Hot Reds From The Med
In 2015 the Mediterranean was lovely and hot, so Europe’s oldest wine regions once again made fully rich, ripe and satisfying reds. From Cotes du Rhone that empties glasses with delicious speed, to $20 offerings from Spain and Portugal so concentrated and powerful you’d think they were twice the price (OK Portugal isn’t Mediterranean, but the effect is the same).
Mid and upper level wines from the Med in 2015 are not yet here – for now it’s only the entry level. But these cheapies are so good they may endanger our premium sales. Get in quick – our staff are depleting the stocks!
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2021 Symington Altano Douro Organic Red Blend (Green Label)John CaroSerious Portuguese quality, this organic red from the Symington Port house is a combination of ancient styles and ultra-modern quality. Vibrant, spicy dark fruits and fine structure are the ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle
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2021 Soumade Cotes du RhoneJohn CaroAmazing Cotes du Rhone that puts many expensive village wines to shame. Brimming with vibrant dark and red fruits, it's tempting to mis-use the term 'fruit-driven' if it wasn't equally floral, ... read more$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $31.99 per bottle
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2022 Domaine Janasse Cotes du RhoneJohn CaroA silky and superb Rhone Red made by the famous Sabon family. This classic Grenache-led offering has a perfect balance of vibrant fruit and satisfying full-body. The Janasse label has an ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2022 Casa Castillo MonastrellJohn CaroA seriously undervalued red from a high altitude area that consists of old unirrigated bush vines. A beautifully rich blend dominated by Monastrell (Mourvedre) from Spain, that comes across much ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2021 Casa Castillo Las GravasParker's Wine AdvocateAn "outstanding" wine from one of the best estates in Jumilla. The Las Gravas is named after the thick layers of rock and gravel in this single vineyard of old bush vines. Along with some ... read more$110.00 in mixed 6+ or $125.00 per bottle
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2021 Casa Castillo Pie FrancoParker's Wine AdvocateThe top Monastrell from this outstanding estate, which is one of Spain's undisputed leaders in this grape. Considered perhaps the definitive wine of the entire Jumilla region, this superb red ... read more$245.00 in mixed 6+ or $275.00 per bottle
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