Red wine
ExCellar boasts a wide range of red wines, and in many different styles. There are many factors which play a part in the style of a wine. They are: Choice of grape variety, climate, soil, place and vinification method. Including wild varieties, those used for raisins and table grapes, it is said that there are some 8,000 grape varieties in the world. The main red grapes are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, which is also known as Shiraz, Gamay, Grenache, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Sangiovese. There are many others, and you will find that some red wine is a blend of several grape varieties, whilst others are the product of one grape only, such as red Burgundy, which is made from Pinot Noir.ExCellar recommends:
Pasqua Nero d'Avola Shiraz 2009
Sicily, Italy
CDR Chateau La Borie 2008
Rhone, France
Melba Lucia
Australia
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Light, harmonious, and full of flavour, this Tempranillo from Castillo offers great value.
Grape 70% Tempranillo 30% Syrah
Food Choice All meats, and also fish such as Halibut with bacon.
Product code : 40290
- £4.99
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A fantastic mix of the soft and fruity Nero d'Avola with the spiciness of the Shiraz grape.
Grape Nero d'Avola 80%, Shiraz 20%
Food Choice Ideal with red meat dishes such as game or stew, also fab with cheese.
Product code : 40261
- £4.99
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Really great value from Chile!
Grape 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Choice Great with rustic foods.
Product code : 40375
- £4.99
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Soft and round with a mouthful of red fruit, this is a great value red from South Africa.
Grape 100% Pinotage
Food Choice Hefty winter stews or Beef goulash.
Product code : 40345
- £4.99
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A lively Chianti bursting with flavours of cherries, a touch of vanilla, and smooth tannins. Very moreish!
Grape Sangiovese with some Canaiolo
Food Choice Try chicken stew, or pasta with a bolognese sauce.
Product code : 40250
- £6.99
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A great blend at a great price.
Grape 60% Shiraz, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Other
Food Choice Try with lamb shanks.
Product code : 40184
- £6.99
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This is fantastic value for a fruit driven Pinot Noir.
Grape 100% Pinot Noir
Food Choice A wonderful aperitif, but also drink with lamb, chicken and duck dishes.
Product code : 40387
- £7.49
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An absolutely delightful Rioja!
Grape 100% Garnacha
Food Choice Red meat, stews, cheese and foie gras.
Product code : 40281
- £7.49
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This wine comes from a very interesting Portuguese winery which makes great value and exciting wines.
Grape Tinta Roriz (35%) Castelão (35%) Syrah (15%) Alicante Bouschet (15%)
Food Choice Serve with roast meats and cheese.
Product code : 40242
- £7.99
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A really good value, fruity red from the Corbieres region.
Grape 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Choice Try with Coq au Vin, and other chicken dishes.
Product code : 40146
- £7.99
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