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7 of the Best Red Wines in the Philippines and Wine Shops Where You Can Get Them
Stock up on the finest bottles of red wine from these wine shops!
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | July 05, 2022
Fancy a bottle of great-tasting wine? You can try several in the Philippines.
Images of the items courtesy of brands from the list
When it comes to grand celebrations and fancy dinners, a bottle of red wine is a staple. It is an excellent drink for socializing and complementing meals, packed with health benefits. For one, a bottle of red wine contains resveratrol, a compound that helps lower the risks of diseases, stroke, and dementia. Properties in red wine also help in clearing acne, improving fertility, relieving stress, and aiding digestion. If you’re looking for a bottle of the best red wine in the Philippines, you're in luck.
Yoorekka listed down the finest red wines in the Philippines you can buy in the Philippines and the wine shop in the Philippines where you can get them. Check out the list below and see which of these highly-rated products you’d judge the best red wines in the Philippines.
1. Los Medanos Malbec 2019
Where to buy: Winery Philippines online store (https://winery.ph)
Price: PhP700
The Los Cardos Malbec 2019 has 13.9% alcohol content
Image: Winery.ph website
An Argentine classic is one of the best red wines in the Philippines, the Los Cardos Malbec 2019 is a dry red wine with a well-balanced flavor that features sweet aromas and a spicy flavor. The wine has red fruit notes and features a deep violet-red color with a hint of fresh raspberry and strawberry flavors. It pairs well with red meats and well-seasoned dishes.
2. Zoom Lionel Osmin La Reserve Malbec 2017
The Zoom Lionel Osmin La Reserve Malbec contains 13.0% alcohol.
Image: Manila Wine website
Zoom Lionel Osmin La Reserve Malbec is an excellent red wine in the Philippines made in France. It is made from 100% Malbec grapes and features a dark and deep color. It is characterized by a complete and pleasant aroma that comes from red fruits, black fruits, and China ink. This red wine contains woody notes that bring nutmeg, cedar wood, and juniper to mind.
3. All Saints Sangiovese Cabernet 2016
Where to buy: Wine by Chris Urbano online store (https://winebychrisurbano.com/)
Price: PhP1,240
The Sangiovese Cabernet has a clear Sangiovese front palate and Cabernet back palate.
Image: Winery Philippines website
Made in North East Victoria-Australia, the All Saints Sangiovese Cabernet 2016 is an all-around favorite among enthusiasts of red wine in the Philippines. The red wine features a balanced acidity and a dry finish, and its flavor hints at coffee and dried berries. This red wine’s rich and bold flavors work well with appetizers and on its own. It is best paired with beef, lamb, pork, veal, spicy food, cheese, and poultry. It also goes well with Mediterranean dishes.
4. Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir
The Villa Maria Pinot Noir has soft tannins and a hint of dried herbs on the finish.
Image: Wine Depot website
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir is made in Marlborough, New Zealand. The Award-winning wine features low acidity and a fruit-driven flavor that bears notes of cherry, plum, red fruit, and currant, with hints of clove and spice. It suits most meats, aged cheese, and oily fish, particularly mature cheddar cheese or smoked salmon. In addition, the Pinot Noir is intermingled with flavors of freshly roasted coffee beans and dark cocoa. And you don’t need to go to a wine shop in the Philippines; you can purchase them online!
5. Penfolds Max's Shiraz 2016
The wine seeks to preserve Max Schubert’s legacy as a winemaker.
Image: Manila Wine website
In honor of Penfold’s reputable late winemaker Max Schubert, the Max’s Shiraz red wine was released in 2015, the year of Schubert’s 100th birthday. Schubert inspired a younger generation of winemakers to pursue excellent quality red wine. He also contributed innovations to Penfold during his time. This fruit-driven wine is made in South Australia and is now available in wine shops in the Philippines.
6. Dominus Estate, Yountville, Napa, 2014
The Dominus Estate, Napa Valley wine has 14.50% alcohol.
Image: AWC Philippines website
The last on our list of best red wines in the Philippines can be described with just two words delicious and smooth are just two words to describe the Dominus Estate wine. Rare could be another, as only 2,200 cases of the 2014 Dominus, Napa Valley were produced. Each bottle features a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet France, and 7% Petit Verdot. This red wine has a thick and concentrated palate accompanied by anise, menthol, blackberry, and dark fruit nose and is best enjoyed between 2024 to 2034.
7. Château Latour 2006 - Pauillac | 1er Grand Cru
Each bottle of Chateau Latour is made in France.
Image: Manila Wine website
Chateau Latour’s 2006 Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé is one of the best red wines in the Philippines and is a treat you can give yourself. This full-bodied red wine features a smoky, sweet, charcoal, graphite, cassis, and forest floor-scented nose featuring a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Its anticipated maturity is from 2013 to 2030.
It’s best to stock up on fine red wines like these for any occasion or celebration. Check out these red wines and wine shops in the Philippines!
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This article was initially published in Yoorekka on September 20, 2019.
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About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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