European Winter Reds Value Collection (03)

European Winter Reds Value Collection (03)Escape the Kiwi Winter and transport yourself to the sun drenched vineyards of Europe. When it comes to excitement and flavour, these silky European reds are renowned for constantly over delivering and this mix smashes it out of the park! This collection should be a pantry stable for the coming cooler months. The wines are perfect when you need a mid week glass of something tasty, but easily good enough to grace the next dinner party. Collection

Escape the Kiwi Winter and transport yourself to the sun-drenched vineyards of Europe.

When it comes to excitement and flavour, these silky European reds are renowned for constantly over-delivering and this mix smashes it out of the park! This collection should be a pantry stable for the coming cooler months.

The wines are perfect when you need a mid-week glass of something tasty, but easily good enough to grace the next dinner party.

Collection includes:

1 x Mesta Organic Garnacha 2022 (Spain)

Awarded 91/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2024

"Delightfully fruited and fragrant, showing sweet cherry, olive, nutmeg and floral aromas, leading to a silky palate offering juicy fruit flavours with supple texture and gentle tannins. Immediately approachable and enjoyable. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2024

A juicy, fleshy unoaked red wine, showing great purity and typicity of high-altitude Garnacha vines from the heart of Spain. Expressive and well-defined notes of rich, red berried fruits and hints of violet are supported by supple tannins and excellent persistence. Organic.

Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Screw Cap

1 x Calvet Prestige Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (France)

Lovely brilliant ruby colour with hints of red brick. Fruity bouquet with vanilla notes. Fleshy, well-balanced palate, with a supple and delicate flavour.

Alc: 14%A - Seal: Screw Cap

1 x Castaño Ecologico Organic Monastrell 2022 (Spain)

AWARDED 91/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023

"Upfront and fruit expressive, the wine shows dark plum, spiced cherry, olive and floral aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit intensity with fine texture and elegant tannins, making it approachable and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023

Intense appealing red color with garnet highlights. Outstanding clean and bright, spicy nose with hints of red stone fruit, plum and cherry. On the palate is structured but soft standing out the strawberry caramel and the liquorice. It shows freshness with a silky ending. Organic. Vegan.

Food Pairing: Pair with pizza with rich tomato sauces and savoury cheese. Spicy chicken wings, blue rich fish as salmon, even grilled sardines.

Alc: 14% - Seal: Cork

1 x Maravedi Organic Tinto 2020 (Spain)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2022

"It's beautifully fruited and aromatic on the nose showing dark plum, floral, clove and almond characters, leading to a succulent palate offering bright fruit flavours with fine texture and silky tannins. Elegantly flavoursome and lingering. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2022

This is an excellent example of Tempranillo-Syrah from old Spanish dry-farmed Organic vineyards. Deep purple with a ruby rim, displaying aromas of red fruit and blackberries with slight spicy notes of freshly ground pepper. Medium bodied and juicy on palate, yet with fine tannins and a refreshing finish. Organic.

Food Pairing: Excellent with pasta, BBQ, cheeses and Spanish tapas.

1 x Château Fonfroide Bordeaux 2021 (France)

Awarded GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard
Awarded 91/100 POINTS & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"From vines situated in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, this is just what we want from everyday Bordeaux.  Tons of blackcurrant fruit with some tannins to give it structure and a lovely fresh finish. Everyday Claret at its best".

Seal: Cork

1 x Rojo Garnacha 2021 (Spain)

Awarded 90/100 POINTS & 4 Stars: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022
Awarded 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022

"Fresh, supple, spicy red with floral, violet, raspberry and plum flavours supported by fresh acidity and a backbone of fine, pleasantly drying tannins. Versatile medium-bodied red that's deliciously drinkable now – 2026" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022

"It's brightly fruited and instantly appealing on the nose showing sweet plum, floral and fragrant spice aromas, followed by silky-smooth palate that's ripe and rounded. Friendly and soothing, offering friendly drinking. At its best: 2025" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022

A rich, juicy, full-bodied, opulently-fruity blockbuster with soft tannins for easy drinking and ‘glugability’.

Alc: 13% - Seal: Screw Cap