60% shiraz, 30% grenache, 10% mourvedre - a traditional French blend but one that will be

With its bright lemony citrus characteristics and nutty undertones , the Sicilian grillo grape a natural affinity with seafood. Try it with mild white fish like grilled whiting or flathead, clean, crisp salads and fresh cheeses such as feta or mozzarella.

COLOUR Intense and bright golden yellow by the glass. NOSE Citrus blossom & grapefruit come together in a soft, fruit forward fragrance. The nose is articulated and rich, opened by floral and slightly herbaceous notes, then followed by references to white peach and citrus references to cedar. PALATE An edgy & delicious wine with notes of lemon, peach & pear. Stoney and savoury with a blast of lemon citrus fruits, a touch of blood orange & peach juice wrapped up in a vivid, mineral acidity. The sip is easy and lively, snappy, fresh, and savoury. Long persistence. FOOD PAIRING Think of Grillo as the fuller, sexier sister of Pinot Grigio. With herbal notes and bright acidity, this wine pairs perfectly with prawns or Caesar salad.

A Sicilian white grape, the name means Cricket. Once used to make Marsala but now premium white table wines. A good drink on its own or chilled for summer. Goes well with seafood.

Bright straw yellow hue. Bouquet reminiscent of pineapple and lemon, with a subtle touch of flowers. In the mouth it is fresh, with great minerality and a long, persistent finish.

Straw yellow with lime-ish flints. Fragrant, notes of tropical fruit, green mandarin, fresh almond, and tantalizing hints of aromatic herbs, along with the inevitable trace of sea salt. Crisp and savoury, with a satisfying finish. A perfect summer wine, enjoyed by the beach with a summer salad.

Shirl the Pearl 2020 Harvest, a seasonal edition Cumquat Gin with fresh uplifting notes, zesty characteristics, and a long finish. Expect refreshing waves of orange blossom. Eddie’s grandmother Shirley aka ‘Shirl the Pearl’ was a pocket rocket. Adventurer, skier, and one of Australia’s first female pilots, Shirl also made a mean bootleg Cumquat Gin. Inspired by Shirl, we steep locally grown Cumquats in our Brookie’s Dry Gin for several months and balance the spirit to create springtime in a glass! This is her recipe and an ode to Shirl the Pearl.