A big ol' glass of purple-y violets and blue fruits! A dab of gravelly tannins that would win over any Cab Sauv devotee adds a darker tonal feel and a serious edge to the wine. That doesn't mean it's not BBQ-ready, get an apron and the grill on STAT!

Seppeltsfield Barossa Touriga 2022

Mid-weight and full of wild plum, boysenberry and a little crack of pepper, plus a spray of McLaren Vale saline. This one’s silky and naturally guzzleable from start to finish.

Saltfleet Touriga Nacional 2021

Made with three varieties—Tempranillo, Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional—from a vintage that brought incredible freshness. So juicy with beautifully lifted blue fruits and violets, alongside plum, raspberry and some savoury, crisp tannins.

Quinta do Crasto Flor de Castro Douro Tinto 2021

Ripe cherry, plum, a little spice and tart cherry. A very good example of the sum being greater than its parts—Sangiovese brings the fruit crunch, Touriga the backbone and sweet spice, and Grenache the structure and fruit. Delicious.

Hey Diddle McLaren Vale Blend 2021

Super aromatic up front—breathe deep and revel in the heady perfume before making your way to the sweetly-fruited palate that's oh-so-soft and generous. Completely delicious on its own, but company from an old friend is always welcome, too.

Dune Tirari 2021

Extremely easy-drinking, with dark berries, sweet spice, mulberry, and a light salty note on the full and textural palate. Just delicious!

First Drop Touriga Nacional 2020

This local blend of Portuguese red varietals greets us with aromas of lavender, plum, cardamom, mocha, and a faint whisper of boot polish. Touriga Naçional and Tinta Cão are at the helm of this blend and distinguish themselves through notes of ripe plums and liquorice—the former—and bright and fragrant blue fruits from the latter. The supporting acts though, are anything but in the shadows, Tinta Roriz brings a savoury depth to the palate to complement the Tinta Amarela’s floral and bay leaf herbal lift. To tie everything together the finesse of Alvarelhão and the acidity of the Sousão tightens, brightens and drives the long palate. Wonderfully complex and yet medium-bodied. We'd be very intrigued to see how this one tastes after a few years cellaring!

Yarra Yering Dry Red No.3 2019

A curated blend of varieties from the great Victorian regions of the Pyrenees, Grampians and Yarra Valley. Fleshy with a bouquet of bright florals, a juicy vibrant core of berry fruit and even more delicious with a chill. This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Touriga Nacional is the perfect wine for when you really want to please everyone.

Ben Haines Red 2022

Heady aromas of violet, plum, and panforte lead into a dry palate of dark fruit, cardamon, and vanilla, with papery tannins. It deserves a plastic chair at every summer barbecue you throw this season!

SC Pannell National Touriga 2021

Often reserved for producing Port, it's the star of the show here, with the Iberian Peninsula variety taking a liking to Heathcote's warmer climate. Juicy, rich and full-bodied, it's brimming with black and blue fruits in the glass, with a hint of dark chocolate, earthy spices and a splash of Tempranillo adding freshness.