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
Ondarre Reserva – Spain
A full-flavoured style with cherry, blackberry, licorice, vanilla and an earthy finish. The body is medium with silky tannins balanced with zippy and structured acid.
Pair this wine with lamb, red meat, potatoes and rustic stews.
Marqués de Toro Mencia – Spain
This Spanish wine is made from an under-appreciated grape called Mencia. It offers a medium body that is balanced with refreshing acid and structured tannins. The palate is full of blackberry, cherry, cedar, tobacco and an elegant touch of violet.
Pair with herb-forward dishes with light meats like chicken and pork.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah – USA
Washington State is quickly becoming a hot spot for red wines based on the Syrah grape. Chateau Ste. Michelle is no exception, making a striking wine that is loaded with red and black-fruit flavours, with a black pepper note and savoury character that only becomes more pronounced over time. This is a crowd pleasing red that will pair well with any day ending in ‘Y’.
Pair this wine with BBQ sauced wings, smoked brisket or your favourite cut of red meat.
Altamira de los Andes Winemakers Selection – Argentina
Malbec is king in Argentina, there’s no question about that but, did you know that most of the fuller-bodied reds can really thrive in the high elevation vineyards near the Andes? This wine is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It is full bodied, loaded with black-fruit flavours and has a silky tannin structure. Incredibly drinkable and delicious.
Pair this wine with roasted red meats, pastas with red sauces and hard cheese.
Inamore Rosso – Italy
Italy makes wine, a lot of wine. Consistently they produce more wine than any other country annually. What makes Italian wine so amazing is just how friendly it is with food. This medium-bodied red wine has flavours of red cherry, strawberry, dried herbs and a slight earthy note.
Pair this wine with pizzas, pastas, paella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Rancho Alexander Pinot Noir – USA
Pinot Noir has become incredibly popular over the past 20 years or so, but it is a difficult grape to grow because it is thin-skinned. It tends to produce light- to medium-bodied reds from small, cooler, tucked away places. This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is incredibly tasty, with a mixture of fresh, ripe-red fruit and a savoury-earthy undertone that Pinot Noir is known for.
Pair this wine with gamey meats, chicken, lamb and salads with vinaigrette dressings.