Red Wine
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Fresco di Masi Rosso Organic & VeganCountry ItalyBottle Size 75clABV 11.5%Dryness DryFresco di Masi is a new line of handcrafted organic wines, with a low alcohol content and authentic flavour profile. These are wines made “with the simplicity of former times, but to today’s high quality standards.” Masi do not use any animal by-products or allergy causing products in the wine production Learn More£3.99SAVE £9.70 on UK price -
McGuigan Classic ShirazCountry AustraliaBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryOriginally founded by Brian McGuigan, this Classic range pays tribute to four generations of outstanding winemaking Learn More£3.99SAVE £3.00 on UK price -
Capeography Seascape MalbecCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryCooled by the coastal ocean winds of Swartland and Paarl, slow-ripening Malbec is picked at peak condition to produce a wine of finesse and elegance Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Cotes du Rhone Les Galets de la Lyre Organic Half BottleCountry FranceBottle Size 37.5clABV 13.5%Dryness DryAn elegant red crafted from selected vineyards of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan in the southern Rhone valley Learn More£3.99SAVE £2.00 on UK price -
Kiwi Cuvee ShirazCountry FranceBottle Size 75clABV 12.5%Dryness DryUsually known as Syrah in France, this is an excellent French Shiraz which complements red meat and cheeses very well. 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 -
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 -
Dynamite Factory ShirazCountry South AfricaBottle Size 75clABV 13.5%Dryness DryOnce used for the diamond and gold industry, the old dynamite factory on Cape Peninsula is now home to the hidden gems and explosive flavours of Flagstone Wines, exemplified by this flavoursome Shiraz Learn More£3.99SAVE £4.00 on UK price -
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo CaleoCountry ItalyBottle Size 75clABV 13%Dryness DryMade by the highly regarded state-of-the-art winery Botter, now in it's third generation Learn More£3.99SAVE £3.50 on UK price -
Porta 6 RedCountry PortugalBottle Size 75clABV 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". 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.
