Lighter Bodied Red

2009 Rioja Cosecha, Bodegas Ugarte 2006 Ugarte Cosecha. A fantastic `baby Rioja` oak is scaled down to let the pure red fruit sing through. Tempranillo plus Garnacha, with a hint of gentle vanilla oak to add Spanish warmth.... read more..

2010 Beaujolais AC, Manoir du Carra A really classy Beaujolais - the redcurrant and damson fruit jumps out of the glass and is well complemented by the fresh, lively palate. Invigorating. ... read more..

2009 Chianti Classico, Rocca di Montegrossi An excellent Chianti Classico showing what modern winemaking can achieve when used in conjunction with traditional sensibilities. Intense red cherry fruit with savoury notes, freshening acidity and a well maanged tannins. Very well balanced.... read more..

2010 Fleurie, Manoir du Carra Frederic Sambardier recently acquired a tiny 1.5 hectare patch in Fleurie - luck for us, as this silky, perfumed wine is just what you would hope for for this prettiest of Beaujolais villages.... read more..

2010 Sangiovese, Caldora Soft, supple Sangiovese that makes for great everyday drinking - a real crowd pleaser, and excellent value.... read more..

2009 Bordeaux Red, Les Hauts de Massonne du Chateau Pilet 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Cabernet Franc. Supple Merlot plum fruit, gentle earthy notes, tobacco hints, and a savoury finish that invites another glass.... read more..

2009 Sancerre Rouge, Dom. des Clairneaux Pure Pinot Noir, with lovely red berry fruit, savoury, earthy notes and a clean finish. Lovely lighter sipping. ... read more..

2008 Rioja Crianza Pinturas, Bodegas Milciento Dos Tempranillo ripened under the protection of the Sierra Cantabria mountains, from very old vines, with twelve months barrel maturation prior to release. An irresistible Rioja combination of fresh cherry and blackberry fruit and violet notes, with cinn... read more..

2009 Chinon Les Gravieres, Couly-Dutheil This Cabernet Franc is really singing; crisp, strawberry fruit, leafy bramble notes, a touch of minerality. A lovely, light and `crunchy` red that only the Loire Valley really does well. ... read more..