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.

Daniel Ricciardo Secret Sauce. A red blend so good, I had to share it. Wine Made with my great frieds at St Hugo.

Chris Ringland Shiraz has been one of Australia's most loved wines over the past few years with its immense concentration of bold, forboding fruit. Chris Ringland, the man behind such famous names as Three Rivers Shiraz, creates a wine that is made from mature Northern Barossa vines and shows dark mass of concentrated black and blue fruits, laced with sweet mocha and wrapped in a smooth, velvety texture. Not for the faint of heart, the CR Shiraz is improving vintage on vintage.

The fruit for the 2016 Vat 9 Shiraz was sourced from Tyrrells super premium vineyards on the Ashmans property with an average vine age of 50 years. Predominately from the Weinkeller and Short Flat vineyards. Winemaking The blocks were all hand picked and sorted in the vineyard before arriving at the winery. All the fruit was then destemmed but not crushed, followed by fermentation in traditional open top concrete vats. After fermentation the wiens were matured in newer 2700L French oak casks for ten months.

Ludovic Roussillon is one of the top viticulteurs in Bordeaux’s Entre-Deux-Mers. He knows how to coax the very best out of his soils to get the most flavour in his grapes. Work hard in the vineyard and the wine almost makes itself, he says. We’ve worked with Ludovic for a number of years, enjoying both his red and his white from Château Le Coin. This is another wine from his vineyards – mostly Merlot, with a little Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon – all vinified to bring out the fruit's richness, supported by sleek tannins. Rethink Bordeaux with this supple, generous, rounded red. It’s already drinking really well, with or without food. Roast beef, full flavoured pasta dishes, charcuterie, cheese – this wine is very versatile.