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

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

Berry coulis and a dusting of dried herbs and plum skins that seem to swell up in the most lovely way. This plays very well with pasta, pizza and even a little BBQ, like that one Ital-stralian friend who can’t help but over-pronounce pomodoro, or ciabatta.

Longview Fresco Nebbiolo Pinot Nero Barbera 2022

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

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

Gorgeous with punnets of raspberry and plenty of plucked strawberries on show, but with plenty of tangy tannins that are leafy, herby, and wrapped up so nicely. If all that’s not enough, consider some lasting depth too.

Scintilla Mountain Pinot Noir 2023

Pour, pour, pour, it’s beautifully coloured, delicious Gamay with real substance that’s robust with sweet, spiced tannin and the best juices – red cherry, raspberry and a dab of strawberry. They’re doing good things at Coulter.

Coulter C6 Gamay 2023

Offer up glasses of flowing, liquored berries, sweet cherries and some blackcurrant essence tonight to yourself or those lucky enough to be in your (and this bottle’s) company. Soft n plush with enough tannin to keep you engaged, even after the conversation has lulled and everyone’s on Insta.

Gudilly Shiraz 2022

Aromatic and easy-drinking that’s one of those you open, pour, drink and forget about. This doesn’t mean it’s ambient, just that it’s agreeable with all the plush red fruits and berries you’ve grown up loving in Pinots. So good with dips and chips. Speaking of… how come people don’t have dip for dinner? Why is it always a snack and why can’t it be a meal?

Gudilly Pinot Noir 2023

Perihelion Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Savoury on the nose and full of light, red rhubarb and trademark cherry that pours with carraway and rye spices. This feels smooth and refreshing, but has some savoury earthy, dusty tannin to keep you thinking.

Perihelion Pinot Noir 2023

If she starts going on about her favourite Sparkling, which was the one she requested, just focus on the gentle sounds of the heavenly bubbles popping in your glass and know that there’s more for you. Tastes like lemon sorbet, but with an almost creamy texture.

The Other Right Bright Young Things Chardonnay Pet Nat 2023

First Drop The Real Time Chardonnay 2022

It’s all soft and plush red cherries entwined in a brisk acidity, like your friend who’s juicy but dry and sharp with some sass.

Hillbilly Single Vineyard Woodside Gamay 2022

It’s one of our favourite table Chardonnay’s every year. Always gets three votes at a park party, and loves to hang with Brie and crackers. If all that didn’t get you over the line, there’s also fresh stone fruit and a little lemon curd on the palate.

Chain of Ponds Chardonnay 2023

Fermented 30% whole bunch and underwent even more carbonic maceration this year so look for a little flit to lighten all the juicy, plump fruits even more. We recommend letting it live in the fridge until you’re ready for all the berried goodness and fun.

Ochota Barrels The Price of Silence Gamay 2023

A charming wine from the second it hits the glass, pouring with a lovely pale pink hue—judging by eye alone, you'd think it's a Provençal rosé! Fresh strawberry aromas carry through to the palate, with cherry, peach, and a light herbaceous note. A smidge of sweetness balanced by bright acidity, giving a whole lot to love for less than thirty dollars.