Red Wine

In his Ribera Del Duero 2022 Special Report, Tim Atkin MW tasted his way through 578 wines from 160 producers and chose the 2020 Mirum as his top wine of the year, awarding it with 98 points. That rates it as high as Pingus & Unico at a fraction of the price. No small feat for this estate which is rocketing into the echelons of Spanish wine.

A blend of estate-grown grapes aged for six years in oak. It has aromas of vanilla and dried fruit, flavours of rich red fruit, fine tannins and a long finish.

The fruit for Scotto's Old Vine Zinfandel originates from one of the oldest and most distinctive Zinfandel growing regions in California.

Deep, dark and purple, this Tempranillo has wonderful meaty aromas of bacon, apple, dark cherry and forest floor. This wine is truly Autumn in a glass with balanced flavours of dark bing cherry, orange-infused chocolate, blackberry and hickory smoke. It has a gentle and long finish.

Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, the roots run deep at Decoy. Since 1978, Duckhorn Vineyards has been exploring the character and complexity of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Drawing on the winemaking team’s expertise working with this varietal, Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich and appealing expression of the varietal crafted to be ready upon release. From its aromas of vibrant red and blue fruit to its silky tannins and balanced acidity, this is a lush and alluring Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, rich flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and blueberry carry the wine to a long, luxurious finish, with nuanced hints of oak and sweet baking spices.

full and round with some ripe leather on the nose and a wonderfully fresh blackberry and apple pie body. This is so far removed from other Napa wines which can go wel over the top or the overbearing mint humbug style of Australian Coonawara. A really classy wine

This Merlot sets the standard for elegance with a perfume of red fruits and earthy notes and flavors of raspberry, plum and black pepper. On the palate, the wine is silky yet bright, a classic Trefethen.

Opaque purple in colour, smoky and minerally on the nose. Well coated tannins integrate on the palate with black currant and plum fruit. Finishes with notes of eucalyptus and mint.

This alluring blend has rich aromas of ripe red plum, baking spices and cracked pepper. The palate is lush with flavours of cherries and dark berries. Malbec brings colour and diversity of fruit; Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon lend the darker fruits and robust structure. Merlot rounds out the mid-palate and brings an elegant freshness to the wine. While in its youth, this wine will benefit from decanting before serving.

Dark ruby colour. Intense black cherry fruit aroma, exotic oak spice, cola, mint and complex gravel earth. Intense bramble fruit entry, sensuous textural tannins, lively acid and showing great minerality in a long finish.

Deep ruby in colour, this exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon opens with fragrant notes of blackberry, bay leaf, coffee and chocolate. The palate is supported by velvety tannins and features flavors that tend more towards red cherries and baking spices.

Seductive and alluring this cool climate Pinot has smooth complexity as well as delicate silky flavours. Brilliant ruby red in colour, light on the nose with aromas of raspberry and floral notes. The palate is smooth with plum, raspberry, blackberry and black cherry fruits abound. Supple tannins give structure to this medium bodied wine followed by a lovely and long luxurious finish.

A big and bold red wine from Uruguay; a deep and seductive purple in colour, with concentrated and complex aromas of ripe dark plum and spiced wood. The palate is full bodied with great density in the mouth and robust jammy wild friuts such as damson, persimmons, plum and ripe blackberry flavours. Grippy tannins hold this big wine together and leads into a long finish with lingering black fruits and spice. Suitable for Vegans

Brand new in from Mauricio Lorca – a perfect example, showing that Argentina has much more to offer than Malbec. This 100% Bonarda from Vista Flores in Mendoza has an abundance of fresh red fruit character; cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and cranberry. Along with good structure, soft tannins and a long finish, this is another classic entry into our Recoleta range. Wonderfully delicious on its own, but pairs really well with lean meats, red meats and dishes with creamy sauces.

A special Malbec from vines grown at 2600 metres in the Valles Calchaquies in Salta, North West Argentina. This wild rugged landscape produces a wine of both concentration and finesse. This wine is high in floral perfume and exotic herb notes. It is fine and poised and a true expression of high Altitude Malbec. The wine is produced in very small amounts and is a absolute treat for lovers of Malbec looking for modern take on this classic varietal.

In each of the three ranges from this winery - Serbal, Catalpa and Atamisque - there is a blend, an assemblage. Catalpa Assemblage is comprised of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec in varying proportions depending on the vintage. 60% of this wine is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels, 40% in stainless steel prior to blending and a further 6 months in bottle prior to release. Crafted in a fairly extravagant style this is a lovely, plump, velvet textured delight with clever use of oak in evidence, capable of developing very nicely for 8 - 10 years.

Full flavoured wine, with spicy tones and fruit, produced in South Australia

Trentham Estate's 'The Family' range of wines are from estate-grown Italian varieties and celebrate their Italian heritage's influence on grape growing and winemaking.

Germans were the first free immigrants into Australia in the 1850s onwards. They planted Shiraz in Barossa. Germans also invented letter-press in the 1500s. The suspicion around the “magick” of a printing press at the coupled with the inky hands of the printers meant that the art became known as the Black Craft. The wine is an homage to both the German influence of the oldest wine making in Australia, as well as the letterpress.

This wine is bright ruby red in colour with a vivid purple rim in the glass. Aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blood plum and blackberry are complemented by savoury notes of black olives and oak char. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, mouth-filling wine with fine grained tannins and concentrated dark fruits, and a hint of coffee and mocha on the long finish.

The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that, during the day, stars would hide in the sea and become starfish.

Cassis , mint and rosemary on the nose, the palate is balanced with some savoury structure. It is a perfect counter balance

The 2021 Don Melchor is dark garnet red in the glass. The restrained nose offers pure fruity notes such as blackcurrant with hints of leaves and black tea, refined woody aromas, and gentle touches of plum and red bell pepper. In the mouth, it's intense with mild juiciness and rounded tannins.

This spicy Cabernet Franc from the Languedoc is a beautiful bright ruby red in colour. The nose has red cherries and currants in abundance, these red fruits follow through on the palate with a menthol note and spicy pepper. The wine has beautiful structure with fine tannins and a long and powerful finish.

Bright ruby red with youthful purple highlights showing fresh, vibrant aromas of red cherry, raspberry and juicy plum lifted by hints of pepper and wild herbs. On the palate, it’s medium bodied, fruit forward and supple with soft tannins and lively acidity giving it an easy, refreshing flow. The fruit is pure and crunchy complemented by a gentle spice note and the finish is smooth, clean and moreish. An approachable, modern Languedoc red that’s all about drinkability and freshness — best enjoyed young with charcuterie, grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes.