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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Adrian Cullen
Pete and his colleagues have a really great range of beers, wines , whisky and spirits. What makes them exceptional i...
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Stig E
Meget godt utvalg i ØL
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Medium Body Reds

Some wines sit comfortably in the middle, and that's no bad thing. Medium-bodied reds balance fruit, freshness and tannin without letting any one element take over, making them some of the easiest wines to pair with food and the bottles we open most often at home. They reward another glass rather than demanding your full attention.



Medium bodied red wine offers a balance between freshness and richness, combining vibrant fruit character with structure, texture and versatility. Sitting comfortably between lighter reds such as Pinot Noir and fuller-bodied styles like Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, medium-bodied wines are often some of the most approachable and food-friendly wines available.

Our collection includes expressive reds from classic grape varieties including Sangiovese, Grenache, Merlot, Tempranillo, Barbera and elegant Rhône-style blends. Alongside traditional regional styles, the range also features lower-intervention and organically farmed wines where freshness, balance and vineyard character remain central to the style.

These wines typically combine ripe red and dark fruit with softer tannins and lively acidity, creating bottles that work naturally both on their own and alongside food. Expect flavours of cherry, plum, blackberry, redcurrant, spice and subtle earthy savoury notes with rounded texture and excellent drinkability.

Medium-bodied reds often offer enough structure and depth to pair well with richer dishes while still retaining the freshness and flexibility needed for more casual drinking. The category spans everything from Italian and Rhône reds to Spanish, Mediterranean and cooler-climate styles, making it one of the broadest and most versatile areas in wine.

Whether you're looking for an everyday dinner wine, a balanced red for sharing or a softer alternative to heavier full-bodied styles, medium bodied red wine offers depth, freshness and versatility without excessive weight or richness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a medium body red wine?

A medium body red wine is a red wine that sits between light and full-bodied styles, offering a balanced structure with moderate tannins, acidity and alcohol.

What does “medium body” mean in wine?

“Body” refers to the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. Medium body wines feel balanced — not too light or delicate, and not heavy or intense.

What do medium body red wines taste like?

Medium body reds typically show bright red and dark fruit flavours such as cherry, plum and blackberry, along with subtle spice, herbal or earthy notes depending on the grape.

Which grapes are medium body reds?

Common examples include Merlot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Grenache, which naturally produce wines with balanced structure and approachable tannins.

How strong are medium body red wines?

Most medium body reds are typically around 12.5%–14% ABV, sitting in the middle range for red wine alcohol levels.

What food pairs well with medium body reds?

They pair well with pizza, pasta dishes, grilled chicken, pork, roasted vegetables and medium-intensity cheeses due to their balance of acidity and tannin.

How are medium reds different from light and full-bodied wines?

Light reds are softer and more delicate, full-bodied reds are richer and more tannic, while medium body reds sit in the middle with balanced structure and versatility.

Are medium body reds easy to drink?

Yes. They are often considered the most versatile and approachable style of red wine because they are not too heavy or too light.