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Pizo Crianza 2016 Enjoy a full case of any single wine at your justREDS discount rate. Simply call 0343 224 1043 Matthew's take... "I cannot praise this wine enough. The Pizo brand is a beacon of excellence and this delicious Crianza, made predominately from Garnacha, is at the top of its game right now. Pure, red-fruited, sleek, succulent and harmonious this is a quintessential, modern, Spanish red wine and it looks knockout, too. Get involved now!" Where's it from? Instead of the word Cariñena referring to the red grape of the same name (also known as Carignan in France) – it actually refers to a wine region. It is in the northeast of Spain, in the province of Zaragoza. Great with... This is a medium-weight, all-purpose beauty and it will go with all manner of epic cooking! Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail Wine Writer Your rating: /5 A modern Spanish Crianza wi swt spice notes and generous ripe red fruit. At its best: Now – End 2023 ABV: 13.5% Normal price: £11.99 Grenache, Tempranillo, Carignan Full & Fruity Taste indicator: Light Full-bodied Winemaker’s words... "The balance between the fruit of the wine and the sweet spice of the oak here is perfect. So well balanced and drinking perfectly straight from release." Antonio Serrano, Winemaker Region: Cariñena Country: Spain

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Pizo Crianza 2016

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Matthew's take... "I cannot praise this wine enough. The Pizo brand is a beacon of excellence and this delicious Crianza, made predominately from Garnacha, is at the top of its game right now. Pure, red-fruited, sleek, succulent and harmonious this is a quintessential, modern, Spanish red wine and it looks knockout, too. Get involved now!"

Where's it from? Instead of the word Cariñena referring to the red grape of the same name (also known as Carignan in France) – it actually refers to a wine region. It is in the northeast of Spain, in the province of Zaragoza.

Great with... This is a medium-weight, all-purpose beauty and it will go with all manner of epic cooking!

Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail Wine Writer

Yourrating: /5

A modern Spanish

Crianza with sweet

spice notes and

generous ripe red fruit.

At its best: Now – End 2023

ABV: 13.5% Normal price: £11.99

Grenache, Tempranillo, Carignan

Full & FruityTaste indicator:

Light Full-bodied

Winemaker’s words... "The balance between the fruit of the wine and the sweet spice of the oak here is perfect. So well balanced and drinking perfectly straight from release."

Antonio Serrano, Winemaker

Region: Cariñena

Country: Spain

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Dragon Hills Syrah 2017

Matthew's take... "The Dragon Hills wines are shining a spotlight on Romania and bringing people closer to its fascinating vinous offering. This Syrah is the antithesis of the big, heavy, black wines from warmer climes. Dragon Hills is a lighter, energetic, supple wine with a red apple skin freshness which delivers a crunch of vitality on the palate."

Where's it from? Romania has a history of winemaking that dates back 6,000 years, pretty impressive! However, it is only in recent years that their wines have started to make an impact on the international market. We’re right behind them.

Great with... With enough brightness and cherry-stone freshness to tackle richer fish dishes and chicken, this is a useful red to have in your wine rack.

Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail Wine Writer

Yourrating: /5

A medal-winning,

soft Syrah from a

multi-award winning

Romanian winery.

At its best: Now – End 2020

ABV: 13% Normal price: £8.99

Syrah

Light and JuicyTaste indicator:

Light Full-bodied

Winemaker’s words... "I look to make wines that are unique to Romania but capture a little of my Aussie roots. I always work with the natural fruit character first and try to bring wines that are fresh and juicy to the table."

Hartley Smithers, Winemaker

Country: Romania

Region: Viile Timisului

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The Long Way Round Reserve Pinot Noir 2019

Matthew's take... "I am so fussy about Pinot Noir, as this is a grape which requires careful handling in order to highlight its beauty and sophistication. The Long Way Round is a perfectly poised, keen wine with a lovely, red cherry and cranberry tang on the finish, and on the mid-palate there is a buoyant succulence which tugs gently at the heartstrings. This is an example of a Pinot Noir with style and class!"

Where's it from? Nestled in between the coast and the Andes lies the Central Valley of Chile. A winemaking powerhouse, here the patchwork of vineyards are kept hydrated by snow melt from the mountains above.

Great with... Anything with mushrooms, including mushroom pizza, works well with Pinot Noir – and it’s best served slightly chilled (which brings out the fruit flavours)..

Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail Wine Writer

Yourrating: /5

A lively Pinot that

keeps your taste buds

buzzing with energy.

At its best: Now – End 2022

ABV: 13.5% Normal price: £10.99

Pinot Noir

Light & JuicyTaste indicator:

Light Full-bodied

Winemaker’s words... "I always look for an easy-going fruitiness in my wines that makes them super drinkable. I treat the grapes very naturally and keep oak out of the way, allowing the pure fruit and simple spice to shine."

Oscar Salas Steinlen, Winemaker

Region: Valle Central

Country: Chile

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Flôr l Mendoza Syrah 2019

Matthew's take... "This is an energetic and sprightly Syrah and it revels in its high altitude origins. The sleek lines and fresh-picked blackberry fruit is fascinating in this slim-line Syrah and it shows that this grape does not always make heavy-weight, powerful wines. Flôr l is a modern, vital red wine style which is far more flexible and multi-talented than the dinosaur wines of old."

Where's it from? Instead of the word Cariñena referring to the red grape of the same name (known as Carignan in France) – it actually refers to a wine region in the northeast of Spain, in the province of Zaragoza.

Great with... The juicy, easy going nature of this Syrah makes it ideal for a host of dishes. Try it with spicy paprika pork served with rice.

Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail Wine Writer

Yourrating: /5

An effortlessly supple

and spicy Syrah

which is swathed

in dark fruits.

At its best: Now – End 2023

ABV: 13% Normal price: £10.99

Syrah

Full and FruityTaste indicator:

Light Full-bodied

Winemaker’s words... "Mendoza is well known for its ability to produce supple, spicy reds, and this Shiraz reflects the region's potential extremely well."

Brunela Suriano, Winemaker

Region: Mendoza

Country: Argentina

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