Red Wine

At this brilliant level it is hard to find such a splendidly identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, with blackberry and damson notes, yet not overly cooked nor too sweet - and...(read more)

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, blackberry, dark cherry...(read more)

There is a joyous nose of dark cherry, damson and raspberry, all backed by a lively pepperiness. Smooth and supple and not in any way heavy (which is something lesser Garnachas can lean towards).

Blend of fruit from Agrelo and Paraje Altamira, 100% Malbec. Entry level, the only one with Mendoza on label rather than something more specific. It may include bought-in fruit. Unoaked. Straightforward simple fruit. Rea...(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 easy-drinking wine. P...(read more)

The wine merchant Lea & Sandeman sells a brilliant earthy-savoury malbec made from grapes grown in the Cahors area (but not sold as a Cahors) called Gaudou Exception.

Medium colour. Quite firm peppery fruit on the palate and a youthful palate with firm fruit. Nicely balanced.

This is an absolute beauty, deeply fruity, with black cherry, blueberry and plum fruit, all underpinned with a delicious floral note. In the mouth the wine is lithe and supple, perfumed violets, red and black fruits, tou...(read more)

A supple, accessible Zinfandel with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and mocha. Medium weight and with a bright acid lift to the palate, that makes this very easy drinking.