Silky Reds
Silky Reds
Wolf Trap Red 2022
Regular price £11.95The wine is dark and dense on appearance. The brooding nose is intense and shows an abundance of dark fruits. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, baking spices and heady whiffs of violets create complexity. Dark berry fruit, liquorice, notes of sweet tobacco and allspice follow through onto a vibrant mid-palate with bright, svelte tannins and a silky texture. The wine shows exceptional balance with fresh, integrated acidity. Dark plums, black olives and hints of tar and cigar box linger on an earthy finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grapes: Syrah 91%; Mourvèdre 8%; Viognier 1%
ABV: 13.5%
Strandveld Vineyards 'The Navigator' 2020
Regular price £24.95Complex nose with hints of dark chocolate, blackberry, lavender and mocha. Good structure with plum, vibrant red berry and mineral complexity and a lingering finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Elim, Cape Agulhus
Grapes: Shiraz Grenache Mouvedre Viognier
ABV: 14%
Caizergues 'Le Traucat' Rouge 2019
Regular price £27.95Complex and elegant with aromas of black and red fruits alongside hints of vanilla and pepper.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac
Grapes: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 10% Mourvèdre
ABV: 14%
Food match: Côte de boeuf
The wine is named in memory of Francois Traucat, the celebrated 16th century Nimes gardener, who was responsible for the intensive cultivation of the mulberry tree across the Languedoc and thus the expansion of sericulture in the region.
Domaine La Font de Notre Dame, Gigondas 2021
Regular price £24.45Garrigue aromas with a slight mint note on the nose. Silky and balanced, with good fruit character and ripe tannins. 2019 is considered as one of Gigondas’ finest vintages.
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Grapes: GRENACHE NOIR 80%, SYRAH 10%, MOURVÈDRE 10%
ABV: 14.5%
Food Match: Venison casserole, roasted duck leg and a selection of root vegetables would pair well, with ratatouille or pan fried wild mushrooms ideal meat free options.
Spier Creative Block 3 Shiraz Mouvedre Viognier 2018
Regular price £26.95Predominantly Shiraz, aromas of violet, cherries, blackberries and redcurrant coulis, and multi-layered floral aromas-roses, lavender, pink peppercorns and fennel.
Country: South Africa
Region: Coastal Region
Grapes: Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier
ABV: 14.5%