Red Wine
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Fish Hoek PinotageCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryAstonishingly good value! This full-bodied example of South Africa's signature grape has been sustainably produced in compliance with Fairtrade certification from carefully selected vineyards across the beautiful wine-making region of the Western Cape Learn More£1.99SAVE £7.50 on UK price -
Blossom Hill Red Soft & FruityCountry SpainBottle Size 75clABV 10.5%Dryness DryAn easy-drinking laid back Spanish full of fruity cherry and plum flavours that's just fine on its own. Learn More£2.99SAVE £3.00 on UK price -
Julia Florista RedCountry PortugalBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryNamed after a famous Portuguese 'Fado' singer - Julia Florista lived a bohemian life in the streets and taverns of fin-de-siecle Lisbon - selling flowers by day and singing Fado by night. Learn More£2.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
La Croix de Gaillan BordeauxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryGreat claret from the heart of the Médoc - named after a wealthy Gallo-Roman, Gallius, the wine-growing village of Gaillan-en-Médoc has a long and rich heritage - incredible value! Learn More£2.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Houghton Heritage RedCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryOn the shores of the Indian Ocean in Western Australia, Houghton have been expertly blending exceptional wines such as this since 1840 Learn More£2.99SAVE £8.00 on UK price -
Beringer Founders Estate Californian Cabernet SauvignonCountry USABottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryFantastic food-friendly Californian red, great wine that will complement any evening meal Learn More£2.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Santa Rita 120 CarmenereCountry ChileBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryA great easy-drinker that can be enjoyed every day. Learn More£3.49SAVE £5.50 on UK price -
Brouilly Domaine Demaine Les Soeurs Jumelles Half BottleCountry FranceBottle Size 37.5clABV 13%Dryness DryFrom the largest Beaujolais 'cru' - the grapes of Brouilly are grown on the warming south-facing granite slopes around the base of Mont Brouilly Learn More£3.99SAVE £3.00 on UK price -
Wolf Blass Eaglehawk MerlotCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryThis Merlot has soft forest fruit flavours making it a red that can partner fish. Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet SauvignonCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 13%Body FullCabernet Sauvignon that punches well above its weight with lots of blackcurrant and a hint of spice Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price
About Red Wine
A good quality red wine is something to be savoured and enjoyed. Made from dark coloured grape varieties, the deep red colour comes from the skin of the grape, and depending on the grape variety can vary from a deep thick red to a light almost pink hue. Red wine is produced throughout the wine marking world, from New World to Old World.
There is a vast selection of red wine types, from big and bold, to elegant and dry, or sweet and simple every day wines. A lot depends on where the grapes are from and how they are produced, but the grape variety plays the most important part. Most red wine varietals grow best in warmer climates, where they can ripen fully before harvesting.
The most well known red wine grape varieties you will be sure to have heard of such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Shiraz (or Syrah). These grape varieties are produced in all of the world's top winemaking regions and you will find superb examples and some firm favourites from France, Italy, Australia, Chile, South Africa and more.
There are many more regional red grape varieties from around the globe such as Sangiovese from Italy, or Tempranillo from Spain. If you want to try something new why not trial a regional red wine variety which may be new to you in our tasting room, where we always have at least 150 different wines open to taste. You may come home from Calais with a newly found favourite red, and it will be sure to be at an unbeatable price too.
