Chardonnay is for all seasons, all events, and (nearly) all people. The sisters have given us something generous with soft, ripe stone fruit and a little cuddly richness. There’s just a little oak and green melon and with change from a 20, you’re getting a lot of value.

Mo Sisters Chardonnay 2023

Flush with tropical notes of gooseberry and guava, with delicate citrus and a lick of nettle through the finish.

Cloudbreak Nouveau Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Sourced from two blocks across the McLaren Vale, this is a Shiraz with a deep sense of place. Dark, blueberries lead the charge on the nose, before salted meats and a wash of lovely, chalky tannin sweeps the palate.

Paralian Springs Hill Shiraz 2023

The majority of the fruit underwent malolactic fermentation with some stirring to build texture and the result is delicious wine with a creamy feel and plenty of lime, a pinch of oak spice and a tight tensile line of acidity.

Rob Hall Chardonnay 2024

A delicious blend of Pinot Gris, Graciano and Sangiovese. Candy apple, red currant and raspberry come together with a lovely and leafy spiced edge and a smidge of tannin on the backend that can stand up to a meal.

Taschini Sunny Pinot Gris Sangiovese blend 2023

Semitone Westgate Vineyard Shiraz 2021

Like being in a lift with Chalamet or Mescal. They’d love a glass of your Shirazy-feeling Nero because you're Australian, but you have some euro charm. Blue fruits and oak spice at sunset are always perfect, you just wish it held the moment longer. If only life had an emergency button that kept you between floors, safe with Paul-othée.

Chalk Hill Small Batch Nero d Avola 2022

From the pulpy, leesy texture to the honeyed richness that pours with just enough oxidative edge to impress a Jura mate. It’s got the goods when it comes to the savoury matters too, and will be oh so perfect with fish curries.

Oria-Riff Old Vine Semillon 2023

Don't worry Chardonnay lovers who like tension, this is the best of both worlds and it’s kept nimble with some fresh and energetic peach skin laced acidity. Amazing winemaking and great value!

Domain Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay 2022

Pours pale but full of spice and lovely pears, and absolutely appropriate with so many white sauce pastas. Comparable with a north of Venice white blend, thanks to that fresh attitude and the inclusion of a little Bianco and Nero adding savoury elements, while ultimately feeling Grigio in ‘profilo’.

SC Pannell Protero ' Pinots ' 2023

Fermented whole bunch and matured in hogsheads, expect something smooth, but light and nimble. Silk? Spruce? Suede? You get the point. All red fruits with a twist of herby goodness. Great park wine.

Heroes Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier 2024

=Meyer lemon aromatics up front before a line of tight acidity on the palate, with hints of grapefruit pith, green apple and just a smidge of residual sugar, that sits perfectly in the mix.

Lyons Will Estate Riesling 2023

Dry. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, we should also mention all the hydrating citrus-like, rosewater and clean acidity. Forget the weather, this is always refreshing and will find its place in your easy-drinking hearts.

Logan Weemala Gewurtztraminer 2023

Sauvignon that offers fresh, lifted fragrances of gooseberry and lychee before the Semillion flows in throwing in fig, grapefruit and spice. Don’t fret, they’re all getting along in there, they’re just waiting for you to join them though.

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023

This wine offers citrus blossoms, talcy chalk and some lime, pulp, leaf and pith. Buy enough for everyone at your group Yum Cha dinner to get at least two glasses, you wouldn’t want anyone missing out.

Fervor Dokta Nova Riesling 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

Red raspberries, currants and cherries. There’s a sweetness and welcoming charm, but with an undertow of raspy tannin and energised acidity. Like the Kim Gordan and Thurston Moore combo, it’s about layers and discovery with deep twiggy spices, that seem rinsed in cola-nuttiness, there too.

Little Reddie New! Nebbiolo Refosco 2023

70% old vine Mataro, plus Grenache and Syrah for the rest. We’re calling it Côte du Rho-ssa thanks to its style and profile which is all blackberries, cassis red fruit and just a bite of black licorice. Stays dry throughout and everything here is harmonious so nothing screams out for attention which is the sign. Great winemaking, great value.