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

Remember the documentary, Man on Wire? Imagine walking between buildings. Anyway, Leogate is a lightly tropical Sauvignon Blanc that has just a dab of that field/grassy palate we love and plenty of refreshing bite.

Leogate Miracle of the Wire Sauv Blanc 2023

A clever wine that’s beautifully delicate and balanced. Sentiō used different vessels for maturation and the blend comes through rich first, before letting through delicate almond meal and white peach flavours.

Sentio Beechworth Chardonnay 2024

Pretty and engaging with red florals, intensity and drive. Polperro always gives us the things we love about Mornington, but with a fresh take that just pushes and aspires without losing what we're counting on – big red fruits and spice-filled tannins.

Polperro Pinot Noir 2023

A blend of hilltop vineyards blended for heaps of vanilla and lemon curd. 2023 was a cooler vintage, expect depth and drive, and for an added layer, Polperro gave some oxidative handling which adds another, tasty, facet to wine.

Polperro Chardonnay 2023

Mandarin peel and a smidge of yeasty dough/meal. It’s fruity in style for sure, but there’s a good amount of depth to give your fun Pet-Natty afternoon some layers.

Mosaic Pet Nat Rose 2022

Full-bodied and generous with the tropical fruit flavours. Like all of us when we’re at a breakfast buffet in SE Asia. Might have to book some airfares while drinking this Inversion NEIPA!!!

Bright Brewery Inversion NEIPA 440ml (can)

Coating, impressive and full of blossoms, from delicious white florals to citrus zest. Despite maturation in French oak only, the profile is lean and everything tastes as if it has been rinsed over stones.

Joshua Cooper Regional Series Chardonnay 2024

A richly fruited Shiraz that's arrived just in time for the mercury to drop. Expect deep, dark plums and cherry, with a little sweet boysenberry sweeping through and lifting the palate. It's a big red, just how we like it.

Clarnette Shiraz 2022

Vandenberg Ari Gold Chardonnay 2023

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, but sharp enough and packing some luscious texture. We call this an Alsace-style Riesling so bring your prowess for shucking and a tray of oysters. Don’t worry if you forget the lemons, the wine has plenty of citrussy bite.

Plan B OD Off Dry Riesling 2023

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

Flavour favours the bold wines? That’s not how it goes, but this goes down, right down with juicy blues fruits and sarsparilla flavours stirring with sandy tannins and something like blood orange. Add friends and a grill for perfection.

SC Pannell Dead End Tempranillo 2022

Weighty and rich with big smooches of almond meal, white pepper and soft, woody notes. It’s a brilliant wine for buttery Chardonnay lovers and essential when you want to take in the view and catch your breath on a wintery hike.

Scorpo Aubane Chardonnay 2024

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.