I resisted Red Wine for a long time based on a bad early experience. Then a friend insisted I try a properly made version served on the rocks and everything changed. The nose I'd missed the first time was suddenly the point. Been drinking it regularly for about six months now and find myself active…
Read full review →Over the past year I've tried 3 different expressions of Red Wine, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the depth of flavour is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served with a splash of water, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value wa…
Read full review →I expected more from this Red Wine given the price point and the hype around the category. Served chilled as recommended. The depth of flavour was underwhelming compared to bottles at half the price I've enjoyed. The premium end of this market has a lot of marketing attached to it that doesn't tran…
Read full review →I came to Red Wine late — not until I was in my 30s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it in a proper glass at room temperature and the character was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's …
Read full review →Red Wine has a specific character that isn't universally appealing and I respect that. Some people find the finish overwhelming. Served chilled it's at its most polarising — full flavour, no hiding. For those it clicks with, the payoff is enormous. I'm firmly in that camp and have been for years. I…
Read full review →Something I've noticed with Red Wine: the season changes the experience significantly. In summer neat it's lighter and more refreshing, the depth of flavour sitting differently in warm weather. In winter the same drink served the same way feels richer and more substantial. I now think about Red Win…
Read full review →Red Wine has become my slow-evening ritual. Served on the rocks, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the finish, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't. I've introduced a few friends to proper Red Wine and the reaction is always the s…
Read full review →Took a bottle of Red Wine to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it on the rocks after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The complexity on the palate did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's something satisfyin…
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