Handpicked wine case
Remarkable Reds Wine Case
Curated for curious red-wine drinkers, this case offers a rewarding journey from familiar classics to less-travelled grapes and regions. Compare the elegance of Burgundy, Barolo and Pomerol with amphora-aged Spanish Mazuelo, biodynamic Margaret River Bordeaux varieties and traditional Georgian Saperavi, discovering how place and winemaking shape flavour, texture and character.
Price range: £211.99 through £423.99
A red-wine journey worth lingering over
From graceful classics to fascinating discoveries
This collection is for anyone who enjoys red wine and wants to explore its breadth with confidence. Fontaine Goby’s organic Irancy offers a bright, finely drawn expression of Pinot Noir, while Fontanafredda brings the velvety depth, dried roses and woodland character of mature Barolo. Château des Jacobins shows Pomerol in a smooth, composed style, its dark berry fruit carried by fine tannins and freshness. Beyond those classic French and Italian regions, Bodegas Verum uses amphora and a light touch in the cellar to preserve the vivid fruit and mineral energy of Mazuelo, and McHenry Hohnen turns biodynamically grown Margaret River fruit into a powerful yet silky Malbec-led blend. Solomnishvili Winery completes the journey with Georgia’s deeply coloured Saperavi, shaped by traditional Qvevri ageing and rich with black fruit, spice and supple tannins. Together, these wines make a compelling tasting experience, revealing different routes to richness, elegance and complexity while offering plenty of inspiration for the dinner table.
The Wines
Ulterior Mazuelo Parcela No. 4 Organic
Bodegas Verum, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Tasting note
Red fruit, plum and coconut mingle with balsamic notes and dried herbs before the palate turns rich, smooth and satisfyingly intense. Fine tannins, bright acidity and a mineral backbone keep the wine poised through its notable finish.
Pair with
Its depth and freshness would be a pleasure with roast red meat, a game dish, hearty pasta or a well-stocked cheeseboard.
Hazel's Vineyard Reserve BDX
McHenry Hohnen, Margaret River, Australia
Tasting note
Red cherry, cocoa bean, blueberry and wild lavender make an inviting first impression, followed by ripe boysenberry and blackcurrant. Powerful fruit is wrapped in silky tannins, with subtle oak and floral notes adding polish and savoury detail.
Pair with
Bring it to the table with grilled red meat or game, or enjoy its generous fruit alongside mature cheese.
Fontaine Goby Irancy Organic
Fontaine Goby, Irancy, Burgundy, France
Tasting note
Wild cherry, redcurrant and violets lead into bright red fruit, subtle spice and an appealing earthy nuance. Supple tannins and a lithe, mineral finish give this energetic Burgundy a beautifully precise, quietly persistent character.
Pair with
Its freshness would come into its own with roast poultry, game, mushroom dishes or vegetables, and it has enough delicacy for fish or seafood.
Fontanafredda Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG
Fontanafredda, Piemonte, Italy
Tasting note
Dried roses, vanilla and woodland undergrowth rise from the glass, opening into an intense, full-bodied palate with a wonderfully velvety feel. Its depth and lingering finish make this a contemplative and rewarding expression of Nebbiolo.
Pair with
Settle in over a rich red-meat dish or game; wild boar and mushroom risotto would make a particularly inviting match, with mature cheese to follow.
Château des Jacobins Pomerol
Château des Jacobins, Bordeaux, Pomerol, France
Tasting note
Generous dark berry fruit sits at the heart of this classically styled Pomerol, balanced by natural freshness and subtle structure. Smooth, rounded and composed, it carries fine tannins into a steady, persistent finish.
Pair with
A lovely choice for a leisurely roast dinner, especially with red meat or game, though its balance also makes it enjoyable with cheese or simply on its own.
Solomnishvili Winery 1984
Solomnishvili Winery, Kakheti, Georgia
Tasting note
Black cherry, dark chocolate and leaf tobacco draw you into a palate layered with blackberry, leather and spice. Deeply coloured yet elegant, it has remarkably smooth tannins and the distinctive complexity that traditional Qvevri ageing brings to Saperavi.
Pair with
Its dark fruit and spice will sit happily beside grilled or roasted meat, while richly flavoured vegetables and mature cheese offer equally appealing company.
Why curious red-wine drinkers will enjoy it
The pleasure here lies in tasting both tradition and invention. Fontanafredda’s Barolo brings the haunting rose, woodland and velvety depth of Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba, while Fontaine Goby offers a brighter Burgundian counterpoint through organic Pinot Noir, native yeasts and a minimal-intervention approach. Solomnishvili Winery then opens another door entirely, using Georgia’s traditional buried Qvevri to shape Saperavi into a dark, spicy and beautifully smooth red.
- Bodegas Verum shows a fascinating side of Spanish Mazuelo, using amphora, minimal sulphur and no clarification or filtration to preserve its vivid fruit, fine tannins and mineral energy.
- Hazel's Vineyard Reserve BDX gives Bordeaux varieties a Margaret River accent: biodynamically grown, Malbec-led fruit brings generous boysenberry and blackcurrant, balanced by silky tannins and savoury complexity.
- Fontanafredda and Château des Jacobins provide two rewarding classic reference points, contrasting Barolo’s dried roses, woodland depth and intensity with Pomerol’s rounded dark fruit, fine tannins and measured freshness.
I love the way this collection moves between graceful classics and genuinely intriguing discoveries, giving every glass its own story while making the contrasts a real pleasure to explore.
Becky