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House Wine: Red

 

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Found 39 wines

House Red

Zuccardi, Brazos Malbec 2025, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner House Red of the YearBy the Glass

A bold wine, with loads of black fruit, earthy and robust, with great balance, as well as a line of violet and fresh herbs.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

'This has lovely freshness, with fruit forward notes of ripe blue and red fruit.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazónico London.

'With notes of black cherry and tobacco, this is showing nice balance and a good finish.'
Levente Movik, Los Mochis City.

£8.32 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Abadía de Acón, Tempranillo Terroir 2024, Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain

Silver medal winner

A concentrated, ripe black fruit nose leading into a fruit-forward palate with some notes of oak.'
Stefano Pasqual, consultant sommelier.

'The palate here is driven by ripe, luscious red fruits and a touch of vanilla.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£9.95 Size: 75cl Castelnau Wine Agencies

Finca Albret, El Balcón 2021, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

A developed wine, with notes of sweet spice and milk chocolate alongside red apple and ripe plum.'
Stefano Pasqual, consultant sommelier.

'Aromas of red fruit and cedarwood lead to red fruit and spice on the palate, with a sandalwood note too.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£9.87 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Pamukkale Sarapçilik, Nodus Shiraz 2021, Güney, Denizli, Turkey

Silver medal winner

A well-structured wine, with a great range of spicy aromas.'
Vitor Silva, Maison Estelle.

'Lovely floral notes of violet and roses, as well as black fruit such as black cherry, and some bitterness that's well integrated with the soft tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£8.72 Size: 75cl Pamukkale Şarapçılık San. Tic. A.Ş.

Export Union, Malbec 2023, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

Floral and fruity, with some dark fruit notes and a slightly oxidized character.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Lilibet's Mayfair.

'Lots of black bramble fruit that evolves into a little jamminess, and with a really good lift towards the finish.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£8.14 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Imbuko Wines, Illusion Pinotage 2024, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Smoke and cedar notes on the nose, with some ripe cherries too - this is a powerful red wine with firm tannins.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

'Notes of smoke, almond and coconut, with some overt oak too.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

£9.29 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Viña Casa Solís, Casablanca Pinot Noir 2025, Chile, Chile

Silver medal winner

Notes of red fruit and lilies, with a well balanced palate.'
Irene Banet, Medlar.

'A fresh, dry wine with notes of red cherry fruit.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

'There's good fruit upfront, with some high acidity and a dry finish.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

£7.00 Size: 75cl Felix Solis Avantis UK Ltd

Export Union, Williams Grove 2022, Australia

Silver medal winner

Opening with some spice on the nose, and some earthy tones too, this is has some high acidity and grippy tannins.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

'Silky and smooth, with good typicity - this is great value, and a good pub option by the glass.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

£6.83 Size: 75cl The Society of Vintners

Spier Wine Farm, Good Natured Organic Shiraz 2023, Coastal Region, South Africa

Silver medal winner

An accessible, super-drinkable wine with lovely fruit weight, good acidity and fantastic balance.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Cassis and blackberry, with a hint of mint, pepper and chocolate. A complex wine with smooth, firm tannins that would make this great with red meat dishes.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£9.71 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

Bodegas Carlos Serres, Crianza 2022, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Rich and concentrated, with crunchy red forest fruit flavours.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'Plum and sweet baked notes, as well as some peppery spice, lead to a well balanced palate with notes of cherry and plum.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

£9.30 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Castelnau Wine Agencies, Patriarche Vin de France Merlot 2024, France

Silver medal winner

A quite dense, ripe wine with dry tannins.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'Great tension here, with good fruit and a fresh mouthfeel.'
Elton Muço, 100 Pall Mall.

'Notes of red plums with a touch of cedar and smoke.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£9.44 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Cramele Recas, Wildflower Shiraz 2024, Viile Timisului, Romania

Bronze medal winner

A mellow, smooth and jammy wine, with a fruity, juicy finish that calls for another sip.'
Augusto Gherardi, consultant sommelier.

'Structured and spicy, balancing notes of cooked, tangy plums with a warm stick of cinnamon.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Oblix at The Shard.

£7.47 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Calmel & Joseph, Villa Blanche Piquepoul Noir 2024, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

An elegant and precise wine, with balanced tannins and some notes of Provencal herbs.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'An easy drinking wine with notes of red berry.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'Bright red fruit here, joined by some floral lavender notes.'
Razvan Dumitrescu, Trishna.

£9.92 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Finca Albret, Lastra 2020, Navarra, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Big and bold structure here, with rich red plum and red cherry along with toast, smoke, vanilla and nutmeg, and a long finish.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'Notes of red fruit, spice and liquorice lead to a full palate with firm tannins and a savoury aftertaste - overall a good level of fruit concentration and tannic structure.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£5.23 Size: 75cl Bodegas Príncipe de Viana

Errazuriz, 1870 Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

An interesting nose, leading to a warm palate with very high acidity and a dry finish.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

'Notes of both red and black fruit here, with a brisk finish.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£4.51 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Zuccardi, Los Olivos Cabernet Franc Malbec 2024, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

This has a beautiful colour, and some lovely crunchy red fruit on both the nose and palate - notes of sour cherry and cherry drops, and some good, approachable tannins too.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£8.20 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Corbeau, Las Bayas Estate Malbec 2024, San Martin, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

With notes of black cherry, this is showing some complexity and body.'
Levente Movik, Los Mochis City.

'A fresh and pleasant wine, with notes of red and dark fruit, and some medium tannins too.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Lilibet's Mayfair.

£6.04 Size: 75cl Vinfinity Limited

Pamukkale Sarapçilik, Arti Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2022, Güney, Denizli, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

A full wine with notes of ripe red fruit and spice, and a tapenade note, with dry tannins.'
Daniele Arcangeli, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Blackberry and blackcurrant aromas leading to some good minerality on the palate, joined by black pepper notes and some well-integrated tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£6.10 Size: 75cl Pamukkale Şarapçılık San. Tic. A.Ş.

Pamukkale Sarapçilik, Nodus Kalecik Karasi 2024, Güney, Denizli, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

Easy drinking and juicy, with red fruit and violet notes accompanied by some dry tannins.'
Daniele Arcangeli, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Notes of grilled meat and earthiness on the nose, leading to a spicy palate with crunchy fruit and soft tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£8.72 Size: 75cl Pamukkale Şarapçılık San. Tic. A.Ş.

Export Union, Jarrah Wood Shiraz 2024, Australia

Bronze medal winner

A very pleasant wine with silky tannins, and notes of ripe plum and dark fruit joined by a touch of spice.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

'Balanced, with notes of spice and leather.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

£8.68 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Export Union, Merlot 2024, Vin de France, France

Bronze medal winner

A juicy and plummy wine with powerful fruit as well as some ripe tannins.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'An easy red with grippy tannins, and slightly herbaceous too, with additional notes of red fruit.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£7.81 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Imbuko Wines, Fat Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2024, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Aromas of black fruit accompanied by some spicy notes of black pepper and nutmeg.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'Cherries and cassis, with hints of sweet spices that would pair well with wild boar or venison.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£9.53 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Imbuko Wines, Writers Block Shiraz 2024, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Inviting dried and cooked black fruit on the nose, with a hint of smoke and spice, leading to soft dark fruit flavours on the palate, like prune and raisin, with gentle, balanced acidity and tannins, and some hints of spice. A very well balanced wine, and highly drinkable too.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

£7.81 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Caves de Landiras, Louis Eschenauer Merlot 2024, Languedoc, Pays d'Oc, France

Bronze medal winner

Ripe red fruit, like red berries, leading to a fresh, lively and juicy finish, making for an easy drinking wine.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'Powerful and juicy, with tannins that are quite precise, and a little chalky.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

£8.56 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Einig-Zenzen, Equino Malbec 2024, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

A crowd-pleasing wine with notes of bramble, forest floor and blackcurrant leaf. Offering good value, too.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

'Notes of both red and black fruit.'
Levente Movik, Los Mochis City.

£9.43 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Einig-Zenzen, Overland Shiraz 2024, Australia

Bronze medal winner

There's good varietal expression here, and a smooth palate with good fruit character.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

'There's great fruit concentration here.'
Irene Banet, Medlar.

'Primary red fruit notes are joined by some spiciness.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

£7.14 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Adega de Pegões, Alto Pina 2023, Peninsula de Setúbal, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

Bright ruby in colour, with fresh spice and black fruit on the nose, leading to a smooth and well balanced palate.'
Antonio Polise, LSL Capital.

'Black fruit leads the profile here.'
Giovanni Andriulo, Oswald's.

£9.99 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Famille Cheron, Côtes du Rhône La Grand Comtadine Héritiers Cheron-Misset 2023, Rhône Valley, France

Bronze medal winner

Notes of ripe red and dark fruit are joined by some sweet notes of spice, and some balanced acidity.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'This is on the savoury side, and complex, beginning to show some development.'
Razvan Dumitrescu, Trishna.

£9.90 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Viña Casa Solís, Cabernet Sauvignon 2025, Maipo, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Fresh and fruity, with primary fruit notes and a floral element too.'
Konstantinos Katridis, The Fat Duck.

'Lots of green, pyrazine notes here.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

'An easy drinking wine that would be good as a house wine for a pub.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

£7.00 Size: 75cl Felix Solis Avantis UK Ltd

Félix Solís Avantis, Southern Ocean Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

Delightful red fruit here, with a touch of oak and reduction.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora Cambridge.

'A precise wine, with notes of strawberry and a floral component.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£7.00 Size: 75cl Booker

Casa Santos Lima, Lisbonissimo 2023, Lisboa, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

Youthful, with a bright ruby colour and juicy red and black berries, and a hint of herbaceousness, leading to a juicy palate and a long, refreshing finish.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Notes of red and black fruit with high acidity and smooth tannins.'
Antonio Polise, LSL Capital.

£7.85 Size: 75cl The Society of Vintners

Kingston Estate Wines, Sotherton Shiraz NV, Australia

Bronze medal winner

A very pretty wine with bright fruit and some nice spice. Good value too.'
George Hersey, Adam Handling Collection.

£8.08 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

Quinta das Arcas, Balluta Syrah 2024, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

A deep ruby colour, with intense aromatics of ripe red blackberry and plum, some spicy notes and sweetness of vanilla, and a full-bodied palate. An incredible price point, making this very attractive by the glass.'
Natasha Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Red fruit with a subtle note of black pepper - pleasant, with great balance.'
Giovanni Andriulo, Oswald's.

£4.36 Size: 75cl QUINTA DAS ARCAS

Einig-Zenzen, Luna Azul Merlot 2025, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

With notes of sweet dark fruit, as well as some pyrazine, this is well balanced, with an above average finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Jul's Restaurants.

£7.22 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Bodegas Principe de Viana, Morador Tempranillo Red 2024, Navarra, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Red fruit combined with some herbal notes, and with refreshing acidity on the palate.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

'A herbaceous, grassy nose, leading to some high acidity and tannins on the palate.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

£7.43 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Castelnau Wine Agencies, Patriarche Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Vin de France, France

Bronze medal winner

There's an extra dimension here from some leafiness, like tomato leaf and green bell pepper, with good ripeness and body overall.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'Mostly red fruit notes, but with a touch of herbaceousness, this is balanced, with bright acidity.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£9.32 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Béraut Family, Domaine Pellehaut Red 2024, Gascony, France

Bronze medal winner

With medium intensity, this is a light wine overall, both fruity and floral.'
Razvan Dumitrescu, Trishna.

'An easy drinking wine, with some green notes.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'A juicy wine.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

£7.44 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Domaine L'Herre, Reserve d L'Herre Malbec 2024, South West, France

Bronze medal winner

A medium bodied wine that's well balanced, showing some red cherry and herbaceous notes.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

'A powerful and juicy wine.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

£8.88 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Corbeau, Club de Campo Malbec 2024, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

There's great drinkability here, with primary notes of plum and cherry, and offering really good value too.'
Jaewon Jeong, Amazónico London.

'Notes of blackberry and mint, as well as a smokiness, with good tannins helping to give some freshness.'
Elly Owen, Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

£8.57 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks