Seasonal Spring Reds - 2025

Spring lamb would be the primary focus for red wines during this seasonal phase. There is a strong tradition of pairing the blended wines from Bordeaux with roast lamb: a combination that has stood the test of time for both culinary and cultural reasons.

Therefore, a collection of Cabernet-based wines but also a couple of Riojas that hit the mark as well.

Click on [Notes] to find details, and retailer to find the wine on merchant’s page.

Prices quoted are the lowest found and might be part of a case discount.

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A - Cabernet Franc

01 - Domaine de la Butte, Bourgueil, Le Pied de la Butte, Loire - 2020 - Notes - £18.92 - Lay & Wheeler

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B - Bordeaux Blends

02 - Moss Wood, Amy’s, Margaret River, Australia - 2022 - Notes - £18.50 - Waitrose

03 - Joey Tensley, Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignon, California - 2021 - Notes - £23.50 - Berry’s

04 - Clos La Gaffelière, St Emilion - 2016 - Notes - £33.00 - Berry’s

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C - Rioja

05 - Palacios Remondo, La Montesa, Crianza, 2021 - Notes - £19.95 - Berry’s

06 - La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2017 - Notes - £32.00 - Laithwaites