The Velvet Reds Box | Spring Edition

Bean Counter Monastrell is ripe, juicy and packed with dark berry fruit, with notes of black cherry, plum and a gentle spice edge. The palate is generous and smooth, s...

Bean Counter Monastrell is ripe, juicy and packed with dark berry fruit, with notes of black cherry, plum and a gentle spice edge. The palate is generous and smooth, showing plenty of concentration without feeling heavy. If you love Malbec for its ripe fruit and plush feel, this will absolutely hit the spot. Bean Counter is made in Spain using Monastrell, a grape known for producing bold, full flavoured reds in warm climates. The vineyards benefit from plenty of sunshine, allowing the fruit to reach full ripeness while retaining balance. Careful winemaking keeps the focus on fruit purity and drinkability rather than oak dominance. It is a confident, modern Spanish red that offers great value and broad appeal, especially for fans of rich, fruit driven wines.

El Bar Malbec is a rich, fruit packed Argentinian red wine layered with ripe blackberry, plum and a hint of mocha spice. It is smooth, generous and beautifully rounded...

El Bar Malbec is a rich, fruit packed Argentinian red wine layered with ripe blackberry, plum and a hint of mocha spice. It is smooth, generous and beautifully rounded, with plush tannins and the juicy intensity that makes Malbec such a crowd pleaser. If you love bold, velvety reds with depth and warmth, this is classic Mendoza Malbec delivering flavour in abundance. This wine is produced by Zuccardi, widely regarded as one of Argentina’s finest and most awarded wineries. Based in Mendoza at the foothills of the Andes, Zuccardi has been named World’s Best Vineyard on multiple occasions and consistently receives international acclaim for quality and innovation. Their focus on high altitude vineyards and precise winemaking brings freshness and structure to their wines, even in generous styles like Malbec. With Zuccardi behind it, you can be confident this bottle carries serious pedigree alongside its bold Argentinian character.

This Bedoba Saperavi, georgia red is so so so good! If you have never tried a Georgian red wine, producer Bedoba has set the bar very high. This is a rich and full bo...

This Bedoba Saperavi, georgia red is so so so good! If you have never tried a Georgian red wine, producer Bedoba has set the bar very high. This is a rich and full bodied red bursting with dark fruits, herbs, mocha, caramel and chocolatey tones. A wine that would be perfect on a cold evening in front of the fire, or in the summer with a BBQ. Definitely a wine for wine lovers. Made from indigenous Georgian grape 'Saperavi' in Georgia's most renowned wine region Kakheti, this wine is definitely for the curious wine drinker. Partially fermented in ancient traditional clay pots called Quervi and stainless steel tanks, the winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz combine tradition with innovation to create super interesting, delicious wines. Try the Bedoba Saperavi georgia red today.

95 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards | Gold Medal This organic Nero di Troia from Puglia is full of southern Italian charm. Bursting with blackberries, baked plums a...

95 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards | Gold Medal This organic Nero di Troia from Puglia is full of southern Italian charm. Bursting with blackberries, baked plums and a touch of spice, it has smooth tannins and just the right freshness to keep it lively. A little time in oak adds warmth and depth, with hints of cinnamon and pepper on the finish. It’s a wine that feels both bold and easy to enjoy, perfect with lamb, pasta or a plate of cheese. Terre di Faiano is an organic-focused winery in Puglia, a sun-drenched region known for producing some of Italy’s most characterful reds. The estate works only with native grapes, letting the local climate and soils speak through every bottle. Nero di Troia is one of Puglia’s oldest varieties, valued for its rich fruit and gentle spice. This award-winning wine shows exactly why the grape is making a comeback, offering great value without compromising on flavour.

Portuguese wines are some of the best value reds on the market and this field blend from Alentejo is now exception. Dark fruit like blackberries and blackcurrants are...

Portuguese wines are some of the best value reds on the market and this field blend from Alentejo is now exception. Dark fruit like blackberries and blackcurrants are layered with spice and a gorgeous texture. This is a bombshell wine, a real cracker! One of the main grapes in the blend here is Alicante Bouschet, a very unique grape in the wine world as the pulp is dark in colour. It adds depth and perfume to this outstanding wine. 'Trinca Bolotas' meaning acorn muncher is a nod to the acorn munching Iberian pigs that are native to the area. Alentejo produces superb red wines made from the regions native grape varieties, Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional.

Acon Joven is a full bodied, rich and unctuous red wine from Ribero del Duero. Unoaked, with flavours of fresh blackberries, blueberries and plums. Made exclusively f...

Acon Joven is a full bodied, rich and unctuous red wine from Ribero del Duero. Unoaked, with flavours of fresh blackberries, blueberries and plums. Made exclusively from Tempranillo, you would be forgiven for expecting it to taste similar to a Rioja, however Ribero is a much hotter place resulting in a much more robust style of wine. If you like Malbec, this one will be right up your street. The climate along the Duero is extreme, with hot dry summers and harsh winters. The hot summer days and cool evenings result in intense and full bodied reds with a firm structure and refreshing acidity.