Wines for Roast Lamb
Let the scent of garlic and rosemary set the scene for a long, leisurely lunch. From a beautifully carved leg to a slow-roasted shoulder, this is a Sunday centrepiece worth lingering over, with a bottle chosen to make the occasion.
Tempranillo is a delicious starting point: its red-berry fruit, savoury character and fine tannins complement roast lamb, while fresh acidity balances the richness. With plenty of rosemary and garlic, Syrah brings peppery, herbal and savoury notes that echo the seasoning rather than compete with it. For a slow-roasted shoulder, try a Grenache-led blend, particularly one including Syrah: generous fruit, warming spice and enough body meet the deeper flavours of the meat, while supple tannins keep the pairing harmonious.
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2023 Côtes du Rhône 'Le Caillou', Le Clos du Caillou
Deep ruby in the glass, this Côtes du Rhône is all about generosity and grace. Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and violet mingle with cracked peppe...
View full details2021 Mendo Blendo 'Tollini Vineyard', Peterson Winery
This blend of Petit Sirah, Carignan, Syrah and Grenache (42%,25%,25% and 8%) is a smooth, yet robust wine showing lovely balance and complex aromas...
View full details2020 Wallace, Glaetzer
Wallace takes on the traditional Barossa Valley blend of Shiraz and Grenache in a modern way. The Shiraz brings backbone, flesh and body to the win...
View full details2023 Gigondas 'Classique' Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Saint Damien
Deep crimson and wonderfully aromatic, this Gigondas commands attention from the first swirl. The nose brims with ripe blackberry, black cherry and...
View full details2023 '1753' Grenache Sans Sulfites, Château de Campuget
Vivid ruby in the glass, this sulphite-free Grenache hums with life and lift. The nose bursts with red cherry, crushed raspberry, and wild herbs, t...
View full details2019 The Holy Trinity GSM, Grant Burge
Violets and raspberries lead the way, joined by blood plum, blackberry and redcurrant, with ground ginger, nutmeg, dried herbs and cocoa bringing d...
View full details2015 Crozes Hermitage 'Domaine de Roure', Paul Jaboulet Aine
This is Crozes-Hermitage with serious intent, a wine that feels closer to Hermitage in its depth, purity and gravitas. The 2015 Domaine de Roure op...
View full details2021 Grenache Syrah, Creation
“The Spice Line” This is a cool-climate Rhône-style red with a distinctly South African pulse. Ripe plum, blackberry and dark cherry lead the nose,...
View full details2021 Biodynamic Syrah, Reyneke
Pure, lifted and quietly intense, the 2021 Biodynamic Syrah from Reyneke is all about clarity of place. In the glass it shows a deep ruby core, ope...
View full details2023 Nicolas, Domaine Lafage
Domaine Lafage, situated between Perpignan and the Spanish border in Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, has been run by Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage since...
View full details2020 Old Vine Zinfandel, Bedrock Wine Co
Founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, Bedrock Wine Co. is one of California’s most celebrated advocates for old vine preservation. The winery source...
View full details2015 Rioja Tinto, Finca Allende
The Modern Soul of Rioja. A Rioja that trades oak opulence for sculpted elegance, the 2015 Finca Allende Tinto captures the essence of Tempranillo ...
View full details2020 Moppa Springs Grenache-Mataro-Shiraz, Rockford
A stupendous blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz is elegant and restrained with a subtle note of vanilla and pretty floral notes. The Grenache su...
View full details2020 Piekenierskloof Grenache, Marras
The grapes for the Piekenierskloof Grenache are handpicked, destemmed and crushed first thing the next morning to retain freshness. The fruit enjoy...
View full details2024 Naïve Grenache, Château Maris
Grenache in its purest form This is Grenache stripped back to its essence, bright, juicy, and full of southern French charm. Made from 100% old-vi...
View full details2019 'Conebush' Syrah, Lomond Wines
This highly awarded single vineyard Syrah from top winemaker Hannes Meyer is a stunner. It opens in the glass with rich, mouthwatering aromas of ...
View full details2020 Syrah 'Vitese', Colomba Bianca
This organic beauty from Colomba Bianca has abundant notes of ripe red-berried fruits and blackberries are complemented by delicate violet aromas. ...
View full details2021 Finca San Martin Crianza, Torre de Oña
Finca San Martin Crianza captures the young spirit of Rioja Alavesa, always a reliable and delicious Crianza that drinks like many Reserva’s. This ...
View full details2023 'Est-Ouest' Côtes du Rhône, Domaine André Brunel
This is a spicy, juicy Côtes du Rhône with exuberant ripe red fruit framed by a good structure, rounded tannins and a lovely balance. A delicious a...
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