Red Wines

We offer more red wine than white on our website… Well, there is a view that a meal without red wine is like a day without sunshine…

As a general rule red grape varieties tend to perform at their best in warmer temperatures than white. So whilst one could argue that the very greatest reds of the world come from marginal zones where the local vines need to be coaxed to full ripeness - for example Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux, Pinot Noir in Burgundy and Syrah in the northern Rhône - there is abundant decent red wine available now from countries or regions enjoying a Mediterranean climate; in particular the south of France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California, etc.

While certain grape varieties are associated with particular countries or regions (for example Sangiovese with central Italy, Tempranillo with Spain, Malbec with Argentina, Carmenère with Chile, the home-grown Pinotage with South Africa, Zinfandel with California), it is the varieties best known for making top French wine - Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Syrah (Shiraz), Pinot Noir, and, to a lesser extent, Grenache and Mourvèdre - which have been widely planted all over the new world.

A word about ripeness, alcohol levels and climate change. Red wines, even more than white, are becoming more alcoholic. This is as a result of a number of different factors working together. First, consumers now seek riper wines - wines made from grapes which are picked properly ripe, with higher sugar levels which, once fermented out, become higher alcohol levels. (My theory as to why riper wines are so much more popular is related to us having become accustomed to higher sugar levels in a modern diet). Better management of the vines (in particular the "canopy" of the leaves) and more sophisticated weather forecasting has enabled growers to ripen their grapes better and pick at the right moment.

And on top of that is climate change. Thirty years ago reds from Bordeaux used to be bottled at 12-12.5%; since the hot 2009 vintage most examples show 13-14.5%, and some wines actually contain over 15% of alcohol.

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Vendome, Terre des Chaux, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, 2023

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Vendome, Terre des Chaux, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, 2023
Vendome, Terre des Chaux, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, 2023

From young vines on the estate, vinified and aged exclusively in stainless steel to give a...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV12.5%

Bottle75

CodeVEN723

GrapeSyrah

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Hoddles Creek, PSB Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley,  2022

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Hoddles Creek, PSB Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2022

The PSB is only released by Franco in top vintages – the last was 2018. From a block next to...

Style

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OriginAustralia

RegionYarra Valley

ColourRed

ABV13.2%

Bottle75cl

CodeHOD722

GrapePinot Noir

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MAGNUM Faiveley, Corton, Clos des Cortons, Grand Cru, 2019

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MAGNUM Faiveley, Corton, Clos des Cortons, Grand Cru, 2019

From a 3 hectare vineyard at the Ladoix end of the hill wholly owned by the family since 1874....

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OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV13.5%

Magnum150cl

CodeFAJ919M

GrapePinot Noir

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Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers 2020

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Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers 2020

Bright vibrant purple, this is exuberant, wearing its heart on its sleeve. On the richer side,...

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OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV 13.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeFAJ720

GrapePinot Noir

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L'Estabel, Cabrieres Rouge, Fulcrand Cabanon, 2022

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L'Estabel, Cabrieres Rouge, Fulcrand Cabanon, 2022

“Smells of cherries dipped in chocolate and rolled in tobacco leaves. Redolent with red fruit...

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OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV14%

Bottle75cl

CodeFUL622

GrapeSyrah, Grenache & Cinsault

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L'Estabel, Le Grand Pan, Cabrieres Rouge, 2022

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L'Estabel, Le Grand Pan, Cabrieres Rouge, 2022
L'Estabel, Le Grand Pan, Cabrieres Rouge, 2022

"Full bottle 1,247 g. 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% mix of Carignan, Mourvèdre and...

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OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV14%

Bottle75cl

CodeLES822

GrapeSyrah & Grenache

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Domaine Faiveley, Corton, Clos des Cortons Faiveley, Grand Cru, 2020
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From a 3 hectare vineyard at the Ladoix end of the hill wholly owned by the family since 1874....

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OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

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Bottle75cl

CodeFAJ920

GrapePinot Noir

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Domaine Jean Guiton, Pommard,  2021

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Domaine Jean Guiton, Pommard, 2021

From four plots - that were picked separately but vinified together. This has wonderful...

Style

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OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV13.5%

Bottle75

CodeGUI921

GrapePinot Noir

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Jean Guiton, Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies, 2021

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Jean Guiton, Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies, 2021

From a small south-east facing plot, on limestone and clay. This is a fragrant and red fruit...

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OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeGUI521

GrapePinot Noir

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Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, 2022

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Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, 2022

From the far south of the Graves near Langon, a splendidly suave and traditional Bordeaux, now...

Style

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OriginFrance

RegionBordeaux

ColourRed

ABV13.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeBDU822

GrapeMerlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

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Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023

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Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023
Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023

Hoddles Creek is rather a hidden gem here in the UK – but their reputation for top class...

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OriginAustralia

RegionYarra Valley

ColourRed

ABV 13.2%

Bottle75cl

CodeHOD623

GrapePinot Noir

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Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023

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Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023

Scent of dark plums, but in the mouth it’s all red fruits; cherries, raspberries, even a hint...

Style

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OriginAustralia

RegionYarra Valley

ColourRed

ABV 13.2%

Bottle75cl

CodeWIC623

GrapePinot Noir

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