Grown at 400m above sea level over 26 hectares that are surrounded by olive groves. Talk about an Italian vision of perfection. Tastes beautiful, like; cherry skins, deep red fruits and scrub land.

San Giorgio Rosso di Montalcino 2020

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

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

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

Flow and glide. Like watching one of those Byron Bay longboarders gracefully carve a wave. Slashes here throw flavoursome white florals, peach fuzz, earthy spices and a savoury finish. I think my Insta feed has infiltrated my work brain.

Even Keel Heathcote Shiraz 2022

Even Keel Pinot Gris 2024

Lunch-style claret with sweeps of tannin and strokes of freshening herbs on a canvas of boysenberry, mulberry and cassis. Oh no, I've been looking at Ab-ex paintings again. Apologies, but it is beautiful.

In Reverie Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

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

In Clueless, Cher is walking past a fountain when she arrives at her “I love Josh” epiphany. Upon sampling this rosé by a different Josh we love, we imagine a fountain of rosé made spouting a melange of grapes and brimming with crisp red berries and feathery tannins.

Joshua Cooper Regional Series Rose 2024

Clean and plump blackcurrants and autumnal leaves. If you’re grilling tonight, don’t be afraid to pour just a tablespoon into the pan to release all that fond and get a wine reduction going. Yum.

2024 Gentle Giant Cabernet Sauvignon

Unoaked and sweetly fruited. It’s an inviting Shiraz that could even do with a chill if you want to dial up the juiciness.

2024 Gentle Giant Shiraz

Lean and crispy. Quintessential Chardonnay that delivers refreshing flavours and a sliver of pineapple with every sip. There’s some good weight and body of course, and plenty of value.

Gentle Giant Chardonnay

Berries and cherries with sarsparilla and soft, cushy tannins. We love Logan wines for their accessibility and deliciousness. This has both of those factors in spades, but there are layers of depth too.

Logan Weemala Tempranillo 2023

Off-dry means a rich hue to all the sweet lime juices and pithy chalk at the core of this Rheingau. It’s an amazing value-pick that you'll find yourself buying on repeat, you just need to take that first sip. Cheers.

Breuer Mehrlein Lundeen Venture Riesling 2023

You’re going to need something tasty for your Sam Neill marathon. Grab an armful of Aotearoa IPAs, they’re full of Nelson Sauvin hops which bring out plenty of fruity flavours and a crisp grassy end.

Love Shack Aotearoa IPA 375ml

A brilliant wine for the money. Think deep, sweet red fruits and some liquorice root that gives all the comforting weight and richness. There’s also enough savoury tannic bite and bright acidity for it to be perfect for salami.

Piantaferro Montepulciano d Abruzzo 2022

Super fresh, clean, and golden. Be cautious who you share a 10-pack with, you might find yourself enduring exaggerated and meandering tales of sporting ‘triumphs’. Don’t worry though, the beer is crispy fresh, delicious and pours a lovely colour which you can distract yourself with.

Love Shack Draught 375ml

Sangiovese that comes perfectly dressed for winter with warming plush cherries and brambly forestal fruits. This drinks with some sweet tobacco too, and a plenty of value. Before you ask. Yes, it’s go perfectly with your ragu.