Fruits are sourced from the King Valley and Strathbogie Ranges, and carry plenty of slightly darker-for-Pinot flavours, while retaining buoyant and brisk acidity and a little minty fresh alpine-y edge. This is all value and leaves you a little to think about if you want to let your thoughts linger or drift.

Skye Ridge Pinot Noir 2022

Ripe currants and earthy spices. Things feel ripe here, but never too dense, it’s easy-drinking French red. La Buvette has to go well with bavette (flank steak) right? Boil your spuds that night/morning before the meal for extra crunch and deliciousness, this is wine for tumblers, and not the goose neck kind. Plays well out of the fridge thanks to all the juicy notes.

Castelmaure La Buvette Grenache Carignan NV

Light and dry, but full of jubey fruit and berry flavours that taste better than the chemical-compound, squishy alternatives and might be cheaper than the punnets required to make an actual bowl of mixed berries at the moment. It’s a chilled red, so drink it when you’re chilling in the park, or when you want to keep refreshed while eating a roast chook.

Fin Le Vin du Rosier 2024

Wangolina Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Ten for the nectarine and appley aromatics, plus ten for that smidge of bitter lemon that it finishes with. Ten because that’s how many full glasses you get which'll see you talking sweet nonsense with a crush before, during and after sunset. (1500ml)

Three's A Crowd Pinot Grigio

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

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.

Gudilly Rose Pinot Noir 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

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

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

Complete with the versatile, dry style that works beautifully with or without food and brings some berried freshness to the fore. Simple, no fuss, delicious and refreshing.

Blackhearts Gate Series Rose 2023

Pours a great ruby that’s fresh with aromatics. This is classic light Yarra Valley Pinot and a bargain. Buy to enjoy the crisp but ripe cherry juice, autumn leaves, and a little raspy whole-bunch tannin in every drop, no wonder why it’s an instant hit every year.

Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2023

A pretty package that’s full of contemplative flavours and textures. This is the ‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk of our fridge, complete with a rich, process-driven tapestry where elements–dried apricot, spring wild blossoms and some grippy cinnamon–are revealed to you. It also shines at a potluck.

Azimut Brisat 2023

Nashi pear and hints of bready aromas pave the way for the delightfully dry and savoury palate, with more nashi pear, hints of hazelnut and just the right amount of fizz.

Mercer Wines PF Fizz 2023

We recommend it with a summer salad on a balmy evening because it’s effortless and delicious.

Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Riesling NV

If you weren't already pepped for summer, a glass of this will get ya right there! Made with a fruit salad of Italian varieties grown by the good folk at Chalmers, there's lots of moreish watermelon rind in the glass—we're talking the whole pink-to-white to-green spectrum—with pink grapefruit and plenty of fizz. If you need us, we'll be at the park with plenty of Positive Energy.

Positive Energy Pét-Nat Rosé Blackhearts x Chalmers 2023

Made with King Valley Merlot, the latest iteration of Happy Sack pours a delightful Provence pink but with a little extra electric glow to it. It’s bright on the nose with orange essence, potpourri, and lime, then textural on the palate with watermelon, lime leaf and a dose of freshening acidity. Pair with Doritos, Carbonara and sunshine! (1500ml)

Happy Sack Rosé 2022

A little prickly Pinot that has a nettle-underbrush vibe to keep all the blood orange and potpourri on point. There’s also a savoury edge and spice. This one slips down if enjoyed alone, but it glides down with camembert and a lively conversation.

Fin Yay! Pinot Noir 2024

In the glass, it's nice and dry with citrus blossom, cut lemon, a tickle of chalky pith and some soft acidity. Just delicious.

Xavier Vineyards Riesling 2023

Gris that has all the style’s trademark richness and textural gloss carrying juicy nashis and fennel pollen spices. If you've got a day going from event to event ahead, this would be a great way to start it all out perfectly!