serve with roast beef, lamb or grilled portobello mushrooms.
Springfield Estate 2022 Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon
A generous Cabernet Sauvignon, opening on cassis, blackcurrant and cranberry with warm leather, fine spice and discreet cedar. The palate is full and juicy, with plush dark fruit carried by a velvety texture and notably soft tannins. Subtle walnut skin and cigar-box detail add savoury complexity, leading to a long, smooth and composed finish.
Springfield Estate 2016 Méthode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon
A concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, opening with blackcurrant, ripe plum, violet and dark chocolate around warm spice and toasted cedar. The full-bodied palate remains composed, its dense fruit held by firm, finely shaped tannins and the measured influence of French barriques. Freshness and savoury detail carry the wine through a long finish with ample depth and quiet authority.
Liberty Wines Shiners 2015 No Shiner Pinot Noir
Fresh red cherry leads, with a light touch of nutmeg and gently integrated oak adding warmth and shape. The palate is soft, juicy and easy to enjoy, keeping its bright fruit clear through a smooth, rounded texture. A subtle savoury note brings balance to the clean finish, making this an inviting, relaxed red for the table.
Domaine Georges Vernay 2017 Terres d’Encre Saint-Joseph
Dark cherry, damson plum and blackberry meet violet, white pepper and a light smoky note. The palate is silky and medium-bodied, with pure fruit carried by vibrant acidity and soft, discreet tannins. Sanguine minerality and a savoury olive edge lead into a persistent, focused and quietly spicy finish.
Ferraton Père & Fils 2016 Lieu-Dit Montmain Côte-Rôtie
E. Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
Crème de cassis and black raspberry lead, layered with crushed rock, liquorice and a subtle savoury note. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit wrapped in ripe, steadily building tannins. Vanilla and spice add depth without softening the wine's mineral focus or its exceptionally long finish.
Éric Texier 2019 Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban Côtes du Rhône
Cassis, blueberry and damson plum lead, with violet, olive and smoky mineral notes adding lift. The palate is smooth and energetic, balancing black and blue fruit with black pepper, allspice and soft, supple tannins. Rosemary, a quiet savoury edge and fine acidity carry the wine through a fresh, textural finish.
Domaine de la Solitude 2018 Cornelia Constanza Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherry and liquorice lead, joined by raspberry, sandalwood, tea and a hint of cinnamon. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated without excess weight, its supple, silky tannins bringing shape to the generous fruit. Floral notes, fine mineral salinity and gentle spice extend an elegant, harmonious finish.
Domaine du Moulin de la Gardette 2019 Gigondas
Blackberry and dark plum lead with peppery herbs, lavender and a touch of leather. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, combining ripe fruit with polished tannins and fresh acidity. Savoury spice and dried herbs gather through the centre, giving the generous fruit a firm, clean and persistent finish.
Château de Montfaucon 2012 Vin de Monsieur Le Baron
Domaine de Marcoux 2021 La Lorentine Lirac
Raspberry, blackberry and blueberry meet wild mint, garrigue and black olive. The palate is juicy and generous yet light on its feet, with powder-fine tannins melting into the smooth texture. Pepper and wet-stone minerality add savoury definition, carrying the pure fruit through a fresh, graceful finish.
Domaine des Escaravailles 2019 Scarabée Libéré Cairanne
Crushed raspberry, ripe cherry and peppermint give the nose an immediate lift. The palate is smooth, juicy and fresh, with generous red fruit meeting darker spice and gentle structure. Fine tannins, bright acidity and a savoury herbal note keep the fruit precise, finishing clean and energetic rather than heavy.
Domaine des Escaravailles 2019 Le Ventabren Cairanne
Redcurrant and mixed berries lead, followed by black cherry, liquorice, menthol and white pepper. The palate is round, full-bodied and firmly structured, with dark plum, black raspberry and sweet spice supported by confident tannins. A savoury thread of dried herbs and earth carries the powerful fruit into a long, composed finish.
Domaine de Marcoux 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dark cherry, cassis and wild berries open with dried thyme, black pepper and violet. Full-bodied yet never heavy, the palate layers ripe fruit over fine, firm tannins and a fleshy mid-palate. Garrigue, tapenade and graphite bring savoury complexity, extending through a long, polished and warmly spiced finish.
Mark Haisma 2020 Cornas
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.
Domaine de Beaurenard 2019 Rasteau
Intense black fruit and blueberry aromas are lifted by cracked pepper, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and concentrated, built around ripe Grenache fruit, firm but polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Blackberry, cherry and savoury spice persist through a focused, energetic finish. Serve with braised lamb, grilled sausages, roast aubergine or hard cheese.