Castellare Chianti Classico 2022

Drinks with almost a little pink peppercorn spice that’ll do perfectly with slow-roast lamb and mint jelly. There was some good time in oak and on lees so expect some smooth texture and a more aromatic nose which makes complete sense. Great value and super impressive.

Eck Wines Sparkling Shiraz No1 2019

Bastide Saint Dominique Chateauneuf Du Pape Secrets De De Pignan 2017

Plucked from red soils and fermented mostly destemmed, but all as one ferment. It’s Classic Yarra flightiness and lift right here. That means florals and flavour that have a nice concentration, plus balanced oak and subtle bunchy spice with tannins that build and expand into (and beyond) your second glass.

First Foot Forward Pinot Noir 2023

Each precious vessel gets 800 of litres of YV juice and comes out with a firmer, structural feel which is offset by some subtle grassy notes and enough citrus to keep things crisp. It’s an impressive local side-step for those Loire Valley blanc lovers out there.

First Foot Forward Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2023

A Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard 2023

A Rodda Baxendale Vineyard 2023

Alain Chavy Bourgogne Blanc 2021

Merlin Cherrier Sancerre 2021

A very hands-off approach, like a director with the right actors, Cobaw lets the fruit play, oozing yellow fruit, lemon beebrush and just enough nutty texture that presents as the savoury note we were anticipating. When expecting acidity, bring cheese.

Cobaw Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2023

Propping all that fruit up is some nice cashew, pulled warm bread and lemon rind. There’s a lot of drive and power here, but it’s never overwhelming.

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Vermentinu tends to have a little white-peppered depth and this follows that trend. Look out for fresh pear and lemon peels in that transfixing straw-yellow, and plenty of refreshing minerality.

Domaine Vico Bois du Cerf Blanc Vermentinu 2023

The tannins are dusty, earthy spices, and high-toned acidity. This is old school, but it’s still holding onto a little, effortless, cool vibe. Great at dinner parties. Drink it while the sunsets, and in between pieces of cheese you cut that’s too big for the cracker.

Carlos Sanchez Bienlarme Lágrimas Bellas Rioja 2022

Joblot Givry Clos Marole 1er Cru 2021

This feels like a wine that’s showing off a lot of charming assets. From the green apple snap and zest of lemon citrus to the light mealy note from some time on lees, along with the chalky pith that is almost palpable, and dipped in salt. If you ever wished your Muscadet had some effervescence, this is the wine for you.

Zudugarai Getariako Txakolina 2023

Sylvain Longoureau Saint Aubin Villages 2022

24’s Riesling comes with concentrated lime, lemon thyme and citrus blossom. With subtle layers of coriander and lemongrass, gun smoke and autumn fruits. Put it on the table when you’re making a curry for instant cuisine elevation.

Ottelia Riesling 2024

Parlante is speaking in Italian, but they could’ve gone with canto (singing), because that is what it can do if you line up everything – a cooler, ice, glasses, a friend or two, and a rug for the park.

Fondo Antico Grillo Parlante 2022

Strong adult lemonade vibes to this year's bottling... Complete with a backbone of Makrut lime zest and leaves, and a granny smith apple like level of acidic tartness married to a certain slatiness that rips through to balance out the residual sugar. Throw all the spice and asian flavours at it that you possibly can!

Werkstatt Riesling 2024

From the west coast of Sicily, this is full of a salty crunch and a little bosc pear. It’d be perfect with crudo, vongole, or fish n chips even. Fermented in stainless steel fresh, zesty and textural from start to empty. Only in Sicily.