Red Wine

Reminiscent of a Provençal street market (which I always get from classic Gigondas), it has ultra-fine tannin, excellent concentration and a rocking finish. Drink this beauty through 2029

Parker's Wine Advocate 98/100 "Certainly one of the best vintages of young Amon Ra I've ever tasted, the 2018 Amon Ra Shiraz is a stupendous effort. From old vines in the Ebenezer section of the northern Barossa, it starts off with a whirlwind of mocha, blackberry and dried spices, then actually gets more red-fruited as it sits in the glass. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated without being jammy or overdone, the wine finishes long and savory, framed by dusty tannins and mouth watering black olives."

Parker's Wine Advocate 97/100 "The nose is smoky, slightly herbal and marked by sweet cedar- and vanilla-tinged oak, but it also offers great cassis and blackberry fruit. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the flavors are kept nicely in check by fine-grained tannins. This wine has it all: terrific intensity, complexity, length and texture"

Parker's Wine Advocate 92/100 "All Shiraz, all from the Ebenezer section of the northern Barossa... super value in the context of Barossa, and Australian Shiraz in general. Matured in only 5% new oak hogsheads, it delivers bountiful cherry and raspberry fruit, accented by hints of mocha and cola. It's medium to full-bodied, plump and juicy, fruity and lush, but reined in by firm, savory tannins on the long, mouth watering finish"

Parker's Wine Advocate 91/100 "Glaetzer's least-expensive offering is a terrific bargain... a 72-28 blend, offering hints of cola and plum on the nose, backed by brighter raspberry and strawberry notes. It's medium to full-bodied and framed by silky, fine-grained tannins, with a long, mouth watering finish that hints at mocha and wood spice. Drink this beauty over the next 6-7 years" Jancis Robinson of the 2016 "Deep crimson and very polished tannins. Alcohol well hidden and overall a lovely well-balanced wine. Very satisfying with everything in its place. 17/20"

A seductive combination of blackberries, blueberries and sweet black plums intermingled with roasted chestnuts, cloves and dark tobacco – rich and exotic with hints of lavender and rose petal. A highly perfumed, aromatic style of Marlborough pinot with opulent fruit sweetness and a delicate smoky infusion. The palate is generous with ripe fruit, fine tannins and a delicious spicy finish

Grape growing is in essence a prolonged process of gambling with nature. No matter how good one gets at it, misfortune is sometimes unavoidable. Hamilton Russell estate suffered a devastating fire in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on January 11th, 2019, fanned by winds of up to 94 kilometres per hour. Their most important Pinot noir vineyards were directly in the path of the blaze. Although only around 10% of the crop was last completely to scorching of the canopies and bunches, they were forced to reject the majority of the Pinot Noir made from the remaining 90%, due to levels of smoke taint they were not comfortable with. This is a wine which for the first time ever, reflects the different personalities of the 3 Hemel-en-Aarde appellations in a single blend. Friends came together and the Hamilton Russels were able to purcashe good fruit from elsewhere in the valley. The elegant, softer, more open red fruit profile of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, combines with the lifted, darker blue fruit of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge to create unusually complex fruit aromas, while the more muscular, structured, dark spice and tension of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley adds an additional layer of complexity to the wine. This is a wine of great personality and interest. 95 pts, Tim Atkin (September 2020) Made with 84% purchased fruit because of the fire in Hamilton Russell's own vineyards, this is a cuvée of the three Hemel-en-Aarde Valley sub-regions, and all the better for it. A one-off it may be, but it's less earthy and backward than the estate's normal style, combining fragrance elegance with racy red berry fruit, some clove spice, supporting tannins and stylish oak. 2021-29 4.5 stars, Platter's 2021 South African Wine Guide - "A first for HRV: as precaution to avoid smoke taint after wildfires, only 16% of estate grapes used in 2019; merger of the 3 Hemel-en-Aarfe appellations (WO Walker Bay) gives softer tannins & fruit weight than usual but a broad appeal & charming personality."

A lovely balanced fruity wine from McLaren Vale, Australia. Beautiful blackcurrant and leafy flavours from the Cabernet with a hint of Violets from the Touriga. A perfect, punchy red at a great price.

Australian wine legend Chris Hancock is proud to release his first wines under the Hancock & Hancock label, a partnership with his brother John, based at their McLaren Vale vineyard La Colline.

Normally around £19-£22 (Vivino). SO Cairanne - that ripe posh-French-jam fruity nose, how is that possible in a wine this age? Excellent reviews for a wine this price. Parker 90/100 "...uniquely perfumed and floral, with hints of violets, spice and even citrus zest. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a creamy- ripe texture that firms up considerably on the finish... idiosyncratic example of Cairanne..." Jancisrobinson.com 16/20 "Bright crimson. Spicy nose with some floral notes. Lots of density and then fairly smooth tannins but with lots in the middle and a certain high-altitude finesse." Cairanne is effectively a continuation of Rasteau, and faces Gigondas across the valley. Cairanne Blanc is so under-rated. Small highly-rated organic family estate, miniscule yields (like half the allowable). Organic

Heartland is made and part owned by Ben Glaetzer who is one of the most talented winemakers in Australia. Fruit is sourced by Ben's father John, and comes from some excellent vineyards. Langhorne Creek is one of Australia’s most ideal climates for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and has the oldest recorded Cabernet vines in the world. The Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant, with gorgeous length of flavour matched by mouthfeel and layers of black cherry, black currant and sweet spice.

The undisputed apex of Australian family wine growers. Sixth generation, still pushing boundaries and delivering wonderful, characterful, eccentric wines of personality and place.

Lovely, broad, natural style, with such impressive range from bold bass notes of Barossa to citrus and tropical juiciness. Individual, impressive.

Very deep crimson in colour. Definitive Mount Edelstone shiraz aromas of sage and crushed black pepper lead to brightly spiced plum, blue and black cherry characters, enveloped by crushed flowering herbs with cedar nuances. Vibrant, wild forest berries are layered beautifully into a rich and elegantly textured palate with fine velvety tannins and lingering notes of black pepper and sage for an extremely long finish. (Liberty) Comes in a presentation box.

Slinky smooth with ruby-bright fruit

Made by all female star team of owner Lindsay Hoopes, Anne Vauter (ex Screaming Eagle) and Jennifer Rue this has richness and eleganc in equal measure. Extended barrel ageing has softened the wine, as has some bottle age, making it exquisite to drink now. It will keep but why wait?

A huge, berry-scented mouthful; a blend of mostly cab, with merlot and petit sirah in supporting roles. Silky but crisp with wild blackberry and currant, the wine shows ripe fruit and ripe tannins and is a bargain at the price point

Deliciously broad and savoury organic Nero D'Avola with a bright fresh lift. Ancient Sicilian grape variety, a treat with spicy food. Grown around Sambuca in SW Sicily. 6 months in French and American oak adds a toasty vanilla richness.

Elegant, fresh cherry and red berry nose with undergrowth melange. The palate is pure with lovely texture and sweet cherry fruit dominates with spicy undertones. The wine is fresh and intense with real vibrancy.

Elegant, fresh cherry and red berry nose with undergrowth melange. The palate is pure with lovely texture and sweet cherry fruit dominates with spicy undertones. The wine is fresh and intense with real vibrancy.

Cool climate freshness and fragrant sweet, ripe cherry and blackberry flavours, with firm, ripe tannins. Blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Mouvedre, Viognier. Drinking well now and suitable for cellaring for at least 10 years.

Something of a summer farmyard on the nose. Multi-layered, honest, 100% drinkable. Jancisrobinson.com "Big and bold. Pretty sweet and tarry. Nice dry finish. Arguably a good halfway house between new and old styles of Oz Shiraz"