European Reds

Take a delicious vinous trip to Europe – no passport required!

4.28 bottle rating average

Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition

Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition

$306.00

$203.88

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12 bottles- ($16.99 ea)

European Reds

$203.88

$306.00 RRP Save $102.12

12 bottles - ($16.99 ea)

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Beyond the Labels

Sip the finest vineyards of France, Italy, Spain and Portugal with this gorgeous dozen of European reds. Start in France with a lavish Gold-medal Bordeaux, and a special old-vine edition of bestselling Cabalié from the sun-blessed south. Head to Italy’s sun-drenched south for the intensely dark and delicious Pillastro Primitivo, then to Spain for two flamboyant stars, one a Monastrell (Mataro) blend from the cult Jumilla region, the other a silky aged Garnacha from Campo de Borja. Last, indulge in a luscious Gold-winning black red from Portugal which shows why Wine Spectator calls it the “most exciting wine place on the planet.”

European Reds Case contents

Ermita de San Lorenzo Gran Selección 2018

Wonderfully mature Gran Reserva from ancient vines in Spain's great-value Campo de Borja

4.0 / 5 stars - 4 Reviews

Normally $28.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Garnacha Based Blend

Spain

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2030

Awards

Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Gold , China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2023

Silver , International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023

Silver , Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2023

Double Gold , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

As the late Spanish wine expert John Radford once wrote in Decanter, the tiny enclave of Campo de Borja is “the source of some of the best value wines from Spain, if not the world”. It remains true. Where else could you find such a mellow, complex, oak-aged red at this price? It’s made by our old friend Pamela Geddes at the 500-year-old Bodegas Ruberte. 60% of the wine is Garnacha from vines planted in 1958. They’re not as prolific these days, but the intensity of flavour in the grapes is impressive. The balance is Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds classic cassis character and structure to the spicy, raspberry-rich Garnacha. A rich, velvety-smooth, fragrant Spanish red with vanilla hints imparted by oak. A great choice with lamb or tapas.

Château Le Coin Bordeaux 2021

Our bestselling Bordeaux from Ludovic Roussillon at his small family estate – rich, velvety fruit

5.0 / 5 stars - 2 Reviews

Normally $32.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Merlot

France

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2026

Awards

Wine Summary

The noise surrounding Bordeaux is usually focused on the unreachable first growths. But, if you know where to look, there are bargains to be found. After 50 years of practice, our talent lies in sniffing out great-value, quality wines. Ludovic Roussillon’s Château Le Coin is the perfect example. Thanks to the strict, historic appellation boundaries, Ludovic’s estate shares the same fine, Saint-Emilion limestone soil, but falls just outside the official boundary, on the other side of the river. Meaning top-shelf liquid but without the pain of the price. He’s a one-man-band, growing his own grapes and making his own wine, so you’ll never see him out of his blue overalls. His efforts pay off, winning countless Golds for his silky, rich claret. Smooth and silky with ripe damson, cassis fruit; hints of spicy oak and aromas of tobacco.

Monasterio de Santa Cruz 2022

Strawberry scented layers of flavour in this Spanish Monastrell Tempranillo blend

4.0 / 5 stars - 3 Reviews

Normally $24.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Monastrell based blend

Spain

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2027

Awards

Wine Summary

This is an intensely flavoured, weighty red, similar in style to the rich, powerful and highly sought after reds of Priorat. The big difference, however, is the price – a fraction of that asked for Priorat wines. It was made at the Padró family cellar, founded in 1898, which draws on the expertise of winemaker Mario García. He has had experience throughout Spain (including Priorat, Montsant and Penedès), and has achieved many 5-Star ratings from top wine guide Guía Peñín. Combining concentrated, old bush vine (up to 70 years old) Monastrell (known to us as Mourvèdre or Mataro) plus a portion of strawberry-scented Tempranillo, it’s a lavish and layered wine that’s really hard to resist. It's a brilliant partner to grilled meats, or pair it with your next tapas feast. Delicious!

Portinho do Côvo 2020

Juicy, ripe and rich - you'll love this!

4.1 / 5 stars - 8 Reviews

Normally $20.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Red Blend

Portugal

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

30 September, 2024

Awards

Grand Gold , Vinalies Internationales, 2022

Gold , Mundus Vini - Spring Tasting, 2022

Wine Summary

South of Lisbon on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, the Setúbal Peninsula is famous for its rolling Atlantic waves and its long lived, fortified dessert wines. However, the sunny climate, tempered by cooling ocean breezes, is also proving itself with bold, fruit forward reds. Parker rated winemaker Jaime Quendera firmly believes in the region and is dedicated to bringing it to the world’s attention. He was the man behind the ‘Best Red Wine in the World’ a few years back. This 2020 is a sumptuous blend of native Aragonez (aka Tempranillo), Syrah and Cabernet. Delicious with pork and chorizo casserole or chicken dishes.

Pillastro Primitivo 2021

A regular customer top favourite...

4.3 / 5 stars - 23 Reviews

Normally $23.00 a bottle

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Red - Full Bodied

Primitivo

Italy

13.5% ABV

8.0 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2028

Awards

95 , Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

Pillastro is one of our bestselling Italian reds – customers love all that richness, warmth and bold, ripe fruit. It comes from Puglia, in Italy’s deep south, best known for big, smoky wines made from the prized local variety Primitivo. This 2021 is from Angelo Maci, a hero in the region for standing up to the big guns and championing the small grower. He started the cellar 40 years ago with 15 growers, now there are 1,000 and he knows them all by name. It's not only growers he saves, but the ancient traditions that make these wines so rich, characterful and super-charged. A leading figure in the quality revolution, he's now teamed up with his daughter, Melissa, as winemaker. A rich, powerful red and a great match to spicy tomato pasta.

Cabalié Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2022

Rich and inky wine from old vine French Grenache and Carignan

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Normally $26.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Grenache Based Blend

France

13.0% ABV

7.7 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Silver , Lyon International Competition, 2023

Wine Summary

Hervé Sabardeil, our winemaker with limitless talent, has been making Cabalié, the big, ripe Catalan red, for over 15 years. He added the old-vine (Vieilles Vignes) edition in 2011, originally as a one off, but it was so popular we insisted he did it again. And again! The magic to this punchy red is really in the vines. At 60 to 100-years-old, yields are minute (about half of a Grand Cru claret). As a rule of thumb, the smaller the yield, the more concentrated the fruit, the more flavoursome the wine! That’s why we call it Cabalié’s Big Brother. Still made in the same style that was beloved by the Roman centurions and now our customers too, it packs even more flavour than the original. Ideal with garlic-roasted lamb, rich stews or cheese. “Nose of black fruits with white pepper and liquorice touches. Silky, solid attack driven by stewed fruits. A great wine...” (Gold medal, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge).

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