=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

The estate is family owned and run, and there’s a particular worship for the land here so nothing nasty is used in farming which adds to the sandy earth and mineral elements.

Parea Estate Blewitt Springs Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022

Fluffy and softly red fruited with foamy, but still crunchy, red apples and just a little berry goodness, there’s some nice complexity here. It’s kept on lees to this day, so get ready for a lick of herby perfection. Shines at a house party and is radiant in the park.

Chalmers Col Fondo Sparkling Rosato 2021

We made a thoughtful selection of subregional character when considering the wines we wanted to share with you. In McLaren Vale, the sandy soils of the vineyard work well to highlight the aromatics of the Grenache. This year's iteration is a real step up in complexity and structure! With the extra dimension of wild plum, think sweet red currants with some crunch to the fruit, and a lovely tight grain of tannin, all wrapped with a veil of berry and violet aromatics. Sweet, spice-laden and with a silk-like textural flow—there's a real finesse to this wine. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Grown and made on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people.

This Must Be The Place McLaren Vale Grenache 2021

Super aromatic with whole plush berries playing alongside some herbal savoury lift. Sweet berries, a smidge of red apple skin and whole bunch herbaceousness all come together on the soft and easy palate. Pick up two, one for now and one for when you're sad it's over!

Mercer Wines Nouveau Shiraz 2022

This carefully handcrafted wine boasts purity in spades and is overflowing with character and charm. Fruit for this wine came from a unique vineyard overlooking the Goulburn River, sitting on rich alluvial soils in an area that’s home to many retired volcanoes—Dane has told us more than once that the quality of fruit from this spot is incredible! The Syrah is a blend of two separate ferments, which both underwent semi-carbonic maceration with 10 days on skins. In the glass, expect bright and lifted fruit flavours, with intermingling notes of bramble berries, boysenberry, and raspberry coulis. There’s a fresh acidity and energy to the wine that make it perfect for summertime drinking. It’s fantastic as is, but if we were you, we’d chuck this one on ice before drinking.

Un-Grafted #26 Momento Mori Carbo Syrah 2022

Piron Cadoles Beaujolais Villages 2022

Husband and wife duo, Emma & Sam, are a force to be reckoned with on the Peninsula & their local footprint extends far beyond their vineyards, with a winery & cellar door, a produce farm, yoga studio, boutique accom & even a clothing store. Why You'll Like It: If ever there was a wine made for all the sweet, sour, salt & spice of Thai/Sri Lankan flavours this is it! Why You Won't: Excessive litres of "pinot beige" (aka Pinot Grigio) from Northern Italy have left you with an inbuilt prejudice against the variety...

Even Keel Pinot Gris 2023

Wild Folk Pinot Noir 2023

Mt Mary Quintet Cabernet Blend 2021

While coming off the 2 million or so year younger Portlandian soil this still carries plenty of mineral substance, with a flinty puff, white stone fruit and grapefruit, this is taut, and waiting to be paired with something from the ocean.

Thierry Laffay Petit Chablis 2022

The Laffays farm seven hectares and started producing Chablis in 1978, so their Old Vines (Vieilles Vignes) is a fantastic representation of all that history thanks to (typical of Chablis) hands-off approach to winemaking. All that leads to something classic, and encapsulates the way Chablis was in the not-too-distant past.

Thierry Laffay Vieille Vigne Chablis 2021

A flowing Chablis full of depth over the palate with a round acidity that we could drink every day. Subtle green apple notes and some white blossom intertwine with that iconic cold stone wash.

Thierry Laffay Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon 2021

Rich and biscuity upfront with stone fruit and a little Dutch cream, finishing fresh with a snap of green apple. This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Poulsard and Savagnin was made using Méthode Traditionelle and spent two years on lees, and it's the perfect sparkling to celebrate with. Cheers!

Domaine Rolet Crémant du Jura NV

Red liquorice and raspberry jube notes sit upfront but with some air, this reveals dark berries, sweet spice and some lovely porcini-like umami character. Delicious and polished in all the right ways.

Saltfleet GSM 2022

Savoury orange notes meet citrus oil and orange blossom in this aromatic and spicy wine that saw 10 days on skins resulting in just enough chew to keep you coming back.

Cramele Recaş Solara Orange 2022

Aromatic lemon blossom at the fore intermingles with fresh, fine acidity, some meal and a nice little bit of phenolic grip. We don't need to tell you to pair this with oysters... but pair this with oysters!

Mercer Wines Picpoul 2023

This skin-contact Greco sits firmly on the savoury side of the style. Orange, cinnamon, and sandalwood flow into more orange citrus and rind, and lots of sturdy tannin. Seriously structured yet remains delightfully fresh thanks to the acidity—this demands food!

Tenuta Nardone Pupo Zero Orange Greco 2021

Some oak toast and flinty reduction lead to stone fruit and some malolactic richness on the palate, with a perky acidity keeping things fresh. Swell Season is a project with sustainability at the forefront of its practice. (750ml) 13.0% ABV

Swell Season Chardonnay 2022

A great entry into the Coleraine pedigree with a bit more Cab Franc and a bit less new oak, adding to its ability to drink when fresh and a little younger. Tastes of mulberry, tobacco, cassis and spice, and has a moreish acidity to welcome in good times and good bites!