Collaborare Red Blend 2024

Think red in summer. Give this wine a light chill and serve it with a table of tapas for an easy, alfresco gathering with friends.

The wine shows a deep mulberry-red colour, streaked with flashes of vibrant magenta. It’s a red made for balmy summer evenings or warm winter afternoons – generous in fruit and spice, but not heavy. As Mourvèdre, Shiraz and Grenache come together, the expression is one of abundance. At cooler temperatures, the fruit leans bright and red: sweet red apple, redcurrant and cranberry. Slightly warmer, plush blueberry, ripe fig and black cherry step forward.

A faint tomato-leaf note threads through the aromatics, adding a subtle savoury freshness, while the unmistakable Mediterranean character is carried by sweet spice and a light dusting of liquorice. On the palate, the first impression is generous, with a soft wash of cinnamon-spiced berry coulis setting the tone before the wine settles into its stride. All three varieties intertwine seamlessly, delivering exactly what the nose promises. Silky, supple tannins give shape to the mix of red and black fruit, while a thread of baking spice continues through the mid-palate. Freshness adds lift, and a savoury dryness draws the wine to a mouthwatering finish.

Delicious and easy to enjoy, this is an everyday red – not overly complicated, but well balanced and made for entertaining rather than overthinking.

Spiced lamb kofta with yoghurt, lemon zest & fresh herbs

The gentle spice in the kofta picks up the wine’s clove and pepper notes, while yoghurt and lemon zest keep everything fresh. Casual, generous, and perfectly suited to sharing.

Stuffed red peppers with spiced lentils, cumin & fresh herbs

Lentils have a way of drawing out the savoury side of a wine, while a warmer spice like cumin lifts the fruity core. Sweet red peppers bring sweetness and earthiness, and a handful of fresh herbs adds a refined note – especially when the wine is served slightly chilled.

For every bottle, 15% of the proceeds will go directly to Touching Dreams, a Tourism industry-pioneered NPC dedicated to supporting initiatives centring on youth development, community upliftment, and environmental preservation. With each glass raised, you are directly contributing to these vital projects, which all play a hand in nurturing a legacy of hope for future generations.