Along with flavours of raspberry, blackcurrant and a zesty acidity, this has a little vermouth-like snap to it. Great aperitivo wine that can be chilled if you like.

Muto Tinta Barroca 2022

This RDJ has all the Coal River qualities but with even more depth and drive than a lot of wines coming out of the region. That means blackberries on the palate alongside a cranberry-laced acidity and an almost raspy tannin that’s long and fine.

L'appel Wines Coal Valley RDJ Pinot Noir 2024

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

Teroldego has a lot of loyal fans who are going to love this Heathcote rendition. Fermented in stainless to keep things clean and pure, there are generous red fruits flavours, a divine dried currant edginess, and just a note of that trademark alpine spice. ‘Ndom is Trentino dialect for ‘let’s go’, so cheers!

L'appel Wines NDOM Teroldego 2024

A bottle to celebrate with, gift, or make the most of a night/day with! Deliciously open and creamy with white flowers, honey blossom and a pinch of salinity. This is punching above its weight so look out Champagne, here comes another breathtaking Crémant!

Domaine des Huards Initia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Parley Fever Pinot Noir Cab Franc 2024

La Ragose Valpolicella Classico 2022

Parley Love Supreme Rose 2024

Parley Midnight Disco Pet Nat 2022

Vivid floral and gently sweet fruit. This is incredibly pretty and an almost lacy-like texture that’s brimming red currants and sweet, lifted spices. Straddles both engagement and digestibility in equal parts to deliver something truly impressive.

Petit Perou Morgon Les Dryades Beujolais 2023

Unashamedly rich thanks to some time in new and old oak, and 11 months on lees. Think cashew meal and sublime stone fruits in an almost syrupy texture that will glide down and fill your soul with sunny flavours.

Sven Joschke La Justine Chardonnay 2024

Sweet, plummy fruits and a loose-knit texture. It’s LoFi and a little funky but it’s Shiraz for all in our opinion, you just need to be open to a different take. Pour for blue fruits, sage and tapenade that warm the soul. Drink it on the couch with a good movie and better friends.

A & C Ainsworth Saddleback Syrah 2024

Pretty florals and delicate, lacy fruits that are very true-to-style for Pinot from Western Victorian - yes, that means a little forest floor depth and a slightly raspy tannin. Just delicious. Step aside Snape and Patrick Bateman, we may have a new favourite Anti-Hero. P.S. If I had to 'spoiler alert' that Snape quip, then you're probably too young to be buying wine.

Heroes Anti - Heroes Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir 2023

Spends three years under flor and comes out all oxidative and super punchy with turmeric, curry leaf and chamomile spices. There’s also plenty of salinity and some driving acidity.

Municipal Flor Savagnin 2021

Hard-core skin contact. So local they call it ‘Our Mate’ and the mate of our mate, is our… Mate! This has that drying sandalwood spice and tangy quinine under layers of ripe and bruised fruit. We love wines that go for it.

Local Weirdos Our Mate Skin Contact Riesling

This feels minerally and delivers bitter herbs, some whole bunch snap, and delicate berries. Brilliant now and after some time in your cellar.

Bandicoot Run Pinot Noir 2023

Light, crisp green apples and loose bubbles that make for a gentle fizz. Very cool wine that has just a note of apple danish, or poached apple in there. Dry and clean. Brilliant.

Domaine Wednesday Eclat Non-Alc Sparkling NV

Lemon verbena and ripe apples. So fresh and easy with just a hint of gentle sweetness. You gotta love Wednesdays when they’re so flavourful.

Domaine Wednesday Piquant Non-Alc White Airen NV

LoFi pop for deliciousness and a slightly creamy edge that washes down joyfully with raspberry and red currants. Grainy tannins and tea-leaf edges give you something to think about and make this perfect with steak au poivre.

Oria-Riff Old Vine Grenache 2024

Ripe and textural with honeycomb and yellow melon notes, and an oxidative edge. It’s marching to a LoFi beat, but there’s a lot of glide so don’t hesitate if you’re branching out, this is friendly. Suavy B and Pinot Gris drinkers dive in!