Red

This Sankt Laurent from the team at Allram, Austria is Elegant and a light red colour. The Sankt laurent Grape is a descendent of Pinot Noir and so has some of those characteristics. It has excellent spicy fruit, delicate sweetness and a well-balanced acidity. It is mineral, on the palate but still fruit driven.

At Chateau Moulin-a-Vent, Gamay is given the royal treatment and the resulting wines will develop and improve beautifully over time in the bottle. The wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged in French oak. Vivid ruby colour. The wine has a very aromatic nose, and is well balanced.

Sourced from grapes grown on the Paul Cluver farm in Elgin. Just 300 cases. The wine is raised in old oak in order to maintain elegance and delicacy.

Bright ruby in colour with aromas of ripe raspberries and strawberry rhubarb tart. Delicate notes of anise, cardamom and gingerbread spice give way to rich, black cherry fruit on the palate, supported by fine-grained tannins. Good length on the finish with subtle, toasty undertones, fine acid and excellent balance.

Geronimo represents four barrels from two parcels of Cinsault, half from 30 year old vines on the Bredell farm in Faure, with the balance from 45 year old material on Jacobsdal in Polkadraai. If your experience to date is of fruity, simple modern Cinsault from the avant-garde Cape, you can be reassured that this example is altogether more serious.

Utilising gentle handling, the resulting wine is an intriguing, concentrated and complex Pinot Noir displaying both purity and subtle power. With a lifted bouquet comprising mature red cherries, dark plum and characteristic floral aromas, the wine displays powerful layers of fruit.

Made using the Calabrian variety Gaglioppo. Ruby red. Intense aromas of cherry and spices. It is full, harmonious and elegant. A true expression of the territory it comes from.

Grown in two historic vineyards on the slopes of Cloverdale`s Pine Mountain, from 60 - 70 year old vines, this bold wine making using the lesser known Carignan variety. The wine has aromas of blueberry skin, nutmeg and violet liqueur on the nose.

Chemin de Moscou is a superb blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault from Domaine Gayda. On the nose the wine displays aromas of strawberry, cranberry and raspberry with a touch of leather and white pepper. In the mouth the wine has great body with vibrant red fruit, floral notes and a hint of salinity.

Chateau Les Croisille is part of a new wave of producers in Cahors. La Pierre comes from a parcel of 35 year old vines grown at an altitude of 300 metres of the Luzech plateau on a bed of Siderolithic limestone.

This lovely Cannonau from the Argiolas family is Sardinia is deep ruby red with garnet tinges. Aromas jump out of the glass, showing hints of red berries, Mediterranean spices and herbs. The palate is warm, well-rounded with good structure and perfect balance. A super food wine and terrific value.

Bright ruby red in colour, this wine has complex aromas of red fruits, lightly spiced with an elegant toasted note. The palate reflects the exotic nose with hints of soft red fruits, dried mountain herbs and wild earth. Generous and soft with balanced, full-bodied structure and mature tannins before a long, evolved mineral finish.

A rich and enticing blend of Syrah and Mourvedre from Sacha Lichines team at Chateau D`Esclans. With deep black fruit on the nose, crushed berries and garden herbs, it`s full and rich on the palate with sumptuous tannins balanced by a refreshing level of acidity and ripe fruit flavours.

A unique blend of Pinot Noir and Shiraz from the Clare Valley. The wine is a deep inky crimson red showing brick edges. On the nose, it has a complex herbal aroma of marjoram and fennel seed with ethereal fine silky tannins, a bright vein of acidity and mulberry, raspberry and dark cherry fruits on the palate.

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

Margaux - Moulin d`Angludet is made from the same vineyards and with the same dedication as Chateau Angludet itself. The strict selection in vineyard and from cask ensures the finished wine shares the a similar finesse, complexity and elegance of a fine Margaux, but released for early enjoyment.

Reminiscent of tree-ripened black cherries and homemade plum jam, ripe fruit aromas intermingle with a sweet-scented floral perfume. The palate blends blackberries and cherry with hints of smoky vanillin oak – seasoned with a sprinkle of dried oregano and cinnamon.

This Pinot Noir from from vineyards adjacent to the Cote De Nuits is ruby garnet colour. It is a classic Burgubdian Pinot Noir, with soft cherry fruit aromas a beautiful delicate perfume, but with excellent depth of flavour. The tannins are fine and ripe and it has a long, delicately perfumed finish. Just beautiful.

A single vineyard Barbera from producer Poderi Aldo Conterno. The wine has a beautiful fragrance, with black cherries, spiced plum and a floral perfume. On the palate the wine is concentrated with dark fruit, ripe plums and delicate notes of spice with supple tannins and a fresh uplifting acidity.

Vine Starr, from Broc cellars is a delicious, modern Zinfandel made by a highly skilled producer, who is brilliant at retaining freshness and purity of flavour. The wine displays pure, red fruit, with great freshness and elegance. The wine is medium-bodied with a lovely clean finish. A really really fabulous wine!

Big bold fruity blend of Cab & Syrah, Exhibiting rich aromas of red currant, plum and strawberry, with notes of coffee and spice. Concentrated flavours of ripe red cherry and boysenberry mingle with hints of aniseed, cocoa, pepper and earthiness on the mid-palate.

Joseph Swan`s Mancini Ranch Zinfandel is a classic old style Zinfandel made with new age sensibilities. With aromas of blackberry, white pepper, floral hints and a bit of lushness. The wine is complex, balanced and elegant. A super of example of this grape.

This terrific Cotes de Beaune is made from grapes sourced from vineyards around the village of Volnay. The wine is aged for 12 months in old French oak before bottling. With aromas of bright cherry fruit, black raspberry and delicate sweet spice. It is super quality, complex and interesting. A real treat!