Nord-Sud Rouge 2023

Jorge Castillo — Really solid red for the price

8/10

Picked this up from my local wine shop on a whim and really glad I did. Loads of dark fruit on the nose, almost like blackberries, and it drinks really smoothly despite being 14%. Had it with a slow-cooked beef stew and it was perfect.

Luna Chavez — Reliable if a bit pricey

7/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and liked it enough to track down a bottle for home. It's well balanced and the finish lingers nicely without being overwhelming. Only gripe is £17.25 feels a bit steep — I've had comparable reds for a few quid less. Still, it's a quality wine.

Maxwell Green — Good weeknight wine

7/10

Decent red that does exactly what you want it to. Nice dark fruity smell, good balance, not too heavy. At £17 it's maybe a touch more than I'd usually spend on a Tuesday night bottle but I'd buy it again on offer.