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      1. RedHeads Dogs of the Barossa
        As powerful and intense as the beast on the label, this is a spice-packed triple-Gold Barossa Shiraz
        CountryAustralia
        Shiraz
        £25.00 per bottle
        SAVE £7.00
      2. Création d'Émilie B Châteauneuf-du-Pape
        Outstanding, rich, velvety Châteauneuf-du-Pape from an 18th-century family estate with many awards
        CountryFrance
        Grenache-based blend
        £24.00 per bottle
        SAVE £4.00
      3. Altos R Gran Reserva Rioja
        From a top Bordeaux-trained winemaker comes this lavish Gran Reserva from a cloud-high Rioja bodega
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo
        £25.00 per bottle
      4. Château Tour Saint Christophe
        Superb 93-point release of this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Superb length and finesse
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        from £35.00 per bottle
      5. Luigi Arnulfo Barolo
        Barolo ‘King of Reds’ from a standout vintage, named after the founder of this great Bussia estate 
        CountryItaly
        Nebbiolo
        £34.00 per bottle
      6. Château Ramage La Batisse
        With over a decade’s maturity, this under-the-radar Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc is on Gold-medal form
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        £27.00 per bottle
      7. Voerzio Martini Barolo
        Beautifully mature 93-point Barolo from a rising-star estate
        CountryItaly
        Nebbiolo
        £40.00 per bottle
      8. Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
        A bold, structured Cabernet with Stellenbosch soul
        CountrySouth Africa
        Cabernet-based blend
        £26.00 per bottle
      9. Only 68 left
        Amarone La Formica
        Italy’s much prized, top Valpolicella red – powerful dark fruit, black pepper, liquorice and tobacco
        CountryItaly
        Corvina-based blend
        £35.00 per bottle
      10. Only 74 left
        HJ Fabre GGG Malbec
        Top Argentina Malbec from 'Grand Cru' Gualtallary and the Bordeaux-born, Trophy-winning Hervé Fabre
        CountryArgentina
        Malbec
        £30.00 per bottle
      11. La Tirela Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
        Deliciously rich, powerful Amarone from Italy's 2016 Winery of the Year – intense and luscious
        CountryItaly
        Red blend
        £27.00 per bottle
      12. Château La Clarière
        Velvety top-vintage Bordeaux from Tony Laithwaite’s Castillon estate and a regular Gold-medal winner
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      13. Vilarissa Grande Reserva
        Intense, rich Grande Reserva from the Douro and a 15th-generation family. Packed with flavour
        CountryPortugal
        Red blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      14. La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva
        Legendary 94-point Rioja Reserva made by La Rioja Alta, one Spain's great wine icons
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo-based blend
        from £32.00 per bottle
      15. Château La Garde
        Many 90-91pt scores for this plush, creamy-textured, velvety Pessac-Léognan from a top vintage
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        £19.99 per bottle
        SAVE £5.01
      16. Domaine Joseph Voillot Bourgogne Pinot Noir
        A classic and vibrant Bourgogne Pinot Noir
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        £25.00 per bottle
      17. Château La Clarière
        Outstanding vintage, Gold-medal claret from the Laithwaite family's Castillon estate. Silky and rich
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      18. Château Ksara Rouge
        Bold Lebanese red wine with spice, structure and style — drink now or cellar
        CountryLebanon
        Cabernet-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      19. Altos R Pigeage Tempranillo Rioja
        Powerful, rich and complex, flagship Rioja from this Trophy-winning bodega, close to the mountains
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo-based blend
        £27.00 per bottle
      20. Ernst Loosen Fuder No3 Pinot Noir
        Elegant German Pinot Noir from Ernst Loosen’s Pfalz – ripe, complex and mature
        CountryGermany
        Pinot Noir
        £35.00 per bottle
      21. Sierra de los Sueños Old Vine Garnacha
        Rich, darkly spiced Garnacha from ancient vines in remote Calatayud, made by Norrel Robertson MW
        CountrySpain
        Garnacha
        £27.00 per bottle
      22. Unsi Terrazas Tinto
        From one of Navarra’s most exciting wineries, a magnificent oak-aged red using old-vine Garnacha
        CountrySpain
        Garnacha
        from £28.00 per bottle
      23. Mosi Wines Flavian Syrah
        Elegant, spicy Syrah from a champion sommelier and one of South Africa’s most celebrated winemakers
        CountrySouth Africa
        Syrah
        £25.00 per bottle
      24. Mosi Wines Flavian Syrah
        Elegant, spicy Syrah from a champion sommelier and one of South Africa’s most celebrated winemakers
        CountrySouth Africa
        Syrah
        £22.00 per bottle
        SAVE £3.00
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      Wine FAQs

      What defines a fine red wine?

      The truth is there is no official definition of fine wine. And you’ll find many different answers if you have a quick search online. To some people, fine wine is defined by price. For others, it’s about a wine’s rarity or reputation. You can read our take in our article on What is fine wine?  

      Ultimately it comes down to taste. A fine wine should have balance (where the acidity, tannin, sweetness, body and alcohol are all in harmony), complexity (the wine reveals many different layers of aromas and flavours), length (the flavours should last in the mouth) and elegance. It should reflect the unique terroir in which it was grown. And above all, a fine red wine should be a pleasure to drink!

      Where do fine red wines come from?

      Fine red wines can come from any wine region in the world. Traditionally, the best fine red wines came from Europe, especially the classic French wine regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But these days, you’ll find fine red wines made all over the world, from Brunello di Montalcino to Barossa.

      That doesn’t mean that provenance doesn’t matter. Only the best vineyard sites can produce truly ‘fine wine’ and an important characteristic of fine wine is that it has a ‘sense of place’.

      Do fine red wines age well?

      Yes, fine red wines have better ageing potential than regular wines. Fine red wines are more complex and will usually (not always) evolve with age. But there are lots of factors that affect age-worthiness … grape variety, how the wine has been made, and where it’s from. Each wine is different so it’s difficult to make generalisations, but if you’re looking for a fine red wine for ageing, the reds of Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, Piedmont and Tuscany are a good place to start.  

      The easiest way to tell whether the wine you choose ages well is to look at the ‘Drink by’ dates on our website. It’s not the same as an expiry date but rather when we think the wines will be drinking at their best.

      How do you store fine red wines?

      To maintain the quality of your wines as they age, make sure you store them in ideal conditions. Wines should be aged horizontally, out of direct sunlight and with a constant cool temperature. 10-15 degrees is considered the optimum temperature for red wines.

      Naturally, a cellar is perfect but not everyone has one! Other options include a temperature-controlled ‘wine fridge’, an outbuilding or garage, or in a storage cabinet kept in a cool place.

      Take a look at our 5 tips and tricks for storing wine at home to find out more.  

      And if you’re looking for long-term storage of fine wine, we recommend you take advantage of our customer storage facility in Gloucester. 

      Storage is available for any wine you buy from us in our state-of-the-art warehouse. Temperature and humidity are not only monitored in various parts of the warehouse, they’re also actively controlled. Visit our fine wine hub to find out more or call our fine wine team on 03330 148 202.

      What is considered the finest red wine?

      That depends on who you ask! In terms of what is the most expensive, Domaine de la Romanée Conti in Burgundy still holds the record for the most expensive fine red wine sold at auction. 

      If you’re looking to get your hands on the world’s most sought-after bottles, from First-Growth Bordeaux to the top Super Tuscans and Grand Cru Burgundy, get in touch with our fine wine team by emailing finewine@laithwaiteswine.com or call 03330 148 202.  They’ll be able to offer advice on the best fine red wines to choose and can also help you buy your wines En Primeur, essentially a way of buying wines before they’ve been bottled. You can find out more on our fine wine hub.

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