Mencia is a grape variety that flies under the radar, but time and time again delivers fresh and exciting wines that are also incredibly affordable. Jet black in the glass, this wine is brimming with flavours of wild plum and mountain herbs with a velvety finish. 97 Points Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2020. Mencía is a great food wine (or better yet, while you're cooking) but can also age well after a few years.
A robust blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, showcasing jammy fruits and earthy undertones, complete with a hint of cocoa and vanilla. Emphasizing both organic and biodynamic practices, this Washington State wine presents a complex, rustic structure that excels with red meats and full-flavoured cheese dishes.
Selected from 30 year old vines, planted on two emblematic terroirs of Languedoc vineyards, bringing soft tannins and powerful aromas to this classic red.
A delicious Syrah/Grenache blend from Costières de Nîmes in the southern Rhone. Les Vignerons d'Estezargues is a celebrated cooperative in the south of France, which specialises in organically grown wines that showcase each individual property that is part of the coop. In this case, Domaine de Périllière.
This wine offers much more than your average Côtes-du-Rhône. A wonderful drink from a co-operative famed for artisan wine-making.
A 75cl bottle of L'Esprit de la Fontaine Rouge 2018 by Terra Viva. A red wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. A blend of Grenache and Syrah.
A 75cl bottle of Taparas Côtes-du-Rhône 2021 by Les Vignerons d'Estezargues. A red wine from Southern Rhône in the Rhône region of France. A blend of Syrah and Grenache.
To the north of Montpellier, in the foothills of the Cevennes Mountains, with some of the highest altitude vineyards in the Languedoc is the Terrasses du Larzac AOC. This fledgling appellation, created in 2005, is strictly reserved to red wines, where Southern French staples Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault & Carignan are grown to produce deep coloured, full bodied, fruit forward wines. Mas des Brousses's expression is unique and not quite like any other we've tried. A perfect balance between Mediterranean warmth with the freshness of Larzac makes for a wonderful Autumnal wine.
Minervois is a very reliable source of great value red, and Château Mignan are perhaps the best producer in the area. This is beautifully-made and delicious, at a great price.
A 75cl bottle of Musar Jeune Red 2019 by Chateau Musar. A red wine from the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon. A blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
You don’t often expect to find Californian wines with this personality for such a brilliant price.
Viano Vineyards' Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful showcase of what Contra Costa, California, does best: delivering world-class Cabernet Sauvignon at prices that defy expectations. John Viano, a craftsman of the vine, has created a regal blend that is both soft and robust, brimming with deep forest fruit and blackcurrant flavours. Priced at just £18, this Cabernet is a revelation in value. It's a classic Californian Cabernet that balances ripe, rounded fruitiness with substantial tannins and a refreshing backbone of acidity, tying all the elements together seamlessly. Wine critic Jamie Goode lavished it with a 94-point rating, praising its sweetly aromatic nature and the supple, bright red berry and blackcurrant palate, underlined by great concentration and a delightful freshness and texture. If you're after the quintessential Californian Cabernet experience without the Napa price tag, Viano Vineyards' Cabernet is the unequivocal choice.
A 75cl bottle of IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert "Chasseur des Brousses" 2021 by Mas des Brousses. A red wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. A blend of Mourvèdre, Merlot and Syrah.
Wild co-fermentation of St. Lauret and Acolon is done on the skins, followed by gentle pressing once the fermentation is complete. The wine is then further aged for a year in the stainless steel tank prior to bottling.
This is an amazing example of Pinot noir from Germany. A wine that has true elegance and style, everything a Burgundy would have to offer at a fraction of the price.
This is an unbelievably delicious, tangy, and compelling Mencia! Nestled at the eastern edge of Galicia, the Ribeiro DO is one of Spain’s most fascinating and compelling wine regions.
A full-bodied gem from one of France's most renowned co-ops near Avignon. This wine is a perfect representation of the synergy in a cooperative—where individual producers unite to create something extraordinary. It's a masterful expression of Rhône Valley Shiraz, brimming with robust flavours of blueberries, dark fruits, and intriguing dark olive tones. Full-bodied yet elegantly rounded, it offers the perfect blend of power and structure. Pair it with Steak Frites and Pepper Sauce for a culinary experience that amplifies its boldness without overwhelming the palate. A true testament to the quality and value that co-op winemaking can achieve, this wine is a must-try for those seeking richness, complexity, and unbeatable bang for their buck.
In the sunlit hills of Lubéron, Maine and Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen create this enticing red. From high-altitude, limestone-rich soils, this blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah reflects the true essence of southern France. With notes of red and black fruits and a hint of spice, this wine showcases the best of both the land and the Burgundian expertise behind it.
Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of many of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red combines pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure. A groundbreaking combination of varietals and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With a historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today.
Sourced from the highest, steeply terraced vineyards at Sobon Estate, this sustainably grown and naturally farmed Syrah boasts a deep, brooding character.
François Merlin captures the essence of the Northern Rhône, reminiscent of a high-quality Crozes-Hermitage but without the price tag. Bursting with earthy blue fruits, smokey undertones, and a medley of herbs and florals, this Syrah thrives in a landscape defined by granite, schist, and decomposed gneiss soils. As an IGP Collines Rhodaniennes wine, it's sourced from the left bank of the Rhône, facing renowned AOCs like Condrieu and Côte Rôtie.
An exceptional single-varietal Merlot from a historic plot near the prestigious Château Cheval Blanc. With vibrant fruit flavours, a harmonious balance, and impressive aging potential, this wine offers a tantalizing taste of the Right Bank at an accessible price point.
Under Amélie d’Hurlaborde's lead, with support from her husband Jérôme and brother Sébastien, Mas d’Amile stands as a testament to meticulous, hands-on winemaking in one of France’s most dynamic wine regions - the Languedoc. Initially conceived as a rosé, Amélie took a creative turn to craft this lighter, more sophisticated red. Featuring Grenache and Syrah from elevated limestone-rich parcels and Carignan for depth and acidity, Le Petitou encapsulates the essence of its Mediterranean roots with fresh raspberry, liquorice and tapenade aromatics, all within a refined, tension-rich profile.
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