Red
Red wines are produced in many regions around the world, each with their own unique style and flavor profile.
In Argentina, Malbec is the most famous red wine, known for its bold, fruit-forward flavors, and notes of blackberry, plum, and vanilla. Malbec is the most widely planted red grape variety in Argentina.
In California, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted red grape variety, known for its full-bodied flavors, firm tannins, and notes of black fruit, cedar, and vanilla. Other popular red grape varieties in California include Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
Australia is known for producing high-quality Shiraz, also known as Syrah, which is known for its bold, spicy flavors, and notes of black pepper, blackberry, and chocolate. Cabernet Sauvignon is also widely planted in Australia, producing wines with bold flavors and firm tannins.
Chile is famous for producing high-quality Carménère, a red grape variety that was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Chile in the 1990s. Carménère is known for its bold, spicy flavors, and notes of dark fruit, tobacco, and chocolate.
In the United States, Pinot Noir is the most famous red wine from Oregon, known for its bright fruit flavors, silky texture, and notes of earth and spice.
In conclusion, red wines are produced in many regions around the world, each with their own unique style and flavor profile. From the bold flavors of Argentine Malbec to the silky texture of Oregon Pinot Noir, there is a red wine to suit every taste preference.
Red
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Douro | 2 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,933.22 |
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James Suckling (99)Extremely deep red with aromas and flavors that change all the time with blackberry, black raspberry, black licorice, floral and asphalt. Full-bodied with deep intensity, power and finesse. The tannins are wonderfully polished yet so much there. This is a tribute to the first great Barca Velhas of the 1960s. Drinkable, but better in three or four years. |
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Coastal Region | 9 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£212.69 |
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Vinous (91)Full ruby-red. Brooding aromas of black cherry, cassis and licorice. Rich, sweet, seamless, plush cabernet with an almost chocolatey ripeness as well as a medicinal reserve to its pliant dark berry flavors. Wonderfully creamy, edge-free wine to drink soon or lay down. But will it be as expansive as the 2012? Lots of dusty tannins here. |
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Coastal Region | 8 | - |
Inc. VAT
£367.24 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£199.24 |
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Vinous (90)Full ruby-red. Classic varietal aromas of redcurrant, plum, tobacco, spices and milk chocolate. Plush, sweet, fruit-driven flavors of cassis, black raspberry, licorice and pepper offer a pliant, rather open-knit texture but have the concentration and energy for mid-term aging. Nicely perfumed and not heavy. Finishes with a ripe but serious dusting of tannins and very good length. An excellent showing. |
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Coastal Region | 4 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£295.24 |
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Vinous (91)Saturated ruby. Musky blackberry, blueberry, mocha, gunflint, black pepper and underbrush on the nose. Plush, smooth and deep, with superripe flavors of black raspberry, blackberry, dark chocolate and sexy smoky oak. Utterly seamless Syrah with serious but fine-grained tannins and excellent lingering sweetness. Really stains the palate with sweet dark fruits. |
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Burgenland | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£705.89 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxurious essence of J. Heinrich Alte Reben Blaufrankisch 2011, an elegantly curated Austrian red wine. Produced by one of Burgenland's top winemakers, J. Heinrich, this exceptional vintage was flawlessly created from the region’s indigenous Blaufränkisch grapes, harvested from 45-year-old vines, testifying to a deep connection to its terroir. This wine represents the cultivator's commitment to tradition married with modern winemaking techniques, skillfully crafted through sustainable practices. After the handpicked grape selection, the vinification process involves firm, gentle pressing and 18-month aging in new German oak barrels. This meticulous method imparts an alluring amalgamation of rich dark fruit flavours with undertones of spice and mineral hints. J. Heinrich Alte Reben Blaufrankisch 2011 embodies a velvety, full-bodied texture, backed by a perfectly balanced acidity that creates a memorable palate sensation. One sip and be transported to the picturesque slopes of Burgenland, with every bottle amplifying the elegant charisma of Austrian viticulture. A true gem for the discerning wine connoisseur. |
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Burgenland | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£594.29 |
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Experience the depth and character of the exquisite Moric Blaufrankisch Ried Krcsi Zagersdorf/Cocrstof 2011. This is no ordinary wine; it's an expertly crafted symphony of flavour from the esteemed Austrian vineyards of the Moric family. The meticulous viticulture in the Zagersdorf and Cocrstof regions imparts a unique structure, embodying centuries of tradition and prestige. Comprising 100% Blaufränkisch grapes, hand-picked and fermented naturally in neutral oak barrels, the 2011 vintage promises a luxuriant blend of forest fruit, exotic spice, and gentle minerality, underscored by a brilliantly balanced acidity. The genius behind this premier offering, Roland Velich, is widely considered a visionary in redefining Austrian wine. His insistence on minimal intervention techniques in the cellar ensures the purest expression of terroir and varietal character. Savour the Moric Blaufrankisch Ried Krcsi Zagersdorf/Cocrstof 2011, a gracefully aged benchmark of Blaufränkisch refinement and elegance. |
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Coastal Region | 100 | 87 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£548.44 |
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Wine Advocate (87)The 2011 Eisen & Viljoen has a better set of aromatics than the 2012: blackberry, sage and graphite scents, quite reserved but nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe black fruit mixed with blueberry and graphite. Like the 2012, there seems to be just a touch of bitterness on the finish, though not as procounced as the ensuing vintage, but detracting from what could have been a better wine. Re-tasting in South Africa with the owners, unfortunately I found the same thing. There were just 11 barrels produced. |
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Douro | 14 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,712.44 |
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Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 is an exemplary reflection of the Douro Valley. This partnership of the Symington family, known for their remarkable holdings in the northern Portuguese river valley, and Bruno Prats, former owner of Chateau Cos d'Estournel, has resulted in an opulent, deep-hued wine precision-crafted from Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes. Rich fragrance of violets and fresh blackberries emanate from this wine, unveiling robust tannins and a nuanced finish that solidifies the 2011 vintage's reputation for exceptional longevity. The medieval-like steep terraces of carefully chosen vineyards yield limited quantities, adding to this wine's exclusivity. Precision winemaking techniques like foot treading in temperature-controlled granite lagares ensure a harmonious interplay of power and finesse. Resting in French oak barrels for 15 months, Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 boasts a complexity akin to Bordeaux-style essence, yet indelibly Portuguese, making it a treasure for serious collectors and oenophiles alike. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£721.24 |
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Porto | 6 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£450.26 |
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Vinous (92)Good bright medium ruby. High-toned aromas of dark berries, licorice, spices, minerals and sexy oak. Broad and lush on the palate, showing an almost liqueur-like quality but also lovely vibrancy to its black raspberry and floral flavors. This very intense, elegant port finishes with nutty, supple tannins and excellent saline persistence. Has the depth and density to gain in complexity with extended bottle aging but it's not especially tough to taste even today. |
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Douro | 2 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,603.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Extremely deep red with aromas and flavors that change all the time with blackberry, black raspberry, black licorice, floral and asphalt. Full-bodied with deep intensity, power and finesse. The tannins are wonderfully polished yet so much there. This is a tribute to the first great Barca Velhas of the 1960s. Drinkable, but better in three or four years. |
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Coastal Region | 9 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£158.00 |
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Vinous (91)Full ruby-red. Brooding aromas of black cherry, cassis and licorice. Rich, sweet, seamless, plush cabernet with an almost chocolatey ripeness as well as a medicinal reserve to its pliant dark berry flavors. Wonderfully creamy, edge-free wine to drink soon or lay down. But will it be as expansive as the 2012? Lots of dusty tannins here. |
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Coastal Region | 8 | - |
In Bond
£290.00 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£150.00 |
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Vinous (90)Full ruby-red. Classic varietal aromas of redcurrant, plum, tobacco, spices and milk chocolate. Plush, sweet, fruit-driven flavors of cassis, black raspberry, licorice and pepper offer a pliant, rather open-knit texture but have the concentration and energy for mid-term aging. Nicely perfumed and not heavy. Finishes with a ripe but serious dusting of tannins and very good length. An excellent showing. |
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Coastal Region | 4 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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Vinous (91)Saturated ruby. Musky blackberry, blueberry, mocha, gunflint, black pepper and underbrush on the nose. Plush, smooth and deep, with superripe flavors of black raspberry, blackberry, dark chocolate and sexy smoky oak. Utterly seamless Syrah with serious but fine-grained tannins and excellent lingering sweetness. Really stains the palate with sweet dark fruits. |
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Burgenland | 4 | - |
In Bond
£569.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxurious essence of J. Heinrich Alte Reben Blaufrankisch 2011, an elegantly curated Austrian red wine. Produced by one of Burgenland's top winemakers, J. Heinrich, this exceptional vintage was flawlessly created from the region’s indigenous Blaufränkisch grapes, harvested from 45-year-old vines, testifying to a deep connection to its terroir. This wine represents the cultivator's commitment to tradition married with modern winemaking techniques, skillfully crafted through sustainable practices. After the handpicked grape selection, the vinification process involves firm, gentle pressing and 18-month aging in new German oak barrels. This meticulous method imparts an alluring amalgamation of rich dark fruit flavours with undertones of spice and mineral hints. J. Heinrich Alte Reben Blaufrankisch 2011 embodies a velvety, full-bodied texture, backed by a perfectly balanced acidity that creates a memorable palate sensation. One sip and be transported to the picturesque slopes of Burgenland, with every bottle amplifying the elegant charisma of Austrian viticulture. A true gem for the discerning wine connoisseur. |
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Burgenland | 1 | - |
In Bond
£476.00 |
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Experience the depth and character of the exquisite Moric Blaufrankisch Ried Krcsi Zagersdorf/Cocrstof 2011. This is no ordinary wine; it's an expertly crafted symphony of flavour from the esteemed Austrian vineyards of the Moric family. The meticulous viticulture in the Zagersdorf and Cocrstof regions imparts a unique structure, embodying centuries of tradition and prestige. Comprising 100% Blaufränkisch grapes, hand-picked and fermented naturally in neutral oak barrels, the 2011 vintage promises a luxuriant blend of forest fruit, exotic spice, and gentle minerality, underscored by a brilliantly balanced acidity. The genius behind this premier offering, Roland Velich, is widely considered a visionary in redefining Austrian wine. His insistence on minimal intervention techniques in the cellar ensures the purest expression of terroir and varietal character. Savour the Moric Blaufrankisch Ried Krcsi Zagersdorf/Cocrstof 2011, a gracefully aged benchmark of Blaufränkisch refinement and elegance. |
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Coastal Region | 100 | 87 (WA) |
In Bond
£441.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87)The 2011 Eisen & Viljoen has a better set of aromatics than the 2012: blackberry, sage and graphite scents, quite reserved but nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe black fruit mixed with blueberry and graphite. Like the 2012, there seems to be just a touch of bitterness on the finish, though not as procounced as the ensuing vintage, but detracting from what could have been a better wine. Re-tasting in South Africa with the owners, unfortunately I found the same thing. There were just 11 barrels produced. |
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Douro | 14 | - |
In Bond
£1,411.00 |
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Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 is an exemplary reflection of the Douro Valley. This partnership of the Symington family, known for their remarkable holdings in the northern Portuguese river valley, and Bruno Prats, former owner of Chateau Cos d'Estournel, has resulted in an opulent, deep-hued wine precision-crafted from Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes. Rich fragrance of violets and fresh blackberries emanate from this wine, unveiling robust tannins and a nuanced finish that solidifies the 2011 vintage's reputation for exceptional longevity. The medieval-like steep terraces of carefully chosen vineyards yield limited quantities, adding to this wine's exclusivity. Precision winemaking techniques like foot treading in temperature-controlled granite lagares ensure a harmonious interplay of power and finesse. Resting in French oak barrels for 15 months, Prats & Symington Chryseia 2011 boasts a complexity akin to Bordeaux-style essence, yet indelibly Portuguese, making it a treasure for serious collectors and oenophiles alike. |
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Douro | 1 | - |
In Bond
£585.00 |
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Porto | 6 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£347.00 |
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Vinous (92)Good bright medium ruby. High-toned aromas of dark berries, licorice, spices, minerals and sexy oak. Broad and lush on the palate, showing an almost liqueur-like quality but also lovely vibrancy to its black raspberry and floral flavors. This very intense, elegant port finishes with nutty, supple tannins and excellent saline persistence. Has the depth and density to gain in complexity with extended bottle aging but it's not especially tough to taste even today. |
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