It feels like sitting at a cosy pub in late Autumn, early Spring and eating an amazing steak with peppercorn sauce while the AC fans warm air and that smell of cloves, leather and a fireplace (even though the fire’s not been lit in years) float through the air.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Syrah 2022

This a phenomenal wine that sings with some air time or rest in your cellar if you can bear to wait. A remarkable plot that translates into beguiling aromatics, mineral essence and laser-like focus.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2023

Don’t bother with dehydration, it’s just a temporary state of reduced cognisance and health that aims to hurt you by draining your body of its valuable fluid, like some evil pest.

Liquid Death Mountain Water 500ml

This could be the perfect match for your Middle Eastern feast of falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush and chickpeas. With its early-picked fruit and skin contact, there's a fresh acidity and a savoury lemon-laced chalky pith and grip, plus a lick of cinnamon quill and sandalwood spices.

Momento Mori Fistful of Flowers 2023

A powerful expression of Shiraz with enveloping dark chocolate, purple fruits and a shovel of fresh, turned earth. Mouth-coating tannins follow on the palate, adding depth and structure to this warming Shiraz. This is the bottle you'll want to reach for when the next cold night rolls around.

Paul Osicka Majors Creek Shiraz 2022

This is all Roussanne and Sauvignon Blanc, and it smells like an Australian forest, complete with dandelion and bees flowers – amazing, obviously. There are also a couple of aromatic, talcy tricks and a nice savoury, looser-edge profile.

Fin Dandelions and Bumblebees Roussane Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Black olives and blue fruits meet saltiness and a butcher's block. Great things are happening in the Pyrenees. It’s a multi-generational Shiraz that the entire family will love at your next reunion. Winemaking is hands-off in principle which speaks volumes of the grapes, again.

Dalwhinnie LDR Shiraz 2022

La Celia Eugenio Leyenda Malbec 2022

Vibrant on the nose with plenty of floral and cassis notes and juicy in the glass with some sappy tannin rounding out on the palate. If you're planning a night in you need this wine.

Deep Woods Cabernet Franc 2023

Will befriend most Italian-inspired dishes you put next to it, and could even relax the energy at a tense family/friends dinner.

Villa Diana Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2022

Take this Prosecco with all its fresh, lemon citrus and a little sorbet with just a squeeze of tartness. Yum. There’s also some mealy depth and fine, bead acidity, so yes, put out the cheeses.

Maison Soleil Prosecco 2023

Here’s a cuddly wine that’s plummy with raspberry, pretty florals and just enough pepper to keep it easy. Grab some chocolate, and a pack of chips to make it a perfect night, even if your companion doesn’t get the movie’s funniest joke or tear up.

Fontanet Les Terrasses Rouge Shiraz Grenache 2022

If you love a NEIPA and you want to pump up the juicy aspects, consider a slice of apricot. This beer is brewed for IWD and is in appreciation of Fred (Fiona) a local Bright hero.

Bright Brewery Freds Apricot NEIPA 440ml

Michael Hall’s been blowing our minds since he started making wine. The tannins fan out in this one and there's some oak-charged pepper that’s rounded out with salty plum and a melange of berries.

Michael Hall Mt Torrens Syrah 2021

Each glass opens ripe and plush, with red cherry, blood plum and a mineral edge. There’s some decent weight that’s thrown around in a way that’s not ostentatious. Maybe life makes a little more sense when you’re drinking wines like this because these wines make sense.

Tenute Orestiadi Molino a Vento Nerello Mascalese 2022

Timo Mayer has the ability to bring a smile to everyone he meets, and so does this wine. Autumn in a glass with its leafy notes and herby spice. If you close your eyes and play the tasting game, Cabernet and Shiraz never tasted so fun, and like our good friend Cabernet Franc.

Mayer Bloody Hill Rouge Cabernet Shiraz 2023

This is the kind of wine that you buy a few of on the morning of your party, then halfway through your first glass you find yourself hoping no one will notice it, because you want it all.

Thalia Brut Sparkling NV

GATE Chardonnay 2023 ( Yellow Label ) Blackhearts Series

Textural Sauvignon is always great! Here’s one with blackcurrant leaf, chalky mineral, tension, and brilliant ripe citrus. If you have a Pouilly Fumé drinker in your life that you want a special moment with, this is the bottle. It’s decided we're going to the Loire Valley in 2025.

Jean Francois Merieau L' arpent des Vaudons Sauvignon Blanc 2022

100% Macedonian barley, each can has floral aromatics & a light, fruity taste that finishes just a little bitter. Take a 4pk for a small odyssey that may lead you to a perfect pairing souvlaki—late night or afternoon. (330ml) 5.0% ABV