Red Wine

The Flying Solo range flies in the face of convention, shunning international varieties in favour of the typical Mediterranean Grenache grape

Explosion of red fruits on the nose. Soft tannins, smooth and fruity palate. Medium body. Fresh finish.

Food Pairing: Nothing shouts ‘Bring me shiraz’ like a 28 day dry-aged rump steak, cooked to perfection on the barbeque and served with a green pepper sauce or try pulled pork Mexican Tortillas. A surprisingly good match is also Peking duck.

This wine has vivid color, balanced structure, an excellent mouthfeel coupled with good tannins.

Food Pairing: Pinotage goes surprisingly well with sushi. Try it. Thai food is a natural partner as is barbequed meats, particularly game.

Alluring purplish-red in color with aromas of dark fruits and licorice as well as hints of spice notes such as black pepper and cloves. The palate is long and refreshing with ripe fruit flavors and soft tannins.

Intense garnet red in color with a violet hue. The nose is ripe but fresh, with fruity notes recalling black cherries and plums along with a bit of menthol, while notes of spices such as nutmeg appear on the backdrop. The palate is juicy, and the tannins are robust and velvety, leading with notes of blackberries and chocolate on the lingering finish.

Intense youthful red colour. Notes of raspberry and blackcurrant. Structured and aromatic, with a mouthful of small red and black fruits (such as cherry and blackberry) and woody notes.

Fresh raspberry scent. Gush of nicely textured red fruit, with very gentle tannins.

Full-bodied, with distinctive, plum and savoury notes. Elegant and refreshing. Ideal for any occasion and drinks well with or without food.

Syrah/Shiraz: 60%,  Merlot: 19% Mourvedre, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon: 7%Touriga Nacional,  2% Viognier:

Sans is among the first “sulphite-free” natural wines produced. The nose explodes with red fruit and black berries. A fairly powerful attack with tannins that are very present/  An attractively rich and fruity long finish 

As it's not protected by sulfites, avoid storing the bottle once opened.

39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot.

Very Intense, almost black, gernet red to purple. Red fruit, blackcurrants, with notes of spices, typical from this variety. Fine tannic body, fine persistence and long taste.

Goes perfectly well with red meat and many different types.

A very clever inquisitive character with that glint in his eye, a spring in his step and his exquisite taste and appreciation for the finer things in life, he’s never without a “feather out of place” except for when he finds those “shiny treasures” that make life that little bit more interesting.

Purple red colour. Intense aromas of fresh red cherry fruits with spicy hints, tobacco and coffee Long cherry pie and vanilla flavours magnified by a hint of spices. Rich and full-bodied with supple tannins and a long silky aftertaste.

Obtained from Montepulciano grapes and aged for 8 months in barriques. Intense ruby red colour, with good consistency. To the nose, notes of ripe cherry and sweet spices. Elegant and fruity in the mouth, complex and harmonious, with spicy notes of liquorice and tobacco and velvety tannins that long lasting.

With its particular qualities it offers a good accompaniment to pasta dishes with ragù meat sauce made with game and with meat dishes, especially game. Serve at 18 °C.

This luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. This wine is from an outstanding vintage. 

Mid scarlet, with aromas of bright redcurrants, juicy plums, cracked black pepper and cloves. Silky smooth; red and black forest fruit flavours and a spicy edge.

Impressive violet color depth with visible legs in the glass. Complex aromas. God tannins and light wood. Elegant.

Aromatic nose of red and black fruits ripe and cooked prune notes, spices and smoke. The palate is powerful yet soft, beautifully fleshy and fruity with light tannins.

Domaine de Michelet is a natural vegan red wine. No products of animal origin, such as egg whites, have been used to improve the clarity and stability of the wine. It is also bee freindly and sulphite-free.Because of the lack of protection provided by sulphites, do not store the bottle when opened.

'Bee Friendly' guarantees that the growing practices used are bee friendly. Bees are an excellent indicator of a healthy environment surrounding the vines.

Masca del Tacco produces this “Primitivo” from a careful selection of grapes coming from the best growing areas. It is a soft wine, characterized by an intense pleasure of the palate, freshness and flavor.

Intense and bright ruby red. Complex nose of black berries and plum jam, red flowers, humus, cocoa powder, mint and iron. Full-bodied and enveloping, creamy and smooth, fruity with a very long balsamic and fruity persistence.

Lively and fun with aromas of crushed berries, lemon rind and hints of stones. Medium body, light tannins and a fresh, creamy finish.

The colour is a deep crimson. The first nose immediately reveals the wine’s com-plexity. The aromatic expression combines hints of violet and peony which develop towards notes of summer fruit, raspberry and black cherry. This stylish vintage boasts aromatic freshness, precision and clarity. On the palate the attack is rounded and ample. The middle palate is full and fleshy. The tannins are elegant and silky, creating perfect balance on the palate. This wine leaves a highly aromatic impres-sion of fruit and freshness.

Our quest for taste continues through this new blend. Inspired by The Passenger (En Passant), the classic pop-rock anthem by Iggy Pop.

Syrah vines are harvested at full maturity and are blended with Cinsault. Syrah to express its richness and  Cinsault for its bright and lifted fruit.

"Château La Hitte is a full-bodied, fruity wine.  It is rich on the nose with pronounced fruity aromas and shows subtle tannins on the palate. This modern-style red wine is also representative of our terroir."

A blend of Malbec, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this alluring wine displays intense aromas of raspberries, dry plums and figs with hints of spicy notes. Juicy with round tannins, a touch of coffee and chocolate and a long finish

The word Villages on a Côtes du Rhône label indicates a step up in quality and wines of richer fruit and depth. That is certainly the case of this top vintage Cairanne red - lush and velvety with long blackberry ripeness.

Expressive aromas of black and red fruits, coffee and leather. Rich, ripe, velvety black fruit and spice flavours. Long finish

The color of Château Mercier is concentrated, with a dark heart. Intense, the first nose exudes aromas of blackcurrant and violet that let a powdery floral of almond hinting at lilac blossom. The whole leaves an impression of delicacy and softness. The attack on the palate is round and concentrated, but gives way to a lovely fruity freshness. The mid-palate is velvety and delicate. The finish, elongated, is airy and elegant.

Obtained from hand-picked Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This wine, aged for 12 months in barriques, has a full ruby red colour with violet hues and good consistency. The nose is clear and intense with fruity and spicy notes, ranging from wild cherries, through liquorice to pepper. Envelopping to the palette, rich, with soft tannin, with a long and fruityfinish.

Clearly ruby color with bright hues. Delicate hints of toasted wood, fruit, spices and undergrowth.A well-structured wine, with ripe fruit that is balanced with the soft wood and is long in the aftertaste. 

Pair with dishes of pasta and rice, grilled and braised meats, beef, pork and lamb roast, medium ripe yellow cheese.

Its dress shines with a deep garnet. The nose of currants and ripe blueberries is already expressive. On the palate, it is a very nice balance between energetic and lively fruits and pleasant and round tannins.

Non Alcoholic Wine

A purple color with black shades, the nose displays intense aromas of black fruits, blackcurrant, bilberries and blackberries, delicate notes of violets and peppers, giving way to elegant touches of wood and vanilla.

0% Non Alcoholic Wine, Vegan

Appassimento LuLi is a full-bodied wine. Intense deep ruby red. Wild berries on the nose, red flower, aromatic herbs, humus and eucalyptus. Very fruity in the mouth, well-balanced, mouth-filling with a great persistence. 

Great with First courses with meat sauce, polenta, grilled meat, buffalo stews, medium and aged cheeses.

GRAPE VARIETY Negroamaro, Syrah and Cabernet

Intense ruby red, with beautiful brightness and structure. Intense nose on blackberry tones, cherries in alcohol, aromatic herbs, red currant flower, fern and a spicy and balsamic air. In the mouth it is soft, structured, juicy, fresh and delicately tannic with a very long persistence.

Dedicated to Rome and made from an extreme selection of Montepulciano, Cesanese and Syrah. 

Deep bright ruby red. Intense on the nose with sensations of ripe red fruits, cherries in alcohol, red flower, everything enclosed in a very pleasant balsamic note. Very smooth in the mouth, pleasantly tannic, well balanced, elegant and very long in persistence.

Intense, bright and deep ruby red. Complex nose on sensations of black and red forest fruits, red flowers, humus, framed by spicy and mineral notes. Elegant in the mouth, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and a very long balsamic and fruity persistence.

Grape Varietal: Nerello Mascalese

Deep red colour, Intense scent of small red fruits, Long-lasting, smooth and soft. 

It perfectly pairs with game, grilled and roasted meat, salami and cured cheese.

Obtained from hand-picked Vernaccia Nera grapes, this wine has an intense and lively ruby red colour. The nose is complex with hints of wild cherries and plums, and enriched with black pepper and a delicate balsamic note. To the palette, with its sweet spices and delicate tannins, it reveals itself to be pleasantly fresh and elegant.

It has an intense red color. It is complex, rich and elegant to the nose, with intense aromas. It shows good ageing with the tannins of a big wine and brings to mind ripe fruit.

Ruby red in colour. A nice aromatic typicity with little red fruits notes, like blackcurrant and gooseberry. The palate is ripe with rich tannins and aromas of spice and toast. A gourmet wine, typical from its appellation.

Delicious aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry liquorice and dried oregano with a fragrant all spice lift. The fleshy, sweet-fruited palate boasts opulent tannins, notes of smoky French oak and a long juicy finish.

Delicate nose with hints of black berries, (blackcurrant) and spices (pepper). Smooth and intense, both silky and supple

80% Grenache, 20% Syrah.

Food Pairing: Roast beef, BBQ beef, roast lamb, Hearty stews and cassoulet

Expressive with gooseberry, exotic fruit, black pepper and hint of peony. Round and generous with smooth tannins.

Pair with Beef stroganoff, Coq au vin and grilled meats.

From 100% Susumaniello, it is deep ruby red with purple shades. On the nose gives red and black fruits, a gentle zesty sensation, red flowers and hints of spices and tobacco. 

Kōpū Hawke’s Bay Syrah is a beautifully handcrafted wine with elegance, style and texture. Dark purple in colour, it shows sweet violet aromas on the nose and just a hint of spice. Dark fruit flavours are on display on the palate, with supple tannins and a savoury finish. 

Enjoy with roast lamb, aged cheeses, and grilled meats and vegetables.

The nose is an attractive bouquet of sweet cherry, plums, cinnamon spice and a hint of rosemary. Red berry fruits, clove and anise spice and a silky mouthfeel combine to enliven the palate.
Well balanced acidity and elegant tannin structure deliver vibrancy of flavour and a persistent finish.

Try with Spicy Mexican meat dishes & salads

Delta Estate signature Pinot Noir is rich, round and full bodied with a combination of savoury and sweet fruit notes.

Selected from the iconic Delta Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley and aged in French Oak for ten months, the rich raspberry and dark fruit flavours combine effortlessly with savoury toast characteristics.

This fruit driven Single Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir appeals with its full palate of red plums, raspberries and sweet red berry fruits. The effect of the oak is subtle, giving the wine balance, depth and structure.

Brilliant deep garnet. In the nose, red berries such as red currant and cherries stand out strongly. On the pallet, JILGUERIN, is a very nice and sweet. Sweet and tasty tannins. Easy wine to drink and enjoy along with some friends and tapas! Cheers!

With aromas of black cherry, basil, rosemary and spice and flavours of ripe plum and dark chocolate the wine surprises with its refreshing acidity and softness (due to a lack of tannin).

Dark red in color. Intense and complex on the nose, with spices and ripe red fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and plums mixed with aromas of blackberries and anise.

The palate is juicy and powerful with velvety-soft tannins and a long finish.

A Malbec mixed with 12% Cabernet Franc from Los Chacayes that spent a year in used French barrels. Rich purple in the glass, this is all fresh plum at first, followed by blackberry, herbs and an enticing hint of mint that turns sweet in the mouth. Taut and light-footed, delivering good body, fresh flow and a lengthy finish. Seems to get skinnier as it goes along. A rewarding wine.

Bright and lively notes aromatic notes of blackcurrant and mulberry fruit follows through to the palate where they are joined by some classic black pepper spice and dark chocolate. The palate shows some early mouth-filling roundness before a subtle lattice tannin frame provides genuine structure, balance and control as the wine moves through the mouth.

Intense and complex with strawberry and cherry notes. The palate is full and robust with a wonderful an expression of fresh fruit and a consistent finish.

Food pairing Excellent on grilled red meats or in sauce, lamb, terrines and pâtés. Matured cheese.

A hot year, allowing the grapes to reach excellent maturity, which gave smooth wines, characterized by a dark, intense and deep color. The nose is complex, fruity, floral and fresh. The aromas of fresh figs, blackberries, red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, as well as the noble violet characterize this great vintage. Tasting delighted by the power, richness, volume and density of each sip. Endowed with a very great balance, it is the alliance of power and delicacy, maturity and freshness.

Ripe, dark fruit flavours roll effortlessly across the palate. More blackberry and blood plum with coffee and mocha notes in support. Supple with a deliciously earthy twang to its ripe and finely textured tannins. Fresh acidity, adding mouth-watering brightness to the generous fruit flavours.

A medium to full bodied red with a delicious core of dark fruits wrapped in a satisfyingly earthy package.

Domaine Gayda Figure Libre Cabernet Franc is opaque, perfumed with fragrant black cherry, cassis and spice. Full bodied, intense with countless layers of flavour including blackcurrant, cedar and graphite. Dense fruit on the palate is bound by a structure of fine grained tannins and a lively acidity. This wine shows great depth and character and yet is refined with a long, elegant finish.

Vavasour Chardonnay displays bright aromas of white peach, brioche, and nectarine. The palate is a rich & silky balance of stone fruit, creamy acidity, and a lingering minerality found in all Vavasour white wines. 

Dark red with purple hues with aromas of red fruit, spice and wood notes. In the mouth red fruits and berries and some wood leading to a soft mild tannins.

Pair with game and poultry.

Dark ruby, clear and bright in colour. Intense notes of dense yet bright red berry compote fruit sit alongside fainter hints of brambly winter hedgerows and Christmas cake spice. A controlled and smooth passage through the palate with a certain ripe fruit presence. The wine remains light on its feet with a real sense of prettiness to the palate which surprises given the intensity of the nose.

50% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre, 21% Shiraz

Le Clos du Piat is a cuvée extracted from the vines that Christophe acquired at the beginning of the year of the first vintage, 1999. This is the rebirth of a vintage small in size but already great in quality.
This nectar is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. With an exceptional maturity, it is a wine full of complexity and structure.

A rich and full-bodied Syrah displays aromas of dark plums, sweet cassis melded with hints of orange oil, soy sauce and peppered wild game. The palate displays silk like texture with flavors of baker’s chocolate, blackberry cobbler, salted toffee, and a touch of black olive tapenade.
The wine has a flesh like finish that lingers with beautiful notes of oak and a touch of wet stone.

Goes well with Rib-Eye Steak au Poivre, Leg of Lamb Shawarma, Cider-Maple Pork Chops with Woodland Bitters Compote, Edam or Parmesan.

Dark fruit aromas are interwoven with complex layers of sandalwood and seared leather. The full-bodied palate is robust, yet remarkably elegant with secondary flavors of salted toffee, blackberry, cocoa powder and sweet pipe tobacco.

Finishing off with remarkably smooth and structured tannins, the balanced acidity accentuates the dark berry with jam like flavors, leaving a finish that lingers on the palate for an incredible length.

Goes well with Grilled Steak with Salsa Verde, Beef Tagliata, Arugula and Trevisana Salad, Port Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs, Sharp White Cheddar or Roquefort.

Non Alcoholic Wine

The alcohol-free Pinot Noir taste.

An intense ruby red color with purple shades, intense notes of red fruits and black fruits, raspberries, strawberries, and black cherries. The palate is velvety, delicate and silky, fruity flavors charm the palate, light tannins bring an elegant structure.

0% Non Alcoholic Wine, Vegan

The nose is slightly powerful/rich. It reveals notes of cassis and fresh wild blackberry associated with slightnotes of Cuben pepper, spices, cacao, woody notes as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background) and undergrowth. 

The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, well-built and offers a beautiful mineral/juicy frame, a slight acidity as well as gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy black cherry and slight notes of plum, raspberry associated with a discreet hint of red berries as well as slight hints of spices and toastedoak/sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Ripe purple plum, white pepper, chocolate, spice and garden herbs on the nose introduces a rich palate of black fruit and silky smooth tannin.

The nose is clear and intense in the fruity and spicy notes, from black cherries to licorice and pepper.
Enveloping to the taste , rich, with soft tannins, with a long and fruity finish.
Excellent with meat first courses, with vincisgrassi and with red meat dishes.

Intense and complex nose with lots of black fruit and 'garrique' and well blended wood! On the palate a powerful impetus with great smoothness and roundness. The fruit intensity charming and most pleases. The final is long and shows again the complexity.

Intense bright ruby red, smells of wild berries and plum jam, red currant flower, dry violet, spices, on a bottom of graphite and cocoa powder. Smooth, full bodied, fruity and spicy, well balanced and unbelievably persistent.

Cherry colour with a deep and intense ruby red rim. Red and black fruit aromas, slightly spicy, oily tones and Mediterranean vegetation hints.

Good intensity, red and black fruit aromas are combined. This wine is slightly spicy with oily tones and Mediterranean vegetation hints. Pleasant caramel and liquorice tones. Smooth french oak barrel aging notes are perceived.

Bright, translucent ruby in the glass, this elegant and energetic Pinot Noir shines due to elevated floral and red fruited notes. Savoury earth and spice tones mingle with red cherry, raspberry, rosemary, hibiscus, vanilla, and potpourri on the nose. Soft, silky tannins gather towards the front of the palate giving way to a smooth texture and rich fruited mid-palate. A lively, lingering acidity points to this wine’s cool climate origin. Impressions of red berries and floral tones remain on the palate forming a pleasant and dry finish.

Elegant and fragrant nose, with lots of red fruit but also with herbal and floral layers. On the palate it has soft tannins, which fill the mouth perfectly balanced with acidity. Juicy at the end, which makes it long and persistent.

Grape Varital: 37.5% Carignan, 17.5% Syrah, 17.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carménère, 12.5% Tannat

This Estate Pinot Noir has an aroma as expressive as its deep red garnet color, with a vibrant violet and plum essence. Succulent red fruit delivers upon each sip, while the palate evolves with trace toffee tannins, vanilla, and sweet blueberry.

Obtained from hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This wine, aged for 12 months in barriques, presents an intense ruby red colour with violet hues. Broad and complex nose, fruity with small fruits of the forest and hints of vanilla, tobacco and liquorice. Full and elegant to the palette with spicy notes and pure breed tannins that offer a long and winning finish.

Excellent with important meat dishes, including more elaborate recipes like braised beef.

In fire-fighting parlance, a “tillerman” steers the back of a hook & ladder truck. Our founder, Cecil De Loach, held this position in the San Francisco Fire Department. The Tillerman red blend exhibits a deep purple, with notes of ripe wild berries, black cherry, and baking spices on the nose. Layered flavors of black currant and raspberry lead to a long finish of spice and dusty cocoa.

Our Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Vigne au Roy Rouge has a magnificent colour, with a nose of blackcurrant, blackcurrant buds, very floral. More fruity on the palate, with aromas of small berries, such as raspberry, an energetic and greedy wine with a touch of mint. Nice structure on the finish.

Purplish red color with intense reflections. Nose with black fruit aromas, cherry type. In mouth, we find notes of small fruits, which makes it a very greedy wine.

This is an ambitious blend of Malbec, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Touriga Nacional & Tannat which on the nose shows ripe, blackberry fruit with white pepper and a touch of cigar box. On the palate the dominant ripe fruit shows a more elegant red spectrum with cherry, raspberries and plum standing above an under-layer of enticing dark chocolate and darker black fruits like mulberry.

51% Syrah, 19% Tannat, 12% Pinot Noir, 9% Malbec, 6 % Barbera & 3% Touriga Nacional

Food Matching Venison, thick rump steak or any BBQ meats.

Deep ruby colour, with garnet shadows. Aromas of mature red fruits, with balsamic and spicy notes. Warm and elegant, with fruit, coffee and cacao aromas. 

Pairs with game, grilled red and roasted meat, savoury cheese. 

Dark ruby red colour. Intense and complex bouquet with black fruits; reminiscent of black currant and spices. Mouthfeel offering a potent silky character and elegant tannic structure.

Dark ruby, clear & bright. Lifted aromas of mulberries, dark cherries and pulped raspberry flesh are supported by brief, fleeting glimpses of river stone and earthy spice. A sense of fineness and control hints at the age and quality of fruit. Flavours of dark bramble fruit and spice provide some early mouth filling texture. These persist and are seamlessly enveloped and supported as they travel through the mouth by a super fine tannin frame working around and with the fruit to ensure some genuine balance and controlled focus to the palate. Bright and tight in its youth.

Chemin de Moscou Rouge is deep purple, almost opaque in colour with an expressive nose of black fruits, pepper, cinnamon, spice and violets. A seductive palate of dark hedgerow fruits, very open and welcoming with an explosion of fruit and spice. Mineral undertones.

An elegant example of Mourvèdre, focused and complex sweet black cherry and berry notes with a peppery edge.  Ripe yet fresh with good structure and acidity.  Some lovely grainy tannins that remain subtle and in the background giving it a good grip.

From hand-picked Pinot Nero grapes, this wine, aged for 18 months in barriques, has a good ruby red colour which is lively and consistent.

To the nose it is complex and elegant, notes of forest fruit, a fine touch of violet and spices.
To the palette it is dense, silky, with great class, the fruitiness dominating with notes of redcurrants and raspberries and then leather, cocoa, tobacco, sweet spices, liquorice with a soft touch of the wild.
A complex wine, satisfying and elegant.
Excellent with meat including game.

Fragrant, aromatic Pinot Noir with seductive floral, cherry and subtle spicy flavours. Delicately succulent wine that has clearly been made with a light touch but has impressive power and a lengthy finish.

This wine has the X-factor - every sip is even better than the last.

Beautiful deep ruby color. The aromas of black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, and red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, blend harmoniously. On the palate, the attack is frank and powerful, velvety structure. All the expression of the terroir is brought together in this cuvée of deep minerality.

This is a big wine, with an intense red color and brick hues. It has an excellent combination of aromas from its ageing and the grape varietals. It has an excellent structure and complexity with a long finish.

This is one of the great Pinot Noirs coming out of Central Otago, a region in the centre of the South Island which has developed an enviable reputation for producing elegant age-worthy wines. With fresh, ripe morello-cherry flavours, it also has structure and tangy acidity.

Wonderful with duck.

This is one of the great Pinot Noirs coming out of Central Otago, a region in the centre of the South Island which has developed an enviable reputation for producing elegant age-worthy wines. With fresh, ripe morello-cherry flavours, it also has structure and tangy acidity.

Wonderful with duck.

The 2015 Gigondas Olivier Ravoire is a relatively modern style effort. Its deep purple/ruby color is followed by impressive notes of cassis, spice and sweet oak. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a forward, charming style.

This wine is from the deep, cold south, where storms smash frigid waves into the rocky coast and where winemakers dream of finding meaning in their lives and loves. It is ethereal and nuanced and perfectly poised to make you smile that knowing smile.