Beautiful. That colour is thanks to plenty of time on skins which teases out all the Semillon’s sandalwood, papaya and fennel seed notes. The tannins are papery but present, and there’s some great texture. A good time - serious orange - wine made by some local weirdos.

Local Weirdos Turbulent Juice Semillon 2023

Grown in one of our favourite Yarra Valley subregions, Dixons Creek, this is a cool climate-styled Shiraz that’s full of true-to-style dark fruits like violets and dark plums, whilst still being easy-drinking in the Bistro way – just like that inspiring Syrah we loved in the Rhône Valley too long ago.

BISTRO Shiraz 2022

Bright and crunchy with cherry pips, cranberry and drops of boysenberry that shine through along with some trademark Sangiovese dusty tannin, and crispy acidity

Carlotta Sangiovese 2023

Alive with sweet, mixed berries and a sprinkling of herbs. Local Weirdos are always entertaining. We have some great memories – stares into the distance fondly – ‘ahhhh.’ Anyway, there are piquant edges, and it's loaded with fruity charms that jolt through the wine in a package that French Lofi / Soif drinkers will love. Can even get a petit chill.

Local Weirdos Big Valley Bombo Light Red 2023

Imagine a handful of tart, tangy strawberries in your glass. See them sitting there? All that refreshing flavour, just waiting to wash down your dinner or a little charcuterie. Perfect, isn’t it? To make it even more inviting, we recommend a light chill.

Lucy M Noir de Florette 2024

The right winemaker can make even a Tuscan / Piedmont hybrid blend - hit - with LoFi notes and deft precision. This is super charming, thanks to all those dusty red currants and macerated cherries that wash through with a little minerality and plenty of savoury goodness.

Lucy M Sangiovese Barbera Nebbiolo 2024

Jayden Ong – a siren that ushers flavour, dare and skill. 2022 in the Moonlit Forest is all about amaro edges, redcurrant and blood orange juiciness. There’s a good amount of bitter snap too – sounds like a little bit of the maker’s charm went into the wine.

Moonlit Forest Spring 2022

A delicious blend of Fiano that saw four days on skins and whole bunch-pressed Pecorino has resulted in what can only be described as golden hour in a bottle. In the glass, expect floral jasmine and acacia alongside golden orchard fruits, touches of ripe pear and a luscious texture. A perfect match with prosciutto-wrapped melon, spicy Southeast Asian dishes or just a friend at sunset.

Parco Giallo 2024

If it were French, they’d call it vin de soif style Pinot Noir, meaning it’s a thirst-quenching delight that’s for drinking now at the park with a modest cheeseboard, rather than out of a decanter you can’t bear to watch others handle. So expect fun flavours, like cherries and berries wrapped in sheer tannins and acidity. Perfect, just as it is.

Idiom Pinot Noir

A collaboration between I’ll Fly Away and NSW fashion brand, High Tea with Mrs Woo. This has a great savoury edge and some oxidative spice for all you Jura fans out there, but all the stonefruit and a little pulled brioche note keeps things inviting, very lovely and a step up in the Pet Nat game.

I'll Fly Away Mrs Woo Pet Nat 2023

These grapes are picked in two phases, with the first being fermented as berries before the second is fermented whole bunch which explains the long chew and endless cherries that drive deep into the soul of your palate and nest, nurturing as a flavour-filled smile until just after the bottle’s done.

Decades Coal River Pinot Noir 2023

Perfect, right down to the clean, delicious drive that’s bursting with green apple, citrus blossom, and a hint of honeysuckle. It gets along swimmingly with Campari and Aperol if you're feeling particularly spritzy.

Vino Aperto Prosecco King Valley 2024

Orange peel, musk, a cinnamon stick and sandalwood. You could burn them all as an offering to spark some good vibes, or you can pour this into your soon to be painted light orange glassware and taste it all and be refreshed.

LS Merchants Hoi Polloi Orange 2024

Margaret River Gewürtz for a little salty, cut tropical fruit and just enough refreshing acidity. Hoi Polloi is wine for everyone and this is made, low intervention, to please and keep the group happy, and conversation flowing.

LS Merchants Hoi Polloi White Blend 2024

They say not to sweat the small stuff. This is the #1 Chiller in the fridge that you can’t rely for a dinner plan, but one you'll love eating with. Tastes like crushed cherry pulps and a little clumps of pomegranate. Feel free to an ice-cube, or two.

LS Merchants Chilled AF 2024

s it me or was the Hudson-McConaughey reuniting disappointing compared their inimitable, How To…? This Fools Gold offers none of movies' underwhelming aspects, only inviting florals and a palate of mandarin and grapefruit pith that has just the amount of bright citrus and pithy chew.

LS Merchants Fools Gold Pet Nat 2024

It’s just like Yeats said, in dreams begin responsibilities. Well, we say if you're going to be a responsible dreamer… dream with a beautifully pretty Pinot that’s full of red currants, florals, and some classy oak derived spices, that culminate in a beautiful fan of tannin.

In Dreams Pinot Noir 2023

Sauvignon Blanc with a bright point of difference thanks to 28 days on skins. Good things are happening at El’More right now and this is another approachable and amazing wine you should drink in the park. Flows with lime leaf, stone fruit and chalky grip.

Elmore Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Chardonnay's richness meets cool-climate restraint. To be a good character you need some contradictions, those will give you broad appeal after all. This has that crisp stone fruit and some generous oak spice, with a refreshing line of acidity. Yum.