Our sommeliers put together a package of six specially curated red wines for you to try, complete with food pairing suggestions, every month. They come together as a package, making them excellent for a month of special occasions or an incredible gift.
Date published
November 1, 2023
Château Vieux Barrail – France
Vieux Barrail is a Bordeaux Superieur AOC indicating it’s aged 12 months before release and it’s an amazing quality for value from this region. Notes of graphite, leather, wet earth and vibrant black currant all wrapped in decadent oak.
Pair with big and bold dishes like beef stew, grilled-pork ribs and mushrooms.
Citra Niro di Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Italy
Made from the Montepulciano grape, this wine is elegant with black cherry and wild fruit overtones blended in black pepper notes, cocoa and balsamic aromas. Medium bodied with a supple tannin structure.
Pair with red meat, pasta with red sauces and hard cheese.
1884 Reserva Malbec – Argentina
Malbec is still one of the most popular wines in the Alberta market, and it’s really easy to see why. It’s big, bold and juicy. Loaded with flavours of black berries, violets, cedar, black pepper and baking spices. Pair with grilled-red meats and root vegetables.
The Social Collection Organic Red – Italy
This red comes from Abruzzo in central east Italy and is made from Montepulciano grapes. This is a superb food-pairing wine abounding with flavours and aromas of red plum, cherry, fennel and spices.
Pair with pepperoni pizza, BBQ’d meat cuts and grilled egg plant.
Bonterra Organic Cabernet Sauvignon – USA
A full-flavoured California Cabernet, full of rich-ripe blackberry and cassis aromas and flavours with fennel-spice notes. On the palate hints of vanilla, black fruits and a touch of cedar.
Pair with a peppery spice, crusted-prime rib roast.
Michael David Freakshow Zinfandel – USA
Rich and full-flavoured, with blackberry and blueberry fruit and jam tastes, with hints of oak and earth. It is a favourite for drinking on its own and also pairs wonderfully with spiced up dishes.
Pair with a spicy burger, chilli and a Rueben sandwich.