This sexy mother of a wine struts forth with an opaque plum/ruby/purple color and terrific notes of creme de cassis, licorice, roasted herbs and smoky barbecue. It is a brilliant effort, with full body, wonderful fruit, a savoury, expansive mouthfeel, sensational texture and a long finish, but no hardness or astringency. This is a fabulous Talbot to drink over the next 20-25 years
Easy drinking aussie shiraz with soft, juicy fruit, hints of spice and rounded finish. great on its own or with a range of red meats. Kangaroo, Crocodile etc.
Founded in 1879 in Haro , Rioja. Named Imperial because it was originally exported to the UK in imperial pint sized bottles , this is one of the best Rioja Reservas around. Fine garnet colour with terracotta tinge. Vanilla notes on the nose, with sloes, mulberries and spice. Stewed currant fruit on the palate, dry and elegant with great richness and a fine long finish. Drink with slow-cooked lamb. Decant before serving.
Very deep red, solid, almost impenetrable.
Typical varietal expression with the bouquet developing on many levels. Aromas of violets, berries, blackcurrant, olives, black pepper and chocolate on a discreet background of vanilla and toasted bread.
Warm and generous, with soft tannins, dressed with plenty of fruit. Well structured and round with a persistent presence of spices in its long finish.
Food Pairing:
Lamb and goat in the oven, spicy meat dishes like lamb curry. Game, even boar, grilled steak, cooked red meats and mature yellow cheeses.
Errazuriz have long helped define the style for Chilean Merlot; it is full-bodied, generous and richly fruity with succulent blueberry and plum characters together with delicate savoury notes of coffee, chocolate and toasty oak, extremely stylish easy drinking.
An intense Chianti Riserva of deep ruby appearance with a highly concentrated bouquet. On the nose, there are touches of vanilla and notes of cinnamon, spices and classic cherry and tobacco, together with dark fruits and floral notes. Well structured and full-bodied on the palate, the smooth tannins balance complex intensity of sour cherry and fresh herbs for a powerful, long finish. Try with game, ragu sauce, spicy east and south asian dishes, or mature cheeses.
This organic red wine will have fans of Zinfandel buzzing with delight. Made in Southern Puglia, it has a fleshy, rich character capable of carrying a large dollop of spice inherent in the variety. A perfect match with almost all red meats, particularly when off the grill!
Jealousy Pinot Noir
Wild cherries and strawberry on the nose that is followed by a full, earthy palate.
Great by itself or to accompany a wide range of meat dishes, but could also be enjoyed with fish such as tuna or salmon.
Serving note: Would be good slightly chilled, especially in warm weather.
Finca La Linda Malbec is an intense purple color red wine, with distinct aromas as a result of the typicity of the variety: marked red fruit and a very delicate floral note. It repeats its fruity intensity on the palate, with round and smooth texture, good maturity and great character. Its sweet tannins add strength on the palate, a long and lingering finish completes an elegant and compact red wine. Recommended pairings: A perfect match for red meat, big game hunt meat and hard cheese.
Packed with rich, juicy ripe berry fruit flavours, a touch of soft tannin and a subtle twist of spice. Try it with a hearty meat dish, cheeses or simply lap it up all on its lonesome... Purrrfect!
Our 'Cunning Little Cat' (Le Petit Chat Malin' in its native French) is a tasty wine made from specially selected grapes harvested in the vineyards of the sunny South of France.
Dominated by ripe Merlot, this is a forward, blackcurrant-flavoured wine. It combines freshness with super-rich fruitiness, giving a wine that only hints at darker, smoky tannins. The dense texture plays on the ripe fruit and suggests wine for the medium-term.
The colour is garnet red. The wine combines aromas of red fruit with notes of pepper and cinnamon. The aftertaste is slightly spicy with fine tannins. Combines excellently with red meat or ripened cheese.
ORGANIC...
Located in the southern region of the Massif Central, the Montagne Noire mountain range is known for its slopes that shine with golden reflections. Making it a unique and outstanding location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, that allows the grapes to flourish and ripen.
The aroma of this wine is a delightful blend of red cherry, raspberry, and a bouquet of flowers. On the palate, it bursts with vibrant red berries and a hint of liquorice. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir has a fruit-driven acidity that carries through to the finish.
ORGANIC WINE
With blackfruits on the nose, full bodied and silky, dense and pleasant tannins. You can enjoy it now with red meats. In the same range, you may also taste Private Reserve Margaux, Graves, Saint-Emilion and Saint Julien.
This is amedium bodied wine with intense flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate. The tannins are very soft and silky with fresh acidity and a focused, linear flavour profile. The wine has a persistent and long lasting finish.
Bright, deep red.
Fresh, fruity aromas, where cherry and red forest fruit dominate, on a background of spices.
Soft, with round tannins, good structure and balance. Medium body, with rich fruit and pleasant finish with a hint of bitter chocolate.
Domaine Des 3 Pointes, an AOP Minervois organic wine, exemplifies the dedication of Les Vignobles Foncalieu to viticulture that preserves the beauty of the landscape and the ecosystem. Located in the heart of the Minervois appellation, this vineyard is cultivated entirely using organic methods by a couple of environmentally conscious winemakers who strive to optimize the quality of their fruit. The grape varietals planted reflect the typical Mediterranean style, with Grenache and Syrah taking centre stage.
Primitivo Primasole
Intense ruby red with a delicate bouquet of violets, gooseberry and sweet spice. Full and decisive, yet round mouthfeel.
VEGETARIAN
A glossy red-purple colour with an expressive nose of dense macerated red fruits and that toasty spicy oak and chocolate. Full and round and packed full of fruit, crisp acidity and ripe tannins.
£11.25
Red
Red wines are made from the juice and skin of black grapes. They range in colour from intense violet to brick red and brown for older red wines. The main grape varieties used to make red wine are shiraz, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, pinot noir, zinfandel, sangiovese and barbera.