FIRESIDE FAVOURITES: BIG, BOLD & SPICY WINES PERFECT TO WARM YOUR BONES!

As the nights draw in, the leaves turn and the chill finally bites, there is only one remedy: a roaring fire, a good book and a truly magnificent glass of wine that warms you from the inside out. Welcome to Hic!'s Fireside Favourites - our hand-picked collection of big, bold and wonderfully spicy wines crafted to chase away the cold and ignite your senses.

Forget the delicate quaffers, this is where the serious reds come to play! Dive into our selection of powerful Shiraz with its peppery punch, robust Primitivo and Zinfandels bursting with dark fruits and spice, smoky Cabernet Sauvignons that linger on the palate and hearty Malbecs ready for any feast. These are the wines built for crisp evenings, hearty roasts and deep conversations.

Our selection is not just 'big'; they're full of character, complexity and a story behind every sip. No mass-market mediocrity here, just genuine, bone-warming brilliance to elevate your autumn and winter dining, or to simply enjoy by the glow of the embers.

There are Rich & Spicy reds, the quintessential big, bold reds that demand a roaring fire alongside the complex and earthy classics which offer power, but also introduce savoury complexity and contemplation for a quiet evening by the fire. Beyond red we have also included some warming whites and fortified wines that offer richness and warmth without being red and will certainly warm your bones! Finally, there are some intriguing picks from more unique wine growing regions and grape varieties that deliver maximum warmth and spice for the more adventurous.

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Cantine Paolo Leo Passitivo Appassimento Primitivo 2022

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A rich & full-bodied 'appassimento' style Primitivo with hints of smoke & chocolate... Read More...

Churchill's Meio Queijo Douro Tinto 2021

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A classic juicy Portuguese red from the Douro Valley, full of black fruit flavours... Read More...

Amalaya Calchaquí Valley Malbec 2023

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From high-altitude vineyards this intensely fruity wine is packed with red berry flavours... Read More...

Thymiopoulos Vineyards Xinomavro 2022

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Xinomavro is Greece's answer to Nebbiolo, offering Barolo-like tannins & complexity, but with unique character... Read More...

Rhebokskloof Vineyard Selection Pinotage 2020

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A fresh, elegant expression of the idiosyncratic Pinotage grape from Rhebokskloof... Read More...

Reflets de Cissac Haut-Médoc 2018

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Less taninc & dense than the Grand Vin but more approachable in its youth... Read More...

Doja Winery Prokupac 2020

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An alluring, Serbian red wine made from the indigenous Prokupac grape variety... Read More...

Pavette Zinfandel 2021

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Rich and round with dark brambly fruit, spice and elegant soft tannins... Read More...

Lirac by Roger Sabon 2023

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Creamy & rich with silky spiciness Lirac by Roger Sabon is electrifying stuff... Read More...

Lustau Los Arcos Dry Amontillado Sherry

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Serve slightly chilled as an aperitif or perfect accompanying soups, asparagus & risottos... Read More...

Langmeil Barossa Valley Floor Shiraz 2022

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With a Barossa Trust Mark, this wine represents the very essence of the region... Read More...

Viña VIK 'Omega' Carménère 2022

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An elegant & precise red wine blend that showcases the amazing personality of Carménère... Read More...

Wynns Coonawarra Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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A wine of style & stature 'Black Label' is one of Australia's most collectable wines... Read More...

De Loach Russian River Chardonnay 2023

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Beautifully oaked Californian Chardonnay with rich aromas of key lime & baked apple pie... Read More...

Bodegas Zugober Belezos Rioja Gran Reserva 2014

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An exquisite Rioja Gran Reserva made from 50 year old vines... Read More...

Quinta de la Rosa 20 Year Old Tawny Port

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Simply beautiful thanks to its extended ageing - rich yet elegant with delicate nuanced flavours... Read More...

Musella Amarone della Valpolicella 2020

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Made using the traditional Appassimento method, this is a rich, full-bodied & intensely flavoured wine... Read More...

Álvaro Palacios Gratallops Vi di Vila 2019

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An elegant red wine with wonderful depth & concentration from Priorat icon Álvaro Palacios... Read More...

Louis Jadot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2022

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Premier Cru En Remilly is very close to the Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard... Read More...

Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2019

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A sublime & elegant Super-Tuscan red. If you enjoy Tignanello, you'll love this!... Read More...