Merlot & Smooth, Juicy Reds
Don't know where to start? The WINE STATION TASTE SPECTRUM groups all white and red grapes into 5 broad categories to help you find the wines you want - like that, love this!.
MERLOT & SMOOTH, JUICY REDS are mid-weight, universal crowd pleasers, tannin, acid, alcohol and oak - but all expertly balanced. Hugely popular grapes and styles like Merlot, Barbera, Shiraz, the ultra reliable Cotes-du-Rhone.
Chapoutier Marius Rouge
€15,00
Chapoutier Marius Rouge
Chapoutier, arguably Rhone's most famous producer. Juicy new dark fruited wine from the South.
€15,00
Chapoutier Bellaruche Cotes-du-Rhone
Chapoutier, arguably Rhone's most famous producer. Bellaruche is a regional blend of Grenache and Syrah.
€17,99
Logeril O De Rose
€20,00
€18,00
Logeril O De Rose
Always one of the best value Roses of the year, its in an unusual bottle with the VinoLock closure, meaning it makes a good water bottle after the wine is finished.
€20,00
€18,00
Cantina Zaccagnini 'Twiggy' Rose
€20,00
€18,00
Cantina Zaccagnini 'Twiggy' Rose
Always one of the best value Roses of the year, its in an unusual bottle with the VinoLock closure, meaning it makes a good water bottle after the wine is finished.
€20,00
€18,00
The Last Stand Shiraz
€19,00
The Last Stand Shiraz
Honest to God inky, peppery, cool climate Shiraz bursting with blue and black fruits, balanced and lush - this is a beauty.Read more about Aussie wine on our blog HERE
€19,00
Domaine de Seailles 'Cubik' Rouge
My god this wine is fun to drink - just lashings and lashings of fruity Merlot goodness, open it will be gone in 30 minutes.
€19,00
Bobal de San Juan
€19,00
Bobal de San Juan
Bobal was nearly lost to Franco, who believed wine was only for the sacrament - typical dictator. Its back and beautiful, light and stylish.
€19,00
Iselen Tinto Rioja Joven
€19,00
Iselen Tinto Rioja Joven
Red Rioja made in a Joven (young) style without oak and a really bright, juicy fruit profile - crowd pleasing.Read more about Tempranillo in our blog HERE
€19,00
Potel & Aviron Grenache/Syrah
From the dream team of Nicolas Potel of Burgundy and Stephane Aviron of Beuajolais, the P&A range meshes great wine making with key varieties. Read more about Syrah on our blog HERE
€19,00
Caruso & Minini Tasari Nero d'Avola
Superb intro to the world of Nero d'Avola - think rustic version of Aussie Shiraz, big berry splash but with bits of cocoa and leather.
€19,00
Iselen Rosado
€19,00
Iselen Rosado
This Rose does exactly what it says on the tin, well made, dry, pink and delicious!
€19,00
Ottantotto Primitivo
€20,00
Ottantotto Primitivo
Primitivo is the forebearer of American Zibnfandel, and it gives you all that juicy, inky goodness with a decidedly Italian flair.
€20,00
Insensato Garnacha
€20,00
Insensato Garnacha
Let Ganacha be Garnacha is the M.O. here, and it succeeds, love these wines.
€20,00
Insolente Graciano
€20,00
Insolente Graciano
It is ample, velvety-smooth and with plenty of body on the palate. It's bloody delicious!
€20,00
La Vanidosa Garnacha
€20,00
La Vanidosa Garnacha
Unusually for Rioja, this one is 100% Garnacha with no Tempranillo (or Graciano). Drink this bag of juice and join me in asking, why exactly?Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€20,00
Les Deux Cols 'O Font' Rhone
€20,00
Les Deux Cols 'O Font' Rhone
Made by the Irish in the Rhone! See below for more deets, this is the entry level jump off point - stunning value.Read Simon and Les Deux Cols' full story on our blog HERE
€20,00
Vieux Clocher Cotes-du-Rhone
€22,00
€20,00
Vieux Clocher Cotes-du-Rhone
Say it loud, say it proud, the humble Cotes-du-Rhone is back. Whats not to like? Comforting Grenache fruit, backbone of great acidity, yummo!
€22,00
€20,00
Bota Bota Organic Garnacha By Ray O'Connor
Serious gear!!! We are delighted to present this organic Garnacha, made by IRISHMAN Ray O'Connor!
€21,00
Raul Perez La Clave Tinto
€21,00
Raul Perez La Clave Tinto
Mencia with a good lashing of Garnacha from the king of modern Bierzo Mencia Raul Perez.
€21,00
Bota Bota Rosado
€21,00
Bota Bota Rosado
Serious gear!!! We are delighted to present this organic Garnacha, made by IRISHMAN Ray O'Connor!
€21,00
Domaine du Vieux Pressoir Saumur Les Silices Rouge
Cabernet Franc from the Loire, red fruits, slightly green character in a good, Cab Franc way, an underestimated, delicious wine style.
€22,00
Carl Koch El Santo St. Laurent
This is a deadly BBQ or pizza wine, but will drink beautifully on its own.
€22,00
El Mozo Herrigoia Rioja Alvesa
RAGING fruit purity and acidity, this is an incredible Spring and Summer red, universally popular, fresh and gluggable. Read more about Rioja our RIOJA WINE SCHOOL blog HERE
€22,00