Beautiful. That colour is thanks to plenty of time on skins which teases out all the Semillon’s sandalwood, papaya and fennel seed notes. The tannins are papery but present, and there’s some great texture. A good time - serious orange - wine made by some local weirdos.

Local Weirdos Turbulent Juice Semillon 2023

Alive with sweet, mixed berries and a sprinkling of herbs. Local Weirdos are always entertaining. We have some great memories – stares into the distance fondly – ‘ahhhh.’ Anyway, there are piquant edges, and it's loaded with fruity charms that jolt through the wine in a package that French Lofi / Soif drinkers will love. Can even get a petit chill.

Local Weirdos Big Valley Bombo Light Red 2023

Orange peel, musk, a cinnamon stick and sandalwood. You could burn them all as an offering to spark some good vibes, or you can pour this into your soon to be painted light orange glassware and taste it all and be refreshed.

LS Merchants Hoi Polloi Orange 2024

Margaret River Gewürtz for a little salty, cut tropical fruit and just enough refreshing acidity. Hoi Polloi is wine for everyone and this is made, low intervention, to please and keep the group happy, and conversation flowing.

LS Merchants Hoi Polloi White Blend 2024

s it me or was the Hudson-McConaughey reuniting disappointing compared their inimitable, How To…? This Fools Gold offers none of movies' underwhelming aspects, only inviting florals and a palate of mandarin and grapefruit pith that has just the amount of bright citrus and pithy chew.

LS Merchants Fools Gold Pet Nat 2024

Pepper, spice, some smoky raspberry tea and good chew. If it were Shiraz we'd say it helped inspire Les Murray’s poetry, but it’s Syrah, so let's just hope it inspires you to a great dinner or late lunch. Ferment was all whole bunch so expect some lacey acidity and earthy drive.

Domaine Naturaliste Rachis Syrah 2022

Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Grenache Shiraz is iconic round these parts and here’s a wine that pulls its weight. With milk chocolate-covered cherry flavours, there’s a lovely development into some richer Shiraz. Tannins are pronounced and add dimension and complexity.

Madfish Grenache Shiraz 2022

Madfish Chardonnay 2023

Pours with plenty of green herbs, crunchy tart citrus and some sleek texture that makes for a little slip and glide. So if you are looking for a local but Loire Valley varietal wine, this is the best of both worlds.

Gant & Co Sur Lie Sauvgnon Blanc Semillon

You have some ripe citrus and apple blossom to look forward to that pushes through with just a grain of sweetness, but plenty of chalky bitter lemon aromas.

3 Drops Riesling 2023

Light, fine and expressive with the perfect amount of phenolic crunch and freshness. It’s almost all Sangiovese, but there’s just enough Tempranillo to dial up the punch and spice. This is damn fine wine, so beware if you're opening it in a social setting, empty glasses seem magnetised to this bottle and before you know it you’ll be checking our hours and running to the nearest Blackhearts for another bottle.

Nocturne Rose Sangiovese Tempranillo 2023

Don't worry Chardonnay lovers who like tension, this is the best of both worlds and it’s kept nimble with some fresh and energetic peach skin laced acidity. Amazing winemaking and great value!

Domain Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay 2022

Sauvignon that offers fresh, lifted fragrances of gooseberry and lychee before the Semillion flows in throwing in fig, grapefruit and spice. Don’t fret, they’re all getting along in there, they’re just waiting for you to join them though.

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023

Buy enough for everyone at your group Yum Cha dinner to get at least two glasses, you wouldn't want anyone missing out.

Fervor Dokta Nova Riesling 2023

Remember the first time your DJ mate (any of them) discovered the ‘Filter’ effect on their mixer and it was awesome? Here’s that moment, bottled. Complete with a consistent bassline that’s all berry goodness until it makes way for a welcome tannin-driven breakdown that’s lasting but lets the berry come back with a sensible rosehip drop. We love doof doof too.

Mon Tout Kind Animals Grenache Blend 2023

We’re in on that alone, but there’s also a sturdy backbone of compact stone fruit and a nice citrussy-sherbety pull of acidity to keep you energised over the warmer months. We recommend pouring this into a fishbowl-sized wine glass, giving it a little swirl and savouring everything it has to offer. Superb modern Chardonnay that also deserves some space in the cellar.

Nocturne Treeton Sub Region Chardonnay 2022

We're calling it a baby Margie's wine thanks to the delicious, lovely, round and richer style that’s so generous. There’s a little low toast and just enough reduction to warrant an enthusiastic swirl. Picture perfect for the beach.

IronCloud Rock of Solitude Chardonnay 2023

An absolute beauty of a Chardonnay that sits just on the lighter, softer side in the context of Margaret River style. This will please the gambit of Chardy drinkers with its relaxed feel, a lick of toasty oak sweetness and a delicately creamy feel from some lees stirring. Delicious!

Voyager Estate Coastal Chardonnay 2022

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.