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

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

A light red blend of Sangiovese, Vermentino and other Koerner-grown grapes. It’s light, aromatic and refreshing in that way only a light red can be – with perfumed berries and a sarsaparilla tinge and it really sings with a light chill.

Parco Valley Light Red 2024

Thank you Koerner! Full of lively aromatics and flavour-some boysenberry, grenadine and salted plum skin. It’s a complete no-brainer for any holiday get-together so grab as many as you can carry.

Parco Gamay 2024

A touch of blush goes well with a squeeze of strawberry and watermelon and a little spice. There’s red fruit too, so that’s body and shape which is always welcome but things are kept lean with some fresh acidity.

Cloudbreak Nouveau Sparkling NV

Violets and some tumbling true-to-Cab Franc greenery that’s kept red, in flavour, with wild plums – skins and all! Has all the Lofi jubey feels and can use a little chill to cool down that slow roast lamb you woke up at 7am to prep and put on.

Carto Wines Cabernet Franc 2022

Magical Fumé that’s here right in time for summer. Whole bunch pressed and some good rounding in oak. A pairing dream for creamy cheeses and white fish. This will brighten a park session no matter what the weather and what a dance partner.

Carto Wines Fumé Blanc 2022

Well isn’t this a bit fun? Especially with that little extra heft in the fruit that boldens the structure. If orange segments and pink berries give you a refreshing smile, then you should grab a bottle and head to the park. Never mind the weather, you’ll be shining.

Carto Wines PétNat Rosé 2022

Vivid and flush with lush fruits, earthy edges, and some savoury spice. Saltfleet is absolutely delicious and a great rendition of a local Rhône blend. Take it to a BBQ and show it off, and don’t be surprised if people ask for wine recommendations.

Saltfleet GSM 2023

We don’t mess around when it comes to school night wines. There’s a lot involved in spotting value and we’ve found it here. Of course, there’s some rich citrus and textural stone fruit in there, but there’s also a hint of cashew and the slightest smidge of oak.

Landing Place Chardonnay 2023

Sweet cherry bon bons and a little rose. It’s the perfect place to land on a warm, hot, cool or day, or night, because those are the times when a Pinot with some raspy tannin and a drop of minty herbaceousness is in order.

Landing Place Pinot Noir 2024

If you’re into Sauvy Bs from across the ditch, then you've landed on the right wine. This is full of gooseberry, lychee and lemongrass wrapped in a dry, zesty palate. We’re hooked. Great value.

Landing Place Sauv Blanc 2024

Purple flowers don't open, they pour when in bloom. That’s why we love them, especially when there’s ripe blood plum and generous doses of tannin that lounge comfortably on the back of the palate.

Saltfleet Touriga 2023

Matured in large format oak to let the bold skin contact, show off all the sandalwood, spice and chewy tannin. Everything with the hipster juice is nicely balanced though, and it’s great at a pot-luck because it’ll elevate most foods and be loved by everyone lucky enough to get a sip–don’t feel bad for having three glasses, you deserve it, and you brought it!

Yetti and the Kokonut Hipster Juice 2022

After 36 hours of skin contact, this blushes with candied apple, strawberry, and the tiniest pinch of fairy floss you could pull off the stick. To make things interesting, there’s also quite a bit of structural tannin and a good spritzing of saltiness.

Vinya Vella Bush Vine Grenache Rose 2023

The Seven Summits would be a brave journey, but before you even start planning, sit back and enjoy a Shiraz Touriga from the Clare. A fruity flourish with a bit of decadence through black and blueberries that come draped over tannin and spice.

Seven Hill Brave Journey Shiraz Touriga 2022

A fresh take on Grenache that’ll garner even more fans, so it’s perfect for dinner parties. Full of bright red fruits, candied strawberries and glacé cherries in bright, crunchy mouthfuls. It’s yum and great for Pinot drinkers, but with enough oomph and tempt Syrah lovers too.

Seven Hill Indigo Grenache 2022

Dark and inky but forget the Kraken! We're talking smooth Shiraz here that's got multigenerational appeal thanks to some salted plum burst and a soft, round palate. Brilliant anytime the mercury dips below below 25.

Scarpantoni Shiraz 2021

Light red currants and sweet cherries. I’m ashamed to say I watched Roman Holiday for the first time recently, Gladiator 2 got me in the mood. Like those films, this is all appeal, but unlike the latter, there’s a little sweetness and plenty of depth here. Bellissimo.