The Velvet Soul

The Velvet Soul

Your palate has a biological rejection of bitterness and astringency. You may be a "Supertaster" (highly sensitive to bitter compounds), which means high tannins feel physically painful or harsh, like sandpaper on your gums. Your mouth seeks protection - you want wines with higher glycerol (body) and alcohol sweetness to coat your tongue and create a barrier against harsh textures. You judge wine by how seamlessly it glides across your palate.

What to look for on a label: Silky, Plush, Velvety, Ripe, Fruit-Forward

Perfect Pairings

The Perfect Bite: A slider burger with caramelised onions and melted gruyère cheese.

Tuesday Night Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognese or a pepperoni pizza with a thick crust.

The Dinner Party Dish: Slow-cooked lamb shanks with sweet potato mash, or BBQ pork ribs with a sticky glaze (the fruit in the wine loves the glaze).

Snack Bowl: Dark chocolate squares, aged cheddar, or mixed nuts.

Your wine list

What to look for on a label: Silky, Plush, Velvety, Ripe, Fruit-Forward

The Reds

🇮🇹 Puglia (Grape: Primitivo / Negroamaro)
🇺🇸 Lodi / Napa (Grape: Zinfandel or Merlot)
🇦🇺 Barossa Valley (Grape: Shiraz)
🇦🇷 Mendoza (Grape: Malbec)
🇫🇷 Southern Rhône / Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Grape: Grenache Blend)
🇪🇸 Priorat (Grape: Garnacha)

The Whites

🇺🇸 Napa Valley (Grape: Oaked Chardonnay)
🇫🇷 Rhône Valley (Grape: Viognier)

Your perfect collection

The Velvet Soul

£49.99

For the palate that seeks a seamless, luxurious glide over aggressive structure, this collection offers a sanctuary of plush, fruit-forward intensity. By focusing on higher glycerol and naturally supple textures, these four wines—from the sun-drenched expressions of Southern France to the rich, high-altitude density of Bodega Colomé—gently coat the tongue with ripe berry notes and jammy warmth. These are bottles crafted to prioritise a velvety mouthfeel, providing a deeply satisfying, smooth finish that pairs effortlessly with savoury stews, caramelised onions, or sticky barbecue glazes.

Say hello to zero-pressure tasting! We have hand-curated these top-tier wines and used our patented oxygen-free tech to seal them into perfect ¼ sizes. Sip, explore, and fall in love with your next favourite vineyard.