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

Morus is something to savour and cellar. Of course you can decant and enjoy it tonight for a velvety statement that celebrates cassis, mulberry and quiet tannins. Morus is the indigenous name for a local species of Mulberry tree.

Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Propping all that fruit up is some nice cashew, pulled warm bread and lemon rind. There’s a lot of drive and power here, but it’s never overwhelming.

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Bright, lifted blue fruits, spicy lined tannin and some chewy acidity – they might be some of the words you want to hear if you need a red for a BBQ. The fact that it's all savoury and chalky also means it’ll pair well with slow-roast lamb, blue cheese, and dark chocolate, so yes take it with you to that BBQ.

Higher Plane Time for Heroes Malbec 2023

The style is super bright and there’s some lees work and a little trademark Margies, new oak spice. The palate is a wash with citrus and grapefruit pith and of course, some of that Indian Ocean spray. Superb lunch wine.

Lenton Brae Southside Chardonnay 2023

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

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

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

Refreshing and just a little warming, this one’s full of citrus, a tiny piece of fresh-cut pineapple with just enough acidity and some sticky phenolics. Textures are comforting like curling your toes in the sand on the beach while a dear friend tells you something hilarious.

Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Hefty Margie's Shiraz that features big fruits and soft, floaty tannins. Love this wine so much. Notes are delicious black olive and poached plum. A cool dinner party wine when you know they're roasting red meats. Lots of value too.

In Reverie Shiraz 2022

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

Brilliant winemakers. Fermented in amphora and oak and pouring with toasted brazil nut, lemon balm and a concentration, all of which will have you eyeing another glass before your done with your current one. Jump on in Chardy drinkers.

Dormilona Chenin Blanc 2024

Old school, but more worn in RMs, as opposed to torn Levis. There’s a little bit of something classy here that comes through pushing some plush rich dark plum, sweet liqueured cherry and warming oak comfort. It’s so perfect with red meats, that they probably sell it at your local butcher.