Perfect just as it is, with all the lime blossom, some tonic water quinine vibes and an armful of delicate fruits. Great value and a reliable bottle for any school night.

Millon Estate Clares Secret Riesling 2024

Cooling green bay leaf and impressions of sweet plum and black liquorice makes for flowy drinking. Tannins are good and grippy, and they add a nudge of warmth on the end.

Millon Estate The Impressionist Shiraz 2022

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

Lemon, lime and bitters with a perfect garnish of sweet florals and some textured weight. Love this wine so much. Perfect with frozen dumplings and packet ramen or a night on Little Bourke Street.

Max & Me Woodcarvers VIneyard Riesling 2023

We’ve always thought every Ottelia white was perfect anytime, but this is next level. Gewürtz with some Pinot Gris and Riesling for a textural palate of lychee and dandelion before a clean, acidic finish. Perfect.

Ottelia Anytime White Gewurtz Pinot Gris Riesling 2024

From one of Australia’s favourite winemakers. You should expect goodness from any Pannell wine because Steve and his team deliver! Field Street has spicy flavours layered over deep fruits and curly tannins that seem to lengthen the experience.

SC Pannel Field Street Shiraz 2022

Sweet blackberry with a smidge of pepper. It’s bold and full but balanced and at this price, it’s a delicious no-brainer after a day in or out of the office.

Stonehaven Stepping Stone Shiraz 2021

Great value Shiraz that plays all the blackberry, liquorice classics with elegance. There’s also trademark sage, black fruits and sweet spice – it’s traditional at it’s best. Sometimes you just wanna play The Stones and wear Levis.

Kaesler Reach For The Sky Shiraz 2021

Fleshy ripe and melony with a slippery, slightly rich texture that oozes out of the bottle. Still fresh and elegant enough to go perfectly with falafel, tabouleh and even dolma. Gosh, we love dolma. Sounds like this chill day you’re having is going to get brilliant.

Amo Vino Gianco Grenache Blanc 2023

Torn sage, ripe mulberry and berries, here’s a full-blooded Shiraz, vibrant and plush with a friendly (juicy) side. Ticks all the Shiraz boxes without ever scaring anyone off – in other words, balanced.

Curator Wine Co Hamlets Shiraz 2023

In Praise of Shadows Rose 2023

Another delightful Fiano we can’t get enough of. Full of the stone fruits and citrus notes everyone loves. The difference here, in the shadows, is a chewy texture and pithy grip that leaves all the deliciousness with you a lil longer.

In praise of Shadows KI Fiano 2023

Soft, supple and svelte with plums and blueberry compote that drip across the palate with ease. If you’ve never had Mencía, this is a brilliant place to start, but be warned, you're starting near the top so replicating the effortless brilliance might be a challenge.

Bloomfield Mencia 2024

A purpose built chilled red. Who knew sweet florals, spices and vibrant fruits could pour with such refreshing crunch? Aside from the winemaker – Lauren Hansen, whom we'd like to thank for this gem formally. Absolutely delicious

Bloomfield Petit Verdot Chilled Red 2024

Grown on limestone and volcanic soils. Bright and aromatic with some bunchy raspberry leaf and fresh acidity for a delicate mouthfeel. You'll also get a smidge of oak and crispy acidity which ties your entire evening together really nicely.

Werkstatt Mt Gambier Pinot Noir 2024

Generous purple black mulberry and plum fruits for every member of your extended family who’s over 18. This vintage offers a slightly sturdier webbing of tannin and just a little more cedar spice than most. Brilliant.

Bellevue Estate Shiraz 2023

Classic Barossa Shiraz, right down to the salt, sage and poached plums. This feels like finally whipping off your shoes and putting your feet up after a big day on the tools. A great wine to buy in bulk and have on hand, and solid gift when you don’t know what they love.

Lights Valley Shiraz 2021

Rich and juicy with boysenberry, mulberry that feels like laying on a rich, comfy shag-pile of tannin. There’s a handful of lavender in there too, and a little punnet of plums and blue fruits.

Stonehaven Stepping Stone Malbec 2022

Get some saturated plums and cherry liqueur in your glass, then watch the taste-filled smiles spread. Every note here hits at an operatic scale and even though there’s a bit happening – toasty tannins, smooth liquorice, nuttiness, baking spices – it’s all harmonious.