Red Wine

A nicely structured, 'grown-up' style of Merlot with plenty of fruit richness. Dark cherry, plum, cassis and mocha. Nice weight in the mouth, tannins adding structure and length with a good freshness on the finish.

You have to keep double-checking the incredible price when tasting this delicious juicy red from southern Spain. Such joy for so little. Bobal is the grape, not widely known, but on this showing it deserves a much bigger...(read more)

Red fruit and hints of spice on the nose, this well priced Syrah is cleverly crafted giving a firmness and restrained style with hints of the Northern Rhone. Nicely structured, but with soft tannins giving this medium bo...(read more)

This is another little gem from Domaine Les Yeuses. At this brilliant 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, with blackberry and damso...(read more)

A lovely gentle soul, supple cassis and plum fruits, a touch of violets and dark chocolate. Sleek and brightly textured with just the right amount of structure to keep things interesting.

A joyously supple wine - with soft-shelled tannins and a great balance of freshness and fruit. Classic 'claretty' feel on the palate and a long, pure finish. A very, very good Bordeaux, particularly at this remarkable pr...(read more)

The estate works organically and the Monastrell vines are now more than 25 years old. This explains the great depth of fruit and complex aromas. This is 'Bandol on a budget' with softer edges - and totally delicious! Dar...(read more)

Cisco sources the grapes for this joyous little number from a single parcel called La Pinada planted in 1958, growing on alluvial and clay soils. This is all about fresh fruit, with lovely crunchy acidity and a slightly...(read more)