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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  • Unico Zello Delta Blue at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blueberry, Blackberry, Eucalyptus and Spice
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    Unico Zello Delta Blue

    Notes: Blueberry, Blackberry, Eucalyptus and Spice
    £23.00
    £23.00
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  • Paarl Heights Shiraz at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Black Cherry, Pepper and Smoke
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    Paarl Heights Shiraz

    Notes: Blackberry, Black Cherry, Pepper and Smoke
    £12.00
    £14.00 £12.00
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  • Domaine Crève-Cœur Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge Seguret at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Red Cherry, Blackberry, Garrigue and Spice
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    Domaine Crève-Cœur Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge Seguret

    Notes: Red Cherry, Blackberry, Garrigue and Spice
    £24.00
    £24.00
  • Storchi Rosso Reggiano Pozzoferrato Lambrusco DOC 2022 at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Fresh Herbs
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    Storchi Rosso Reggiano Pozzoferrato Lambrusco DOC 2022

    Notes: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Fresh Herbs
    £25.00
    £25.00
  • Clos Berenguer Priorat Clos Tafall 2021 at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Blackberry, Cocoa and Slate

    Clos Berenguer Priorat Clos Tafall 2021

    Notes: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Cocoa and Slate
    £24.00
    £24.00
  • Bodegas Arloren Spirit of the Monastrell at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Plum, Thyme and Spice

    Bodegas Arloren Spirit of the Monastrell

    Notes: Black Cherry, Plum, Thyme and Spice
    £15.00
    £15.00
  • Gabrielskloof Wholebunch Syrah at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Blackberry, Violet, Black Pepper and Stems
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    Gabrielskloof Wholebunch Syrah

    Notes: Blackberry, Violet, Black Pepper and Stems
    £24.00
    £24.00
  • G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Sour Cherry, Rose Petal, Wild Herbs and Spice
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    G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo

    Notes: Sour Cherry, Rose Petal, Wild Herbs and Spice
    £28.00
    £28.00
  • López de Heredia Rioja Reserva 'Cubillo', 2017 at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Sour Cherry, Dried Tobacco, Forest Floor and Sweet Spice
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    López de Heredia Rioja Reserva 'Cubillo', 2017

    Notes: Sour Cherry, Dried Tobacco, Forest Floor and Sweet Spice
    £32.00
    £32.00
  • Mother Rock Force Celeste Cinsault at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Cranberry, Pomegranate, Dried Rose Petal and White Pepper
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    Mother Rock Force Celeste Cinsault

    Notes: Cranberry, Pomegranate, Dried Rose Petal and White Pepper
    £18.00
    £18.00
  • Molino Terramadre, I.G.T. Toscana, Sinergo, 2021 at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Dried Rosemary, Crushed Slate and Sweet Tobacco
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    Molino Terramadre, I.G.T. Toscana, Sinergo, 2021

    Notes: Black Cherry, Dried Rosemary, Crushed Slate and Sweet Tobacco
    £40.00
    £40.00
  • Le P'tit Domaine, Saumur Champigny Le Coup D'Douze at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Red Cherry, Damson Plum, Crushed Violet and Fresh Bay Leaf
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    Le P'tit Domaine, Saumur Champigny Le Coup D'Douze

    Notes: Red Cherry, Damson Plum, Crushed Violet and Fresh Bay Leaf
    £22.00
    £22.00
  • Sylvain Boton Bourgueil Printemps Cabernet Franc at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Redcurrant, Sour Cherry, Violet and Black Pepper
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    Sylvain Boton Bourgueil Printemps Cabernet Franc

    Notes: Redcurrant, Sour Cherry, Violet and Black Pepper
    £28.00
    £28.00
  • Weingut Andres Pfalz Spätburgunder vom Kalkmergel Bio at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Wild Strawberry, Red Cherry, Forest Floor and Clove
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    Weingut Andres Pfalz Spätburgunder vom Kalkmergel Bio

    Notes: Wild Strawberry, Red Cherry, Forest Floor and Clove
    £22.00
    £22.00
  • Domaine Guillard Gevrey Chambertin Les Platieres 2019 at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Crushed Raspberry, Dried Violet and Forest Floor
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    Domaine Guillard Gevrey Chambertin Les Platieres 2019

    Notes: Black Cherry, Crushed Raspberry, Dried Violet and Forest Floor
    £54.00
    £54.00
  • Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Douro Tinto at The Beerhive, Edinburgh. Free UK shipping.
    TASTING NOTES
    Black Cherry, Crushed Slate, Wild Herbs and White Pepper
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    Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Douro Tinto

    Notes: Black Cherry, Crushed Slate, Wild Herbs and White Pepper
    £26.00
    £26.00

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.