Sutton Grange Fairbank Fiano 2023

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

French fizz on a budget fits everyone! There’s a nice pulled brioche here and some good, weighty fruit – think red apples and stone fruit. Even when they do things on the budget-friendly end of the spectrum, the French still include plenty of depth and substance, like a fleeting conversation with a charming stranger in an Uber Pool, this will leave you with happy memories.

Domaine Dutertre Touraine Brut NV

This skipper feels less Ahab, and more Kermit al la Muppet Treasure Island. That’s to say it’s light, responsible and has just enough citrusy bliss to keep scurvy far away. Is the Cabin Fever number in that film as good as I remember or have I lost it? (375ml)

Sailors Grave Sou'East Skipper Mid

Textured wax that plays like the best vinyl, smooth and hitting all the notes you want and a couple you didn’t even know about. From the honey blossom ripeness to the spritely, pithy, mineral feel that flows over the palate, this is one to come back for and to take BYOing.

Velich Welsch Riesling 2022

Crimson and clover (earthy) wine. Right down to the sandy tannins, sandalwood and cooling herb vibes. Yes, there’s still red fruits – rosehip, red currant, cherry skins – and it’s very beautiful.

Chalmers Dott Nebbiolo 2022

Fruits are cherry and raspberry, and they’re sprinkled with some of that iconic Tassie layered depth that’s simultaneously complex and upfront. This lives up to the price, and will exceed your expectations.

Anim Clarence Pinot Noir 2023

Everything is delicate and balanced, from the nose which is subtle with cherry, earth and florals, to the fanning tannins that are ambient but eye-catching. This vineyard is right on the ocean too, so expect a little salinity and just imagine the view.

Anim Tinderbox Pinot Noir 2023

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

Mostly Sangiovese with a healthy blend of Shiraz. It’s Italian lover meets Australian romantic bottled, so the pour is super vibrant but there’s some dusty tannin, dark cherry and earthy, sooty depth. Nine months in French oak plays like a good ironing, so smooth-wine-lovers should take a couple.

Intrepidus Sangiovese Shiraz 2023

Bright, lifted blue fruits, spicy lined tannin and some chewy acidity – they might be some of the words you want to hear if you need a red for a BBQ. The fact that it's all savoury and chalky also means it’ll pair well with slow-roast lamb, blue cheese, and dark chocolate, so yes take it with you to that BBQ.

Higher Plane Time for Heroes Malbec 2023

Wildflower St Edward Montepulciano 2024 750ml

Up Sweet Orange Milk Chocolate 130g

Long Rays Original Tonic 275ml

What are Nootropics you ask? Without getting too elemental, they’re ingredients that help stimulate the parts of your brain to have you thinking-even-faster. Hibiscus meanwhile, is a plant grown in warm climates, and watermelons are a hit every summer, so what we have here is essentially a little can of alcohol-free sunshine that’s perfect for a good, well-thought-out time. (250ml)

Better Days Cactus Water Hibiscus Watermelon

As zesty and refreshing as that boat ride from Venice to Burano. Remember when the bow hit some chop, sending salty sea spray onto the deck and just a cooling mist over us and the other passengers while the Italian driving the boat let out a concerned, but charming, Madonna?! Just the word, Limoncello throws up all kinds of great memories for so many, it’s good to have more, and canned.

Versa Limoncello Spritz 250ml

Those surfers in Torquay are such sweeties. They’ve even bottled all their kindness this year and made a Pastry Stout with charred toffee and caramel notes, plus some syrupy, delicious, texture to get you through the coldest nights this winter and spring. (440ml)

Blackmans Honeycomb Barrel Aged Stout

Chardonnay is for all seasons, all events, and (nearly) all people. The sisters have given us something generous with soft, ripe stone fruit and a little cuddly richness. There’s just a little oak and green melon and with change from a 20, you’re getting a lot of value.

Mo Sisters Chardonnay 2023

A Limoncello Spritz that's as bright and zesty as your favourite boot-shaped country, the Zonzo crew have combined their Limoncello with their classic Prosecco for a very good time in a bottle. Sì grazie!