Fine
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and classic structure.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Averys of Bristol has a legendary relationship with the vineyards of Bordeaux, a connection deeply rooted in Bristol's historical role as the primary gateway for French wine imports into England since the medieval era. The 'Fine' Bordeaux Red represents the merchant's traditional art of sourcing and blending. Hand-selected by Averys' experts from trusted partner estates across Bordeaux, this wine is crafted to showcase the classic, harmonious character of the region. It typically balances the plush, plum-forward fruit of Merlot with the structured, cassis-scented backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon. Historically, such merchant-bottled clarets were the backbone of British cellars, celebrated for their reliability, elegant structure, and food-friendly acidity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most historic wine merchants, celebrated for its pioneering spirit and deep connections with global wine regions. Under the influential leadership of Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the family-run merchant became famous for identifying exceptional parcels and importing fine wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Porto, and Madeira, often bottling them under their own prestigious label. Their historic cellars on Culver Street in Bristol have long curated a diverse portfolio ranging from classic French appellations to innovative New World expressions, maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality and traditional merchant craftsmanship.