Red Wine

We couldn't quite believe the price when we tasted this delicious juicy red from southern Spain. Bobal is the grape, not widely known, but on this showing it deserves a much bigger audience. Plum...(read more)

From the coolish slopes near the large Etang de Thau and just a stone's throw from the Med comes this cracking, crisp Merlot and Cabernet blend, with a touch of Carignan for spice. it is a light and eas...(read more)

The 2017 is as delightful as ever, with a suave texture and good bright lift. It's a nice balance of supple juice and just enough tannin and acidity to make it moreish.

Brilliant value, ripe and juicy Tempranillo from Castilla y León.

A sappy, brightly fruity joy of a wine, cranberry, mulberry and blackberry fruit fill the senses, crunchy, bright and nicely aromatic, this would even work served slightly cool.

Nice solid Cabernet fruit, a gentle softness, and a great price.

Tasting this with the winemaker was a revelation At this level it is hard to find such a good and identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, but not overl...(read more)

Just as juicily packed with fruit as the 2017, possibly a little less structured and tannic, and already great fun to drink. There is a joyous nose of dark cherry, damson and raspberry, all backe...(read more)

A gorgeous little Rhone style red from the wonderful Charles Withington. Full of blackberry, plum, herbs and spice, nice grip, not heavy but mouthfilling with enough guts to match BBQ meats.

This is a cracker with saturated plum and damson fruits, some nice tension, richness and balance with floral touches and then a hint of dark toffee on the finish.