The tannins are dusty, earthy spices, and high-toned acidity. This is old school, but it’s still holding onto a little, effortless, cool vibe. Great at dinner parties. Drink it while the sunsets, and in between pieces of cheese you cut that’s too big for the cracker.

Carlos Sanchez Bienlarme Lágrimas Bellas Rioja 2022

This feels like a wine that’s showing off a lot of charming assets. From the green apple snap and zest of lemon citrus to the light mealy note from some time on lees, along with the chalky pith that is almost palpable, and dipped in salt. If you ever wished your Muscadet had some effervescence, this is the wine for you.

Zudugarai Getariako Txakolina 2023

Orsumella Chianti Classico 2021

Parlante is speaking in Italian, but they could’ve gone with canto (singing), because that is what it can do if you line up everything – a cooler, ice, glasses, a friend or two, and a rug for the park.

Fondo Antico Grillo Parlante 2022

Bursting with citrus zest and a nice dose of salty grapefruit snap, think lemon shortbread while you sip.

Cantina Furlani Vino Alpino Frizzante 2020

Very much on the bright side for Sangiovese, complete with all the black and red cherries, and a lot of dusty tannins. Some wines are just honest in the best way and taste and behave, true to style. Pair it with any Tuscan specialty at lunch – Pappardelle with pork.

Sagona Gattorosso Sangiovese Blend 2022

Clos Maurice Volage Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2022

Ripe currants and earthy spices. Things feel ripe here, but never too dense, it’s easy-drinking French red. La Buvette has to go well with bavette (flank steak) right? Boil your spuds that night/morning before the meal for extra crunch and deliciousness, this is wine for tumblers, and not the goose neck kind. Plays well out of the fridge thanks to all the juicy notes.

Castelmaure La Buvette Grenache Carignan NV

Viticola Mentridana Las Uvas de la Ira Grenache 2021

2023’s vintage comes with a little more plush n pithy lemon fruit and a subtle oxidative edge which gives it some more savoury grip. Will make a trip to Jinda Thai, HuTong or your local BYO haunt even better.

Frankland Estate Alter Weg Riesling 2023

Textured wax that plays like the best vinyl, smooth and hitting all the notes you want and a couple you didn’t even know about. From the honey blossom ripeness to the spritely, pithy, mineral feel that flows over the palate, this is one to come back for and to take BYOing.

Velich Welsch Riesling 2022

It’s also got zesty acidity and defined mineral tension that helps push a savoury finish that we love. Making this perfect for soup dumplings and those lively chats a good BYO dinner brings out in us all.

Donnhoff Riesling 2022

Such a pretty expression coming out of Madrid, with raspberry, ripe cherry and ripe red fruits in the glass. A real Vin de Soif style wine with enough gravitas to impress the seasoned and new-to-Grenache drinkers alike.

Comando G Laderas di Tietar Garnacha 2022

From the pulpy, leesy texture to the honeyed richness that pours with just enough oxidative edge to impress a Jura mate. It’s got the goods when it comes to the savoury matters too, and will be oh so perfect with fish curries.

Oria-Riff Old Vine Semillon 2023

If she starts going on about her favourite Sparkling, which was the one she requested, just focus on the gentle sounds of the heavenly bubbles popping in your glass and know that there’s more for you. Tastes like lemon sorbet, but with an almost creamy texture.

The Other Right Bright Young Things Chardonnay Pet Nat 2023

Classic as can be—drink this when you're in the mood to revisit warm nights spent in Tuscany. Varietal cherry and dusty plum lead the charge here with a moreish savoury edge. Delicious.

Dei Rosso Di Montepulciano 2020

All that time, knowledge and care comes through in the layers of fruit, tannin and spice that expose plum, blackberry, fig and a smidge of baking spice. One that’ll quickly become a reliable go to.

Bodegas Viña Elena Estancia del Silencio Monastrell 2021

Expect a whiff of flinty, gun smoke that blows off to reveal pithy citrus and yellow, crunchy fruits with some fresh acidity tying it nicely together.

Groiss Weinviertal Grüner Veltliner 2022

Hints of cola and blackberry intermingle with dark cherry and pip, plum skin, and some savoury charcuterie, with sandy tannins and plenty of refreshment. Stake out the best spot on the couch, order yourself a pizza and open this—you'll be in for a VERY good night.

Delinquente Roko il Vagabondo Montepulciano 2024

Made from 100% Nero d'Avola, a variety perfectly suited to the hot, dry climate of South Australia's Riverland region. Strawberries and cream, some orange essence and oil, along with Nero's hallmark herbal character. A creamy texture adds richness, with some salinity and a lick of plum skin coming together in a dry, moreish finish.