Lunch-style claret with sweeps of tannin and strokes of freshening herbs on a canvas of boysenberry, mulberry and cassis. Oh no, I've been looking at Ab-ex paintings again. Apologies, but it is beautiful.

In Reverie Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

Picture handfuls of blueberries dusted with cacao nib and savoury herbs. This runs smooth, so if you’re into velour, silk or Sade (the singer), then this is for you. Perfect with skirt steak and café de Paris butter.

Cherubino Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Orange peel, musk, a cinnamon stick and sandalwood. You could burn them all as an offering to spark some good vibes, or you can pour this into your soon to be painted light orange glassware and taste it all and be refreshed.

LS Merchants Hoi Polloi Orange 2024

Margaret River Gewürtz for a little salty, cut tropical fruit and just enough refreshing acidity. Hoi Polloi is wine for everyone and this is made, low intervention, to please and keep the group happy, and conversation flowing.

LS Merchants Hoi Polloi White Blend 2024

Pepper, spice, some smoky raspberry tea and good chew. If it were Shiraz we'd say it helped inspire Les Murray’s poetry, but it’s Syrah, so let's just hope it inspires you to a great dinner or late lunch. Ferment was all whole bunch so expect some lacey acidity and earthy drive.

Domaine Naturaliste Rachis Syrah 2022

Morus is something to savour and cellar. Of course you can decant and enjoy it tonight for a velvety statement that celebrates cassis, mulberry and quiet tannins. Morus is the indigenous name for a local species of Mulberry tree.

Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Propping all that fruit up is some nice cashew, pulled warm bread and lemon rind. There’s a lot of drive and power here, but it’s never overwhelming.

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Pull it out of your tote and pour it while on a park bench with one friend – the bottle’s too small for several people. Full of white and yellow peach and just a little oaky richness that hits the spot without overpowering the other flavours.

Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2023 375ml

Bright, lifted blue fruits, spicy lined tannin and some chewy acidity – they might be some of the words you want to hear if you need a red for a BBQ. The fact that it's all savoury and chalky also means it’ll pair well with slow-roast lamb, blue cheese, and dark chocolate, so yes take it with you to that BBQ.

Higher Plane Time for Heroes Malbec 2023

Don't worry Chardonnay lovers who like tension, this is the best of both worlds and it’s kept nimble with some fresh and energetic peach skin laced acidity. Amazing winemaking and great value!

Domain Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay 2022

Sauvignon that offers fresh, lifted fragrances of gooseberry and lychee before the Semillion flows in throwing in fig, grapefruit and spice. Don’t fret, they’re all getting along in there, they’re just waiting for you to join them though.

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023

We’re in on that alone, but there’s also a sturdy backbone of compact stone fruit and a nice citrussy-sherbety pull of acidity to keep you energised over the warmer months. We recommend pouring this into a fishbowl-sized wine glass, giving it a little swirl and savouring everything it has to offer. Superb modern Chardonnay that also deserves some space in the cellar.

Nocturne Treeton Sub Region Chardonnay 2022

In their 21st iteration of Chardonnay, the crew at Woodlands have an amazing knack for making wines with entirely Wilyabrup Valley fruit that’s 100% spontaneously barrel fermented, so it speaks of the region and presents all its charm. There’s honeysuckle, orchard fruit and some healthy barrel spice, meaning it's a dinner Chardonnay.

Woodlands Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2022

Vibrant on the nose with plenty of floral and cassis notes and juicy in the glass with some sappy tannin rounding out on the palate. If you're planning a night in you need this wine.

Deep Woods Cabernet Franc 2023

A Cab Sauv dominant blend with a splash of Merlot and Malbec making up the balance. In the glass, lovely and vivid boysenberry intermingle with ripe tannin for a supple and textured wine. Delicious.

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Cabernet 2021

Refreshing and just a little warming, this one’s full of citrus, a tiny piece of fresh-cut pineapple with just enough acidity and some sticky phenolics. Textures are comforting like curling your toes in the sand on the beach while a dear friend tells you something hilarious.

Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Corymbia Calgardup Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

A short stint on skins means all the racy acidity and salinty that comes through is tangled in colour. Fruit went through MLF in concrete eggs before basket pressing. This one’s for the LoFi lovers and pours brimming with white florals and lemon-laced citrus, while the subtly of skin contact make it an ideal match with oysters and crustaceans.

Dormilona Cupid Chenin Blanc 2024

Crushed violets and blackcurrants with a ribbon of red apple skin. They’re bottling harmony in Margies, and it comes with some lifting dried tobacco and a drop of olive brine. Simultaneously classic and uniquely perfect like that coastline.

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet 2022

Old school, but more worn in RMs, as opposed to torn Levis. There’s a little bit of something classy here that comes through pushing some plush rich dark plum, sweet liqueured cherry and warming oak comfort. It’s so perfect with red meats, that they probably sell it at your local butcher.