Try these lightly chilled as the summer heat descends….
2020 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Parallèle 45
ORGANIC
Rhone Valley, France
“Lifted bouquet of bright cherry hints of garrigue. Lively and fresh and juicy on the palate, offering red cherry and undertones of earthy spice. Excellent length with a honeysuckle and jasmine flourish to the long finish.” I liked the wine’s complex dark plum and spices. It’s full-bodied, dense and savoury and distinctly needs food.”
92 Points
The Wine Magazine
2020 Louis Latour Fleurie
‘Les Garans’
Beaujolais, France
Beautiful black cherry aromas on the nose. On the palate it is full and fresh with mocha and cherry flavors and a nice length.
2020 Louis Latour Morgon
Beaujolais, France
Ample and generous, its mouth presents elegant tannins as well as aromas of black fruits and licorice
2022 Sherrah Preservative Free Grenache
McLaren Vale, SA
Lifted and Luscious, fruit driven with a structured finish.
2022 Golden Child
‘Manic Monday’ Pinot Noir
McLaren Vale, SA
Super aromatic with pretty red fruits and a nice line of acidity.
2021 In Praise of Shadows ‘Mankai’
McLaren Vale, SA
“Blend of garnacha, monastrell, touriga and graciano. A slurpy wine with a bristle of tannin and squeegee of maritime salinity, for freshness. Reminiscent of something poured with gusto over a bar in the south of France. Lilac, crisp nori, blue-to-purple fruit allusions and some dried thyme scattered across the slightly edgy finish. I’d be drinking this with a good chill and a giddy smile at the ready for the next glass.”
Ned Goodwin
2021 Voyager Estate Nouveau Rouge
Margaret River, WA
*Not available in VIC*
A fresh, juicy take on a Margaret River red. Sweet berries, soft tannins & long fruit length.
2020 Rock of Wisdom
‘Superfly’ Red
Mataro/Grenache/Shiraz
Barossa Valley, SA
Light, bright & excited. Juicy & alive on the palate.
2022 Kalleske Parallax Grenache
Barossa Valley, SA
Light-bodied & juicy with lashings of fresh crunchy red fruits and a hint of sarsaparilla.
2019 Ca di Alte Pinot Nero
Veneto, Italy
Elegant with strong notes of violet and red berry.
2020 Mesta Garnacha
ORGANIC
Ucles, Spain
Lashings of sweet raspberry, pomegranate, ripe plum and strawberry on the nose. Also very floral and lifted – notes of lavender and rose. It has nice richness and finishes with slippery tannins – delicious.
2017 Vino de Montana Field Blend
Sierra de Gata, Spain
Light, vibrant and delicious, intense juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and spicy dark cherry flavours overlay a background of smoky incense infusions, earth, dried herbs and pepper.
2018 Cadalso Garnacha
Sierra de Gredos, Spain
An elegant, highly drinkable wine, versatile food wine that pairs perfectly with white fishes or red meats.
2020 Bodegas Valderiz Valdehermoso Joven
Ribero del Duero, Spain
Juicy black cherry, dark plum and liquorice fruits overlay inky earth, dried herb and spicy tobacco characters on the medium bodied palate.
2021 Gaia Notios Red (Agiorgitiko,Syrah)
Nemea, Greece
Its complex aroma and intensity makes it a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of spicy and intense dishes. This young wine is best enjoyed at low temperature of 10°- 14°C, even during the hot months of summer.
2020 Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro
Naoussa, Greece
Elegant character of fresh black fruit and herbs. A succulent complex palate with fine tannic structure. Vibrant acidity and freshness.
2019 Zafeirakis Limniona Young Vineyards
ORGANIC
Tyrnavos, Greece
Bright and brambly without being too earthy, this obscure Greek varietal offers black raspberry and pomegranate. Medium in body but would be fantastic slightly chilled.