Think strawberries, but with some savoury sage and soft tannins to keep it all light and refreshing, but the structure’s there so every sip will invite a little thought, as well as tasty enjoyment.

Tim Smith Bugalugs Grenache 2022

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

Precise with cumquat, guava and little grassy, pine nettles. Amazing food wine as we’ve come to expect from Ottelia. There’s lime on the nose and some clean peach fuzz on the palate.

Ottelia Sauvignon Blanc 2023

The idea is to let the Grenache grapes do the talking with minimal use of sulphur and no filtration, and what comes through is a real textural delight with vibrant florals, ripe raspberry and a lick of sandalwood and some rhubarb.

SC Pannell Basso Grenache 2021

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

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

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

Weaver Sauvignon Blanc 2023

A great rosé and one to pull out when you're looking to impress in a subtle, this ain’t my first rosé-deo, and you don’t need to spend a heap to get quality. Full of white cherry, watermelon rind, lavender and some sublime nectarine, this is dry and crispy from start to finish. Enjoy it, but keep an eye on everyone's glass, you might have to finish before some of them to guarantee yourself seconds.

Fenêtre Lavande Rosé 2022

If the words "easy-drinking BBQ wine" pique your interest, you're going to want to pay close attention to this! A Tempranillo with a splash of Graciano that's all cherries. Super bright red cherries and spice on the nose lead to cherry ripe characters on the palate, with a crack of black pepper and a nice smidge of tannin. Delicious.

Lobethal Road Tempranillo 2022

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

Dry and savoury in style with plenty of fruit cake spice. Here’s a Sparkling Shiraz that’s perfect for with so many divine snacks and meals. Has a good, tannic grip and finishes spicy, rather than sweet.

Patritti Lavoro Sparkling Shiraz NV

Sourced from both family-owned and grower vineyards throughout the Barossa, including some that are the oldest in the region, this Grenache shows a real sense of place. In the glass, ripe strawberry and raspberry coulis are complemented by a little sage, saltbush and some lovely sandy tannins tightening it up before the nice and savoury finish.

Corryton Burge Grenache 2022

Packed with black fruit and licorice, ripe black cherry and currants, plum pastille and olive tapenade with a big dollop of luscious tannin, to balance all that ripe fruit. Grab the wood splitter and open this next to the fire.

Ben Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021

There’s also a solider of perfectly toasted raisin bread, and hints of pepper. As you’ve already inferred, it’s a wine that offers up a new note/layer with every sip, on top of what you’ve already identified and loved.

Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon Shiraz 2022

One of my / our favourite go-to Rieslings is back, and with a new vintage! Don’t worry, it still has all the zesty acidity, lime blossom and grapefruit pith you (and us) have always loved.

One Lovely Day Riesling 2021

If you find yourself reaching for a GSM time and again, we implore you to give this fuller-bodied Tempranillo a go. Sweet and supple, with notes of fig, red currants and cherry jam, complemented beautifully by some chewy, soft tannins.

De Lisio Argento Tempranillo 2021

Whatever your reason for avoiding alcohol, this no alc Prosecco hits the spot with familiar notes of citrus and green apple, along with balanced acidity and spritely bubbles. 0.5% ABV