Oxford Landing 2024 Cabernet Shiraz

 

This is a perfect choice for when friends drop by for a barbecue. Oxford Landing always offers good value for money and this blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz is a ripper "midweek" red for immediate enjoyment. It is dark with berry, currant and cherry flavours, hints of spice, and made in a soft, easy-to-drink style that would match with burgers, sausages, lamb chops or mushroom dishes. Fruity on the mid-palate but dry on the finish, this is an impressive effort for $13. https://www.oxfordlanding.com/ 

Soumah 2024 Brachetto Frizzante

 

Soumah vigneron and founder Brett Butcher describes brachetto as "liquid Turkish Delight" and "an adult version of Moscato". It is a wine that shouts out to be chilled and quaffed outdoors - a perfect choice for a warmer day, and with just 10% alcohol. Think wild strawberry and rose water flavours along with a gentle, refreshing sparkle. For those unfamiliar with the grape variety, the brachetto grape variety hails from north-east Italy and dates back to Roman times. It is only grown by a handful of vineyards in Australia, including in Soumah's Yarra Valley home. This is fresh, vibrant and unashamedly sweet, but not too sweet. Such a fun drink. $32. www.soumah.com.au.