Red
Red
Opus One 1981 Napa Valley
American Red
Dark cherry, plum and blackcurrant have moved into cedar, cigar box, leather and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins, gentle freshness and a savoury line of coffee, dried violet and earth. It is mature rather than forceful and benefits from careful handling. Stand upright before opening, decant only for sediment and serve with roast lamb, duck or mushrooms.
Tenuta Argentiera 2020 Villa Donoratico 12 L
Italian Red
Blackberry, blueberry and black plum are framed by tobacco, smoked cedar, dark chocolate and warm spice. The palate is generous but well shaped, with polished tannins and enough freshness to carry the ripe fruit. Twelve months in large French and Austrian oak brings structure rather than overt sweetness, followed by six months in bottle. Serve with grilled ribeye, braised beef, roast lamb or aged Pecorino.
Ornellaia 1998 Bolgheri Superiore 1.5L
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, black plum and mint are layered with cedar, tobacco, clove and wood smoke. The palate is full and concentrated, with ripe fruit, supple tannins and a fresh savoury line that brings balance to the oak-derived spice. The mature texture is polished, while the lingering finish retains both depth and lift. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
BOND 2013 Quella Napa Valley
American Red
Ripe blueberry and fresh blackberry are joined by plum, black pepper, liquorice and graphite. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with juicy acidity, focused tannins and a mineral, earthy finish. Notes of truffle and damp soil add savoury complexity beneath the concentrated fruit. This remains structured, so give it time in a decanter and serve with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs or roast lamb.
Tenuta San Guido 1999 Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 1.5 L
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry lead into tobacco, cedar, graphite and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich yet disciplined, with velvety tannins, bright acidity and a savoury mineral line. Nearly two years in French oak has settled into the fruit, adding spice and dark-chocolate depth without obscuring its freshness. Decant with care and serve with roast beef, lamb, game or a deeply flavoured mushroom dish.
Château Cheval Blanc 1989 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Blackberry, plum and cassis are layered with dark chocolate, mocha, tobacco and truffle. The palate is broad and savoury, with a velvety texture, softened tannins and enough freshness to keep the richness poised. Cedar, warm spice and a gentle earthy note emerge through the long finish. Stand the bottle upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve with roast lamb, duck or porcini.
Château Cheval Blanc 1985 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Mature and expressive, with plum, black cherry and cassis opening into truffle, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers and warm baking spice. The palate is plush and sensuous, with softened tannins, gentle freshness and a long earthy finish. Its savoury complexity is now as prominent as the remaining fruit, so careful service matters. Stand the bottle upright before opening, decant gently for sediment and pair with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Masseto 1998
Italian Red
Ripe black plum and dried cherry are layered with cedar, tobacco, graphite and warm Mediterranean herbs. The palate is opulent but controlled, with supple tannins, fresh acidity and an earthy mineral undertone drawn from the estate’s blue-clay soils. Time has softened the structure while preserving the wine’s depth and polished texture. Stand upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve with slow-braised beef, venison or mature Pecorino.
Masseto 1999
Italian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and violet unfold into dark chocolate, liquorice, graphite and tobacco. The palate is concentrated and broad, with polished tannins, balanced acidity and a savoury mineral line that keeps the ripe fruit composed. Long ageing in new French oak is now fully integrated, adding depth rather than overt sweetness. Decant gently for sediment and serve with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or a firm aged cheese.
Domaine Prieuré Roch 2023 Vosne-Romanée Le Clos Goillotte Monopole
French Red
Luminous wild strawberry and red cherry lead, with rose petal, dried herbs and a subtle earthy depth. Whole-bunch fermentation gives the aromatics lift and a finely stemmed savoury edge, while silky tannins and fresh acidity carry a persistent mineral finish. Biodynamic farming and vinification without added sulphites keep the expression direct and detailed. This is delicate rather than light; serve with roast quail, duck, mushrooms or a simple veal dish.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2016 Échezeaux Grand Cru 3L
French Red
Dark cherry and blackberry are layered with violet, baking spice, cocoa and a restrained note of toasted oak. Concentrated by the small crop, the palate is full and precise, with lively acidity, fine tannins and a mineral, gently savoury finish. The generous fruit is already expressive, while the structure leaves room for further development. Decant with care and serve with duck, roast veal, mushrooms or a simply seasoned cut of beef.
Masseto 1999 3 L
Italian Red
Deep and composed, with black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and candied violet opening into graphite, tobacco and a gentle earthy complexity. The palate is broad and concentrated, yet the texture remains polished, with supple tannins, balanced acidity and a long savoury finish. Extended ageing in new French oak has settled seamlessly into the fruit. A mature, structured Tuscan red for slow service alongside braised beef, roast lamb or aged hard cheese.
Le Raisin et l’Ange 2023 Hommage à Robert
French Red
Ripe red fruit opens warmly, followed by dark plum, dried herbs and a subtle peppery note. Whole-cluster carbonic maceration brings lift to this generous, rounded red, while stainless-steel ageing keeps the finish direct and fruit-led. Serve slightly cool with roast pork, grilled vegetables, lentils or a rustic mushroom dish.
Moon Curser 2025 Dolcetto
Canadian Red
Ripe blackberry, cherry and plum lead, with violet, gentle spice and the variety's lightly bitter edge. Unoaked and raised in stainless steel, the palate stays juicy and medium-bodied, with fresh acidity, modest tannin and a clean, savoury finish. Serve slightly cool with pizza, grilled sausages, tomato-based pasta or roast vegetables.
Clau de Nell 2018 Cabernet Franc
French Red
Bright red cherry and blackberry meet peppery spice, graphite and a restrained touch of cedar. The palate is full yet composed, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a supple, savoury finish. Biodynamic farming and stainless-steel ageing keep the fruit clear and energetic. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, mushrooms or lentils.
Dard et Ribo 2018 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
French Red
Juicy and energetic, with dark berries, violet and cracked pepper carried by a fluid, finely structured palate. Whole-bunch Syrah and restrained extraction preserve aromatic lift, fresh acidity and supple tannins, while a stony mineral line brings precision to the finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled lamb, roast chicken, sausages or earthy mushroom dishes.
Iria Otero 2019 A Seara Castes Tintas Ribeiro
Spanish Red
Light and finely drawn, with sour cherry, mulberry, sage and mint set against a smoky, crushed-stone note. Bright acidity gives the cool red fruit real energy, while delicate tannins keep the palate poised and easy to drink. A brief rest in concrete preserves its freshness; serve slightly cool with charcuterie, lentils or roast chicken.
Almaroja Pirita
Spanish Red
Ripe cherry and plum lead, layered with peppery spice, earthy mineral tones and a gentle savoury edge. The palate is generous yet balanced, with enough freshness to carry the oak-aged depth and a smooth, lingering finish. Serve slightly cool with roast pork, grilled lamb, mushrooms or firm sheep's-milk cheese.
Rubén Díaz La Sorpresa Tinaja Oxidativa
Spanish Red
De Martino 2018 Viejas Tinajas Cinsault
Chilean Red
Violets, fresh red and black fruit and a measured spice note shape a fragrant, lifted nose. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate combines smooth tannins with bright acidity, gentle earthy depth and a long, savoury finish. Traditional clay-amphora ageing keeps the fruit clear and the texture unforced. Pair with roast chicken, charcuterie, mushrooms or grilled vegetables.
Pertimali 2020 La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso
Italian Red
Ripe red berries and dark cherry meet cocoa, roasted coffee and a measured savoury note. Medium-bodied and polished, the palate carries firm but silky tannins, lively freshness and a focused finish. Made from Sangiovese grown in the Tuscan Maremma, it has enough structure for roast lamb, grilled steak or aged pecorino without losing its approachable, fruit-led character.
Argiano 2018 Vigna del Suolo Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Marasca cherry, red plum and dried raspberry open into violet, orange peel, sage and a gentle balsamic spice. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has impressive depth without heaviness, balancing driving acidity with ripe, integrated tannins and a savoury mineral finish. Elegant and structured, it benefits from decanting and suits braised beef, roast lamb or aged pecorino.
Rudolf Fürst 2018 Bürgstadter Berg Frühburgunder
German Red
Ripe cherry fruit and a subtle smoky, flinty note lead into a generous, juicy palate. Plush in texture but still fresh, it offers aromatic depth, mild acidity and layered savoury character without losing the estate’s fine-boned shape. Grown on red sandstone and made from a notoriously low-yielding early-ripening Pinot mutation, it pairs naturally with braised venison, duck or pork.
Rudolf Fürst 2019 Klingenberger Spätburgunder
German Red
Vibrant red cherry and dried flowers rise from the glass with a cool crushed-rock note. Silky and precise on the palate, the wine favours finesse over weight, carrying pure red fruit through a focused, intensely mineral finish. Fruit from Klingenberg’s steep red sandstone slopes gives it striking clarity; pair with roast duck, grilled salmon or earthy mushroom dishes.
Rudolf Fürst 2019 Spätburgunder Tradition
German Red
Ripe red cherry and red berries are framed by dried rose petal, clove and a subtle iron-rich mineral note. Juicy and translucent on the palate, it combines generous fruit with fine-boned freshness and gentle spice. Fruit from red sandstone soils is spontaneously fermented and aged for a year in seasoned barrels, preserving elegance and energy through the finish.
Jean Foillard 2022 Cuvée 3.14 Morgon
French Red
Dark cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal open into smoke, spice and a distinct stony note. The palate is deep and velvety, carrying ripe fruit with fresh acidity and fine, structured tannins through a long mineral finish. Drawn from very old vines on schist and granite, then whole-cluster fermented and aged in seasoned oak, it rewards decanting and cellar time.
Bruna Grimaldi 2016 Bricco Ambrogio Barolo
Italian Red
Layered aromas of wild rose, forest berry, plum, strawberry, tar and black licorice open into hazelnut and cocoa. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate combines ripe dark fruit with round, silky tannins and a long, savoury finish. Its warmth and concentration benefit from decanting, alongside braised beef, game, stew or mature cheese.
Di Majo Norante 2017 Ramitello Biferno Rosso 3 L
Italian Red
Deep ruby with violet reflections, opening on plum, forest berries, dark chocolate, leather and licorice. The palate is full and velvety, bringing generous dark fruit and savoury depth through a long, persistent finish. A blend led by Montepulciano with Aglianico, it is well suited to braised meats, game, rich pasta or mature cheese.
San Polo 2018 Podernovi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Italian Red
Earthy and composed, with crushed plum, ripe red cherry and black fruit framed by savoury spice, dried herbs, licorice and a light smoky note. The palate is round and silky, supported by fine, powdery tannins and a classically dry finish. Organically grown and built for the table, it suits braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or aged pecorino.
La Spinetta 2014 Cà di Pian Barbera d’Asti 1.5 L
Italian Red
Deep ruby with a violet edge, opening on blueberry, black cherry, dried plum, violet and sandalwood. The palate is full and lively, combining ripe dark fruit with refreshing acidity and polished texture. Complex without feeling heavy, it finishes balanced and persistent. Decant for rich pasta, grilled meat, charcuterie or soft cheese.