Begins with a frisson of fine French oak and smoky sandalwood before plunging into a full fruit basket; plums, mulberries, blackberries, and blackcurrants. The palate pulses with fruit filled verve. Rosehip, and cocoa notes. Leather, bay, and thyme.

Pale to medium brick red in colour, this wine is filled with aromas of spice, cherry and strawberry with subtle hints of sweet oak undertone. The palate displays juicy cherry and rhubarb flavours with soft tannins and a lingering finish.

Shiraz and cola soda flavour, a pairing that sounds criminal but tastes incredible. Calimocho Cola, delivers juicy berry fruit, a spark of ginger heat and a kick of pepper, all balanced by bright acidity that keeps every sip fresh. It’s rich, bold and just the right amount of rebellious. Serve it over ice or pour it straight from the bottle when you’re ready to taste how good breaking the rules can be.

The La P'tite Pierre Red 2023 is a delightful offering from the esteemed Les Grands Chais de France winery. This French red boasts a deep ruby hue, hinting at its full-bodied nature. On the nose, one is greeted with intense aromas of dark berries, cherry, and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine bursts with flavors of ripe plum, blackcurrant, and a touch of spice, beautifully balanced with a velvety texture and smooth tannins. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering taste of black cherry and a touch of oak. This wine is a testament to the exceptional quality of French winemaking, and it is sure to be a standout addition to any collection. Enjoy now, or cellar for further development.

"Very deep bright purple-red hue; the bouquet spicy, rusty iron, as well as chocolate-coated cherries, medium-full bodied and firm with a good solid backbone of tannin, and an earthy peppery, graphite kind of mineral note, savoury and concentrated, powerful and penetrating through a long palate. Superb, and it has potential to improve further with time." 95 pts Huon Hooke, www.therealreview.com, October 22

he Touriga from our own little vineyard is really hitting its stride now. This wine showcases the exotic and pure characteristics of this classic Portuguese variety. Enjoy flavours of ripe plum, cherry and chocolate alongside gentle acidity and soft tannins.

This wine is made with Pinot Noir fruit grown on some spectacular vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley, comprising predominantly MV6 clone, with some 114 and 115. Pacha Mama use minimal additives or fining and aim to let the fruit shine through rather than clobbering all over it with heavy oak use or commercial wine-making techniques. Flavours of sour cherry and wild strawberries carry on to the palate complexed by a savoury spice and intriguing earthiness that lingers long after the last mouthful.