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For over 50 years our buyers have been going the extra mile to seek out wines you’ll love. Traversing distant deserts, climbing to incredible heights, navigating extreme terrains and temperatures, and bringing back the best of what we find from often unknown regions, as well as the world’s greatest vineyards. As we like to say, we stop at nothing to bring you great wine. Enjoy a Decanter Trophy-winning Cabernet (with a dash of local hero Carmenère) from Chile’s premium Colchagua region, a triple-Gold pure Touriga Nacional from Portugal and a velvety Shiraz blend from South Africa’s coast. From France, there’s silky Merlot-rich Bordeaux, straight Grenache from the Rhône, and from further south, an opulent old-vine Grenache blend, and pure Malbec from the grape’s original home. Southern Italy provides darkest Primitivo and Negroamaro, and a Spanish trio includes a multi-Gold star from the most northwesterly corner of Rioja, and champions from Valencia and Navarra. Save $106 - or more if you're an UNLIMITED member.

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La Porte des Princes Grenache 2022

Smooth, fruit-filled red from the southern Rhône – all Grenache, similar to Châteauneuf, but fresher

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Normally $26.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Grenache

France

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

1 January, 2027

Awards

Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

With Gold medals galore, Thierry Ferlay has made wine all over the world but remains fondest of the warm, ripe reds of the southern Rhône. He also adores their chief grape, Grenache – the most important variety in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In fact he’s in charge of winemaking at this renowned appellation’s only co-operative winery, where all the growers are part-owners of the enterprise. Naturally, maximising quality is at the forefront of their minds, which explains this wine’s exceptional flavour and value. Made purely from Grenache, it has irresistible raspberry fruit, hints of spice and a peppery edge. Enjoy with ratatouille, lamb chops and homemade burgers. And because it’s so smooth and not too heavy, it’s ideal sipping on its own, too.

Il Brutto Negroamaro Primitivo 2021

Deep, rich red brimming with southern Italian character. Negroamaro Primitivo at its dark spicy best

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Normally $22.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Negroamaro-based blend

Italy

13.0% ABV

7.7 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2027

Awards

Double Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

90 , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

If you’re a fan of the sort of reds you can only get from ancient, ultra-sunny vineyards, then chances are you’ll love Il Brutto. So low-yielding and unprofitable were these heirloom Negroamaro and Primitivo vines that the growers in Puglia were contemplating bringing in the bulldozer to rip them out, so they could plant something more profitable. However, champion of the region and its great traditions, Angelo Maci (triple awarded 'Winemaker of the Year') persuaded them that the fruit of these old vines could make a magnificent rich red. The vines’ twisted trunks may be ugly (‘brutto’) to outsiders, but they’re things of beauty to those in the know. Smooth, full and packed with spicy fruit – big, ripe bramble and damson flavours with lavish herbal spice. This treasured red is a treat with hearty dishes.

Palacio del Conde Gran Selección 2016

Gloriously mellow Gran Reserva, long aged in oak and bottle, from the sunblessed slopes of Valencia

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Normally $22.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Tempranillo

Spain

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2027

Awards

Gold , Bordeaux International Challenge, 2023

Gold , Frankfurt International Trophy, 2024

Wine Summary

As Robert Parker says, “Spain leads the world for sensational wine bargains of character and soul”, none more so than its mature reds. Nowhere else produces mellow, barrel-aged wines of such remarkable quality and price. Take Palacio del Conde – a gorgeously complex, oaky 2016 from Valencia. Part of this region is close to the coast, while the more southerly part is inland, up in the hills, and dry. It’s there that winemaker Marta Martínez selects the finest, hand harvested – from 50 year old vines – Tempranillo grapes for this Gran Reserva, then ages the wine for three years in oak barrels. A wonderfully fragrant, silky red with mature redcurrant and strawberry fruit and a rich, toasty character. Sublime with roast lamb or tapas.

Comte Desclos 2020

A modern, fruit-rich claret...

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Normally $25.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Merlot

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2026

Awards

Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021

Gold , 70 Millions de Dégustateurs, 2020

Wine Summary

Rewind 25 years and nearly every wine merchant offered a good, ordinary claret perfect for lunchtime sipping. Well, Comte Desclos is a revival of that style. Unpretentious and uncomplicated, with lots of appealing fruit, good structure, but no hard edges. Our Bordeaux buyer has taken full advantage of his network of Bordeaux contacts to put this together. He tasted cuvées from the length and breadth of the region, all from the exceptional 2020 vintage. Then using winemaking skills perfected at top estates in Bordeaux and Rioja, he blended this cracking little claret. It’s made mostly from Merlot, so it has soft plum and redcurrant flavour, a touch of oak and enough richness to go with all kinds of dishes.

Castillo de Epifanía Rioja Alta 2021

Superb, triple-Gold, fresh-fruit Rioja from high Alta vineyards – an epiphany of bright berry charm

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Normally $28.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Tempranillo

Spain

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Gold , Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2022

Gold , International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2022

Packaging Pioneers , GREEN PIONEER, 2023

Wine Summary

In the most northwesterly corner of Rioja, the flatter land starts rising up into soaring mountains. It's here you'll find the start of the Rioja Alta vineyards – a fine enclave of Spain’s greatest region. There extra altitude freshens as well as ripens grapes slowly to full flavoured perfection. Since most Riojas blend grapes from across the region you almost never see Rioja Alta on labels. In fact, there are only two villages permitted to add it. In one you'll find Juan Antonio Leza’s family winery, the cellar behind Castillo de Epifania. Every grape comes from their sleepy Rioja Alta village. Full of silky dark fruit and strawberry, this red has a delicious 'drink me' style, lovely on its own or with grilled meats or tasty tapas.

Maison Legrand Malbec 2020

A vibrant celebration of classic varietals

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Red - Medium Bodied

Malbec

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2030

Awards

Wine Summary

Maison Legrand is the result of a collaboration between two good friends, both with long and varied wine careers that span the renowned regions of France as well as ventures in the New World. Together they've created a winery that aims to celebrate quality and the joy of classic varietals. Their Malbec is the product of over 40 years of combined wine experience and showcases the brilliance of Malbec from the Lot. Careful parcel selection and modern winemaking have created a deeply coloured red wine with the perfect balance of red summer fruit aromas, vibrant raspberry, plum and ripe cherry flavours and velvety tannins. It's a silky, expressive wine and the perfect choice for enjoying with pork chops, pasta dishes or a spicy bean wrap.

Alta Sada Garnacha 2020

Splendidly rich, old-vine, full-on-fruit Garnacha from a remote high-altitude vineyard in Navarra

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Garnacha

Spain

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Wine Summary

Our Buyer, Jean-Marc, is passionate about Spanish wines and Hemingway’s novels. And he's certain Ernest Hemingway would have loved Alta Sada Garnacha - it's just the sort of wine he'd have chosen to drink in the bars of Pamplona. Jean-Marc ventured to one of NE Spain’s wildest wine regions to discover the ancient Garnacha vineyard behind this weighty red. There the average age of the vines is 70 years and some are a century old. Bodega de Sada winery is hardly known abroad yet makes amazing wines, thanks in part to winemaker María Eransus, who worked for years with the legendary Telmo Rodríguez – a top name in Spain. Packed with intense raspberry and cracked pepper flavours, Alta Sada is a perfect choice with chorizo and chickpea casserole.

The Velvet Bee 2021

A new, velvety-smooth, berry-filled Cape red from South Africa's bee-happy Journey's End

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Normally $24.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Shiraz Based Blend

South Africa

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2026

Awards

Wine Summary

The buzz of bees is music to the ears of grape growers. Because where there are bees, there are healthy vines and pristine grapes. Leon Esterbuizen pays tribute to these essential vineyard workers with this velvety Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Grenache blend. The grapes come from the hardy Swartland wine region – a hilly, dry area that's fast gained a name for quality. Nearly half were taken from old bush vines, which produce fruit of excellent concentration and all were handpicked, in the cool of the night for freshness. Whole bunch fermentation and wild yeasts means a gentle touch in the cellar and more layers of flavour. It’s as smooth as its name would suggest, with layers of ripe berry fruit, herb and spice notes. Great with bangers and mash.

Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2021

Portugal’s pride and joy grape, barrel-aged to smooth perfection in this luscious big red

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Normally $24.00 a bottle

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Red - Full Bodied

Touriga Nacional

Portugal

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

1 February, 2025

Awards

Gold , Selections Mondiales Des Vins De Canada, 2022

Gold , Selections Mondiales Des Vins De Canada, 2023

Wine Summary

The word ‘Nacional’ is reserved for treasures that fly the flag for Portugal. Touriga Nacional certainly does that. A decade ago the Freitas family planted the grape on their acclaimed Fava vineyard and it has produced a wine so special that it's won 30 Golds in seven vintages and was listed as “Best Portuguese wine” by The Independent. Founded 100 years ago, Casa Ermelinda Freitas is proud to have been run by three generations of women, with the fourth waiting in the wings. The highly awarded Leonor Freitas is in charge today, with her daughter, Joana, not far behind. Our customers can’t get enough of this barrel-aged beauty. Ideal with roast meats or a hearty casserole.

Pillastro Primitivo 2021

A regular customer top favourite...

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Normally $23.00 a bottle

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Red - Full Bodied

Primitivo

Italy

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2028

Awards

95 , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

Pillastro is one of our bestselling Italian reds – customers love all that richness, warmth and bold, ripe fruit. It comes from Puglia, in Italy’s deep south, best known for big, smoky wines made from the prized local variety Primitivo. This 2021 is from Angelo Maci, a hero in the region for standing up to the big guns and championing the small grower. He started the cellar 40 years ago with 15 growers, now there are 1,000 and he knows them all by name. It's not only growers he saves, but the ancient traditions that make these wines so rich, characterful and super-charged. A leading figure in the quality revolution, he's now teamed up with his daughter, Melissa, as winemaker. A rich, powerful red and a great match to spicy tomato pasta.

Casa Silva Selección Especial Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2022

Trohy-winning Chilean Cabernet beauty ffrom a 5x Winery of the Year.

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Casa Silva Selección Especial Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Cabernet Based Blend

Chile

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

1 January, 2028

Awards

91 , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

Winner of both a Double Gold and a Decanter Best in Show Trophy, this Cabernet, bleded with a little of Chile's speciality grape Carmènere, i9s a real triumph. Chile’s Colchagua Valley has received more international awards than any other Chilean wine region. Its three prime areas – the mountainous Andean sector, hot central flatlands and cool coastal region – combined form a wine with perfect balance. That’s why Casa Silva planted vines, originally imported from Bordeaux, in each of these back in 1912. These old vines produce grapes of lovely concentration – packed to the rafters with flavour. Like many great wineries, the Silva family incorporate respect for nature into their winemaking. Spending time and pouring care into the vineyard delivers authentic quality in the cellar. You can certainly taste that in this juicy, fruit-filled red. The winemaker Juan recommends it with steak pie or kebabs.

Cabalié Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2022

Rich and inky wine from old vine French Grenache and Carignan

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Grenache Based Blend

France

13.0% ABV

7.7 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Silver , Lyon International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

Hervé Sabardeil, our winemaker with limitless talent, has been making Cabalié, the big, ripe Catalan red, for over 15 years. He added the old-vine (Vieilles Vignes) edition in 2011, originally as a one off, but it was so popular we insisted he did it again. And again! The magic to this punchy red is really in the vines. At 60 to 100-years-old, yields are minute (about half of a Grand Cru claret). As a rule of thumb, the smaller the yield, the more concentrated the fruit, the more flavoursome the wine! That’s why we call it Cabalié’s Big Brother. Still made in the same style that was beloved by the Roman centurions and now our customers too, it packs even more flavour than the original. Ideal with garlic-roasted lamb, rich stews or cheese. “Nose of black fruits with white pepper and liquorice touches. Silky, solid attack driven by stewed fruits. A great wine...” (Gold medal, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge).

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