Red Wine
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Six Hats Cabernet SauvignonCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Body MediumDelicious red wine from Fairtrade certified vineyards in the Swartland region - the six principles referred to in the name are 'Partnership, Potential, Change, Equity, Dignity and Sustainability' Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Change Cabernet Sauvignon Gerard Bertrand OrganicCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryOrganically produced and hand harvested Cabernet expertly crafted from the sunny vineyards of Languedoc Learn More£4.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Mas Nou Languedoc Gerard Bertrand OrganicCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryGérard Bertrand wines exemplify the great terroirs of the South of France - this particular vineyard benefits from exceptional climatic conditions and soil to allow perfect ripening of the grapes Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 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 -
Chateau Grand RousseauCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryA velvety smooth and elegant Bordeaux, with an enticing richness of fruit that lingers long in the aftertaste. Learn MoreSpecial Price £4.99 Regular Price £5.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
Côtes de Castillon Château Fompeyre Gold MedalCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryThis Côtes de Castillon mirrors the smooth complexity and finesses of some of the best St Emilion wines, which is understandable as they are neighbours! This Gold Medal 2018 is a perfect example for drinking now Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.50 on UK price -
Vidigal DouroCountry PortugalBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryA well structured red from this noted Portuguese DOC. Learn More£4.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Prestige de Calvet Bordeaux RougeCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 14%Dryness DryAn easy-to-drink Merlot-blend with good smoke and vanilla tastes Learn More£4.99SAVE £3.50 on UK price -
Elixir de Gravaillac Bordeaux Gold MedalCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryThe cool marine coastal climate and mild weather of Bordeaux are reflected in this Gold Medal-winning elegant and nuanced fruit dominated claret Learn More£4.99SAVE £5.00 on UK price -
La Forchetiere Pinot NoirCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12%Dryness DryA fabulous blended red wine from the Loire Valley. Learn More£5.49SAVE £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.
