Bold Reds
Bold Reds
Allumea Organic Nero D'Avola Merlot
Regular price £10.95Soft and velvety, bursting with dark berry and bitter cherry fruit characters.
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Grapes: Nero D'Avola, Merlot
ABV: 13.5%
Le Riche ‘Richesse’ 2020
Regular price £18.25From the true masters of Cape Cabernet - the benchmark Stellenbosch Cab. 2015 was the winner of platter 5* best Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa.
This is the only red wine produced by Le Riche that is not 100% Cabernet. A reincarnation of Le Riche's classic Cab Merlot blend, this is an exceptionally lovely, classically Bordelaise blend. Restrained but appealing on the nose with typical red fruit aromas of plum, cherries and milled pepper are balanced by an aroma of finely ground graphite found in Left Bank Bordeaux. The palate is a masterpiece of blending - hugely appealing with juicy mouth-filling flavours of red berries, plums and smoky hints balanced with a fine, soft tannic structure and rounded finish. Finely structured and phenomenally fine, Christo Le Riche has more than stepped into his father’s shoes!
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Petit Verdot
The backbone of the range, it’s a phenomenal expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon when it’s allowed a maritime influence, and it is this that sets it apart and marks it as truly Bordelaise. With carefully selected fruit from the cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay to the rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch, the wine gains its complexity by expertly blending fruit from 4 specifically diverse terroirs.
Waterkloof Circle of Life Red (Biodynamic)
Regular price £12.95Champions of Biodiversity and Sustainable Biodynamic Farming.
A hugely compelling wine. Deeply refined single estate expression showing bounds of character, finesse, length, breadth and structure - it really does have it all! A classically styled wine with notes of cassis and cedar. The seamless, elegant palate is encased by fine tannins.
A harmonious and integrated blend that combines the spiciness of the Syrah, the fresh fruits of the Petit Verdot and the juiciness from the Merlot. The beginning is fresh and fruity with good acidity, evolving into riper flavours and herbaceous notes, with elegant tannins and fine, bright acid in the finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: 56% Syrah, 27% Petit Verdot, 17% Merlot
Organic, Biodynamic
WATERKLOOF estate was founded in 2004, ending Paul Boutinot’s persistent and uncompromising 10 year search for a vineyard site with the potential to produce truly fine wine with a defining sense of origin. Located on the south-facing slopes of Schapenberg Hill near Somerset in the Stellenbosch district of the Western Cape’s Coastal Region, Waterkloof shares its magnificent Atlantic views with free-roaming peacocks and other natural fauna and flora attracted to this haven. Certified by Demeter in 2015, their vineyards are of only a few in the Cape to boast official biodynamic approval and status. The estate has 56 hectares under vine and Tim Atkin’s Cape Classification currently ranks Waterkloof as 5th Growth level. With production around 165,000 bottles per year, Waterkloof make “honest wines” from their unique biodynamic coastal site. Respect for nature, traditional winemaking practices and minimal intervention are all key to their success.
Laibach The Ladybird Organic Red 2019
Regular price £17.95Complex nose with hints of spice, chocolate and mocha. Good structure with plum and mineral complexity and a lingering finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet & Malbec
ABV: 14%
Tenuta Fiorebella Rosso Appasimento del Veneto
Regular price £13.95Intense ruby-red, with a bouquet reminiscent of cherry, dried fruit, chocolate and prune; the palate is full-bodied, soft and round, with a spiciness and lingering finish.
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Grapes: Corvina, Merlot
ABV: 14.5%
Cape Heights Merlot
Regular price £9.95A South African Merlot packed full of delicious flavours.
Fresh and bright with characteristic aromas of cherry and red fruits. Light and juicy on the palate with soft tannins.
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Grapes: Merlot
ABV: 13%
The coastal region of South Africa is renowned for its fine and expressive fruit. Produced from only free-run juice and fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks. The wine is left on the lees for an extended period for greater palate weight and mouthfeel.
Margaux Chateau La Galiane 2014
Regular price £36.95Velvety smooth, rich, concentrated and supple. Flavours of cassis, bramble and black cherry with a sheen of vanilla from the oak ageing.
Country: France
Region: Margaux
ABV:13.5%
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
De Grendel Merlot 2020
Regular price £21.00Deep ruby velvet in colour with an opulent nose combining red plums, cassis, walnuts and bramble boosted by a distinctive waft of violets. The fruit follows through onto the palate offering a red plum profile with an understated savoury and herbal element on the back palate. A finely tuned acid and wood tannin balance, together with a purity of fruit, distinguish this seamless wine as a great ambassador for Merlot.
Country: South Africa
Region: Paarl and Firgrove, Western Cape
ABV: 13.5%
Grapes: Merlot
Food Match: Sunday roast lamb
Half Bottle Laibach The Ladybird Organic Red 2018
Regular price £11.95Complex nose with hints of spice, chocolate and mocha. Good structure with plum and mineral complexity and a lingering finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet, Petit Verdot & Malbec
ABV: 14.5%
Kaba Gayda Red
Regular price £12.50Ruby coloured with soft crimson nuances. Intense nose with ripe blackcurants, plums and cherries. The palate is smooth and harmonious with soft long finish.
Country: Bulgaria
Region: Thracian Valley
Grapes: 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon & 20% Rubin
ABV: 13%
Food Match: Red meat dishes, charcuterie and hard cheeses.
From the Yamantiev's Winery
Babylonstoren - Babel 2022
Regular price £17.95Country: South Africa
Region: Paarl, Western Cape
Grapes: 39% shiraz, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 11% malbec, 11% merlot, 10% petit verdot, 7% cabernet franc and 6% pinotage
ABV: 14.5%
Wente Sandstone Merlot 2021
Regular price £21.95Sandstone Merlot is supple with beautiful balance, aromas of ripe red cherry and plum that are complimented by creamy oak notes of sweet caramel and vanilla pod. Additional notes of white pepper, cardamom, and graphite provide more complexity and continue to develop as the wine opens up in the glass.
Region: San Francisco Bay, California
Grapes: Merlot
ABV: 13.5%
Vegan
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2020
Regular price £29.95Seriously delicious Bordeaux blend from SA. Full of black cherry, and blackberry along with warm notes of baking spice and vanilla pod. Subtle liquorice and seductive tobacco and hazelnut add a luxurious dimension. Long, silky finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Paarl
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
ABV: 14%
Ne de l`Eden, Cotes de Bordeaux
Regular price £21.25Style: Full Bodied and Bold Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Grapes: 100% Merlot
Other: Organic, Vegan
Aged in barrel for 23 months
ABV: 14,5%
Lions de Batailley 2018 Pauillac Wooden Gift Box 6 x 75cl
Regular price £251.70 Sale price £229.002nd wine of fifth growth Château Batailley which is named after the Lions statues that guard the gate. A wonderfully soft and approachable mostly Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated cassis fruit followed by supple tannins.
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, St Julien
Grapes: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
ABV: 13.5%