Red Wine

We tend to favour red wines with freshness, structure, and drinkability over massive heavy fruit bombs. Think chillable reds, alpine styles, volcanic wines, lighter Nebbiolo, Loire Cabernet Franc, spicy Syrah, and bottles that work just as well with food as they do slightly too quickly on their own.

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  • Adobe Organic Carmenere at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Plum, Black Pepper and Smoke
    V

    Adobe Organic Carmenere

    Notes: Blackberry, Plum, Black Pepper and Smoke
    £12.00
    £12.00
  • Nieto Patrimonial Bonarda, DOC Luján de Cuyo at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Spice
    V

    Nieto Patrimonial Bonarda, DOC Luján de Cuyo

    Notes: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Spice
    £16.50
    £16.50
  • Estampado Malbec, Mendoza at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Damson, Smoke and Pepper
    V

    Estampado Malbec, Mendoza

    Notes: Black Cherry, Damson, Smoke and Pepper
    £10.00
    £10.00
  • Pursued by Bear “Bear Cub” Red Blend at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Cocoa and Smoke

    Pursued by Bear “Bear Cub” Red Blend

    Notes: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Cocoa and Smoke
    £42.00
    £42.00
  • Chateau Grand Pey Lescours Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016 at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Plum, Cedar and Graphite

    Chateau Grand Pey Lescours Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016

    Notes: Black Cherry, Plum, Cedar and Graphite
    £35.00
    £35.00
  • El Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Dried Cherry, Cedar, Tobacco and Spice

    El Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja

    Notes: Dried Cherry, Cedar, Tobacco and Spice
    £28.00
    £28.00
  • Quinta do Popa Contos da Terra Douro Tinto at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Plum, Cocoa and Spice
    V

    Quinta do Popa Contos da Terra Douro Tinto

    Notes: Blackberry, Plum, Cocoa and Spice
    £20.00
    £20.00
  • Nieto Malbec, Luján de Cuyo at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Plum, Blackberry, Cocoa and Vanilla
    V

    Nieto Malbec, Luján de Cuyo

    Notes: Plum, Blackberry, Cocoa and Vanilla
    £15.00
    £15.00
  • Pablo y Walter Malbec, Valle de Uco at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Cassis, Violet and Chocolate
    V

    Pablo y Walter Malbec, Valle de Uco

    Notes: Blackberry, Cassis, Violet and Chocolate
    £14.00
    £14.00
  • Ducale Salice Salentino Riserva at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Plum, Cocoa and Dried Herbs
    V

    Ducale Salice Salentino Riserva

    Notes: Black Cherry, Plum, Cocoa and Dried Herbs
    £15.00
    £15.00
  • Man Meets Mountain Malbec at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Violet, Cocoa and Pepper

    Man Meets Mountain Malbec

    Notes: Blackberry, Violet, Cocoa and Pepper
    £12.50
    £12.50
  • Casa Ferreirinha Esteva Douro tinto at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Plum, Violet and Cocoa

    Casa Ferreirinha Esteva Douro tinto

    Notes: Blackberry, Plum, Violet and Cocoa
    £12.50
    £12.50
  • Felicette Grenache Noir at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Wild Strawberry, Red Cherry, White Pepper and Herbs
    V
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    Felicette Grenache Noir

    Notes: Wild Strawberry, Red Cherry, White Pepper and Herbs
    £12.50
    £12.50
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  • Kaiken Malbec Classico at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Plum, Violet and Cocoa

    Kaiken Malbec Classico

    Notes: Black Cherry, Plum, Violet and Cocoa
    £13.50
    £13.50
  • Primordial Soup Red blend at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Wild Herbs and Spice

    Primordial Soup Red blend

    Notes: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Wild Herbs and Spice
    £8.50
    £8.50
  • Dauvergne Ranvier Costieres de Nimes at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Red Cherry, Garrigue and Pepper

    Dauvergne Ranvier Costieres de Nimes

    Notes: Blackberry, Red Cherry, Garrigue and Pepper
    £15.00
    £15.00

Red wine covers an enormous range of styles, from light and vibrant Pinot Noir and chilled Gamay to structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and Syrah built for long ageing. Produced from dark-skinned grapes fermented with their skins, red wine gains its colour, tannin and much of its texture through skin contact during fermentation.

Climate, grape variety, vineyard site and winemaking style all shape the final wine, creating everything from fresh, juicy everyday reds to deeper, more savoury and cellar-worthy bottles. Cooler-climate wines often emphasise acidity, floral aromatics and lighter tannin, while warmer regions tend to produce fuller-bodied styles with darker fruit and greater richness.

Our red wine range focuses on expressive bottles from thoughtful growers across France, Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe and beyond, alongside modern minimal intervention producers working with both classic and lesser-known grape varieties. Alongside benchmark regions and traditional appellations, the collection also highlights organic and biodynamic farming, lower-intervention winemaking and wines chosen for drinkability and individuality as much as prestige.

Expect bright fruit, spice, herbs, earthy complexity and wines suited to everything from midweek drinking and chilled serving to richer food pairings and extended cellaring. Styles range from fresh Alpine reds and Mediterranean blends to structured Nebbiolo, Cabernet-led wines and lower-intervention natural reds with texture and savoury depth.

Whether you prefer lighter and fresher styles or fuller-bodied oak-aged reds, red wine remains one of the broadest, most versatile and most rewarding categories in the wine world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is red wine?

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-skinned grapes that are fermented with the grape skins, giving the wine its colour, tannins and structure.

How is red wine made?

Red wine is made by fermenting grape juice together with the skins, seeds and sometimes stems, which extract colour, flavour and tannins during fermentation.

What does red wine taste like?

Red wine can range from light and fruity to bold and complex, with common flavours including red berries, black cherries, plum, spice, chocolate and earthy notes depending on the grape and style.

What grapes are used to make red wine?

Common red wine grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec, Tempranillo and Grenache.

Is red wine always dry?

No. While many red wines are dry, some styles can be fruitier or slightly off-dry depending on winemaking style and region.

What is the difference between red wine and white wine?

Red wine is fermented with grape skins, giving it colour and tannins, while white wine is usually fermented without skins, resulting in a lighter, crisper style.

What food pairs well with red wine?

Red wine pairs well with red meat, grilled dishes, pasta with rich sauces, cheese and hearty vegetarian dishes depending on the style.

Is red wine stronger than white wine?

Not necessarily. Alcohol levels depend on the wine, but red wines often feel more full-bodied due to tannins and structure rather than higher strength.