Red Wine
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Porta 6 Red MagnumCountry PortugalBottle Size 150clABV 13.5%Dryness DryDescribed by James Martin on Saturday Kitchen as "...one of the nicest reds I've tasted in 10 years on this show". Fabulous with minty roast lamb or meaty pasta dishes. Learn More£8.97SAVE £9.01 on UK price -
Houghton CW Ferguson Cabernet MalbecCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryCommemorating Charles William Ferguson, one of Houghton's great winemakers of the 19th century, this expertly crafted red was produced from a hand-picked harvest of choice vineyards in the Frankland River region of Western Australia Learn More£16.99SAVE £13.00 on UK price -
Grant Burge Abednego GSMCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 14.5%Dryness DryTruly world-class Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre blend from the winery of Grant Burge, founded in 1865 in the world-leading winemaking region of Barossa - outstanding value! Learn More£18.99SAVE £16.00 on UK price -
Houghton Gladstones Cabernet SauvignonCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryThis iconic wine was harvested in the Margaret River sub-region before maturation in high-quality French oak barriques and will reward cellaring for five years or more Learn More£18.99SAVE £21.00 on UK price -
Petaluma Yellow Label Adelaide Hills ShirazCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryThis outstandingly rich, big and brooding 2015 vintage red is tremendously rewarding whether cellared for decades or enjoyed relatively young Learn More£21.99SAVE £6.00 on UK price -
Grant Burge Corryton Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Country AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 14.5%Dryness DryThe lovely cool conditions of the Corryton Park vineyards in Barossa have made a massive contribution to this stunning 2015 vintage that really delivers Learn More£23.99SAVE £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 -
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet SauvignonCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryA real smoothie. Dark rich and ultra sophisticated. Learn More£3.99SAVE £3.50 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.
