European Winter Comfort Reds Collection

Description

Escape the Kiwi Winter and transport yourself to the sunshine of Europe with this “you bet it’s gunna be good” offer. When it comes to excitement and flavour, these silky European reds are renowned for constantly over-delivering and this mix smashes it out of the park! Including 4 under $15 reds all highly awarded, we don't think you can go wrong!

Collection includes:

3 x Colinas de Lisboa Tinto 2018 (Portugal)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Challenge International du Vin 2019

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: China Wines & Spirits Awards 2019

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Berliner Wein Trophy 2019

Portugal is “the most exciting wine place on the planet” says Wine Spectator. And we reckon the Colinas de Lisboa is one of this country’s best value finds. It is choke full of rich plummy fruit, silky smooth texture and real drinkability.

Alc: 13%

3 x Ignacio Marín Montefeliz Garnacha 2017 (Spain)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Berlin Wine Trophy

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Grenache du Monde

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Asia Wine Trophy

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This brilliantly priced red is varietally expressive and immediately appealing with perfumed aromas of sweet raspberry, plum, olive and floral on the nose, followed by a juicy palate that is supple and smooth. The wine offers bright fruit intensity and a lingering silky finish, making it delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Presenting a thrilling new Garnacha from the impressive Ignacio Marín family, who’ve been crafting sumptuous wines here for nearly over a century. Made from old vine Garnacha, in the modern fruit-first style, it’s ripe, juicy with just a hint of oak.

Alc: 13.5%

3 x Les Deux Pins Pays d'Oc Merlot 2019 (France)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2021

"Modern, fruit forward and immediately appealing, the wine shows dark plum, mulberry, clove and roasted nut aromas on the nose, followed by a supple palate that's succulent and supple. Well balanced and comforting with plenty of tasty flavours" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2021

A youthful, plump Merlot that is fruit-expressive. This likable merlot from southern France shows dark plum, blueberry, floral and mixed spice aromas on the nose. Succulent and rounded on the palate offering the drinker a silky texture and vibrant fruit flavours with a delectably long, smooth finished. Simply perfect for everyday drinking.

Alc: 13%

3 x Gran Aco Garnacha 2017 (Spain)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Berlin Wine Trophy

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Grenache du Monde

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Asia Wine Trophy

Presenting a thrilling new Garnacha from the impressive Ignacio Marín family, who’ve been crafting sumptuous wines here for nearly over a century. Made from old vine Garnacha, in the modern fruit-first style, it’s ripe, juicy with just a hint of oak.