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Frind Estate Winery 2024 Midnight
Canadian Red
Dark-fruited and generous, with plum, blackcurrant and blueberry layered over coffee, cedar and dark chocolate. Cocoa, smoke and a quiet leathery note deepen the palate, while cherry brings a fresher counterpoint. The texture is smooth and rounded, carrying savoury fruit through a composed finish. Pair with grilled beef, braised short ribs, roast mushrooms or firm cheese.
Sage Hills 2022 Second Pick Merlot
Canadian Red
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.
40 Knots 2019 Gamay
Canadian Red
Sao Joao 1997 Porta Dos Cavaleiros Mg
Portuguese Red
A mature Portuguese red with dried cherry, leather and stewed fruit, followed by game, earth and gentle spice. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, with settled acidity and elegant tannins supporting its savoury character. The finish is clean and composed rather than forceful, pairing especially well with roast chicken, coq au vin, mushrooms or slow-cooked pork.
Herdade do Rocim 2021 Fresh From Amphora Nat’Cool Red 1 L
Portuguese Red
Light ruby in colour, with fragrant cherry, pomegranate and rose over earthy, savoury notes. The palate is dry, delicate and gently textured, with bright acidity keeping the fruit lively. Traditional clay-vessel ageing adds a subtle rustic edge without weighing down the wine, and the finish stays easygoing. Serve lightly chilled with pizza, grilled sausages, roast vegetables or tandoori chicken.
Luís Seabra 2020 Xisto Cru Tinto
Portuguese Red
Dark ruby, with ripe cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry framed by violet, green herbs and a thread of smoke. Lively acidity cuts through the red-fruited core, giving the palate energy and precision. Forest floor and black pepper add savoury detail, while flinty, wet-stone minerality carries the finely structured finish.
Caves Sao Joao 1985 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Portuguese Red
Mature dark cherry and red berry sit beneath tobacco, pencil lead, graphite and dark chocolate, with damp earth, mushroom and leather adding further savoury depth. Medium acidity and resolved tannins give the palate a gentle, evolved shape, while hints of mint, dried flowers and cured meat carry the finish. Bottle variation is expected; stand upright and decant carefully around sediment.
Domaine de Trévallon 2011 IGP Alpilles
French Red
Lush dark fruit meets dried herbs, black pepper and a cool stony note in a deeply savoury expression. The palate has generous ripeness but remains energetic, carried by juicy acidity, chalky minerality and ripe, well-integrated tannins. Earth and pepper return on the structured finish. Decant for an hour and serve with lamb, grilled meats or lentils.
Abbazia di Novacella 2023 Lagrein
Italian Red
Masseria Li Veli 2023 Askos Susumaniello Salento IGT
Italian Red
Black and red berries lead an expressive, characterful nose, layered with spice, licorice, cocoa and a cool hint of eucalyptus. Full-bodied without feeling heavy, the palate is supple, satisfying and notably easy to drink. The balance of ripe fruit and savoury detail makes it a versatile match for grilled lamb, tomato-braised meats or firm aged cheese.
Sartirano Figli 2020 Piemonte Rosso DOC
Italian Red
Juicy red fruit and cherry are accented by dried herbs and a modest touch of spice. The palate is expressive and medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and enough freshness to keep the ripe fruit in balance. A savoury, lightly spiced finish makes it versatile with risotto, braised pork, grilled pizza or mushroom dishes.
Petterino 2014 Gattinara DOCG
Italian Red
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Italian Red
Vibrantly perfumed and savoury, with redcurrant, sour cherry and dark woodland fruit layered with wild herbs, laurel, pepper and warm spice. The palate is firm yet energetic, balancing ripe fruit with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a gently earthy undertone. Long and composed on the finish, it benefits from air and pairs naturally with braised beef or aged pecorino.
Bersano 2010 Badarina Barolo Riserva
Italian Red
Dark berry, roasted coffee and menthol lead, followed by dried black cherry, liquorice and a measured toasted note. The palate is full and mature, with close-grained tannins giving the fruit a firm, savoury frame. Decant to let the aromatics unfold, then serve with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini risotto, aged hard cheese or other slow-cooked dishes.
Canalicchio di Sopra 2018 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Candle wax, ripe cherry and worked leather lead a deep, savoury aroma, with cedar shavings adding definition. The palate is full and fleshy, shaped by firm tannins and cranberry-like acidity. Mineral salinity runs through the fruit and keeps the structure precise. The finish is long and smouldering, returning to dark cherry, leather, smoke and a taut mineral edge.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo
Italian Red
Rose, violet, raspberry and cherry lead a fragrant, immediately appealing nose. The palate is fresh and supple, with soft tannins and an earthy note giving shape to the red fruit. Elegant and easy to approach without losing varietal character, it suits charcuterie, mushroom pasta, roast poultry or lighter meat dishes.
Zenato 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Dried black cherry and cassis open an intense, aromatic nose, followed by truffle and dark chocolate. The palate is silky and luscious, with concentrated fruit carried by ripe tannins and enough freshness to keep the richness composed. Complex and lingering, it closes on savoury cocoa and spice and suits slow-braised beef, game or mature cheese.
Podere Le Ripi 2019 Cielo d’Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Violet, ripe plum and exotic spice rise first, followed by fresh leather and a quiet truffle note. Full-bodied and enveloping, the palate brings ripe black cherry and raspberry compote together with licorice, blood orange and tobacco. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity give the wine balance, while a salty mineral note lingers on the close. Serve with roast lamb, wild mushrooms or braised beef.
San Marzano 2022 Primitivo Puglia IGP
Italian Red
Deep ruby with violet reflections, opening on ripe plum and black cherry with Mediterranean herbs and a light touch of spice. The palate is generous and smooth, balancing rich dark fruit with fresh acidity and softly rounded tannins. Savoury herbal detail carries through a warm, supple and fruit-led finish.
Castell’in Villa 2019 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, menthol and liquorice frame ripe red cherry and dried herbs on an aromatic nose. Medium-bodied and unusually approachable, the palate is open-knit yet structured, with savoury detail unfolding effortlessly. A measured touch of oak carries through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with roast veal, grilled pork or tomato-based pasta.
Bocale 2015 Ennio Montefalco Sagrantino
Italian Red
Cassis, mocha and cedar lead the nose with an assertive, dark-fruited character. The concentrated palate brings dried black cherry, cocoa and vanilla into focus, supported by tightly knit tannins and a broad, powerful frame. A warming note carries through the finish, giving this structured red a bold, cellar-worthy profile.
Elio Grasso 2015 Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo
Italian Red
Ripe strawberry and dark cherry open with dried fig, mushroom and a cool menthol note. The palate is deep and firmly structured, its concentrated fruit framed by tight tannins and balsamic lift. Earthy detail builds with air while the fruit remains precise. The finish is long and linear, leaving dried berries, savoury spice and a clean mineral edge.
Yalumba 2017 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Fruitcake, plum cordial and cherry chocolate lead, joined by cola, sweet spice and a measured note of toasted vanilla. The palate remains rich and powerful, with dried fruit and savoury complexity held by firm, oak-shaped tannins. Decant well to let the structure relax, then serve with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled ribeye, mushroom dishes or aged cheddar.
Averaen 2022 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
American Red
Dark cherry and strawberry meet earth, cracked pepper and a quiet thread of vanilla. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, the palate combines ripe fruit with fresh acidity and a gently plush texture. Tea, clove and anise add savoury complexity through the finish. Pair with duck, roast chicken, salmon or mushroom dishes.
d’Arenberg 2014 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
A poised Cabernet Sauvignon with violet, cassis and dark plum carried by a subtle minty lift. The palate is sleek and concentrated, shaped by fine, chalky tannins rather than sheer weight. Notes of baked capsicum, tobacco and cedar add savoury depth through the finish, while the fruit remains clear and composed. Decant now or cellar for further dried-fruit and cedar complexity.
Mac Forbes 2023 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Australian Red
Red cherry and raspberry lead a vibrant, finely drawn profile, with a restrained note of spice and subtle oak in support. The palate is elegant and balanced, built on fine tannins rather than weight, and the finish lingers without excess. Polished but approachable, it suits salmon, duck, mushrooms or herb-roasted chicken.