2015 Saint Ser Prestige Rouge, AC Cote de Provence

Syrah Blend

The area of the Sainte-Victoire is bathed in a fascinating light which makes it a preferred site for wine growing and is also the highest vineyard of Sainte-Victoire mountain’s slope, Domaine de Saint-Ser which has particularly distinctive soils and enjoys a southern exposure.

£19.95

2016 Amon-Ra Shiraz, Glaetzer Wines, Barossa

Syrah/Shiraz

Silky, powerful and hugely impressive, the 2016 Amon-Ra manages to pack a punch yet not be overbearing or too heavy.  This remarkable wine has wowed the critics and is a must try for lovers of this style - here's a few reviews: 

£60.00

2016 Cabernet/Shiraz Estate Blend, Bon Courage, Robertson

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Bon Courage Cabernet/Shiraz Estate Blend has a gorgeously fruit led nose shows notes of tobacco combined with walnuts and berries. Soft oak adds a bit of body and a smooth texture.

£13.50

2016 Cote Rotie ‘Amethyste’, Vignobles Levet

Syrah/Shiraz

Vignobles Levet is a fourth generation, family owned domain who farm 4 hectares of vines in the Northern Rhone.  The grapes for this lovely Cote Rotie are hand harvested, and spend 24 months in oak following a traditional fermentation, giving a well-structured wine with pretty red fruits intermingled with the telltale spice of the Syrah grape. 

£65.00

2017 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne, Chapoutier, AOP

Syrah/Shiraz

Chapoutiers wonderful Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is characterised by elegance and restraint, showing red fruits with hints of liquorice on the nose.  The medium bodied palate is elegant, if a touch broody, with blackcurrant and raspberry fruit characters and a spicy youthfulness.  Coming from a mixture of vineyard sites with different exposures and soil types ranging from granite to silt via alluvial, gravelly soils, this is a complex yet open and forward style with soft tannins.  85% of the wine is fermented in oak giving spicy, woody notes with the remainder fermented in concrete tank providing freshness and the preservation of mineral characteristics.

£65.00

2017 Syrah, Warramate,Yarra Valley

Syrah/Shiraz

The Warramate Syrah shows perfumed ripe plum notes entwined with licorice spice elements on the nose.  A medium-bodied style reflecting its’ cool-climate origins.  Whole bunch fermentation gives the wine a juicy fruit core and a lightness on the palate, with gentle tannins supporting the fruit.

£25.95

2018 Cabernet/Shiraz, Jeanneret, Clare Valley

Red Blend

The Jeanneret Cabernet/Shiraz from the Clare Valley is a beautifully knit blend from two vineyards in the northern Clare Valley, Armagh and Auburn.  Richly textured and well-structured courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon, with a core of sweet red furits and hints of spice being provided by the Shiraz element. 

£15.95

2018 Conebush Syrah, Lomond Estate, WO Cape Agulhas

Syrah/Shiraz

The Conebush Syrah from Lomond is a wonderfully elegant, plush wine which reflects the cool Cape Agulhas climate perfectly.  Displaying a distinct richness, this juicy Syrah is wonderfully balanced with appealing notes ofplum, oak spice and white pepper complemented by finely integrated tannins.

£29.95

2018 Corryton Burge Shiraz, South Australia

Syrah/Shiraz

The Corryton Burge Shiraz is a rich, soft and subtle Australian Shiraz showing deep ruby red with purple hues.  The nose has plenty of strawberry, raspberry and vanilla aromas. Richly fruited on the palate with forward characters of raspberry and plum alongside a soft toasty oak influence that enhances the vanilla and spice. Subtle tannins leave the palate quite moreish and a delight to keep coming back to.

£12.95

2018 Cuvee Constance, Thunevin-Calvet, AC Cotes de Rousillon

Grenache/Garnacha

The collaboration between the ‘bad boy’ of Bordeaux Jean-Luc Thunevin and Roussillon ‘local boy’ Jean-Roger Calvet has produced a range of wines that are not only spectacular but are exceptional value for money. There’s no hiding the class of this little gem from Maury, a commune that sits at the foot of the Pyrenees.  It’s a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Carignan from vines of up to 45 years old and shows plenty of rounded fruit, a balanced spicy backbone with underlying minerality and impeccable finish.

£15.95

2018 Enira, Domaine Bessa, Bessa Valley

Red Blend

The Enira from Domaine Bessa is a big, robust Bulgarian red made in a very opulent Bordeaux style. This wine shows a deep purple colour whilst the nose explodes with vanilla and menthol aromas, followed by blackberry and raspberry strong nuances.

£17.50

2018 Stand & Deliver Shiraz, Jeanneret, Clare Valley

Syrah/Shiraz

The Stand & Deliver Shiraz is a BIG wine, packing in tons of dark berry fruit and spice as one would expect from an Aussie Shiraz, yet coming from one of the highest vineyards (510m) in the Clare Valley there is also some decent acidity and freshness. If you like big, bold and rich wines then this is definitely for you!  100% Shiraz fermented with wild yeasts in open top fermenters, with 21 months in oak has produced a blockbuster wine which has great ageing potential.

£32.95

2018 Trois Cailloux , Idun, Elgin

Syrah/Shiraz

The Trois Cailloux by Idun is a classic Southern Rhone blend of Syrah/Mourvedre/Grenache that shows a deep ruby red with a violet rim.  Aromas of ripe currants, forest floor and tea leaf caressed by the spicy flavours of white pepper and coriander. Complex concentrated fruits, medium bodied with dense but silky tannins.

£18.95

2019 5 Finques Reserva, Perelada, DO Emporda

Red Blend

The  Perelada 5 Finques Reserva is deep cherry red in the glass, with a nose brimming with red fruits and spices, some balsamic notes and a toasted background.  In the mouth it is fresh, well structured and balanced with prominent but well integrated tannins. Characterful and a pure pleasure to drink.

£18.95

2019 Crozes Hermitage ‘Nouvelere’, Philippe Jaboulet

Syrah/Shiraz

The Crozes Hermitage Nouvelere is made from 100% Syrah from old vines that is fermented and aged in oak. This is wonderfuly complex and concentrated, showing brooding dark fruits, liquorice, herbs and spice.  An absolute joy and a terrific example of Crozes Hermitage.

£28.95

2019 Odyssée, Chateau Nadal Hainault, AOP Cotes de Rousillon

Red Blend

The Odyssee from Chateau Nadal Hainault is a blend of 65% Grenache Noir and 35% Syrah that is packed with red fruits that verge on the exotic.  Supple on the palate with mineral undertones and a beautiful freshness. 

£17.95

2019 Sao Expressiu, Mas Blanc i Jove, DO Costers del Segre

Red Blend

The Sao Expressiu is an intense, concentrated and complex blend of predominantly Garnatxa with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah playing a supporting role.  Red and dark fruits mingle with balsamic notes and herbal undertones.  The palate is full and deep yet remains fresh courtesy of some lovely integrated acidity.  Although approachable after a decent decant and breathing, this terrific wine will continue to age gracefully for years to come. 

£26.00

2019 Sparkling Shiraz, Taltarni, Victoria

Syrah/Shiraz

Sparkling Shiraz may not be everyone's cup of tea and if you're yet to be convinced by this style of wine then you should give this cracker from Taltarni a go. 

£18.95

2019 Syrah ‘Nuit Eternelle’, Idun Winery, Elgin

Syrah/Shiraz

The Nuit Eternelle Syrah comes from 3 cool climate vineyard sites in Elgin.  It displays a more 'old world' character with savoury black olive and spice mingled with blackberry and cherry fruit with a tantalising white pepper spice to the finish.  An extended period in oak, 16 months due to Covid, gives the wine extra texture and complexity.

£23.95

2019/21 Romitorio, Castello Romitorio, IGT Toscana

Petit Verdot

The Romitorio is a bold super Tuscan that perfectly illustrates that French varietals can thrive in Tuscany and give exceptional quality, whilst retaining an undeniably Tuscan character.  This elegant blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot is well-structured and fruit forward showing morello cherry and plum characters integrated with vanilla and mocha and fine grained tannins.

£23.95

2020 Pas De Nom Rouge, Beau Constantia, Constantia

Red Blend

This vintage of Pas De Nom Rouge from Beau Constantia has a wonderful rounded and bright fruit character packed with cherry and plum characters.  Typically more'ish with the softness of the Merlot fruit given some structure and oomph from the Syrah (Shiraz) and Cabernet. 

£18.95

2020 Andreas Syrah, WO Bovlei

Syrah/Shiraz

The Andreas Syrah comes from a boutique winery between Paarl and Wellington.  It is a wonderful example of the grape displaying lots of blackberry, blackcurrant and ripe dark fruits alongside hints of pepper and savoury leather.  The palate is complex yet finely poised with well-integrated ripe dark fruits, herbal tinges and silky tannins. 

£23.95

2020 Grande Reserve Rouge, Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon

Red Blend

The Chateau Oumsiyat Grade Reserve is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah gronw n the vineyards of Mount Lebanon 1200 metres above sea level.  The big difference between day and night temperatures produces grapes with great aromatic intensity and wonderful balance.  This more'ish red wine is rich and concentrated with ripe red fruits and supportive spice.  Earthy and savoury on the palate with a long, balanced finish. 

£19.95

2020 Jaspe Rouge, Chateau Oumsiyat, Bekaa Valley

Red Blend

The Jaspe Rouge is a blend of Syrah (30%), Cinsault (20%), Cabernet (30%) and Carignan (20%) grown in the high altitude vineyards of the Bekaa Valley.  The wine has a wonderful core of red and black fruits supported by hints of spice.  Well-structured yet approachable, this modern Lebanese red has a lovely vein of freshness running through from start to finish.

£13.95