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Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedCVNE Viña Real La Virgen 2020 is a fine Rioja Alavesa red: smooth and deeply flavoured, packed with dark fruits, spices, and a refined tannic backbone. Meticulously crafted by the historic and pioneering CVNE team from a revered single vineyard, it combines respect for tradition with modern winemaking innovation. Highly rated by both critics and wine enthusiasts (Vivino 4.1), this wine is perfect for those seeking a distinguished, expressive Spanish red. TasteOn the palate, CVNE Viña Real La Vir -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Petit VerdotABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedRocas de Seña 2021 is a beautifully layered and expressive Chilean red, offering delicate fruit, a silken texture, and great finesse, all underpinned by the unique rocky soils of the Aconcagua Valley. Produced by the innovative Seña estate using some of the region's finest parcels and a thoughtful blend of grape varieties, this wine displays both precision and a sense of place. Recognised with top critic ratings and celebrated by wine lovers for its quality and drinkability, Rocas de Seña 2021 i -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Ray Jordan. Hailing from the cooler 2023 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in American oak for -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, PaarlGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedNatte Valleij’s POW 2020 is a bold yet finely tuned blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, capturing the rugged essence of the Cape. Rich dark fruit and subtle spice are balanced by fine-grained tannins and a lingering finish. While approachable now, its structure promises graceful ageing over the next decade – a compelling showcase of power and poise. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Merlot 16% About the Producer Established in 1715, Natte Valleij embodies the essence of traditional Cape winema -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Guia Penin. The Pago de Carraovejas El Anejon 2020 is a stunning expression of Spain’s Ribera del Duero, offering an elegant balance of power and finesse. Crafted from a selection of the finest Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes, this wine delivers rich layers of dark cherry, blackberries, and ripe plums, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco, vanilla, and toasted oak. The well-structured tannins and balanced acidity provide a smooth, lingering finish, making this a -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full RedIt’s a bold claim to say a wine – especially a Shiraz – is unlike anything you have ever tasted, but in the case of the De Toren Black Lion Shiraz, it happens to be true. As De Toren puts it, ‘The Black Lion wine is the heirloom of years of winemaking in De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection’. Planted on ancient soils with specially selected vines and nurtured by hand manicuring and individual attention, nothing is left to chance. Irrigation is kept to a minimum and the vines are treated or -
Country: France, South West FranceGrapes: Tannat, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedChâteau Montus benefits from a superb terroir, unique in the Southwest, consisting of steep slopes with large pebbles on top of fine clay from the Pyrenees. A miracle occurred in 1985 when this wine upset the hierarchy of mythical red wines and was noticed all over the world, with its significant proportion of Tannat. Nicknamed the Petrus of the Southwest by a dozen wine critics for 30 years now, Château Montus expresses all the characteristics of these exceptional terroirs. Vivino Rating: 4.0 ( -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. The Waterford Estate Single Vineyard Grenache is a refined and elegant expression of one of the most captivating varietals grown in Stellenbosch. Sourced from a meticulously tended single vineyard, this wine highlights the nuanced characteristics of Grenache, offering a rare balance of ripe fruit and savoury complexity. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage) Taste The nose invites with fresh aromas of red cherries, subtlRegular Price£30.95Christmas Offer - SAVE 25%£23.22 -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full Red90 Points - Decanter. From the personal estate of Pierre Lurton — the man behind Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem — this 100% Merlot cuvée captures the essence of his meticulous winemaking. Sourced from the oldest vines on his Entre-Deux-Mers estate, it’s a wine of depth and finesse, shaped by Lurton’s hallmark precision and quiet confidence. Taste Ripe black cherry, plum and cassis lead the way, lifted by hints of cedar, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is supple and refined, with concentr -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Ray Jordan. The Lou Miranda Golden Lion Reserve Shiraz 2021 is a true expression of Barossa power with elegance. Ripe blackberry, dark plum and a hint of cassis are complemented by savoury spice and subtle oak. Silky tannins and a vibrant finish make it a wine you can enjoy now or watch develop beautifully over the next few years. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Ray Jordan (2021 Vintage) "Oh yeah, baby. We have something here. Super saturated mix of dark plummy blackberry fruit bursts -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 15.5%Style: Rich Full RedIcario Icarionello Rosso Toscana 2021 is a dynamic, fruit-driven wine with vivid cherry and berry flavours, light vanilla, and hints of spice, all supported by a fresh structure and velvety tannins. Produced by an innovative yet tradition-focused Tuscan estate, the wine captures the region’s best qualities through sustainable and artisanal methods. Its acclaim is confirmed by high scores from international critics and is a standout choice for anyone seeking the authentic taste of modern Tuscany. -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Primitivo / Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah / ShirazABV: 15.6%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£317.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£270.05 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Wine Spectator. The Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fruit from Pahlmeyer’s mountain-grown vines. It’s a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot, so a classic Bordeaux blend. 2018 was an outstanding vintage, the unusually cool growing season saw the grapes ripen more slowly and gave them the opportunity to develop even more complexity. Once deemed ready, the grapes were harvested at night to preserve their freshness and ensure the aromasRegular Price£539.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£458.75 -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, MalbecABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red96+ Points - The Wine Advocate. The profoundly successful 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon vintage - a year that seems destined to eclipse even the extraordinary 2013, 2018, and 2019 vintages – allowed Katie Vogt and her team to create a masterpiece. The Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2021, a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1.5% Petit Verdot, and 1.5% Malbec, is the product of high elevation sites at Upper Range, Waters Ranch, and Vagone. The grapes were hand-harvested at night to pres -
Country: Italy, UmbriaGrapes: CiliegioloABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedPristinvm, Latin for ‘ancient, original, traditional’ is a rich, lively, aromatic blend of great finesse in which native the variety Ciliegliolo is complemented by three other red varieties that have long been planted in the area. Full bodied with an intense dark fruited nose with black pepper from Ciliegiolo. Velvety yet definite tannins are enveloped in toasty oak that would release additional layers of complexity over time. Taste Full bodied red with intense dark fruited nose, black pepper f -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Full RedCrafted in the heart of Stellenbosch’s premium Helderberg region, Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined expression of South Africa’s premier red grape. With its deep ruby hue and layered complexity, this wine captures the essence of its unique terroir—elegant, structured, and effortlessly age-worthy. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Nov 2025) Wine Press Ratings Gold Medal Winner - The Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2025 (2019 Vintage) 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2018 Vintage) 91 Points / Silver M -
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£329.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£280.25 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - James Suckling. A fascinating new release from the Catena Institute’s historical vineyard project, The Birth of Cabernet is more than just a name — it’s a tribute to the earliest Cabernet vines planted in Mendoza in the early 20th century. Drawn from old vines in Agrelo, this 2021 is a snapshot of place and time: cool nights, low yields, and a long growing season delivering purity, poise and quiet power. 6 * Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet 2021 Vivino Rating: 4.4 (May 2025) Wine PresRegular Price£557.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£474.05 -
Country: Italy, VenetoGrapes: Corvina, RondinellaABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - James Suckling. This is a modern take on a classic Amarone. Made using the appassimento method with semi-dried grapes in Tenute Ca 'Botta's patented Fermentino Ca'Botta tank to give even greater richness and body. This opulent, heady wine is aged in 225-litre French oak barrels and allowed to rest in the bottle before release. This is Tenute Ca 'Botta's signature wine, one that is a must-try for lovers of powerful reds. 6 * Tenute Ca 'Botta Cajo’ Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018Regular Price£329.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£280.25 -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points – Tim Atkin MW. Only 9,000 bottles of this experimental Malbec were made by the Durigutti Brothers, Hector and Pablo. It is made from five different parcels of vines, defined according to the soil profile: deep clay loam, silt loam, rocky loam, sandy loam and boulder loam. Each parcel is vinified separately in 'concrete eggs' before the final blend is created. The vineyard is at an altitude of 1,050 meters, ensuring good levels of acidity, vital in the production for high quality MalbeRegular Price£167.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£142.55 -
Country: Spain, Ribera del DueroGrapes: TempranilloABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - Guia Penin. A world-class Ribera del Duero that balances power with precision, Cuesta de las Liebres 2020 is a monumental Tempranillo. Intense yet refined, it marries black fruit, spice and minerality with effortless grace. Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - Guia Penin (2020 Vintage) "Style: defined aromas, taut. Color: cherry, garnet rim. Aroma: balanced, complex, ripe fruit, spicy, earthy notes, mineral. Flavour: good structure, flavourful, round tannins, -
Country: Australia, Margaret RiverGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe Cherubino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is Larry Cherubino’s flagship red from Margaret River, combining site expression with precision winemaking. Crafted from carefully selected fruit, it reflects the region’s classic Cabernet traits—ripe dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and an underlying freshness—while showcasing Larry’s commitment to balance, elegance, and long-term ageability. Taste Deep ruby in colour, the 2021 Cherubino Cabernet opens with aromas of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry, la -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13%Style: Rich Full RedA rare opportunity to own a vertical collection of one of the Rhône Valley’s most iconic wines. This exclusive set from M. Chapoutier features three outstanding vintages of Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne – 2013, 2014 and 2015 – presented in a beautifully crafted wooden case. Made from Syrah grown on the legendary slopes of Hermitage, Monier de la Sizeranne is celebrated for its depth, elegance, and remarkable ageing potential. Each vintage tells its own story: TasteThe M. Chapoutier Hermitage -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedM. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2021 offers profound complexity, with refined tannins and deep fruit layered over a captivating, mineral-driven structure. Crafted by one of the Rhône’s legendary producers from a historic single vineyard, its multitude of high critic and Vivino scores reflect both pedigree and remarkable quality. TasteM. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2021 is an expressive Syrah with aromas of cold fireplace, blackberry, fern, and pepper. The palate is precise and layered, of