By guest writer, Patricia Langton
With autumn now upon us I find myself turning to hearty red wines to go with the great choice of food around at this time of year. Some new season venison and a drop of Argentinian Malbec would hit the spot right now.
Many Italian reds also come into their own as the colder weather and shorter days arrive –Nero d’Avola/Shiraz ‘Il Paradosso’ from Sicily is new to the list at Harrison’s and a great winter warmer.
Pesquera Crianza from one of Spain’s best known wineries – Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez - is also making its debut on the wine list. It hails from Ribera del Duero in northern Spain where the locals pair this rich Tempranillo wine with roast lamb. France has something to offer for every season and every occasion. However at this time of year I look more to Bordeaux, the Rhône and the myriad of wine regions making up the Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of the country. Or, if you’re looking for a New World take on Bordeaux, try the Klein Steenberg red blend at Harrison’s - it’s an inspired choice from the Cape winelands.
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