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Forget those stuffy wine rules – we're diving headfirst into the world of ridiculously delicious, fruit-bomb red wines! These beauties are like a party in your mouth, bursting with the juicy goodness of ripe berries and plums. Get ready for a sip that's so fun, it’ll make your taste buds do a little jig!
Prepare your taste buds for a fiesta of flavour with our handpicked selection of fruity red wines. These aren't your typical bottles – they're vibrant, juicy, and ready to party!
This French charmer is all about bright red fruit like raspberries and cranberries, often with a hint of floral notes like violets. Light-bodied and fresh, it's fantastic slightly chilled and is the perfect wine to pair with steaks or roasted vegetables.
Often considered one of the best red wines for its elegance, Pinot Noir showcases delicate red fruit flavours like cherry and strawberry, often with earthy undertones and a touch of spice. Its beautifully silky tannins make it a dream with mushroom dishes, pork, or even just on its own for a sophisticated sip, a fantastic choice for a beginner looking to explore more nuanced red wines.
Hailing from Italy, this slightly fizzy red wine is packed with juicy berry flavours like cherries and strawberries, balanced by a touch of sweetness. It's a surprisingly versatile wine that's brilliant with pizza, cured meats, or even a fruity dessert.
Discover what this Californian superstar offers: bold and jammy flavours of blackberry, black cherry, and sometimes even a hint of black pepper. With its fuller body and often higher alcohol, it stands up beautifully to BBQ ribs, grilled burgers, or smoked vegetables.
Situated just south of Burgundy, the Beaujolais region is the spiritual home of the Gamay grape, thriving in its predominantly granite-based soils across rolling hills. The semi-continental climate allows for warm summers that fully ripen the Gamay, resulting in red wines known for their bright, fresh red fruit flavours like cherry and raspberry, often with a characteristic touch of floral notes like violet.
Piedmont's picturesque rolling hills, often carpeted with meticulously tended vineyards, and its unique moderate continental climate create ideal conditions for nurturing a range of grape varietals. These wines often exhibit bright cherry and plum notes, soft tannins, and a refreshing acidity, making them approachable and enjoyable, particularly with the lighter, flavourful cuisine.
The high altitude and sunny days in Mendoza help ripen the grapes beautifully, resulting in concentrated fruit flavours. The thinner atmosphere at these elevations means the grapes receive more direct UV radiation, leading to thicker skins and a higher concentration of tannins and colour compounds.
Navarra, a region in northern Spain shaped by diverse climates, is celebrated for its expressive Garnacha wines. The warmer southern areas yield ripe red fruit flavours, body, and spice, while the cooler, higher-altitude zones produce brighter, fresher wines with delicate red fruit notes. Navarra's varied soils contribute to the complexity of these Garnachas, which, alongside the region's renowned Rosados, highlight the grape's versatility across its different terroirs.
Fruity red wines are your trusty companions for relaxed get-togethers, impromptu celebrations, or when you simply crave a vibrant and uncomplicated glass. Their approachable nature makes them excellent for pairing with casual meals, from pizza night to backyard barbecues. Plus, their often softer tannins mean they can be enjoyed on their own without food, making them perfect for sipping on the patio.
Fruity red wines are your trusty companions for relaxed get-togethers, impromptu celebrations, or when you simply crave a vibrant and uncomplicated glass. Their approachable nature makes them excellent for pairing with casual meals, from pizza night to backyard barbecues. Plus, their often softer tannins mean they can be enjoyed on their own without food, making them perfect for sipping on the patio.
While both might exhibit prominent fruit flavours, the key difference lies in the residual sugar. Fruity red wines emphasise the natural fruit characteristics of the grapes, and while they might have a hint of perceived sweetness due to ripe fruit flavours, they aren't necessarily high in residual sugar. Sweet red wines, on the other hand, are intentionally made with a significant amount of residual sugar left after fermentation, resulting in a noticeably sweet taste. Think of fruity-forward reds as being like biting into a ripe berry, while sweet reds are more like fruit jam.
While both might exhibit prominent fruit flavours, the key difference lies in the residual sugar. Fruity red wines emphasise the natural fruit characteristics of the grapes, and while they might have a hint of perceived sweetness due to ripe fruit flavours, they aren't necessarily high in residual sugar. Sweet red wines, on the other hand, are intentionally made with a significant amount of residual sugar left after fermentation, resulting in a noticeably sweet taste. Think of fruity-forward reds as being like biting into a ripe berry, while sweet reds are more like fruit jam.
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Founded in 2019, we were bored with the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Amarone & Moscato offerings at most bars & restaurants, and were inspired to dive deeper into the wine world!
