Red
Red
Domaine A.F. Gros 2011 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
French Red
Delicate red fruit and grilled wood accompany cherry, cocoa, rose and spice. The tannins are round. Earth and dark berries sit with detailed, energetic, middleweight flavours and mineral notes. The finish is balanced, and the structure is ripe. The wine matured in barrel, and production totalled 10,415 bottles. Pinot Noir comes from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.
Castello di Perno 2018 Nizza Barbera
Italian Red
Fresh flowers, crushed cherry, baked strawberry and thyme accompany a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and mineral depth. The Barbera comes from a 2.5-hectare, south-facing vineyard planted with eighty-year-old vines on chalk and silex. The grapes are destemmed and cold soaked for forty-eight hours; fermentation is spontaneous and maturation takes place in wood. Alcohol is fifteen percent.
Weingut Weninger 2018 Saybritz Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Blaufränkisch grows on a steep, south-facing Saybritz vineyard at Eisenberg. The vines are fifty years old, rooted in highly calcareous clay-loess above blue-green slate. Drainage through the stone brings freshness and bright fruit, while the clay brings fine sweetness and fullness. The wine has twelve and a half percent alcohol and is vegan. Farming follows biodynamic Demeter and Respekt guidelines.
Montes 2020 Purple Angel Carménère
Chilean Red
Carménère accounts for ninety-two percent of the blend, with eight percent Petit Verdot. Ripe blackberry, plum and blueberry appear with sweet spice, pink pepper, coffee and tobacco. The palate is balanced and silky, with fruit and a caramel-like body. Seventy percent matures for eighteen months in first-use French oak and thirty percent in second-use barrels. Alcohol is fourteen-and-a-half percent, and the finish is very long.
Barbacan 2023 Jazpémi Valtellina Superiore Valgella
Italian Red
Raspberry, cherry and spice accompany warm, full tannins, granitic minerality and acidity. Fruit comes from the namesake vineyard, which has southern exposure, abundant sunlight and old vines. Rounder and fuller than its sibling cuvée, the wine combines elegance and complexity. The wine is classically Nebbiolo and carries the Valtellina Superiore Valgella designation in Italy's Lombardy region.
Chateau du Hureau 2018 Saumur-Champigny Les Fevettes
French Red
Rich red-cherry in colour, with refined fruit, mulberry, dusky plum, perfumed cassis and dried violet on the nose. The palate is well balanced and seriously structured, combining red and black fruit with warm spice and savoury depth. Silky, fine-grained tannins shape the wine before a smooth, precise and very long finish.
7 Vinas Tierra Del Huarpe 2024 Malbec
Argentinian Red
A supple Malbec with blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and velvety, with ripe tannins and well-judged acidity keeping the fruit balanced. Smooth and persistent on the finish, it is an easy fit with grilled beef, empanadas, roasted vegetables or a firm, savoury cheese.
Clos du Soleil 2021 Syrah Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
Violet, crushed raspberry and black plum open with hints of pepper, sagebrush and baking spice. Rich but finely balanced, the palate layers wild raspberry, black currant and dark forest fruit over fresh acidity and firm, stony tannins. A touch of dark chocolate adds depth before the persistent, savoury finish.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Petit Rouge ½
Canadian Red
Dark berries and black currant lead a juicy, expressive profile, with ripe plum, peppery spice and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is supple and balanced, carrying dark fruit over lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savoury undertones add depth, while the fresh, polished finish keeps this approachable red versatile at the table.
La Frenz 2022 Merlot
Canadian Red
Deep ruby in colour, with ripe cherry and dark plum joined by baking spice and a measured note of vanilla. The palate is broad and supple, bringing black fruit, pepper and quiet oak into balance with fresh acidity. Fine tannins give the wine definition, while savoury spice lingers through a warm, composed finish.
Orofino 2023 Red Bridge Red
Canadian 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.
Peller Family NV Cabernet Merlot 200 mL
Canadian Red
Ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum give this medium-bodied red a generous fruit core, with a mild peppery spice adding definition. The palate is smooth and approachable, carried by soft tannins and a clean, dry finish. The compact single-serving bottle works well with pasta in tomato sauce, grilled meats, hearty stews or a simple weeknight supper.
Therianthropy 2022 Le Maillot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
Bright raspberry, tart cherry and crunchy pomegranate lead a light, silky red, with anise, fennel, thyme and earthy herbs bringing savoury definition. Whole-cluster carbonic fermentation emphasizes lift and immediacy, while juicy acidity keeps the fruit vivid. Fine texture carries the palate into a fresh, energetic finish that benefits from a slight chill.
Code Wines 2022 Estate Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Red cherry and red currant open into wet forest floor, potpourri and a touch of vanilla. The palate is delicate and crunchy, layering raspberry and pomegranate over a bright frame of acidity. Soft tannins keep the texture supple, while restrained French oak and lingering spice add depth through a poised, quietly savoury finish.
1 Mill Road 2022 Black Pine Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
A fragrant, finely structured Pinot Noir with sour cherry, cranberry, ripe strawberry and raspberry at the centre. Pepper, dried herbs and graphite add savoury definition as the wine opens. Bright acidity drives the palate, while dusty, fine-grained tannins give youthful density and length. A brief decant brings out its detail; serve with salmon, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
La Stella 2022 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Bing cherry, red cherry and black cherry mingle with grilled herbs, cured tobacco and a subtle frame of warm oak. The palate is layered and savoury, with generous fruit, measured extraction and supple structure already working in harmony. Fresh acidity keeps the finish poised and inviting. Serve with osso buco, rosemary-crusted lamb or a mushroom cannelloni.
Lake Breeze 2022 Syrah
Canadian Red
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.
Château Ferran 2019 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
A fresh Bordeaux red with a full, versatile palate and an easy sense of balance. Merlot brings rounded fruit and breadth, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot add structure and savoury definition. The finish is composed rather than heavy, making it a dependable match for roast beef, grilled lamb, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Château Le Doyenné 2019 Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
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.
Château Langoa Barton 2019 Saint-Julien
French Red
Dense and layered, with blackberry and other dark berries framed by mild spice, liquorice and discreet toasted notes. The palate is sappy and well structured, combining crisp fruit with ripe, firm tannins, a silky core and convincing length. Balanced but still youthful, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
French Red
Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2002 Bolgheri
Italian Red
Concentrated and expressive, with blackcurrant, plum and ripe dark berries joined by tobacco, dried herbs, forest floor and subtle spice. The palate balances rugged savoury depth with unmistakable elegance, bringing velvety texture, fresh acidity and fine tannins into a long, vibrant finish. Allow time in a decanter and serve with roast lamb, beef or porcini mushrooms.
Silver Oak 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
American Red
Chocolate and graphite lead, with cassis and blackberry adding a quieter dark-fruit core. The palate is smooth and composed, layering blackcurrant, raspberry and orange zest with nuanced vanilla, cocoa and a gentle savoury edge. Fine tannins keep the Cabernet measured as the fruit and oak detail settle into a lingering finish.
Chamisal Vineyards 2021 Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast
American Red
Light ruby in colour, opening with bright cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. The palate is juicy and fresh, with light tannins and vibrant acidity shaping the red fruit. Mulberry, blackberry and earthy chaparral add depth, while plum, pepper spice and a savoury charcuterie note gather through the brisk, lively finish.
Revana Estate 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena
American Red
Ripe black raspberry leads a supple, concentrated palate, deepening into coffee, anise, spice and smoke. Subtle herbs and an iron-like mineral note bring savoury definition to the powerful fruit. Vertically structured yet polished, it carries dark berry and roasted tones through a long, composed finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Macauley Vineyard 2012 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
American Red
Black fruit and cherry rise from the glass with wet stone, blackberry jam, raspberry and finely judged oak spice. The palate is warm and viscous yet remarkably balanced, bringing ripe cherry, clove and layered spice into focus. Stately, refined tannins give the Cabernet shape and carry its dark fruit through a long, composed finish.
Hartford Court 2021 Land’s Edge Pinot Noir
American Red
Red and black cherry open with pomegranate and dried rose petal. The palate layers dark berries, plum and licorice over an elegant, polished texture, with enough depth to feel complete without becoming heavy. Mocha and mineral notes linger on the finish. Refined but generous, it suits roast duck, salmon, mushrooms or herb-roasted chicken.
Opus One 2009 Napa Valley
American Red
Deep garnet and finely layered, with redcurrant, baked plum, dried blackberry and stewed cherry joined by dark chocolate, espresso and sweet spice. The palate is silky but substantial, carrying ripe fruit through polished tannins and a savoury mineral line. Balanced and persistent rather than heavy, it opens well with air and is an excellent partner for roast beef or lamb.