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 -
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 -
Darling Cellars West Coast Shiraz Malbec GrenacheCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryCreated from low yield bush vines grown without irrigation in the fabulous terroir of the Darling district of Western South Africa Learn More£3.99SAVE £6.00 on UK price -
Kiwi Cuvee MalbecCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA great partner to red meats and strong cheeses. Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Chateau Saint-Paulin BordeauxCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryWines from this property, situated between the Garonne & Dordogne, have been crafted by the expert wine-making family of Auduteau since the early 1700s Learn More£3.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Chateau Grand Jean GOLD MEDALCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryCrafted from carefully chosen parcels of grapes, aged 10 months in French oak. Learn More£4.99SAVE £3.00 on UK price -
Domaine La Sarabande FaugeresCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14.5%Dryness DryFounded by Irishwoman, Isla Gordon, and her Australian husband Paul in 2009, Domaine La Sarabande is dedicated to crafting exceptional Faugères wines reflecting the couple's profound passion for winemaking Learn More£4.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Darling Cellars Reserve Malbec Double Gold MedalCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryDouble Gold and Gold Medal winner crafted from carefully selected vineyards cooled by Atlantic breezes on the South African West Coast Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Saumur Champigny Lacheteau Vielle VignesCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryLovely early-drinking Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc offering uncomplicated fruit-forward character with notes of spice Learn More£5.99SAVE £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.
