Red Wine
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Santa Rita 120 MerlotCountry ChileBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryNamed after the 120 heroic patriots who, after achieving the victory of 1814 in Chile's gruelling war of independence, took refuge in the estate cellars of Santa Rita
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Poca Taruca MerlotCountry ChileBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryMerlot the ideal growing conditions between the Andes and Pacific ocean discovered by the conquistadors - named after Chile's smallest native deer, the 'Little Taruca' Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Darling Cellars Reserve Six Tonner MerlotCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryMultiple Gold Medal winner from selected quality terroir across the Western Cape Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Mademoiselle Comédie MerlotCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Body MediumThe dynamic Mademoiselle Comédie winery of Bordeaux have here created an exceptionally seductive Merlot of elegance and finesse Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Olifantshoek Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryCreated in South Africa's culinary capital, Franschhoek, on a small wine estate tracing its origins back to the French Huguenot settlers of the 17th century Learn More£7.99SAVE £4.00 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 -
Jean Balmont Merlot Vin de Pays d'OcCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA light fruity and classic Merlot from the south of France - Vins de Pays d'Oc produced from vines grown in the area from southern Cotes du Rhone west to Carcassonne. Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Darling Cellars Classic Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryVibrant fun easy drinking red, with some complexity - perfect for any occasion Learn More£3.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Lindemans Bin 40 MerlotCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryA soft and elegant medium-bodied Merlot with generous fruit flavours - made for sharing with friends Learn More£3.99SAVE £3.00 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.
