Imported Red Wines

Sourced from 70 plus year old vines, this Primitivo includes 5% Aleatico in the blend to provide some aromatic floral lift. Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Elevated black plum and dried cherry aromas mix with some liquorice, earth and faint raisin notes. Medium bodied with good flesh and richness, the palate melds together flavours of morello cherries, dried cherries and liquorice over some earth, subtle dried raisin and spice characters. Smooth, velvety tannins with a medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Totally opaque dark red black colour with a brick red hue. Lifted dark and dried cherry aromas intermix with a hint of liquorice followed by some earth and light dried herb notes. Medium bodied with a juicy feel, flavours of spiced dark and dried cherries sit over some earth with subtle raisiny characters on the finish. Velvety tannins with an aftertaste of both dark and dried cherries and subtle earthy raisin like characters.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14%

Packaged in what’s known as the monkey bottle this rose displays a translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of peaches, hints of red cherries and citrus fruits with spice end notes. The palate opens with good fruit richness and a fullish textural feel that finishes fresh. Flavours of ripe peaches, red cherries and citrus fruits are to the fore with some spice following on. Dry with an aftertaste of peaches, red cherries, citrus fruits and spice.
Drink now.
Alc 12%

Totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red hue. Elevated black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with scorched earth and incense followed by dried meats and spicy dried herb notes. Medium to full bodied there’s ample richness to the savoury black cherry and liquorice flavours, with earth, infusions of incense and underlying dried herb elements also present. Finishes spicy with sturdy tannins giving the wine a slightly chewy feel. Aftertaste of black cherries, earthy incense characters, some meatiness, dried herbs and spice.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

A blend of 95% Nebbiolo and 5% Cabernet Franc. Deep bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a purple red hue. Aromas of fresh red plums and Morello cherries infused with herbs sit over hints of inky earth. Vibrant Morello cherry and red plum flavours are supported by a chewy tannin base and crunchy like acidity. Earth, dried herbs and spice sit underneath the bright red fruits. Dry finish with a spicy aftertaste of Morello cherries, red plums, earth and dried herb infusions.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Nosing reveals dark cherry and red to blackcurrant aromas over earthy tobacco notes and dried herbs. Softly textured and immensely slurpable this light to medium weight Sangiovese offers up flavours of spicy dark cherries and red currant with subtlety earthed tobacco and dried herbs also present. Elegant, very well integrated tannins. Finishes with balanced acidity and an aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, earthy tobacco characters and dried herbs.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

Bright dark red core with a light red hue. The nose releases a fragrant bouquet of rose petals, red cherries and red raspberries over subtle earth and infusions of fresh herbs. Light to medium weight the palate is decorated with delicious ripe red fruits which meld into subtle earthy tobacco characters, dried herbs and spice. Chewy tannins provide some grip. Finishes with a burst of freshness and a long ripe red cherry, subtle earth, dried herb and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot & Syrah. Opaque dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Spicy leather notes intermingle with subtle red fruits, earth and dried herbs. Light to medium weight there’s a soft feel to the red to dark cherry fruit. Elements of earthy leather, dried herbs and spice also make an appearance. Bright acidity with very smooth tannins and a medium length finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

Antinori’s Peppoli was first made in 1985 and year in year out proves to be a reliable, great value Chianti Classico. Produced from predominately Sangiovese grapes, the wine was aged for approximately 9 months in large Slavonian oak casks with a small parcel in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of fruit.

Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Elevated aromas of ripe red currants and dark cherries intermingle with dried herbs, subtle tobacco, old cedar, faint leather and spice. Medium bodied and quite savoury the palate features ripe red currant and dark cherry flavours over earth, light tobacco, dried herbs and spice. Slightly dryish but well integrated tannins with a lick of bright acidity on the medium length finish.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
Lovely purity of fruit here, especially when you consider the vintage, ranging from citrus to raspberries to iodine. The juicy and succulent tannins are just the right counterpoint to the rather tangy acidity, and this ends medium-chewy and grainy. Drink now.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

Arboleda represents the premium tier from the Eduardo Chadwick family of Caliterra wines. Carmenere is capable of producing bold, flavoursome yet balanced and complex wines. Those from the Caliterra stable are stylistically similar, each sharing a complexing dried leaf / tobacco characteristic that overlays the spicy, ripe fruit notes. It's an unmistakable and unique combination that's prompted critics internationally to conclude of Chilean Carmenère: 'When they're good, there's really nothing else quite like it'.

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% of which were new. Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated aromas of red to blackcurrants combine with the varietals classic tobacco leaf characteristic followed by dusty vanillin cedar, dried herbs, a faint whiff of red bell pepper and spice. Medium bodied, elegant and supple in its feel the palate is filled with rich red to black currant fruit which meld into elements of tobacco, spicy vanillin cedar and dried herbs. Finely tuned with seamlessly integrated tannins. Excellent concentration and length finishing with a long savoury aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
This is a very distinctive carmenere with a lot of Mediterranean herbs, roasted red bell peppers and black tea. Very bright and rather mineral in spite of the density. Restrained tannins for this variety. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com