From the dusty tannins and ripe acidity that are the core of the profile to the lifting aromatics and unique, alpine freshness and minerality that seems to come through with just a smidge of mint. This is delicious vino to elevate your meal, or company.

Triacca Alpi Nebbiolo 2021

Bright and crunchy with cherry pips, cranberry and drops of boysenberry that shine through along with some trademark Sangiovese dusty tannin, and crispy acidity

Carlotta Sangiovese 2023

Don’t forget to tell them about all the macerated berries that dance with the length-providing, oak spices and leathery tobacco leaf. And while you’re saying all that, add a little hand flourish from Bernstein’s gesticulation playbook.

Joshua Cooper Pyren Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Well-balanced sweetness. Dark berries and plums that sparkle, or bubble even. Notes are worth journaling because they’re mulberry and a stingy piece of dark chocolate – apparently, I break off too much and need to be ‘monitored’ at family functions when the block comes out. Don’t worry, it’s on my list of things to work through with my therapist.

Gudilly Sparkling Shiraz NV

There’s also a lovely core of red fruit sweetness and some mulberry at the core that come wrapped in tobacco leaf. We call this level of acidity perfect for a luncheon, meaning it can hang with a cheese board, antipasti, and some chatter.

Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Red Blend 2021

You head in thinking you know what it’s going to be like, Pinot Noir – a little bramble and wild strawberries with raspberry seeming to ripple through the glass, and enough tannin to cradle your attention. But there’s more, it’s long with electricity and something lively that you can pause with, and contemplate; or just keep drinking, occupied with something else until you notice the wine is elevating everything in a lovely way.

Future Perfect House Pinot Noir 2023

A walk in the field that brings you home with a cherry, raspberry and poached strawberry-stained tongue. As if you weren’t loveable enough! There's also a little Adelaide Hills ooomph, but it's more delicate than bold, with a little autumnal bliss and earthy spice to match the rhubarby acidity. Barby...Barbie... Yes! It’s BBQ worthy!