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Mark Faber95 points
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Jane Faulkner92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Very elegant and pale in colour, slight garnet coming through, started on nos..."$35.00 -
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Robert Parker's100 points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Chateau Bellevue Mondotte
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Bellevue Mondotte 2009"Chateau Bellevue Mondotte is a small estate in Saint-Emilion, they produce a ..."$650.00 -
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James Suckling91 points
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Ferrande
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Ferrande Graves Bordeaux 2018"The wines are aged in an average of 20% new, French oak barrels for 12 to 14 ..."$50.00 -
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Robert Parker's95 points
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James Suckling94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Haut-Brion
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2016"Château Haut-Brion is the oldest of Bordeaux's five first growths, and one of..."$500.01 -
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VertdeVin96 points
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Robert Parker's94 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008"Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant..."$550.00 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2004
- Brand Chateau Reynella
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Reynella Basket Pressed Shiraz 2004"The Reynell brand is a recent innovation that encompasses the very best McLar..."$99.90 -
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Richard Hemming16.5 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Chateau Saintongey
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Saintongey Vieilles Vignes 2009"From the producer - "We immediately perceive a good maturity of the grapes in..."$35.99 -
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- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Chris Ringland
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Chris Ringland Hoffman Shiraz 2006"Inaugural Vintage for this wine Chris Ringland shot to fame in the 1990's ..."$650.00 -
- Variety Carignan
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Clos Mogador
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Clos Mogador Manyetes Priorat 2010"2010 was a terrific season (heralded as vintage of a generation so definitely..."$152.00 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Château Sixtine
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Cuvee du Vatican Cotes du Rhone Villages 2009"Felicien Henri Desire Diffonty founded Chateau Sixtine in 1900 in the Chateau..."$28.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2009
- Brand d'Arenberg
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
D'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2009"The nose exhibits textbook Cabernet aromatics of black currant leaf, violets ..."$79.99 -
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- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Dirupi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dirupi Valtellina Superiore Riserva 2012"Alluring scents of wild berry, Alpine herb, pine forest and wild flower lead ..."$129.99 -
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine AF Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..."$649.99 -
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Jeb Dunnuck97 points
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Robert Parker's97 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine de la Charbonniere
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale Les Hautes Brusquieres 2010 1.5L"Jammy blackberry, stone, earth, Provencal herbs, black raspberry jam and spic..."$430.00 -
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Wine Spectator96 points
- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domaine de Marcoux
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.5% Alcohol
Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2012"Domaine de Marcoux is a historic wine estate based in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape..."$350.00 -
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- Variety Grenache
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Domaine de Marcoux
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.5% Alcohol
Domaine De Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Petits Cailloux 2011"A special, one-off release that we hope will be a regular offering from Domai..."$124.99 -
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Allan Meadows90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine de Montille
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine de Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2014"Domaine de Montille is a Burgundy producer known for its Pinot Noir from high..."$259.99 -
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Wine Spectator92 points
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Joe Czerwinski91 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Domaine du Colombier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine du Colombier "Cuvee Gaby" Crozes-Hermitage 2013"Denser than the regular Crozes rouge, like a dry vintage port with blueberry,..."$84.99 -
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Joe Czerwinski94 points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-Du-Pape La Crau 375ml 2015"Grapes are hand-picked, with double sorting at the vine, followed by a third ..."$87.00 -
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Burghound93 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Domaine Jean Grivot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits St Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Boudots' 2009"Over the last decade, Domaine Grivot is considered one of the top and most co..."$490.00 -
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Neil Martin92 points
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Allen Meadows91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Jean Tardy
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jean Tardy Nuits-St-Georges Bas De Combe Vieilles Vignes 2015"(from 80-year-old vines adjacent to Vosne-Romanée): Moderately saturated dark..."$169.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Paul Pillot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles Rouge 2010"Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is a wine producer based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in..."$170.01 -
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Allen Meadows90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Paul Pillot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru "Clos St-Jean" 2010"Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is a wine producer based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in..."$170.01 -
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Robert Parker's90 points
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Vinous91 points
- Variety Syrah
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domaine Michel & Stéphane Ogier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Michel & Stephane Ogier "Le Village" Cote-Rotie 2012"Domaine Stéphane Ogier is a producer in the northern Rhône appellation of Côt..."$165.00 -
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.