Like rolling/sliding down an icy hill on a lemon that needed another couple of days – are lemons just meant to drop? It’s not tart, there’s lime leaf and lees for breath and texture. So perfect with cos lettuce, bagna cuada and comte in the afternoon.

Babche Farmers Fizz Pet Nat 2024

From the guitarist, Matthew Aulich who was a founding member of Hobart band The Paradise Hotel, comes an annual hit that’s full of red frogs, red cherries and currants. It’s super good with a lazy summer evening pizza, and you can even put it in the fridge to dial up the refreshment.

Blood Moon Sang de Etoiles Sangiovese 2024

Thirst-quenching and a little lip-smacking, take it to the park or plonk it on the dinner table. If you want to get fancy, polish a latte glass and jug and throw it in one then the other as needed. Italian Plastic know how to make good, fuss-free vino that quenches your thirst, makes your meal a little better, and lengthens your smiles. Bravo!

Italian Plastic Super Glou Malbec Arneis 2024

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

We love this, and think it applies to refreshing wines in that if you want someone to feel refreshed, you should give them a refreshing, delightful Chardonnay that’s full of lemon leaf, citrus peels and just enough nutty creaminess to make the experience more textural.

Cre Chardonnay 2023

We’re not sure why this is named after John McEnroe, although when Mr Arli came in for his appointment he was wearing shorts, and on the evidence of those legs, he’s absolutely a tennis player. Like a relaxed hit, or intense set, this is perfect on a still, summer afternoon and instead of dodgy line-calls, you’ll get murky tropical fruits and banana ester.

Arli Wines Riesling Plus Pet Nat 2024

Juicy goodness that Lofi without being too Lofi. Pressed whole cluster and spends 72 hours on skins, it’s pithy, appley and citrusy in a way that makes you smile and want to eat. We recommend the park, a couch, or a house party as the ideal settings.

Greenhouse Knight Riesling 2023

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

Like a monkey with a miniature symbol... the joy of a party red really is in you..., especially one you can introduce to mum and dad. Earthy light with some juicy little morello cherry and mint leaf. The crew at Konpira Maru seem to have a direct line into our juicy-filled-thought-provoking sweet spots and dreams alike.

Konpira Maru Over & Over Pinot Noir 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

Brini is someone we want to soak up every minute with its light pomegranate and early season strawberries and rosy hue. Don’t think it’s all fruit though because there’s a little fanning of peppercorn that comes through to add some oomph, and make it appropriate with light meats and anticipated meetups.

Lauren Langfield Brini Grenache 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

Made with a blend of Riesling and Sangiovese this tasty lil' number is brimming with fresh sherbet, mandarin, citrus blossom and a lick of pink grapefruit, yet remains deliciously dry on the palate.

Italian Plastic Riesling Sangiovese Pét Nat 2023

If you weren't already pepped for summer, a glass of this will get ya right there! Made with a fruit salad of Italian varieties grown by the good folk at Chalmers, there's lots of moreish watermelon rind in the glass—we're talking the whole pink-to-white to-green spectrum—with pink grapefruit and plenty of fizz. If you need us, we'll be at the park with plenty of Positive Energy.

Positive Energy Pét-Nat Rosé Blackhearts x Chalmers 2023

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.