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Red Wine by Apaltagua from Chile, South America. Made from 100% Carmenere grapes, this wine shows a spicy, plummy nose, and ripe, berryish fruit on the palate. Minimal intervention and gentle handling have been used to preserve the quality and character of the fruit. This wine is an impressive introduction to the Carmenere grape, and a very good value.

Red Wine by Apaltagua from Chile, South America. Made from 100% Carmenere grapes, this wine shows a spicy, plummy nose, and ripe, berryish fruit on the palate. Minimal intervention and gentle handling have been used to preserve the quality and character of the fruit. This wine is an impressive introduction to the Carmenere grape, and a very good value.

Red Wine by Concha y Toro from Chile, South America. Looking for an amazing value, delicious and new wine? This wine was what Bordeaux was originally primarily made from, now its found almost exclusively in Chile. This is a delicious example of this incredible variety, which combines the best of Cabernet and Merlot - Concha y Toro makes the best examples of this unique variety in the world. Dark and deep red. Attractive aromas of dark plums, blackcurrant and chocolate, with hints of coffee and toasted American oak. Notes of dark plums and spice, with a generous touch of toasted American oak and a soft and well structured mouthfilling texture. Enjoy with fresh light dishes based on meat and vegetables. Also a good accompaniment to ripe cheese.

Red Wine by Marco Real from Spain. The winemaking tends to favor younger, more easily accessible styles of red wine, with good levels of extraction, but with nice balance for earlier consumption. There is a measured use of wood, but only to add a little complexity, often for only a part of the final assemblage. The wines do not pass through a long elevage and are released early, often in the spring after harvest.

Red Wine by Trumpeter from Argentina, South America. Inky and dense with attractive berry aromas and a touch of cinnamon and sweet spice. A fully, fruity wine, with excellent body, intense tannins, flavors of cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and plum intermingled with hints of cardamom and pepper, and a long, full finish.

Red Wine by Oxford Landing from South Australia, Australia. Oxford Landing Merlot is deep crimson in color, with hints of purple. The nose offers red berry and plum aromas, complemented by hints of anise and black jube. In classic Merlot style, the palate is generous and full of sweet plum and berry fruits. Subtle, fleshy tannins lead to a soft finish with lingering flavors of red berries and spice.

Red Wine by Trumpeter from Argentina, South America. Blackberry and cinnamon aromas give way to ripe flavors of cherry and red currant. The richness of fruit gives this wine a soft texture with supple tannins. An excellent food wine.

Red Wine by Concha y Toro from Chile, South America. Huge and colorful, and very youthful. For density and lushness on what can best be described as basic Merlot, you're not going to find it much better than this. It's all blackberry, chocolate and berries, but somehow they've squeezed some earth and spice in there as well. Great for a quick steak or hamburger. Best Buy. -Wine Enthusiast Dark and deep red. Attractive aromas of black plums, smoke, herbs and graphite notes. Hints of chocolate and spices, and a generous touch of toasted American oak. Mouthfilling texture, soft but well structured. Enjoy with Chicken, ham, mild cheese, risotto and pasta served with mushroom sauces.

Red Wine by Bodegas Castano from Spain. Excellent example of the Monastrell grape in its early years. Intense aromas of black fruit (plums) and less ripe red fruit (cranberries, mulberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants). On the palate it is fruity and fresh, and alive with tannins which leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

Red Wine by Cono Sur from Chile, South America. Medium to high intensity weight and red color with tints of violet. Aromas of berries, black cherries and sweet fruits with notes of toasty oak. Soft, sweet fruit on the palate with a rich texture, and mouth filling. Drink with red or white meats, and cheeses.

Red Wine by Goats do Roam from South Africa. The grapes were harvested from vineyards in the Paarl, Perdeberg, Piekenierskloof and Malmesbury regions. The majority of grapes are sourced from dry farmed old bush vines. These vineyards provide low yields, resulting in wine with considerable concentration. This vintage has for the first time incorporated fruit from Stellenbosch, adding ripe, supple tannins to the blend. Colour: Vibrant brick red. Aroma: Ripe red fruit, with a fragrant lift, with liquorice and spice notes. Palate: Fruit follows through, with fragrant notes completing the medium bodied mouthfeel. Well integrated with a smooth finish. Cellaring: The wine is ready for drinking. Enjoy over the next year or two.

Red Wine by Equis from Spain. What an Incredible Value! Spain's answer to Chateauneuf-du-Pape; with vines up to 80 years old, this is a powerhouse of delicious fruit.