Fuller Bodied Red

2010 Urban Tempranillo, Bodegas O. Fournier Argentina with a Spanish twist! Mendoza brings out the very best in Rioja’s favourite grape rich, ripe strawberry fruit and a touch of cinnamon spice.... read more..

2006 Hollaia, Hollick Estate Ian Hollick’s tribute to his favourite Supertuscans. First-rate Sangiovese plus warm, minty Coonawarra Cabernet – a match made in wine heaven. A Jancis Robinson Wine of the Week!... read more..

2008 Heathcote Shiraz, Trentham Estate The Heathcote Shiraz has lovely nuance and elegance to match the deep plum and black cherry fruit wrapped in vanilla with cinnamon notes. A lush glass to savour.... read more..

2010 Cinsaut / Shiraz, Forge Mill Soft, ripe Shiraz with a fresh burst of clean cherry Cinsaut fruit – very gluggable indeed, and a fantastic all-round red.... read more..

2009 Redstone Shiraz, Coriole Estate Redstone is the name chosen for this wine, the classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Redstone refers to the ironstone that is so common in the vineyards and buildings of Coriole and McLaren Vale. ... read more..

2008 Syrah / Mourvedre, Catherine Marshall 2008 Syrah/Mourvedre/Grenache Smooth and spicy are the hallmarks of this delicious blend supple blackberry fruit, earthy notes, and a long savoury finish.... read more..

2009 John X Merriman Blend, Rustenberg 2006 John X Merriman Blend This remarkable red wine is named after John X Merriman, who was hugely influential in rescuing this estate back in the late 19th Century he also went on to become Prime Minister of the Cape. Ripe ’Bordeaux’ nose, plummy, c... read more..

2010 Monastrell Tinto, Casa Castillo Wow! It can be a tough ask finding complexity and typicity at this price level in Spain, but this is a great example – what good Jumilla is all about. The clay vineyards that occupy the valley are entirely devoted to Monastrell trained in the traditi... read more..

2009 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Mas de Boislauzon The Chaussy family`s Chateauneuf is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and Mourvedre. Dense yet elegant, packed with black cherry and spicebox notes. Decant and drink or keep - classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape.... read more..

2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Dom. Saint-Siffrein Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Cinsaut blend, aged in used oak foudres. Black pepper, red and black soft fruits, hint of lovely southern-Rhône earthiness - ripe, balanced and harmonious; just a joy to sit down and enjoy.... read more..

2009 Ch. Poitevin, Medoc Ch. Poitevin`s gravel-based soils farmed with minimal intervention gives a Left Bank wine of great typicity, vinified with up-to-date techniques. More or less 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, a pinch of Petit Verdot, with 14 months in barrel. A s... read more..

2010 Cotes du Rhone Villages, Dom. Saint-Siffrein Grenache and Syrah. Delicious whole berry fruits, red and black - touch of pepperiness on the nose. The palate is a delight, soft, rounded tannins - very pure fruits and bright acidity; good finish, surprisingly long and complex. This is classic, ... read more..

2008 Ch. La Rose-Pourret, St. Emilion Grand Cru The Warion family have owned the 8 hectare property for over a century, and these immaculate sandy, iron-rich vineyards lie in the shadow of the famous clock tower just outside the town walls. Merlot makes up 70% of the plantings, with Cabernet Franc... read more..

2007 Grand Vin de Glenelly, Glenelly Estate The various grapes were aged separately for six months in French oak (1/3 new), then blended and aged a further six months in the same barrels. Showing beautifully at the moment; dark Syrah fruit on the nose, a hint of black pepper, then more Caberne... read more..

2010 Rouge Reserve, Chateau de Mus 70% Syrah from gravelly vineyards with 15% old vine Grenache plus other varieties. Temperature controlled fermentation of each varietal takes place separately before the final assemblage and bottling. The wine is very clean and pure; black fruits, ... read more..

2010 Malbec, Chateau de Mus This is a lovely colour, very intense red with bags of ripe, pure red fruits spice and mocha on the nose which carries through to the palate. Good concentration and texture - fine tannins and good balance. ... read more..

2010 Grenache, Dom. Bachellery Quite intense black cherry colour. Bright, lifted nose of ripe red and black fruits, earthy spice - good mouthfeel, the tannins are grainy and soft, black fruits, kirsch, hints of raspberry perhaps. Good finish. Clean, balanced, well-made and with... read more..

2010 Cotes du Rhone ’Rhone by Roger Sabon’, Dom. Roger Sabon Mainly spicy Syrah, with Grenache and Cinsualt adding ripe red fruit. Highly expressive, generous and elegant at the same time - Roger`s `Rhone` is a local classic.... read more..

2010 Ribera del Duero Tinto Barrica, Paramo de Guzman This is an excellent buy; the quality of the fruit is top drawer and the winemaking is as clean as a whistle which allows the natural minerality of the regions to shine through. They allow the wine to spend 6 months in new French and American oak to... read more..