Lustrous & Bold Reds

Intense cherry garnet, medium-high layer, clean and bright. The aroma of good intensity, elegant, fine and harmonious. The presence of red and black fruit is reflected in toasted aromas and minerals wrapped in creaminess...(read more)

A lovely Crianza from Bodegas Ruconia. This is a firm favourite at L&S. Lots of lively cherry fruit wrapped up in attractive vanilla oak. Medium bodied, the wine holds a good high tone throughout. Another Rioja that...(read more)

As Tim said 'chuck the screwcap away, you won't need it again' This is the epitome of generosity of fruit, it has such an attractive floral sweet spot on the nose, with fresh raspberry & violets in abundance, I'd go...(read more)

Deep and richly fruited. there's cinnamon and sweet tobacco balanced by delicious cherry fruit and plum. Yet again it is the drive and line that he conjures up in these Lodi gems that are so impressive. This is a beautif...(read more)

This may seem like a bit of a contradiction, but for a full bodied wine, the Plaer 2021 is really rather light on it's feet. It never gets heavy in any way, yes it has a bold tannic structure, but they are ripe and frame...(read more)

Cassis, mint, cherries and dark chocolate, quite a plush, elegant but concentrated feel. In the mouth it is sleek and bold, rich pure tannins, an aromatic fruit profile, cassis and cherries, dark chocolate, mint and toba...(read more)

If there was a wine region that is in focus and a region of the moment then St Joseph could lay claim. There are two distinct styles, north & south. The G&J Bott Saint Jospeh Rouge is most definitely the north. 3...(read more)

Displaying beautiful oak aromas with fresh, red fruit tones, the 2020 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is spicy with notes of cranberry skin and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, the palate offers a firm, rocky minerality tha...(read more)

Lots of earth, meat and spice with cherries and spices. Bark and mushrooms, too. Medium-to full-bodied, deep and dense, but not heavy, with lots of forest fruit at the end. Rather unique. Sangiovese made first in stainle...(read more)

80% Merlot with the balance being made up of Cabernet Franc. Similarly refined like Roc de Cambes but more damson, loganberry and fragrant blueberry. Structurally very together and harmonious. Lovely wine and as it was t...(read more)

It’s hard to put the 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Bossona down, as it entrances with a dark and rich bouquet of rum-soaked cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco and sweet smoke. This is creamy yet energetic in f...(read more)