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Normally $31.99, Now $25.9998 POINTS: Luca Maroni95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamGOLD MEDAL: Berliner Wine TrophyGOLD MEDAL: Asia Wine Trophy"Deep ruby red in the glass, this old vine Primitivo is immediately inviting with aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with notes of sw...

95 POINTS: International Wine and Spirits Competition"Compelling aromas of dark fruits and subtle strawberry reveal an abundance of complexity. The palate is defined by elegant tannins and vibrant acidity with superb texture, highlighted by a long Chinese five-spice finish. Pure joy!"- International...

Some wines come and go. Others earn their place.Our brings together six of our biggest-selling European red wines – the bottles that have collected the best reviews, won the most awards, and, most importantly, kept our customers coming back for more.The truth is, you chose these wines.We've always...

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Pale straw with brilliant green highlights, this is classic German Riesling at its most inviting. Lifted aromas of lime blossom, crunchy green apple, white peach and citrus zest leap from the glass, underpinned by delicate floral notes and a whisper of wet slate m...

GOLD MEDAL: Concours de Lyon93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Forget the thin, forgettable Pinot Grigios of old. Caldora delivers a far more generous, flavour-packed style, bursting with juicy white peach, ripe pear, grapefruit and lemon zest, with a subtle herbal lift and refreshing minerality. T...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Fresh, vibrant and effortlessly elegant, Gavi is one of Italy's great white wines. Made from the Cortese grape in the rolling hills of Piemonte, it delivers crisp citrus, green apple and juicy pear flavours layered with subtle white blossom and a hint of almond. B...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamIf you love the perfume, finesse and silky elegance of great Pinot Noir, it's time to discover Langhe Nebbiolo. Often described as the more approachable expression of Piemonte's greatest wine - Barolo - it captures Nebbiolo's haunting aromatics and graceful structu...

Normally $26.99, Now $22.9593 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Puglia does generous reds better than just about anywhere, and this delicious Primitivo is proof. Bursting with ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry fruit, it's plush and velvety with hints of sweet spice, liquorice and dark chocolate...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamCaldora Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is everything you want from a fresh Italian white – bright, vibrant and effortlessly drinkable. Bursting with juicy white peach, citrus and delicate blossom aromas, it glides across the palate with crisp freshness, subtle minerality an...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting"Deep ruby red with vibrant purple hues. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry layered with hints of rosemary, sweet spice, vanilla and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied, plush and velvety, with ripe, silky...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Deep ruby in colour, this expressive red opens with aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry and violet, layered with hints of cracked black pepper, liquorice and dried Mediterranean herbs. The palate is full-flavoured yet beautifully poised, offering concent...

96 POINTS: Luca Maroni94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team91 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast Magazine "The nose has the fresh feel of lime zest, green apple, raw almond and freshly cut grass. The palate stays upbeat with grapefruit, pineapple and toasted almond notes, which lead into a finish of fresh lemon...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"From the sun-soaked hills of Sardinia comes Maentu Cannonau DOC, a rich and expressive red bursting with ripe blackberry, plum and Mediterranean herbs. Silky tannins and warming spice make this an authentic taste of one of Italy's most distinctive wine regions. Pe...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamA pale yellow colour and nice intensity with light floral and exotic fruit notes. Nice tension in the attack, with an explosion of fruits in the mouth making a fresh and tense finish.ABV: 13

GOLD MEDAL: Berliner Wine TrophyGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamManduria, nestled between Taranto and Brindisi in the heart of southern Puglia, is widely regarded as the spiritual home of Primitivo. Here, ancient vineyards thrive in iron-rich red soils over limestone, baski...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tastng Team"Pale straw with green highlights, this vibrant Sardinian Vermentino is fresh, aromatic and unmistakably Mediterranean. Lifted aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, green apple and fragrant herbs lead into a crisp, refreshing palate layered with lemon zest, ripe pe...

Normally $32.99, Now $25.9993 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit91 POINTS: Wine EnthusiastBEST IN SHOW: Mundus Vini"This wine is fresh, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, allspice, toasty oak and violets on the nose. The flavors on the palate are pomegranate, dark plum and clove, layered with bittersweet...

Mega Deal $9.99! 5 STARS: Michael Cooper93 POINTS: Bob Campbell MW93 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas91 POINTS: Robert Parker’s – The Wine AdvocateAlways released later than many more commercial Sav Blanc’s this has really benefited from some extra time in the bottle showi...

There is something effortlessly appealing about Loire Valley Pinot Noir. Lighter, fresher and more vibrant than many New World examples, these are the kinds of reds that suit almost any occasion — especially when served slightly chilled over the warmer months.Rémy Pannier Val de Loire Pinot Noir...

95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team“A powerful yet refined Priorat from 100% old-vine Garnacha grown on the region’s iconic llicorella slate soils. Dense aromas of black cherry, blackberry and wild herbs lead into a concentrated, structured palate layered with spice, graphite and mineral complex...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamIf you love Chablis, this is one of those bottles that just makes sense. Same region. Same winemaking pedigree. Same crisp, mineral style…just without the Chablis price tag.First recorded in Burgundy back in the 17th century, it spent most of its life stuck on th...

99 POINTS: Luca MaroniRated 99 points in five straight vintages!"A distinctive blend delivering aromas of sun-ripened peach and mellow floral aromatics, which are interwoven with delicate hints of vanilla. Fresh and beautifully balanced, the rounded palate is elegantly styled and has a touch of mine...

98 POINTS: Luca Maroni95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamDuca di Saragnano IGT Terre Siciliane Appassite is crafted from carefully selected Nero d’avola and a touch of Syrah, with a portion of the fruit left to dry slightly on the vine before harvest. This “leggermente appassite" method gently c...

93 POINTS: Robert Parker's - The Wine Advocate94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Les Alcusses jumps from 2020 to the 2023 Les Alcusses, when they have taken the time to fine-tune the profile of the wine, which is now more in line with the rest of the range but showing the distinct character of a mo...