Vintage: Various
LS Merchants Hoi Polloi Red: Margaret River, WA. Blackcurrant, blueberry and plum on the nose with a touch of dark chocolate and spice. Juicy and full on the palate with smooth, velvety tannins. Easygoing and built for everyday drinking.
Tscharke Shiraz Shiraz Shiraz: Barossa Valley, SA. Dark blackberry, plum and boysenberry on the nose with violets and warm pepper spice. Full-bodied and fine-tannined on the palate with real structure. Classic Barossa, made organically across three vineyards.
La Celia Eugenio Bustos Malbec: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. Ripe plum and blueberry on the nose with mocha, vanilla and coconut from oak ageing. Plush and generous on the palate with black cherry, redcurrant and soft tannins. Smooth, elegant and effortlessly drinkable.
Handpicked Wines Regional Selection Yarra Valley Pinot Noir: Yarra Valley, VIC. Ripe cherries and summer berries on the nose with a delicate hint of spice and oak. Medium-bodied on the palate with juicy red fruit and soft, velvety tannins. Cool climate elegance in every glass.
Vaza Crianza: Rioja Alavesa, Spain. Ripe cherry and red plum on the nose with warm vanilla and a whisper of baking spice. Bright and juicy on the palate with silky, well-rounded tannins. Aged 18 months in oak, well beyond the legal minimum for a Crianza.
Fratelli Ponti Barbera Superiore: Piedmont, Italy. Cherry and red currant on the nose with a light touch of oak spice. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with soft, easy tannins. The underrated Italian red that deserves more attention.