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Country: France, Bordeaux, Cotes de BourgGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis delightful Merlot-Cabernet blend is built on centuries of Bordeaux tradition. This prestigious estate, boasting six generations of craftsmanship, offers exceptional value. The Lafons, honouring tradition and utilising modern techniques, produce a stunning 2019. This medium bodied red offers a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. Fresh florals, ripe cherry, and a mineral finish with hints of tobacco create a classic Bordeaux experience, all at a great price point. About the Producer SixRegular Price£16.45Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£10.70 -
Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe De Nariz Edición Limitada Yecla 2022 is a limited-release wine that captures the essence of Yecla’s unique terroir. Crafted by Vinos de Nariz, a winery known for its sustainable approach and minimal intervention, this wine represents the best of the region. Rich and complex, it showcases deep fruit flavours balanced with subtle spice and earthy notes. With its concentrated character and exceptional structure, this is a wine for those seeking quality, craftsmanship, and a true sense of place.Regular Price£54.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£41.22 -
Country: Italy, LombardyGrapes: NebbioloABV: 12.5%Style: Juicy Lively RedThis 100% Chiavennasca (the Valtellina name for Nebbiolo) is the perfect alternative to a fresher, lighter style of Barolo. If you never heard of ‘Heroic Viticulture’ you must check out where this wine was made. Valtellina valley is nestled in the Italian Alps about 100km from Lake Como and the Stelvio pass. Jumps out of the glass with its fragrant nose of fresh forest fruit and red berries. Dry and savoury on the palate, an elegant and vibrant style of red wine with notes of spices, black cherrRegular Price£22.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£14.92 -
Country: Spain, ToroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedErnesto del Palacio has been making wine for over 300 years in the region of Toro, most famously known for its powerful reds made from Tinta de Toro, a variant of the internationally known Tempranillo. Their Crianza undergoes 6 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied, powerful, and well-balanced wine. It showcases a remarkable expression of ripe fruit harmoniously intertwined with delightful toasted nuances. Taste A cherry-red hue with a purplish rim, displRegular Price£22.15Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£14.40
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Country: France, Bordeaux, Cotes de BourgGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis delightful Merlot-Cabernet blend is built on centuries of Bordeaux tradition. This prestigious estate, boasting six generations of craftsmanship, offers exceptional value. The Lafons, honouring tradition and utilising modern techniques, produce a stunning 2019. This medium bodied red offers a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. Fresh florals, ripe cherry, and a mineral finish with hints of tobacco create a classic Bordeaux experience, all at a great price point. About the Producer SixRegular Price£16.45Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£10.70 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively RedNicknamed by the winemaking team as their ‘Buddy’ wine, the Chateau de Gourdon 921 Le Coq Rouge Cotes du Rhone was created to be a joyous, easy-going wine. Rich dark ruby red colour with a pretty pink rim, the bouquet is a classic mix of stewed blackberries, raspberries and black pepper. Juicy and lively on the palate, there’s a lovely balance between black fruits, red berries, cherries, and spices. Perfect with hard cheeses, red meats or mushroom dishes. Produced from a blend of Grenache with aRegular Price£14.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£11.22 -
Country: Spain, Murcia, YeclaGrapes: Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe De Nariz Edición Limitada Yecla 2022 is a limited-release wine that captures the essence of Yecla’s unique terroir. Crafted by Vinos de Nariz, a winery known for its sustainable approach and minimal intervention, this wine represents the best of the region. Rich and complex, it showcases deep fruit flavours balanced with subtle spice and earthy notes. With its concentrated character and exceptional structure, this is a wine for those seeking quality, craftsmanship, and a true sense of place.Regular Price£54.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£41.22 -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: SemillonABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White91 Points - Hudun.com. The A de Château d’Arche Bordeaux Blanc is the dry white wine from the Sauternes Grand Cru Classe, Château d’Arche. 2021 was an outstanding vintage for white Bordeaux wines as growers were able to harvest before the rains came. A blend of 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes came from selected plots that weren’t affected by botrytis, the fungus that makes Sauternes sweet. The grapes were hand-harvested and hand-sorted before being gently pressed and fermented iRegular Price£21.45Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£16.09 -
Country: Italy, PugliaGrapes: VerdecaABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca is a brilliantly innovative wine from Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Made from the native Verdeca, Puglia Pop's mission is to produce unorthodox wines that are an authentic reflection of grape and place. In the case of the Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca, this has resulted in a wine that's fresh and minerally, but with richness and intensity. Taste Straw gold in colour with pale emerald highlights, the bouquet is fresh and zingy with green apple, lychee, pineRegular Price£24.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£18.72 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full RedSourced from some of the best sites in California, Sourced, Rancho Real, Annapolis, Del Rio, Laguna to name a few, the 2022 Slander is an example of great winemaking and the sum being greater than its parts. Bright and enveloping on the entry, notes of fresh strawberry, watermelon, thyme and a hint of funk come through. Spicy on the finish, the wine closes with a flash of blue fruits and lift. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Jul 2024) Taste The 2022 Slander delivers a medium ruby core with a lucid rim that’Regular Price£48.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£36.72 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocGrapes: MerlotABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - International Wine Report. Surrounded by prestigious chateaux and sharing an exceptional terroir, Chateau d’Esteau Cuvee d’Eyssan delivers one of the best price-quality ratios in the region. This gorgeous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc is a lightly wooded, fruity, and lively Haut-Médoc. It offers inviting aromas of cherries and plum, woven together with cedar, spices, and hints of dried tobacco. A well-balanced, elegant, medium-bodied Médoc, it is ready to beRegular Price£21.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£16.47 -
Country: Italy, LombardyGrapes: NebbioloABV: 12.5%Style: Juicy Lively RedThis 100% Chiavennasca (the Valtellina name for Nebbiolo) is the perfect alternative to a fresher, lighter style of Barolo. If you never heard of ‘Heroic Viticulture’ you must check out where this wine was made. Valtellina valley is nestled in the Italian Alps about 100km from Lake Como and the Stelvio pass. Jumps out of the glass with its fragrant nose of fresh forest fruit and red berries. Dry and savoury on the palate, an elegant and vibrant style of red wine with notes of spices, black cherrRegular Price£22.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£14.92 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Primitivo / Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah / ShirazABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Decanter. After an enforced eight-year break in the early 2010s, where they were prohibited from making Zinfandel, Orin Swift Cellars delved into various grape varieties in California to great success. The 2021 vintage of Eight Years in the Desert is the fifth instalment of a rare and cherished wine. This exceptional Zinfandel boasts a deep maroon core and opens with captivating aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, forest floor, bay leaf, and spices. The taste isRegular Price£52.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£39.72 -
Country: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: NebbioloABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - DWWA. This Barolo comes from Cagliero's Terlo vineyard which is planted at 320 meters in elevation on clay-rich soils. It's planted with Lampia and Michet Nebbiolo sub-varieties. After hand-harvest, the grapes were macerated on the skins for 2 weeks to help extract the delicate colour and aromas of this regal grape. On the palate, supremely balanced and smooth. Ideal with grilled meats and rich stews. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Oct 2024) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points / Silver Medal - DecanteRegular Price£36.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£27.72 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage) Taste Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit leRegular Price£27.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£20.97 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Petite Sirah, Syrah / Shiraz, GrenacheABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Decanter. Orin Swift Machete, an iconic Californian red, artfully blends Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache from Napa and Sonoma, aged for 10 months in French oak for vanilla-spiced depth; and layer upon layer of complexity. A full-bodied lover's delight with dominant dark fruit aromas, raspberry-plum-chocolate flavours, medium tannins, and a smooth, lasting finish—perfectly paired with grilled meats, cheese, and charcuterie. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 PointsRegular Price£56.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£42.72 -
Country: England, KentGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséSilver Medal - Global Rosé Masters. Folc's 2023 Dry English still rosé is crispier, fresher & brighter. Crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir Precoce, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Bacchus, and Ortega grapes sourced from family-run vineyards in Kent, Suffolk & Sussex, including the legendary Kits Coty. Consistently winning accolades, in 2021, it received a Gold at the Independent English Wine Awards and one of the only two medals for still English rosé at the Internatio -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: Tempranillo, GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedA fine estate-grown and bottled Rioja, crafted in the modern style, this wine has been aged for over five years in both barrel and bottle, allowing it to develop a complexity and elegance that stands out in the region. With a bright garnet hue and a refined profile, it’s a wine that speaks to both tradition and careful, contemporary winemaking. Taste The nose is perfumed with high-toned aromas of blackberry, liquorice, wild herbs, and creamy vanilla, while the palate delivers a long, resonatingRegular Price£19.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£14.97 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedOrin Swift Palermo, a captivating blend with a core of Cabernet Sauvignon that mirrors Napa Valley's spirit, unfolding intense aromas of dark fruit and blackberry pie, leading to a velvety palate of black cherry, vanilla, and spice, all embraced by seamlessly integrated tannins, delivering a gratifying finish - making it your ideal companion for hearty delights like grilled steak or braised beef, sure to leave a lasting impression on your wine journey. Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Oct 2024) Tasting NoteRegular Price£63.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£47.97 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished rosé with a very pale pink colour. This wine presents an expressive nose, offering notes of red fruits and vineyard peach. On the palate, it is round and generous, with a slightly savoury finish that captures the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Grenache 70% | CinsaultRegular Price£24.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£18.72 -
Country: Spain, ToroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedErnesto del Palacio has been making wine for over 300 years in the region of Toro, most famously known for its powerful reds made from Tinta de Toro, a variant of the internationally known Tempranillo. Their Crianza undergoes 6 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied, powerful, and well-balanced wine. It showcases a remarkable expression of ripe fruit harmoniously intertwined with delightful toasted nuances. Taste A cherry-red hue with a purplish rim, displRegular Price£22.15Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£14.40 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: GrenacheABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Decanter. Orin Swift Abstract is a meticulously crafted red wine known for its rich and complex character. It is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah, creating a harmonious symphony of flavours. The wine exhibits a deep, visually striking hue and a captivating aroma profile that ranges from fruity to floral, with subtle notes of dark chocolate and spice. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience with robust tannins and a bold, fruit-forward taste. The finish is long aRegular Price£41.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£31.47 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: Cabernet Franc, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red93-94 Points - James Suckling. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's, located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc. From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru Classe wine from a fabulous vintage. A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Sept 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93-94 Points - James Suckling "A dense and linear fruit. Gorgeous already." 91-Regular Price£55.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£41.97 -
Country: Spain, RuedaGrapes: VerdejoABV: 13.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteMalvid, an up-and-coming brand, found itself at a crossroads in 2020. The pandemic and dwindling demand from wineries compelled them to shift their focus from cultivation to crafting their own wine. Seleccion Sobre Lias is a singular limited production Verdejo made from a rigorous selection of grapes, seeking to achieve the greatest expression of the Verdejo variety by ageing on its own lees to enhance the expressiveness of the wine. Complex on the nose, with hints of white fruit and aromatic heRegular Price£18.85Black Friday Sale - SAVE 35%£12.26 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling92 Points - Vertdevin - This Rose Champagne is simply gorgeous! From Grand Cru producer Genet, the name 'Redblend 9208' denotes the blend of 92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir grapes used to produce this delicate feminine style Rose Champagne. Beautiful pale salmon colour and orange hints. Nice effervescence with a fine string of bubbles. On the nose, delicate floral aromas of violet, rose, peony and iris followed by red fruits, such as redcurrant, cherry, raspberry and apricot. On the palate, smoRegular Price£42.15Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£31.62 -
Country: Italy, Friuli Venezia GiuliaGrapes: Pinot GrigioABV: 12.5%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteAward Winning Winemaker - A breath of fresh air in a world of too much mediocre Pinot Grigio. Baglio al Sole is not only incredibly drinkable but offers so much more! From Villa degli Olmi comes this Pinot Grigio from the famous Grave zone in Friuli, an area where viticulture dates back to the Roman Empire. Fresh and pleasantly soft on the palate with aromas & flavours of light citrus and delicate flowers complemented by green apple & pear, with a dry finish. About the Producer Villa deRegular Price£14.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£11.22 -
Country: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: DolcettoABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Galverno Langhe Rosso is a blend of Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, with Nebbiolo skins from their Barolo Ravera production adding a unique touch. Grown in prime Barolo terroir, the Dolcetto contributes exceptional fruitiness and rare complexity. The result? A blend with added aromas, tannins, and heightened complexity from the estate's Nebbiolo. A very enjoyable wine, bursting with bright red fruits with the structure and body from the Nebbiolo coming though on the palate. A great find. About the PrRegular Price£19.95Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£14.97 -
Country: Italy, PiedmontGrapes: NebbioloABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - Raffaele Vecchione. A great Barolo from the cru Ravera, close to the villages of Barolo and Novello, from the extraordinary 2019 vintage. This Barolo from Cagliero is pure and authentic, beautiful structure with a bouquet of violets, ripe fruit (plums) and spices. Layered and round in the mouth and beautifully balanced, young but pleasant tannins on the tongue, resulting in an endless finish. Already very good today, this wine will age beautifully for years to come! Wine Press RatingRegular Price£38.75Black Friday Sale - SAVE 25%£29.07