2019 Vintage Wines
2019 Vintage Wines
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Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache, Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro (SGM) is an Australian wine classic, and the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III SGM is one of the very best. 2019 was an outstanding year for the Barossa Valley and the family made the most of the conditions to produce a truly beautiful Australian red wine. The Shiraz gives it its wonderfully deep colour and black berry fruit, the Grenache adds plump, overripe cherries and the Mataro provides the backbone. It was aged for 15 months in seasoned -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione. Guided by the expertise of renowned consultant oenologist Giacomo Tachis (creator of iconic wines like Sassicaia, Tignanello, and Solaia) Argiano unveils a wine graced with plum fruit notes complemented by hints of dried herbs, chocolate, leather, cloves, and nutmeg. The wine's finesse and balance are a testament to the seamlessly integrated tannins and acidity. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Feb 2025) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com (2019 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Canon FronsacGrapes: MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points - La Revue du Vin de France. Located on South Facing slopes overlooking the Dordogne River, Chateau Barrabaque is located in the appellations of Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac. Cuvee Hugo is a fruit forward Merlot dominated wine with barrel ageing in French oak, bringing a beautiful structure. Rated an impressive 90 points by La Revue du Vin de France and hailing from the wonderful 2019 vintage, Cuvee Hugo offers exceptional value for money. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Sept 2024) Wine Press Ratings -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Blaye-Cotes de BordeauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedGold Medal Winner - Challenge International du Vin. From the fabulous 2019 Bordeaux vintage, this lovely wine from the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation is on the eastern side of the Gironde estuary on the opposite bank to the prestigious appellations of Margaux & St Julien. Benefiting from the cool sea breezes and river minerals from the Gironde, this superb Merlot-dominated wine is beautifully fresh with layers of exotic spices. A real gem from an under-valued appellation and fantastic
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Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red96 Points - Greg Sherwood, MW. The 2019 Bill Winshaw is a Cape Bordeaux blend that embodies Winshaw Vineyards’ heritage and precision. Led by 82% Cabernet Franc, with 6% each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Merlot, it balances finesse and power. Aged for 20 months in barrel (50% new oak), it unveils luscious red cherry, cranberry, and cassis aromas, lifted by fresh herbs, rose, and a hint of pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and structured, with silky tannins, bright acidit -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Greg Sherwood, MW. The 2019 Winshaw Vineyards Charles Winshaw is a bold, Bordeaux-style blend showcasing the depth and complexity of Stellenbosch. Made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this wine is aged for 20 months in oak barrels, resulting in a rich, structured wine with layers of dark fruit, spice, and subtle oak influence. A perfect balance of power and finesse, it’s a standout expression of Winshaw Vineyards’ commitment -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, FranschhoekGrapes: Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedA sophisticated expression of Franschhoek’s terroir, The Max 2019 is a meticulously crafted Bordeaux-style blend that balances power with precision. The nose is deeply layered, revealing cassis, black cherry, and plum, interwoven with cedar, tobacco, and graphite. The palate is structured yet polished, with finely grained tannins supporting a core of dark fruit, savoury spice, and mineral complexity. Aged in French oak, the wine’s elegance and depth promise remarkable ageing potential, yet its r -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 13%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Crafted from the finest Helderberg vineyards, Waterford Estate Kevin Arnold Shiraz is a masterful showcase of balance, depth, and complexity. Named after Waterford’s founding winemaker, this refined Shiraz embodies both power and precision—perfect for those who appreciate a structured yet expressive red. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2019 Vintage) Platter’s Wine Guide (2019 Vintage) Taste Rich aromas of dark berries, violet -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint JulienGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit VerdotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - Falstaff. Chateau Lagrange Les Fiefs de Lagrange is the second wine of Chateau Lagrange. Once again, this wine shows the value of second wines in great Bordeaux vintages. 2019 has been compared to the likes of 2000, 1990, and even 1982, and its combination of concentration, elegance and sheer drinkability is all on display here. Smoky black fruits on the nose are followed by a plump, well-upholstered palate that's dominated by blackcurrants, cherries, plums, and raspberries, with sav -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MedocGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - Jeff Leve. Clos Manou 2019 is a fantastic example of a great value Medoc. 2019 was a sublime vintage throughout Bordeaux and the low release prices meant they are still relative bargains. Clos Manou was founded in 1998, and as the vines get older, so the wines get better. This is an awful lot of wine for the money, and one that's worth buying by the case so you can see its development over the next decade. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Jeff Leve (2019 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pessac LeognanGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, MalbecABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - Falstaff. The Chateau Bouscaut 2019 is one of the stars of this magnificent Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2019 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. Impressive in the mouth with blackberry, chocolate and black-olive flavours, its tannins, while imposing in youth, are now adding richness and texture. V -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre / MataroABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - James Suckling. A true expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 2019 offers complexity, depth, and elegance. With rich layers of ripe red fruit, herbs, and a touch of spice, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Rhône Valley. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 97 Points - James Suckling (2019 Vintage) "If anyone tells you that Châteauneuf is just -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Lalande de PomerolGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet FrancABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points - James Suckling. The Chateau Pavillon Beauregard hails from Lalande de Pomerol, a commune of Bordeaux that made the most of the fantastic 2019 vintage. Lalande de Pomerol's best wines share many of the characteristics of the wines from its more famous neighbour, while offering great value for money - something no one could accuse Pomerol of doing. The Chateau Pavillon Beauregard 2019 received 90 points from The Wine Independent, and it's easy to see why. With its plump nose of crushed -
Country: Spain, CigalesGrapes: Tempranillo, MerlotABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedThe Lezcano-Lacalle Reserva 2019 is a standout 4.3-rated wine on Vivino, hailing from Cigales in Castilla y León. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo, it offers a fresh take on the modern Spanish style — polished, expressive, and full of character. The superb 2019 vintage adds an extra layer of finesse, delivering structure, balance and plenty of ageing potential. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Guia Penin (2019 Vintage) Taste Fresh yet powerful, tRegular Price£34.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£29.71 -
Country: Portugal, DouroABV: 20%Style: Sweet and FortifiedThe Fonseca Late Bottled Unfiltered Port is an exceptional Late Bottled Vintage Port. It’s crafted from a blend of classic Port grapes, including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Francesca. Under the expert guidance of David Guimaraens, a sixth-generation winemaker, nothing is left to chance. Grapes are gathered from the best vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior regions and are made in the traditional way with fortification with grape spirit halting the fermentation -
Country: USA, CaliforniaGrapes: Primitivo / ZinfandelABV: 16%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Wine Spectator. Named for its iron rich, red volcanic soils, Monte Rosso has produced grapes of unmistakable character for more than a century. Three generations of the Martini family have made wine from this iconic vineyard and it continues to inspire their winemaking team on a deeply profound level. Monte Rosso remains the source of some of the most coveted bottles in the Louis M. Martini portfolio. Full bodied and concentrated the textured mouthfeel is plush, finishing long. Vibra -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis 1.2-hectare vineyard in Pauillac stands next to the 5th growth grand cru classé's of Chateau Batailley, and across the road from Château Grand Puy Lacoste, on soil worthy of a classified growth. The yield here is around 32 hl/ha and the vineyard is planted in equal measure of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The entire batch of their Pauillac parcels is aged in new French oak barrels under the label Château Les Landes de Cach. The result is a superb wine from exceptional soils and winemakers. -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red95 Points - WinesCritic.com Produced exclusively with hand-picked Sangiovese grapes from the company's oldest vineyards, after careful fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine matures in French oak barrels. Subsequently the wine spends a period of refinement in the bottle, essential to guarantee the pleasantness and complexity that have made Brunello di Montalcino famous throughout the world. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - WinesCritic.com (2019 Vintage) "L -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Descorchados. The El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2019 is a wonderfully exuberant wine that demonstrates how fine Argentinean Cabernet Franc can be. The brainchild of Adrianna Catena and soils engineer Alejandro Vigil, the winery is in Argentina’s wine capital, Mendoza. The El Enemigo wines are made from the grapes cultivated in the region from the vineyards of Tupungato on deep calcareous and rocky soils. To preserve the grape’s vital character, only natural yeasts are used in fermentatio -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Falstaff. The Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 isn’t just one of Perfect Cellar’s best Argentinean red wine buys, it’s one of the best wine buys on our entire list. The Catena family are known for their pioneering work in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina and the Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 showcases the beauty of such wines perfectly. Produced from Malbec grapes sourced from the La Consulta region of Uco Valley, Mendoza, it manages to combine a huge weight ofRegular Price£19.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£15.96 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: TempranilloABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red92 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Casa La Rad is a winery dedicated to the environment to sustain and improve its vitality and biodiversity. From the La Rad vineyard, the grapes are handpicked and carefully selected from bush trained vines 35 years or older, before malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels of 500 and 225 litres where it will be aged for at least 14 months. A highly rated wine by the international wine press, and gold medal winning wine at the Mundus Vini awards, Casa La Rad Tinto isRegular Price£24.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£21.21 -
Country: Spain, Castilla y LeonGrapes: VerdejoABV: 14%Style: Classy Complex White95 Points - Guia Penin. Capitel 2019 is the flagship wine from the magnificent Ossian Vides y Vinos, arguably Spain’s greatest white wine producer. The Capitel is made from the estate’s oldest vines, some of which are believed to be 200 years old, from a tiny, organically farmed plot at Peña Aguda, in Nieva. Over the years, the roots have penetrated the slate sheets beneath the surface and extracted a rich mineral strength from them. This packs the tiny berries with concentration and complexitRegular Price£74.95Spain Offer - Save 15%£63.71 -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache, Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro (SGM) is an Australian wine classic, and the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III SGM is one of the very best. 2019 was an outstanding year for the Barossa Valley and the family made the most of the conditions to produce a truly beautiful Australian red wine. The Shiraz gives it its wonderfully deep colour and black berry fruit, the Grenache adds plump, overripe cherries and the Mataro provides the backbone. It was aged for 15 months in seasoned -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Hailing from the exceptional 2019 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in AmeRegular Price£29.95BBQ Wines - Save 20%£23.96 -
Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red93 Points - Greg Sherwood MW. A rich, silky Cabernet Sauvignon from the outstanding Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Thelema have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernet’s firmly on the global wine map. 18 months spent in barrel, 45% of which is new French oak, along with careful hand sorting have produced a truly elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain wit -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteAn elegant and refined white burgundy wine with delicate floral aromas and a beautifully balanced mineral finish. Pernand-Vergelesses is a small village nestled below the famous limestone Corton hill, known for the prestigious appellation of Corton-Charlemagne. Producing wonderfully mineral and fruit balanced wines, Pernand-Vergelesses offers great value and this old vines example from Vincent Girardin is simply lovely. Taste A fine aroma with delicate floral notes, such as apples, pears and a -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrapes: SangioveseABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione. Guided by the expertise of renowned consultant oenologist Giacomo Tachis (creator of iconic wines like Sassicaia, Tignanello, and Solaia) Argiano unveils a wine graced with plum fruit notes complemented by hints of dried herbs, chocolate, leather, cloves, and nutmeg. The wine's finesse and balance are a testament to the seamlessly integrated tannins and acidity. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Feb 2025) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com (2019 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocGrapes: MerlotABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - International Wine Report. Surrounded by prestigious chateaux and sharing an exceptional terroir, Chateau d’Esteau Cuvee d’Eyssan delivers one of the best price-quality ratios in the region. This gorgeous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc is a lightly wooded, fruity, and lively Haut-Médoc. It offers inviting aromas of cherries and plum, woven together with cedar, spices, and hints of dried tobacco. A well-balanced, elegant, medium-bodied Médoc, it is ready to be
