Top Red Wines

At Laithwaites, we taste 40,000 bottles of wine each year to decide which ones to keep, and which new ones to add to our list - and less than 2% make the grade!

We keep a close eye on your reviews and feedback, to make sure we’re picking the right styles for our customers. If a wine is getting bad reviews, we’ll re-taste and re-evaluate it.

We also work hard to make sure our descriptions are accurate – so that you know what you’re getting when you order. It’s not in our interest to sell you a wine you don’t like!

The wines on this list are a selection of our most popular bottles – great value wines made from the most popular grape varieties. Plus, some less-well-known discoveries that we know our customers particularly love.

Because we’re always trying new wines, this list will change – so check back regularly to see our latest finds and favourites.

With so many countries, regions and grapes to choose from, picking the perfect wine can be tricky. Here are our top tips for choosing the best wine for you:

1. Find out what you like - If you’ve ever looked at a restaurant wine list and felt overwhelmed by the options, then you’re not alone. But a little knowledge can go a long way. The best way to learn more about wine is to try it. Explore different regions and styles with one of our Mixed Cases, or sign up for one of our Wine Subscriptions – and look forward to a regular delivery of new discoveries.
2. Go beyond the label - Our in-house wine experts have written a host of entertaining and informative guides to different wine styles and regions – including tips on how to pick the best wine for any occasion. So grab a glass and start your journey of wine discovery! 
3. Dive into customer reviews - If you’re looking to pick a good wine from our list, check the customer reviews. When hundreds or even thousands of your fellow customers have given wine a 5-star rating, you can be pretty sure it’s going to be a winner. But do check what the reviews actually say, to make sure the wine is in a style that you like! 
4. Check our current offers - View our latest offers here, or check our homepage to explore our latest monthly offers. We’ll often have features on wines that are worth trying right now – whether it’s the latest must-taste grape or a region or producer that’s really on form right now.
5. Speak to one of our wine guides - Our personal wine advisors know our range better than anyone and can recommend the perfect wine, suited to your taste, at any price point, or for any special occasion.

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order within three working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

For the best experience we recommend you subscribe to our Unlimited service. A one-off payment of £29.99 entitles you to free delivery for a year – including free Next-day delivery. There’s no minimum order – you’ll get free delivery even on a single bottle. And you can get delivery to multiple addresses, so it’s perfect for gifting!

We want you to be entirely happy with your chosen wine, so we offer an unbeatable money-back guarantee on every single bottle – even wines you buy on sale.

No quibbles. No questions. Just your 100% satisfaction.

If you aren't happy for any reason, get in touch and we’ll arrange to collect your bottle within 48 hours.

Yes! It’s quick and easy to join our Wine Club.

You’ll start discovering new wines for less right away – and once you’re in you can easily tailor your subscription to your needs.

Want to skip or delay a delivery? No problem. Fancy a different style? We’ve a wide range to choose from. Want to swap in some of your favourite wines? It’s easy to do online. We’ll send a reminder email the week before delivery so you’ll have time to make any changes you like.

Learn more about laithwaites wine subscriptions