Light and dry, but full of jubey fruit and berry flavours that taste better than the chemical-compound, squishy alternatives and might be cheaper than the punnets required to make an actual bowl of mixed berries at the moment. It’s a chilled red, so drink it when you’re chilling in the park, or when you want to keep refreshed while eating a roast chook.

Fin Le Vin du Rosier 2024

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

Like 2023’s edition, there’s a lot to love here and plenty of fresh flavours and a nice bit of skinsy, orange essence-driven tannin that keeps everything intact and vindicates your decision to drink it with a bag of chips, two friends, and a cheeseboard.

Fin Speedo Orange Pinot Gris 2024

Sooty and savoury with a black olive edge and some spices that’ll be there for you all through Spring and on cold Summer nights. Cheers to all the generous mulberry, plums and that little leafy, spiced oak. It’s literally the ‘jewel’ in our Merlot/Cabernet section, so if you like shiny rocks and you were meant for me, then I was meant for you.

Gioiello Estate Merlot 2019

At the end of the day, we all just want to be heard. But when it comes to tasting notes, we all just want to hear the right things – like lemon sorbet, pickled ginger and tart citrus. This would also be perfect with cheeses and friends at the park, or by some water.