Big, spicy and bold wines with pronounced aromas, ripe fruit and max flavour. Normally big tannin, with a warm palate and lots of length. Emphasis on lees and oak flavours give lots of complexity. Full-bodied and very juicy. Can be punchy monsters with a spicy length and kick. Think new world Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernets and Grenache. Great barbecue wine and will probably stain your teeth. Depending on the vintage, these wines may need a hefty decanting!
The ideal mid-week bottle - tremendous price for something with 5 years age on it. Wonderfully smooth, a hint of richness to make it feel indulgent yet without pushing it...
One of the most serious Côtes du Rhône Villages you'll ever come across at this pricepoint. Using just Grenache and Syrah, the complexity is off the charts, with wonderfully balanced...
Wonderfully bright and crunchy Syrah to sink yourself into with a hefty bit of grilled meat. Structured yet not overpowering, this has all the hallmarks of solid Syrah - peppery,...
The Earth Beneath Our Feet Pinotage 2016 comes exclusively from Piekenierskloof. The vines are nearly 50 years old, providing excellent concentration of fruit. Altitude of 750m allows for cooler nights and a steadier growing...
Cabernet Franc is a staple red of the Loire Valley - in the right hands (as it is here) it offers fantastic freshness and herbicity. Add in a bit of...
CVNE Imperial Reserva 2017 has a specific aromatic intensity combined with forest fruits such as blackberries and wild cranberries intermingled with black liquorice, vanilla and nutmeg from time spent in...
Henschke Mount Edelstone 2016 is the new release. It comes off of a 16-hectare single vineyard situated 400m above sea level in the Eden Valley. The vineyard was originally planted...