Other Red Varieties & Blends

'Very intense and expressive, with a herby edge, darker fruits and a broad palate with tannins prominent, matched by a lot of depth of the juicy core.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'A rich and full bodied wine, ripe with spice and red and black fruit. Very generous and sleek. An excellent wine!' Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£14.43 Size: 75cl Viña i SpA.

'Really expressive and well put together, there’s incredible concentration here, with fruits and spice all fitting together in a snapshot of primary, secondary and a hint at tertiary.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Notes of blackberries and pepper, with a hint of spice, this is well balanced, offering great typicity of style at an affordable price.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

£23.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A bright, fresh and angular wine, which is showing clear varietal expression. This is quite aromatic, and balanced, with a fine grip of tannin too.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Very good structure here, with notes of red and black fruit. A savoury wine with lots of character to it. Excellent stuff.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£12.09 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'An easy drinking wine that’s fruity on the palate, with a silky texture.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'This is showing notes of cinnamon and red cherries, as well as pomegranate and beets.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£12.65 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'A nicely balanced Tannat with ripeness balanced by acidity and ageing. A crowd pleaser, and great value.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'Smooth and silky, with very ripe tannins, making this easy to drink.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£14.48 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'With vibrant fruit and a vegetal undercurrent, this is well structured, with ripe tannins.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

'Notes of violet and roses, with ripe fruits and some vanilla and leather too. There’s complexity and intensity here, with grippy tannins that are well integrated.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

£50.15 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A fresh-fruited wine that’s very clean and well made.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£11.08 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Red fruit and spice, with a moreish, chewy texture and good oak integration.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

'Gently herbal, and slightly meaty, with nice ripeness.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

'A good combination of floral and herbal notes with a barbecue element, and some chalky tannins too.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

£15.00 Size: 75cl Molson Coors

'Bright and elegant, with a beautiful colour and attractive fruit aromas.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Good intensity of ripe fruit on the nose.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'Blackberries and prunes, with good acidity and subtle spice.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£16.92 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A very varietal, youthful and full-bodied Cabernet Franc with notes of blueberries, blackberries and plums, as well as some leafy, green pepper notes.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'Pure, expressive and angular Cabernet Franc, with a crunchy, fresh red-fruit palate' Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£41.84 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'A dark wine with a lot of savouriness on the palate, and big tannins too.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

'Intensity of black fruit and spice on the nose, with a meaty, smoky character and grippy tannins, leading to a nice finish.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

£39.40 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Complex and concentrated, this is a star of a wine, with notes of damson, date, fig, plum, blueberry and cassis, with the backing of sweet oak and promises of tertiary characteristics.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'An impressive showstopper wine with good structure and solid ripeness.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

£52.44 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Lovely floral notes joined by blackcurrant and blackberry, and spice notes too, with very good acidity and length.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A full-bodied wine with ripe fruit flavours.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'A balanced, well-made Cabernet Franc.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£43.05 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Very classic, with ripe fruit notes on the nose, leading to some jamminess on the palate.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'Red and black fruit joined by some eucalyptus notes.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Blackcurrant fruit alongside some minty, peppery notes.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£26.82 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A deep ruby colour, lots of fruit on the nose, and a bit peppery too. An easy drinking option by the glass, and a good alternative to Malbec.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'A fruity, textured wine that’s well balanced, and good value.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£10.35 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Very intense, with strong tannins, and good balance overall.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'Structured and well made, with a lovely ripe finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Lots of black fruit here, with freshness and balance.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£15.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A well balanced, well made Sangiovese from Argentina, with notes of red cherry.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A classic wine that’s well priced.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£15.07 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Ruby in colour, with some red cherry notes, as well as some spice.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Light, fresh and juicy, with good balance and loads of red fruit character.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'A crunchy, vegetal wine that’s medium bodied.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£21.41 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Lovely floral notes of violet, with delicate tannins supported by good acidity, giving great freshness, along with black and red fruits.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A fruit forward, full-bodied and well made Cabernet Franc, good with or without food.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£13.98 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Dark berry and bramble notes, with some herbal depth, and well-integrated tannins with some grip. A slightly brooding style with good length – a wine for hearty, meaty dishes.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Ripe and fruity, with a pleasant palate, it’s good to drink now.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£13.60 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Quite dark and ripe for Cabernet Franc, with black and red fruits, as well as a minty note.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'Herby and medicinal, with notes of sour cherry and a slightly sinewy palate with grippy tannins.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£13.90 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'With a smoky barbecue character, this would be great to be sold by the glass in pubs.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Drinking well. Ready to drink.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'A match for black sesame tuna rice with mushrooms.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£10.25 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Spicy and oaky, this would be a good option to sell by the glass to those looking for a ripe style of red wine with plenty of sweet spice aromas.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'A match for smoked beef ribs.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£11.61 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Jammy red fruits, with a touch of herbs and black pepper.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Ripe flavours of strawberries and raspberries.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'Powerful and rich, with complex fruit and signs of development.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£31.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'With well managed tannins and nice freshness, this is drinking well.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Fresh and silky, this is a good alternative to Old World Bordeaux blends, and would be easy to sell in steakhouses and gastro pubs.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£12.65 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'Dark and smoky, with well-integrated oak that’s only noticeable on the finish. Sweeter fruit makes this quite a moreish wine.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

'Impressive for the price, a breadth of flavours, good varietal character and richness.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

£14.43 Size: 75cl Viña i SpA.

'Jammy red fruit and a sweet finish, with good power.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Easy to drink, with some tertiary notes.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'A classic and affordable Zinfandel that would be good for pub wine lists.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£12.59 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Dark fruits and lots of nice spice, with savoury qualities on palate that make it very food friendly.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

'Juicy, with notes of blue and black fruit, as well as some violet – a pleasant drop.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

£7.50 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'A very generous wine that gives a lot of pleasure, with gentle red fruit and a soft, elegant structure.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'Bright and aromatic red fruits on an uplifted nose, with a similarly attractive palate that has a lick of uplifting acidity and a refreshing finish. Very good value.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£7.50 Size: 75cl Luis Felipe Edwards

'Fresh, fruity and full bodied, with lots of black fruit flavours and high acidity.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'With ripe black fruit and sweet spices, this is rich and complex, and well balanced, but needs heavy meat dishes.'
Erik Simonics, Sunset Hospitality Group.

£18.20 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A bright and fresh yet fuller-bodied red, with lots of fruity notes like cherry, raspberry and plum. Very easy drinking, with a slight sharpness to the end.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'A well-made, everyday wine that’s red-fruit driven, juicy and approachable.'
Erik Simonics, Sunset Hospitality Group.

£9.91 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A fresh, attractive Cabernet Franc that’s red-fruit driven with a soft texture and well integrated tannins.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Earthy and meaty, with dark fruits, sticky tannins and good minerality.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£39.44 Size: 75cl Bibendum