2026 Ochota Barrels Texture Like Sun Sector 12

A mad blend of different varieties made for smashing in the sunshine!

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Description

Texture Like Sun is one of the most drinkable reds in the Ochota line-up. The blend changes each year, but the appeal stays pretty simple: a light red that’s just as good with a slight chill as it is straight from the cellar.

It brings together Pinot Noir, Grenache, Gamay, Pinot Meunier and even Gewürztraminer. Mixing red and white varieties is very Ochota, and the cooler 2026 vintage brings an especially delicate take on the style.

Expect juicy red berries, a little spice and a fresh herbal edge, with soft texture and gentle tannin. It’s light, frisky and easy to drink, with enough grip to keep it interesting over a meal.

Put it in the fridge briefly, then open it with pizza, charcuterie or whatever’s going on the table. An unconventional blend with broad appeal, and a particularly good choice for anyone who likes their reds on the lighter side.

Customer Reviews

2025 release:

pH – 3.49 | T.A. – 5.6 | Alc. – 12.2% 30.3% Pinot, 24.3% Grenache, 22.7% Gewürztraminer, 15.2% Gamay, 7.5% Pinot Meunier. Twelve days on skins, 40% whole bunch, 4 months in seasoned French oak. "Golden brown, texture like sun…" – The Stranglers …our wedding song… A blend of carefully chosen barrique, the palate entry is lusciously red and supple then gives way to finely shaped tannins that are swept up by a wash of damson, cigar box, and cassis. Juicy and vibrant, it’s the perfect wine for a picnic by a waterhole, fine dining in the world’s best restaurants, and everywhere in between. Long, fleshy and so very drinkable… the yellow label as bright as the sun and as hard to look at.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Cult
Organic
Women in Wine
Natural/Lo-Fi
Size 750ml
Vintage 2026
Closure Screw Cap

Ochota Barrels

Ochota Barrels are the epitome of rockstar wine labels.

The grungy, minimalist attitude that they have towards their wines has seen them gain huge cult status internationally as one of the most boundary-pushing winemakers in Australia. After the passing of Taras, Amber Ochota is now at the helm at her home in the beautiful Basket Range of the Adelaide Hills. Their wines are crafted in small batches, with fruits sourced from surrounding vineyards in the Hills and special sites across McLaren Vale. Taras' legacy of lighter, more ethereal wines live on, with freshness and 'tension' as a motif.

These are highly sought-after and extremely limited wines which have a pulsating energy and drive to them. Some of the country's most exciting vinous creations, no doubt.

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