Crunchy & Juicy Reds
Crunchy and juicy red might be the perfect pairing for the main event and all the trimmings. These wines are all very much on the red fruit spectrum and the first two certainly have that new world oomph about them.
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2022 ARTUKE Rioja
Rioja Spain 13.5% Red
Tempranillo, Viura.
The remarkable Artuke success story all began with this carbonic maceration blend of Tempranillo and 5% Viura back in 1991. Offering remarkable value for money, this is scented, vibrant and wonderfully sappy, with a chal...(read more)
Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com2018 A DOS MANOS Garnacha A Pie de Tierra
Méntrida Cariñena Spain 14% Red
Garnacha.
This was tasted after trawling through many a Gredos Garnacha when last in Madrid, and this little unassuming wine stole the show. The very charming Aitor and winemaker David are making ethereal styles of Garnacha from t...(read more)
L&S2020 HOME PINOT NOIR Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 13% Red
Pinot Noir.
The 2020 Pinot Noir Home is a fluid, expansive style, that focuses on its supple texture. It blossoms on the palate, no doubt helped by its sedimentary clay soils. Both the acidity and its slippery clay-like tannic textu...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com2020 BLAUFRÄNKISCH LEITHAKALK Weingut Kollwentz
Burgenland Austria 14% Red
Blaufränkisch.
The 2020 Blaufränkisch Leithakalk was harvested from the Point and Setz sites. It was matured in small used barrels for two years. Intense blueberry comes with overtones of cinnamon and a distinct note of wet chalk....(read more)
Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous.com2019 SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL Les Malgagnes Domaine Yannick Amirault
Loire France 14% Red
Cabernet Franc.
Tasted alongside the 2018, the 2019 Bourgueil Malgagnes is the more impressive of the pairing. It has greater power and concentration due to tiny yields (around 25hl/ha) and retains its red fruit character but with more...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com2021 MERCUREY 1er Cru Les Crêts Domaine Ninot
Côte Chalonnaise Burgundy France 13% Red
Pinot Noir.
Dark expressive thick fruit and a fine firm richness - could do with a year or two in bottle to show it's best - even if in Beaune it would already be on the restaurant tables.
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