Unbeatable Value Red from Burgundy ! Coteaux Bourguignons is a recent appellation (2011). It allows Burgundy’s red varietals, Pinot Noir and Gamay, to express all of their freshness. Though the soils are all composed of calcareous clay, the diversity of the terroirs that span the region from north to south gives this wine lovely, complex aromas and flavours. Fruity spicy nose with notes of cherry, redcurrant and liquorice with a touch of rose petal. Medium-bodied and delectable on the palate wit

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. Vincent Mercier bought Château Tertre de Samonac in 2005, and is a self made Château owner. He has been making organic wine since the early 2000's, and this lovely 100% Merlot from 25-30 year old vines has a deep concentration of fruit and a great balancing acidity and tannins. A robust, yet balanced wine on the palate with good acidity, great tannins which will soften as the wine breathes. A wine with wonderful character and elegance. Wine Press Ratin

The Arnaud family, owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, have been making great Saint-Estèphe since the 18th century. This classic Saint-Estèphe - formally owned by Estournel, maker of multiple 100 points wines - marry traditional winemaking techniques with state of the art equipment allows the wine to express the characteristics of its terroir. Château Arnaud is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, well structured and rounded, aged in oak barrels in a state of the art undergroun

Gold Medal Winner - Challenge International du Vin. From the fabulous 2019 Bordeaux vintage this lovely wine from the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation is on the eastern side of the Gironde estuary on the opposite bank to the prestigious appellations of Margaux & St Julien. Benefiting from the cool sea breezes and river minerals from the Gironde, this superb Merlot dominated wine is beautifully fresh with layers of exotic spices. A real gem from an under-valued appellation and fantastic v

Elegant, fresh, simple, humble … Garnacha at its best. Low yield vines (1 kg per vine) with an average age between 20-30 years are double hand sorted to select the very best fruit before being aged for 12 months in 500 litre used French oak barrels with a light to medium toast. Good structure and aromatically complex with a hint of eucalyptus that provides to the wine an intense freshness. Refreshing acidity with a firm but also fine and mature tannin structure gives this wine a very rewarding t

Produced by Franck Massard - Produced by Franck Massard - Sommelier of the Year in 1996, this delicious wine has a voluptuous texture and the luscious fruit synonymous of Montsant. 'El Brindis' is produced in the wine region of Montsant, and made with Grenache and Carignan and has captured the vibrancy of the old vines and elevated vineyard position. Beautiful and fresh, showing spice aromas of white pepper and clove with appealing wild berry aromas, raspberries, blueberries and a hint of tobacc

91 Points - WineAlign. The Cortonesi family has owned the La Mannella farm in Montalcino for decades and are devoted to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. This wine, Lèonus, is a humble but mighty Toscana IGT made from grapes that are in fact grapes cultivated to be Brunello, from vineyards in Montalcino. 6 months oak ageing, this great value Toscana Rosso has an abundance of red fruit, along with dried herbs with a medium body and firm tannins, eminently drinkable. Taste Wine Enthusiast

91 Points - Falstaff. Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Falstaff "Brilliant ruby ​​with a sparkling core and garnet edge. In the nose of cherry compote, leather and a hint o

Six generations and nearly 2 centuries of work have gone into building this superb vineyard. Jérôme Lafon and his wife follow the principals used by their ancestors in 1850 with the help of today’s technology. This is a delicious medium bodied wine made up of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon it displays a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity, leading up to the finish where red cherry and tobacco notes linger on. Ripe and fruity, this is a mature, structured wine. It has a spicy edge with

91 Points - International Wine Report. Owned by the Delon family of Château Léoville las Cases in Saint-Julien, this small property has produced a dense wine. Château Saint Michel is winemaking at the pinnacle of technology. This medium-bodied red possesses a fine, silky texture and nice balance all the way through the finish. There is a lovely elegance to this wine made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc grape varieties. IWR:  "The 2014 Château Saint-Michel opens to pretty aromas of cherri

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. South Africa's signature grape variety, Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, with more of a similarity to Shiraz. The ultimate BBQ friendly wine, this Pinotage from Meinert is blended with a small proportion of Merlot to produce this multi award winning, elegant and refined wine. If you love Pinotage, look no further, if you have never had a Pinotage or yet to be convinced, this is a must try. About the Producer Meinert Wines is a small pr

This Barbera from Reverdito is sourced from the single vineyard of Butti, in Alba, Northern Italy. Targeted yield reduction and selective hand-picking, whereby only the ripest of  grapes are used, followed by ageing in oak barrels, results in a strong and mature Barbera. Red fruits, with aromas of fully ripe cherries, along with a light roasted aroma from the barrel ageing. Lovely clean fruit, ripe tannins and a rounded mouthfeel. About the Producer The Reverdito winery in La Morra was establish

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Renovated in 1987 by the current owners, Canneto has a long history in Tuscany, and since 2017 all of their wines have been certified as organic. Their Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a blend of Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and offers exceptional value for one of Italy's premier wines. Wonderfully balanced with soft, fine grained tannins and generous fruit, the hallmark for all great Vino Nobile is its potential to age for several years, a

94 Points ABC Wine Guide - Double Gold Vinduero-Vindouro International Competition 2019. The flagship wine of Vinos La Zorra, Ituero is a 100% varietal wine using the rare Rufete grape, championed by La Zorra. The grapes are sourced from the Ituero vineyard, which has an altitude of 890 meters (essential in warmer climates to maintain freshness) and was planted back in 1930. Careful selection of the delicate grapes, fermentation in used French oak barrels and extended bottle ageing before releas

92 Points - Peñín Wines of Spain Guide 2020. A 100% mono varietal wine made from the rare Rufete grape which is championed by the winemakers at Vinos La Zorra. Every care is taken with the processing of the grapes for this wine, table sorting, de-stemming and then gentle pressing, all to preserve the wonderful aromatics of this grape variety. Fermentation then occurs in used French & American Oak medium toasted barrels before maturing in stainless steel for 8 months. The result, a bright and

91 Points Guía Peñín de los vinos de España . A blend of the rare, and local grape variety Rufete, with the well known Tempranillo grape. The Original from Vinos La Zorra comes from 60-plus year old vines, grown in a combination of slate, clay and granite soils. They are then table-sorted and de-stemmed followed by a gentle crushing. Barrel aged for 11 months in 50% French and 50% American oak, combining light and medium toasted barrels, the result is a wine with a noticeable freshness and aroma

92 Points - James Suckling. "Aromas of dark cherries, plums, clay, dried flowers and mocha. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Excellent balance and tension with a velvety texture and a flavourful finish. Drink now or in the next few years." The label of the Viñademoya mentions centenary vines, and this was produced with grapes found in the old vineyards over 100 years old. Mencia 98% Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca and Jerez 2%. This wine is a very good and ripe vintage

Top quality gamay grapes from one of the highest profile Cru Villages. With its closest neighbours being the AOC's of Fleurie, Morgon, Chiroubles and Moulins à Vent. This Superb Beaujolais Villages from Domaine André Colonge is the only Beaujolais Villages commune to be completely surrounded by Beaujolais Crus. The quality shines through in this lovely, well made wine from a centuries old winemaker. Deep colour with a mouth watering freshness packed full of complex red fruits, followed by a soft

On the doorstep of the National Capital, the Canberra District is situated between the Southern Tablelands of Murrumbateman and the shores of Lake George. Set within a tranquil rural countryside, the area is one of the most promising emerging wine regions of NSW, producing world class Shiraz and Chardonnay. Bright and direct with crunchy fruit flavours of ripe cranberry, red cherry and white pepper, with a seamless silken finish of slatey tannins bringing great length, this is a wonderful cool c

National Wine Challenge (Top 100) - Double Siler - Martin Meinert and Brendan Butler make a very small and personalised range of wines in limited quantities at the hillside Devon Crest vineyard outside Stellenbosch. Their Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dash of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is aged for 24 months in oak barrels to produce a wine with silky soft tannins, and polished, ripe fruit. Dense deep fresh red colour. The nose displays red berries, typical Cabernet herbs, spicy toasty

Julienas is located in the north of the Beaujolais region in the communes of Emeringnes, Jullié and Pruzilly. The vines are planted in well-drained soil composed of granite and ancient silt and face east for good exposure to the sun. Juliénas wines offer beautiful minerality with a solid tannic structure and nice spicy and floral aromas and flavours. Taste This wine’s minerality is all freshness and vibrant fruit with notes of candy, herbs and wild fruit. The palate is generous, fleshy and balan

Located to the west of the hamlet of Morgon, in the southernmost part of the appellation, the vineyards cover gentle, south-east facing slopes at altitudes of between 350 and 400 metres. The highly eroded soil is very stony, giving this Morgon “Les Charmes” all of the fleshy fruitiness of the great Beaujolais wines, and rich, elegant expression typical of Burgundy wines. Taste Its nose is redolent of jam with nuances of spice and a discrete touch of smoke. It offers tannic structure and lovely f

Designated as Superiore DOC, this Barbera d'Alba has been aged in French oak barrels for 12 months to attain a greater depth and balance. A lovely, versatile wine with that will continue to age gracefully, if you can resist drinking it now!  Deep reddish purple colour, rich in vibrant tones. Its bouquet is redolent of fruits and flowers: peaches, apricots, apples and wild flowers. Its flavour is medium-bodied and well structured, with acid levels that help it age well ! A great food wine, try wi