Red Wine

The Villa Girardi Valpolicella Classico wine has rich aromas of bitter cherry, baked fruits, cinnamon and vanilla, with oak notes. This Italian Valpolicella Classico wine is rich, plush and hefty flavors of sweet cherry, cooked fruit, almond, cinnamon and clove are shaped by acidity before the long finish. The Valpolicella Classico wine has a medium body taste, spicy and smooth.

The Villa Girardi is a typical Venetian Villa designed by Luigi Trezza back in the 1700s. The Villa is located in a large park with old trees surrounded by 30 hectares of vineyards with rich clay-limestone soil and a mild climate creating conditions conducive to the cultivation of indigenous Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara grape varieties.

This 2022 Villa Girardi Valpolicella Classico wine would go very well with Smoked Meat Tapas, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, and Burrata.

The Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 has a very deep, saturated ruby. Fresh, piercing aromas of black cherry, violet, lavender and sweet spices on the nose. Then super smooth but dense, with wonderful poise and balance to the ripe red cherry, dark berry, aromatic herb and mineral flavors.

This red wine finishes long with youthfully chewy tannins and lingering floral nuances. Concentrated but tastes much lighter and vibrant than the majority of other Amarones made today; but the young chewy, grainy tannins pick up steam on the long finish and will require patience.

ABV: 15.5% alcohol

The Allegrini La Grola IGT 2015 has a dark ruby garnet turning tawny orange rust at the rim with a reflective edge. The nose gives off cola and vanilla on toasted oak and anise on ripe dark berries. The palate is full bodied, creamy in texture with vibrant acidity that gives a tangy edge to the ripe raspberry, black currant-cassis, and plum core with secondary notes of espresso, tobacco, and dried oregano. This wine finishes long and silky with hints of eucalyptus menthol.

The Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre IGT 2015 is elegant and well balanced, with a good structure and aroma. Ruby red in colour with purple hues, it offers light hints of raisins, sophisticated notes of vanilla, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon. It has a long, velvety finish and soft tannins.

This is one of the wines that has made Allegrini famous throughout the world. The vineyard surrounds Villa della Torre, a splendid masterpiece of Renaissance architecture now owned by the family, and produces a full-bodied red wine that has an ageing potential of at least ten years.

The 2017 Allegrini Amarone Classico Valpolicella wine has impressive structure and depth, with aromas of mature fruit and spices. On the palate, the wine’s natural alcohol level is balanced by bright acidity and refined tannins. The finish on this red wine has extraordinary length and complexity with notes of dried fruits and baking spices. From Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.

The 2019 Allegrini Valpolicella Superiore wine is ripe plum, blue flower and spice aromas lift out of the glass in this full-bodied red. The smooth, concentrated palate boasts a weightless elegance, delivering blackberry compote, ripe Morello cherry, licorice and baking spice framed in enveloping, velvety tannins. Drink 2022-2031.

The Allegrini Valpolicella Superiore wine is a elegant red, medium- to full-bodied and mouthwatering throughout, this layers supple, lightly chalky tannins with a pleasing range of crushed black currant, fresh thyme and minerally salt and iron notes.

The 2019 Alter Ego de Palmer wine is gorgeous rich dark purple in the glass. This Alter Ego wine has intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied palate with extremely refined tannins that are well-integrated into the wine and are long and subtle at the finish. Such precision and harmony with structure.

This second wine of Chateau Palmer might be the richest, most concentrated second wine out here, and truthfully, it tastes like a Grand Vin. It is one of the best Alter Ego cuvee since its creation. A Margaux that should be given a long-term lease in your cellar.

96 points James Suckling
95 points Decanter
94 points The Wine Independent

The 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer is a sensational wine in its own right. This Alter Ego de Palmer wine is charming on the nose, deep and seductive, expressive and richly scented. Juicy and succulent but with a richness in terms of texture and depth. Seductive, defined and refined with a chalky, grip to the tannins. Feels rich and charming at the same time with blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, pomegranate and a touch of balsamic with an undercurrent of crushed stones and liquorice. A lovely second wine of Chateau Palmer with clear ageing potential.

This 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer wine has a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. A Margaux wine with great balance from an excellent vintage.

94 points Decanter
93 points Jane Anson
93 points Vinous

The 2013 Amiral de Beychevelle wine is a medium-bodied with a firm, chewy frame, it has lovely freshness and purity, finishing on a mineral note. This Amiral de Beychevelle wine has aromas of currant and orange peel follow through to a medium to full bodied red, solid core of fruit and a light cassis aftertaste. This Saint-Julien wine is firm and silky to taste. The Amiral de Beychevelle wine has a powerful attack with great elegance, young tannins with great aging potential, crunchy fruits, spices, dark chocolate, impressive final finesse.

Chateau Beychevelle is a Premier Cru Classé St-Julien wine property that boasts one of the most impressive châteaux in the whole of the Médoc. Its label depicts a beautiful galley with a large sail, as a consequence of its ownership in the 16th century by the Duc d`Eperon, Admiral of France at the time. The L’Amiral is the second wine of Chateau Beychevelle, from the young vines of the estate, same care is given to these vines the same finesse as the first wine of the domain is enjoyable.

This 2013 Amiral de Beychevelle wine is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

The 2018 Aroha Craggy Range Pinot Noir wine is light cherry in colour with a beautiful Burgundy hue. This Aroha Pinot Noir wine has lifted wild strawberry and ripe cherry notes dominate the bouquet, with hints of lavender sitting in unison with subtle oak tones floating in the background. The palate is an expression of energy. The Aroha Craggy Range Pinot Noir wine has a perfect balance of fruit sweetness and ripe tannins. It is long and layered with impressive complexity.

The Aroha Craggy Range Pinot Noir  is a romantic word in the Māori language of New Zealand meaning love. Reflective of its namesake, Aroha is handcrafted with passion from two unique parcels of Pinot Noir, including one of the legendary Abel clone. The fruit is grown on a slope of an elevate terrace of fertile land at the Te Muna Road vineyard where an ancient dried river bed delivered nutrient rich soil perfect for growing Pinot Noir.

The 2018 Aroha Craggy Range Pinot Noir wine is best paired with Seared duck breast, foraged mushroom risotto.

Awards:
2008 Vintage: Silver – San Francisco International Wine Competition

The 2021 Beach House Shiraz wine is smooth velvety tannin structure with loads of black fruits married with elegant spices. This shiraz wine is a friendly medium bodied red, packed with succulent sun-ripened summer berries and enticing hints of vanilla and spice. The Beach House Shiraz wine is effortlessly soft, smooth with a juicy fruit finish.

The 2021 Beach House Shiraz wine is great for pairing with Barbecue and Burgers as well as Asian food.

The 2021 Bodega Garzon Cabernet de Corte wine reveals aromas of spices, herbs, and green pepper. Gentle and silky in the mouth, it expresses notes of spices, soft black fruits, and berries. This Garzon Cabernet de Corte has a Varietal of 80% Cabernet Franc, 10% Tannat, 5% Merlot, 5% Marselan.

The Bodega Garzon is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio, Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes.

The delicate acidity, herbs and velvety tannins of this blended wine suggest pairing it with tomato, vegetables or even roasted meat dishes. Roasted pork or poultry curry with tomato, bittersweet turkey or crispy roasted trout. Goat, Camembert, or Fontina cheeses are ideal pairings, and also are spices and seasonings such as, oregano, thyme, sage, and even green pepper, and roasted vegetables, aubergine, tomatoes, rocket and spinach quiche.

The 2020 Bodega Garzon Reserva Tannat has a deep purple in colour, this Tannat fresh aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits such as plums and raspberries on a spice-flavoured aroma. This Garzon Reserva Tannat wine has a great personality in mouth. Its ripe tannins and its minerality make it a terroir wine of great identity. Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio, Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes. If Uruguay has a signature wine, then Tannat is it.

The Bodega Garzon Reserva Tannat wine is an ideal Tannat to pair with roasted game meat. Its most traditional combination is with simmered lamb’s leg, mint and garlic dipped in olive oil.

Award: Wine Enthusiast 90 points Year: 2021

The 2020 Single Vineyard Tannat wine by Bodega Garzon has a deep purple colour. This powerful Single Vineyard Tannat wine has an elegant nose. This red wine has aromas reminiscent of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries, black plums, tobacco and black chocolate on a spice-flavoured range. This Single Vineyard Tannat wine by Bodega Garzon is a full-bodied wine with a juicy and fresh mouth, pleasant sensation and a long and vibrant finish.

The 2020 Single Vineyard Tannat by Bodega Garzon is a wine of great structure, it pairs nicely with regional dishes such as local lamb. Cured cheeses like Parmesan or a duck cassoulet showcase the wine’s spicy notes. This red wine pairs perfectly with traditional French cuisine.

The Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio, Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes.

The 2021 Bodega Garzon Tannat de Corte wine has the character of its main stock. This Bodega Garzon Tannat de Corte wine has the softness and the harmony of three stocks chosen to combine it with: Marselan, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The red wine has an intense colour is equal to its aromas. The red fruits are expressed both in nose and mouth and, together with subtle tannins, they create a very gentle finish.

Bodega Garzón is close to Punta del Este, La Barra, and Jose Ignacio – Uruguayan Paradise at its best, with mesmerizing landscapes. Located eleven miles from the Atlantic Ocean, our estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering its hillside slopes.

The 2021 Bodega Garzon Tannat de Corte wine is best paired roasted red meats. Roasted lamb is this Tannat’s natural partner. This wine also pairs perfectly well with cured cheeses such as the Regiano or the Parmesan, a coq au vin made with this Tannat’s soup or a juicy, roasted lamb leg with vegetables and onions basted with this wine. Grilled mushrooms on provolone cheese and a loaf of bread would be the perfect pairing for this red wine.

This Bolla Le Origini Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva 2013 is characterized by a deep garnet color. The nose opens with aromas of wild cherries and pear, enriched with pleasant spicy hints of vanilla and licorice. On the palate it is warm, with clear aromas of cocoa and spices.

The Bolla Le Origini Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Riserva is perfect to accompany grilled red meats and game, it is ideal in combination with aged cheeses and as a meditation wine.