Rioja & Warm, Oaky Reds
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RIOJA & WARM, OAKY REDS dial up the oak and rusticity. These are firmer, more tannic and concentrated reds with a good lick of oak. Prolific oak agers like Rioja, Ribera and Chianti Classico.
Domaine Des Amiel a Coural 2021
Biodynamic. Without added sulfite, explosive and brooding but with a certain elegance, a superb wine all round.
€24,00
Selvapiana Rufina Chianti
€25,00
Selvapiana Rufina Chianti
Cherries, strawberries and a hint of raspberries are on the nose, with some wild fennel and topsoil bringing in herbaceous, earthy notes.
€25,00
SC Pannell Basso Garnacha
€25,00
SC Pannell Basso Garnacha
Stephen Pannell may just be the best Grenache producer in Australia, some going considering how souriously that lot take their 'Nache.
€25,00
Bodegas Mateos Tio Martin Crianza
This is a beautifully layered, ripe black fruit and sweet spice from time spent in oak, oak is integrated and classy. Stellar.
€26,00
Domaine La Roubine 'Sablet'
€26,00
Domaine La Roubine 'Sablet'
Made by the mayor of Gigondas, a fireman turned wine maker, big, lush, Gigondas style Rhone here, Sablet is an awesome village.
€26,00
You F+%k My Wine! Fabien Jouves
The flambouyantly named You Fuck My Wine is just delicious, intense, lively and really, really racy acidity.
€26,00
Tu Vin Aux Soirees! Fabien Jouves
Another wonder blend from Cahors' badass wine maker, Fabien Jouves. The name of this one is some sort of clever pun on you are no longer welcome at this party.
€26,00
Aradon Reserva Rioja
€27,00
Aradon Reserva Rioja
We are here for this - big, beautifull Tempranillo/Garnacha, great value Reserva from 2016. Brexit Reserva!
€27,00
Parts & Labour Red Blend
€28,00
Parts & Labour Red Blend
Oh yum! This is such a joy to drink. A cracking drop here from the legend that is Kenny likitprakong of Hobo. Megablend made of everything.
€28,00
El Mozo Cosmonauta Cosmonauta el el Paraje 601
Label is suggesting that you travel back in time to old Rioja. Legacy vines, old techniques and plots. This is new wave, old school Rioja.
€29,00
Fredi Torres Classic Priorat 2019
Fredi Torres used to Dj at Sonar. Now he make fine wine in Priorat. Go figure. Great Garnacha red off licorella soil.
€29,00
Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat
Classic Priorat red that takes the unique character of the famous soils of the valley, Priorat.
€30,00
Passo del Lume Rosso Di Montalcino
Archetypal Rosso de Montalcino Sangiovese from young vines destined to become Brunello vines one day!
€32,00
Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico 2022
The 2022 Chianti Classico is fabulous, one of the best of the year. An explosion of red/purple fruits.
€32,00
Arrocal Seleccion Especial 2018
Wow - a serious piece of Ribera Tempranillo, a single vineyard wine, hand picked and hand sorted wine.
€33,00
Chateau La Coste Pentes Douces Rouge
The reds of Provence are often overlooked in favour of their more famous pink gear, but they're great for a firmly flavoured and structured red.
€33,00
Fabien Jouves 'Nectar des Dieux' ONE LITRE
The label looks like a terrible acid trip (one imagines of course) and you can't even make out the name on the label. Delicious though.
€33,00
Castello di Romitorio 'Brio' Rosso Toscana
Very bright, very pure Sangiovese from Castello di Romitorio - read below to get scoop on winery and reviews.
€34,00
Fredi Torres Velles Vines del Mediterrani Bianco 2018
Fredi Torres used to Dj at Sonar. Now he make fine wine in Priorat. Go figure. Smokey, creamy white with layers of flavours. Macabeo from Conca de Barbra and Garnacha from Terra Alta. Neither the varieties nor the regions typically...
€35,00
Chapoutier Gigondas
€35,00
Chapoutier Gigondas
Chapoutier, arguably Rhone's most famous producer. Gigondas - basically Wings to Chateauneuf-du-Pape's The Beatles (Wings are better).
€35,00
Cellar Frisach 'Sang de Corb'
65 year old vines, silky but structured with a memorable a label as you've ever seen.
€36,00
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2021
One of the most famous Chianti Classico hands down, stunning wines by a bona fide legend Paolo di Marchi (this is his last vintage!).
€40,00
Bodegas D. Mateos La Mateo Vendimia Reserva
This is serious quality, old and dense Rioja. Old school; Tempranillo, Garnacha and a whack oak oak and deliberate Rioja oxidative character.
€43,00