Take this example that's leaning right into the midweight, aromatic style. In the glass expect lavender, cherry, red plum and a dab of fresh beetroot, with a lick of vanillan sweetness for a Shiraz that's easy drinking yet retains good fruit weight.

Cloudbreak Nouveau Syrah 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.