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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Tim Atkin MW (98)
Has any brand in South Africa achieved quite so much as Porseleinberg in less than a decade? This is the best vintage yet from this steep, brutal, extreme schist-rich site and that's saying a good deal. Big, bold and intense, with incredible, almost feral intensity, incense, tar and black pepper aromas and layers of inky dark fruit. A stunning wine from a stunning site, made by a gem of a winemaker.Inc. TAX€1,017.97 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Rall Red is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault that is matured in 225- and 500-liter French oak. It has a perfumed, quite sensual bouquet of pressed violet and potpourri aromas entwined with black cherries and blueberry fruit. The medium-bodied palate displays very fine tannins that frame exceedingly pure black and blueberry fruit laced with truffle, Provençal herbs and white pepper. It feels very persistent as it fans out on the finish, completing an outstanding Rall Red, one of the best that Donovan Rall has produced thus far.Inc. TAX€206.05 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
After 20 harvests in South Africa, Rudiger Gretschel regards 2017 as the best vintage he's ever experienced. The quality of this world class Syrah would appear to bear him out. Dense, chewy and complex, it's a Cape Cornas, with dark, brooding damson and blackberry fruit, notes of tapenade and rosemary, subtle oak and a finish that lingers on the palate for a minute. 2022-32Inc. TAX€300.78 -
Inc. TAX€774.47
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Tim Atkin MW (96)
One of the most beautiful and complex terroirs in South Africa supplies the grapes for this unique red, produced from a medley of Shiraz with 33% Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional and the very rare (in South Africa) Tinta Amarella. Inky, savoury and wild, it has freshness and concentration, notes of rosemary and lavender, meaty depths and fine oak. 2023-30Inc. TAX€267.22 -
The Silbernagl Ticino Cabernet Franc 2017 is a remarkable red exuding intense allure, the consequence of meticulous vinification and maturation in Oak barrels, and is the personification of Ticino's celebrated winemaking prowess. Nestled in southern Switzerland's idyllic landscapes, Silbernagl is revered for fusing traditional methods with modern expertise to yield wines of enviable finesse.
The Cabernet Franc 2017 trumps expectation, delivering a bouquet of red fruits, brooking notes of raspberry and plum, paired with a delightful hint of pepper and an artful tannin structure. Its shining ruby robe and elegant palate substantiate its provenance - a seductive blend of intense fruity flavour and structured body, a testament to Cabernet Franc's reputation.
Best appreciated decanted, the Silbernagl Ticino Cabernet Franc 2017 is a perfect companion to grilled meats, cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own for the discerning connoisseur. It illustrates Silbernagl's commitment to upholding Ticino's rich viticultural heritage.
Inc. TAX€602.63 -
Decanter (95)
Hannes Storm makes three distinctive and very different Pinot Noirs from estate-grown fruit in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus. The Vrede Pinot comes from an elevated vineyard site on shale soils and is very Burgundian in style but with a new world flair. Lush red fruit dominates the nose and palate with cherries and violets dominating before a lick of oak leads to more tertiary characters of soil and tomato leaf. Long and delicious.Inc. TAX€311.65 -
Vinous (91)
The 2017 Wanderer’s Heart is a multiregional blend of Rhône varieties driven by the Grenache, matured in used oak with higher proportion of whole clusters on the Grenache. It has a floral, pure bouquet that features light scents of broom, fennel and white pepper. The palate is well balanced with gentle grip in the mouth, nice structure (perhaps more so than expected) and a precise, lightly spiced finish where the Mourvèdre imparts a subtle medicinal note. Excellent.Inc. TAX€150.85 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
Tasted blind. Blackcurrant pastilles on the really interesting, sophisticated nose. Some savoury inkiness and lots of pleasure. Firm and confident and set for the long term. Lots there with tannin evident only on the end for future development. Long. This is the first wine that reminds me of ambitious bordeaux … luscious – a sort of right-bank style.Inc. TAX€192.94 -
The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 is an exemplification of sublime craftsmanship from the verdurous commercial vineyards of the Voor-Paardeberg mountains in South Africa's Paarl Wine Route. Produced by Vondeling Wines, renowned for their relentless devotion to ecological farming, this Pinotage is an intoxicating blend of 85% Pinotage, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Grenache Noir from their sustainably managed 10-year-old vines. The grapes underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, culminating into a well-rounded texture.
The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 presents a regal burgundy hue with a captivating bouquet of cherries, plums and succulent ripe fruit, augmented by whimsical hints of oak, vanilla and spice. On the palate, it unfurls with a certain finesse, delivering an elegant fusion of berries, dark chocolate and soft tannins. This wine gracefully unravels all the harmonious complexities of a mature Pinotage, making Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 a true magnum opus for every fine wine enthusiast.
Inc. TAX€605.32 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
Often among my favourite Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignons, this textbook Helderberg red was blended with 3% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc in 2017. Scented, refined and effortlessly dense and complex, with aromatic 30% new wood, mocha, cedarwood and cassis flavours and a long, balanced, herbal finish. 2022-29Inc. TAX€358.19 -
Tim Atkin MW (96)
You can almost count the good producers of Sangiovese outside Italy on the fingers of one hand, so well done Waterford for the impressive first release of this blend with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Herbal and spicy, it has aromas of pine and rosemary, succulent red berry fruit, classic Italian acidity and savoury tannins and stylish second and third use wood. 2021-27Inc. TAX€530.63 -
Renowned Weingut Steintal presents its celebrated Burgstadter Hundsruck Spatburgunder GG, Franken 2017. Nestled in the heart of Germany's wine-producing region of Franken, Weingut Steintal proudly cultivates a precise balance of old-world viticulture and innovation. Meticulously handcrafted from renowned Spatburgunder grapes, this Grand Cru (GG) wine boasts complex, nuanced notes of ripe berry fruits, underpinned by earthy undertones and sophisticated aromas. The wine is matured in Barrique barrels, providing an enduring oak finish and the impeccable depth of character synonymous with esteemed Spatburgunder. Noble yet vibrant, the Weingut Steintal, Burgstadter Hundsruck Spatburgunder GG, Franken 2017 encapsulates the quintessential essence of Franken's terroir. This beautifully balanced vintage echoes the winery's dedication to creating wines that charmingly express their place of origin. Possessing an exceptional age-worthiness, its distinctive allure and elegance promise an exquisite wine experience.
Inc. TAX€370.12 -
Experience the sublime pleasure of the prestigious 'Zanini Castello Luigi Rosso Del Ticino 2017', a celebrated Italian red wine. Conceived in the fertile vineyards of Ticino, this boutique wine embodies the dedication of its creators. Zanini, a leading winemaker in Southern Switzerland, is renowned for adhering to traditional wine making methods, integrated with cutting-edge technology.
The 'Zanini Castello Luigi Rosso Del Ticino 2017' boasts an enticing blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in stainless steel tanks before aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 16 months. This proces imparts a harmonious coupling of refined tannins and rich fruit flavours, with a pleasing hint of spice and oak.
Decant this deep ruby gem to reveal a robust, full-bodied palate with an impressively lingering finish, a true testament to the unique terroir of Ticino. Savor the 'Zanini Castello Luigi Rosso Del Ticino 2017', an authentic embodiment of Swiss-Italian viniculture.
Inc. TAX€1,305.12
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Tim Atkin MW (98)
Has any brand in South Africa achieved quite so much as Porseleinberg in less than a decade? This is the best vintage yet from this steep, brutal, extreme schist-rich site and that's saying a good deal. Big, bold and intense, with incredible, almost feral intensity, incense, tar and black pepper aromas and layers of inky dark fruit. A stunning wine from a stunning site, made by a gem of a winemaker.In Bond€811.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Rall Red is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault that is matured in 225- and 500-liter French oak. It has a perfumed, quite sensual bouquet of pressed violet and potpourri aromas entwined with black cherries and blueberry fruit. The medium-bodied palate displays very fine tannins that frame exceedingly pure black and blueberry fruit laced with truffle, Provençal herbs and white pepper. It feels very persistent as it fans out on the finish, completing an outstanding Rall Red, one of the best that Donovan Rall has produced thus far.In Bond€153.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
After 20 harvests in South Africa, Rudiger Gretschel regards 2017 as the best vintage he's ever experienced. The quality of this world class Syrah would appear to bear him out. Dense, chewy and complex, it's a Cape Cornas, with dark, brooding damson and blackberry fruit, notes of tapenade and rosemary, subtle oak and a finish that lingers on the palate for a minute. 2022-32In Bond€232.00 -
In Bond€623.00
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Tim Atkin MW (96)
One of the most beautiful and complex terroirs in South Africa supplies the grapes for this unique red, produced from a medley of Shiraz with 33% Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional and the very rare (in South Africa) Tinta Amarella. Inky, savoury and wild, it has freshness and concentration, notes of rosemary and lavender, meaty depths and fine oak. 2023-30In Bond€204.00 -
The Silbernagl Ticino Cabernet Franc 2017 is a remarkable red exuding intense allure, the consequence of meticulous vinification and maturation in Oak barrels, and is the personification of Ticino's celebrated winemaking prowess. Nestled in southern Switzerland's idyllic landscapes, Silbernagl is revered for fusing traditional methods with modern expertise to yield wines of enviable finesse.
The Cabernet Franc 2017 trumps expectation, delivering a bouquet of red fruits, brooking notes of raspberry and plum, paired with a delightful hint of pepper and an artful tannin structure. Its shining ruby robe and elegant palate substantiate its provenance - a seductive blend of intense fruity flavour and structured body, a testament to Cabernet Franc's reputation.
Best appreciated decanted, the Silbernagl Ticino Cabernet Franc 2017 is a perfect companion to grilled meats, cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own for the discerning connoisseur. It illustrates Silbernagl's commitment to upholding Ticino's rich viticultural heritage.
In Bond€480.00 -
Decanter (95)
Hannes Storm makes three distinctive and very different Pinot Noirs from estate-grown fruit in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus. The Vrede Pinot comes from an elevated vineyard site on shale soils and is very Burgundian in style but with a new world flair. Lush red fruit dominates the nose and palate with cherries and violets dominating before a lick of oak leads to more tertiary characters of soil and tomato leaf. Long and delicious.In Bond€241.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2017 Wanderer’s Heart is a multiregional blend of Rhône varieties driven by the Grenache, matured in used oak with higher proportion of whole clusters on the Grenache. It has a floral, pure bouquet that features light scents of broom, fennel and white pepper. The palate is well balanced with gentle grip in the mouth, nice structure (perhaps more so than expected) and a precise, lightly spiced finish where the Mourvèdre imparts a subtle medicinal note. Excellent.In Bond€107.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
Tasted blind. Blackcurrant pastilles on the really interesting, sophisticated nose. Some savoury inkiness and lots of pleasure. Firm and confident and set for the long term. Lots there with tannin evident only on the end for future development. Long. This is the first wine that reminds me of ambitious bordeaux … luscious – a sort of right-bank style.In Bond€142.00 -
The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 is an exemplification of sublime craftsmanship from the verdurous commercial vineyards of the Voor-Paardeberg mountains in South Africa's Paarl Wine Route. Produced by Vondeling Wines, renowned for their relentless devotion to ecological farming, this Pinotage is an intoxicating blend of 85% Pinotage, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Grenache Noir from their sustainably managed 10-year-old vines. The grapes underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, culminating into a well-rounded texture.
The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 presents a regal burgundy hue with a captivating bouquet of cherries, plums and succulent ripe fruit, augmented by whimsical hints of oak, vanilla and spice. On the palate, it unfurls with a certain finesse, delivering an elegant fusion of berries, dark chocolate and soft tannins. This wine gracefully unravels all the harmonious complexities of a mature Pinotage, making Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 a true magnum opus for every fine wine enthusiast.
In Bond€482.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
Often among my favourite Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignons, this textbook Helderberg red was blended with 3% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc in 2017. Scented, refined and effortlessly dense and complex, with aromatic 30% new wood, mocha, cedarwood and cassis flavours and a long, balanced, herbal finish. 2022-29In Bond€280.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (96)
You can almost count the good producers of Sangiovese outside Italy on the fingers of one hand, so well done Waterford for the impressive first release of this blend with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Herbal and spicy, it has aromas of pine and rosemary, succulent red berry fruit, classic Italian acidity and savoury tannins and stylish second and third use wood. 2021-27In Bond€420.00 -
Renowned Weingut Steintal presents its celebrated Burgstadter Hundsruck Spatburgunder GG, Franken 2017. Nestled in the heart of Germany's wine-producing region of Franken, Weingut Steintal proudly cultivates a precise balance of old-world viticulture and innovation. Meticulously handcrafted from renowned Spatburgunder grapes, this Grand Cru (GG) wine boasts complex, nuanced notes of ripe berry fruits, underpinned by earthy undertones and sophisticated aromas. The wine is matured in Barrique barrels, providing an enduring oak finish and the impeccable depth of character synonymous with esteemed Spatburgunder. Noble yet vibrant, the Weingut Steintal, Burgstadter Hundsruck Spatburgunder GG, Franken 2017 encapsulates the quintessential essence of Franken's terroir. This beautifully balanced vintage echoes the winery's dedication to creating wines that charmingly express their place of origin. Possessing an exceptional age-worthiness, its distinctive allure and elegance promise an exquisite wine experience.
In Bond€286.00 -
Experience the sublime pleasure of the prestigious 'Zanini Castello Luigi Rosso Del Ticino 2017', a celebrated Italian red wine. Conceived in the fertile vineyards of Ticino, this boutique wine embodies the dedication of its creators. Zanini, a leading winemaker in Southern Switzerland, is renowned for adhering to traditional wine making methods, integrated with cutting-edge technology.
The 'Zanini Castello Luigi Rosso Del Ticino 2017' boasts an enticing blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in stainless steel tanks before aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 16 months. This proces imparts a harmonious coupling of refined tannins and rich fruit flavours, with a pleasing hint of spice and oak.
Decant this deep ruby gem to reveal a robust, full-bodied palate with an impressively lingering finish, a true testament to the unique terroir of Ticino. Savor the 'Zanini Castello Luigi Rosso Del Ticino 2017', an authentic embodiment of Swiss-Italian viniculture.
In Bond€1,065.00