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Conversation-Starting Reds

Unique Reds for Just $13.33 a Bottle
3.7 Average bottle rating
These crowd-pleasing wines made with little-known grapes are sure to start a con
Conversation-Starting Reds
$231.88$159.88
12 Bottles

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El Bombero 2023

Regular price: $16.99 per bottle
Old-Vine Spanish Garnacha

Wine Details

Packaging PioneersGREEN PIONEER, (Packaging Pioneers Packaging Pioneers)
  • Red - Full Bodied
  • SpainSpain
  • Garnacha
  • Vegan
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2025
  • Packaging Pioneer
El Bombero

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
El Bombero is a full-bodied red wine with enticing aromas of red berry, cinnamon spice and black currant. The palate is luscious, with juicy mouthfuls of sun-ripened blackberry, raspberry and cherry, plus a spicy, velvety finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Aged cheese, duck, game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian.

Aluado Alicante Bouschet 2023

Regular price: $15.99 per bottle
Bestselling Portuguese Red

Wine Details

GoldSommelier Challenge Competition, (Gold Medal)
91
91PTS
Sommelier Challenge Competition, (91 Points)
Aluado Alicante Bouschet

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Aluado is a full-bodied red wine with complex dark berry and baking spice aromas. The palate offers great structure, ripe tannins and rich flavors of plums, blackberry, coffee and cinnamon.
Wine Food Pairings
Pork, hearty stews (with or without meat), sausage, braised red meats.

GFF Zinfandel 2023

Regular price: $18.99 per bottle
Sumptuous California Zinfandel

Wine Details

GFF Zinfandel

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
GFF Zinfandel is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with fresh-picked blackberry, bramble fruit and peppery spice aromas. Rich and succulent, the palate has more black-fruit flavors, velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Grilled steak, barbecue, burgers, turkey, pork, spicy dishes (esp. with Cajun seasonings), eggplant, meaty pasta dishes.

Domare Piemonte Rosso 2022

Regular price: $21.99 per bottle
Silky Piedmont Red

Wine Details

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • ItalyItaly
  • Barbera
  • Vegan
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 01 February 2028
Domare Piemonte Rosso

Flavor Profile

The Vale McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

Regular price: $21.99 per bottle
Luxe, Award-Winning Australian Shiraz

Wine Details

SilverSan Francisco International Wine Competition, (Silver Medal)
The Vale McLaren Vale Shiraz

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
The Vale is a full-bodied red wine with ripe red berry, black cherry and plum aromas. The palate is rich and generous, with more dark-fruit flavors plus hints of cloves, white pepper and red licorice. Smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Big Hitter Souzao 2022

Regular price: $19.99 per bottle
96-Point California Rarity

Wine Details

SilverSunset International Wine Competition, (Silver Medal)
Double GoldNew York International Wine Competition, (Double Gold Medal)
96
96PTS
New York International Wine Competition, (96 Points)
Big Hitter Souzao

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Big Hitter is a full-bodied red with rich dark cherry, licorice, thyme, and violet aromas. The palate delivers deeply luscious, dark-fruit flavors, food-friendly tannins, and a long, powerful finish.