This is another multi-generational banger that'll suit every family member at the lunch/dinner table, especially if the BBQs on and your best griller has the tongues. We love it for the chewy tannins and generosity of the fruit. It also just feels exactly like a McLaren Vale Grenache blend should, whilst still being original, and creative.

Paralian Blewitt Springs Grenache Shiraz 2023

Thistledown Shes Electric Grenache 2023

Brini is someone we want to soak up every minute with its light pomegranate and early season strawberries and rosy hue. Don’t think it’s all fruit though because there’s a little fanning of peppercorn that comes through to add some oomph, and make it appropriate with light meats and anticipated meetups.

Lauren Langfield Brini Grenache 2023

Perfect with lamb shoulder, beef ribs, veggie kabobs and almost anything else you can grill. A great gift for the host and one that’s not quite fancy enough for them to harbour so you’ll get more than a glass if you keep close.

Koomilya SC Pannell Tempranillo Touriga 2019

Pure berry conserve and punnets of raspberry delight the palate with hints of orange and chinotto and some lovely lightly bitter, ashy tannin to finish. With all its super pretty nuova Siciliana vibes, your friends will thank you while you pour them a glass, but they’ll love (even more) after they finish their glass.

Rouleur Nero d' Avola 2023

Lifted and aromatic on the nose before a layered and textural palate with fleshy raspberry, wild strawberry, and spice while remaining a fresher expression of the variety.

Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2022

Who says you need people to enjoy red florals, cooling herbs and some earthy spice and who says you need to listen to a label? I actually like to bring delicious bottles like this to social events and then not share any, you might think that’s a little cold and weird – you’re right btw – but the joy the wine gives me makes me more pleasant to be around, and brings out a certain humour and charm.

Bondar Junto GSM 2022

This ain't your typical McLaren Vale Shiraz—this one's full of jubey red berries, with familiar warming oak spice and endlessly delicious baked plum notes. A very approachable bottle if you're looking to explore the variety within the context of McLaren Vale!

Mr Smith Shiraz 2021

A richly-fruited McLaren Vale Shiraz showing off everything there is to love about this pocket of South Australia. Dark berries and plums play alongside some graphite-like minerality, and prominent tannins thanks to a good dollop of French oak. This drinks like a warm embrace on a cool night, while Smooth Operator plays softly in the background.

Lloyd Brothers Estate Shiraz 2021

SO delicious with a golden trio of red, black and blue fruits in the glass, marked by moreish highlights of aniseed. It's a BBQ wine, couch wine or just an anytime wine.

Dune The Empty Quarter 2021

Delicately styled Grenache from McLaren Vale's Blewitt Springs, brimming with a heady perfume of lifted lavender and strawberries. While fruits feel delicate there is a nice firm structure to the wine, along with some red liquorice notes, light mineral salinity, and the beautiful upstanding cat's tongue tannins.

Rouleur Grenache 2022

This is some classic Aussie Sparkling Shiraz right here! Medium-bodied and fruit-forward in style with juicy blackberry and plum notes followed by Christmas spice and a little grip. Delicious!