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Velvety and Smooth Reds

Save over 20% on velvety and smooth reds – perfect winter warmers

Our biggest ever Black Friday event starts now – and this is your chance to stock up on velvet, smooth reds at an early-access price. We’ve packed this case with twelve rich red bottles full of ripe fruit and easy-drinking charm. But hurry … these early-bird savings won’t be around for long.

What’s inside:
  • Willy Willy Shiraz – our bestselling Aussie Shiraz
  • Chante-Clair – crafted with the finest parcels from across the Languedoc
  • Il Basso Merlot – great for solo sipping or pairing with your midweek dinner
  • Veneto Caldo – silky red-fruit freshness in this Sangiovese-Montepulciano blend
  • Portuga – from one of Portugal’s top estates, expect luscious black fruit and spice
  • Posada del Rey – long-time customer favourite from the man behind our No.1 Rioja

This Black Friday Deal means you pay just £8.33 a bottle.

Velvety and Smooth Reds
£99.99 £131.88
1 case (12 bottles) - £8.33 per bottle
Save £31.89
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Velvety and Smooth Reds

Willy Willy Shiraz 2023

Regular price: £12.99 per bottle
A whirlwind of flavours in this juicy Shiraz. A firm customer favourite from good mate, Bob Berton

Wine Details

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • AustraliaAustralia
  • Deep Purple Red
  • Shiraz
  • 9.975 Units
  • Vegan
  • 13.3% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 01 April 2035
Willy Willy Shiraz

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Rich, ripe mouthful of black fruit with a twist of pepper
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites

Chante-Clair 2024

Regular price: £12.49 per bottle
One of our most moreish, no-nonsense, fruit-filled reds, warmed in the ripeness of southern France

Wine Details

Chante-Clair

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Mid weight and smooth as silk. Tasty red with black fruits
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites

Portuga 2023

Regular price: £11.49 per bottle
A rich, silky red blending Portugal’s native grapes with Cabernet and Syrah from a family estate

Wine Details

Portuga

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Velvety with ripe blackberry and plum, finishing long and spicy
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites

Il Basso Merlot 2024

Regular price: £10.99 per bottle
Juicy-fresh, easy-drinking Merlot from Italy’s coastal Abruzzo region. Smooth plum and cherry fruit

Wine Details

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • ItalyItaly
  • Deep Ruby
  • Merlot
  • 8.25 Units
  • 11% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • 31 August 2026
  • Packaging Pioneer
Il Basso Merlot

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Juicy mouthful of ripe, elegant red and black fruits. Smooth
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites

Vento Caldo

Regular price: £8.99 per bottle
A great new red from Puglia’s award-winning Cantine Due Palme – all silky red fruit and pleasure

Wine Details

Vento Caldo

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Silky with red berry freshness
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites

Posada del Rey Tinto NV

Regular price: £7.99 per bottle
Smooth Spanish red wine from a top winemaker. A long-time favourite and top midweek dinner red

Wine Details

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • SpainSpain
  • Mid-depth Red
  • Tempranillo
  • 9.375 Units
  • Vegan
  • 12.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 15 April 2030
Posada del Rey Tinto

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Medium weight, smooth, fruity with some sweet spices
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites

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