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The rise and rise of lower alcohol reds that are begging to be banged in the esky is one of the best modern developments in Australian wine.
From familiar varieties such as Pinot Noir and early-picked Grenache, to the explosive recent popularity of varieties like Pinot Meunier and Gamay, or creative blends that place style at a premium over traditional varietal characteristics - the world of light Aussie reds is one of the most exciting vinous wormholes you can fall down at the moment. Here's the pack to get you started!
- 2025 Dr. Edge Tyrannosaurus dREDge Pinot Meunier
- 2024 Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
- 2025 Havilah Pinot Nouveau
- 2025 Unico Zelo Pink Zinc Drink Tarrango
- 2024 Dune Ain Salah Cinsault
- 2023 Nick Spencer Gundagai Light Dry Red
2025 Dr. Edge Tyrannosaurus dREDge Pinot Meunier
The Dr. Edge Tyrannosaurus dREDge is a dinosaur in name but definitely not in nature.
Named in honour of being called a "dinosaur" by an employee (we assume a former employee now), winemaker Peter Dredge sourced the Pinot Meunier grapes from Pipers Brook in Tassie's north, and the Derwent Valley in the south, with a little splash of Pinot Noir thrown in for a touch more grunt. A mix of 50% whole berry on skins and the rest under carbonic maceration, it then spent two months on lees in tank.
Tart cherries and fresh pomegranate mix with a herb-infused and forest floor savouriness to create an ultra-bright and cherry wine. A light little pixie of a wine that's just a pleasure to drink.
2024 Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Mac Forbes has been amongst the loudest voices for site-driven Pinot in the Yarra for nearly two decades, and this regional release is where it all begins. It’s a blend across several vineyards, pulled together to show a snapshot of the Valley in a single bottle.
The 2024 season delivered small crops and steady ripening, giving fruit of good intensity without tipping into heaviness. In the winery it’s all pretty hands-off – whole bunches in the mix, wild ferments, old oak – the aim is perfume, texture and clarity rather than polish.
What ends up in the glass is bright and expressive. Red cherry, cranberry and raspberry sit upfront, with some spice, sap and gentle earthy notes in behind. It's light bodied, silky in texture, with fine tannins and a clean, energetic finish.
A great introduction into the wonderful world of Mac Forbes, and terrific bang for buck.
2025 Havilah Pinot Nouveau
This is Havilah's answer to those juicy, light Italian reds that disappear far too quickly on a sunny afternoon. Ricky Evans isn't trying to make a brooding, serious Pinot here. He is aiming for pure, unadulterated refreshment. Inspired by the smashable wines poured in wine bars over summer, this is a "thirst crusher" designed to be chilled down and drunk with gusto.
The backbone of the wine is Pinot Noir, specifically the Abel clone from Ricky's own farm. He picks it nice and early to keep the acid crunch, fermenting it as whole berries for just six days before pressing it off to old barrels. He also includes a portion of carbonic maceration to give the aromatics a distinct pop.
But the secret sauce lies in the other varieties. He splashes in some Meunier picked at sparkling ripeness for extra zip, and a hit of Pinot Gris to "loosen" the wine up. The Gris smooths out the red tannins and gives the palate a slippery, easy-drinking texture. It is bright, crunchy and incredibly fun.
2025 Unico Zelo Pink Zinc Drink Tarrango
Tarrango is a grape with a weird and wonderful history. It was actually designed by CSIRO scientists in 1972 specifically for the scorching heat of inland Australia. By crossing noble Portuguese Touriga with humble Sultana, they created a variety that retains "champagne-level" acidity even when it hits 38°C in the shade. Laura and Brendan Carter have rescued this forgotten science project from the Swan Hill region, turning it into the ultimate "beach cricket" red.
The fruit comes from ancient sandy limestone soils and is handled with a light touch to keep the vibe breezy. It’s picked early and bottled fresh (at just 11.5% alcohol) to preserve its primary, zingy energy. This isn't a wine meant for a dusty cellar; it’s a wine built for an ice bucket and a hot afternoon.
In the glass, it delivers a massive hit of sour cherry, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. It’s impossibly light on its feet with a citrus zing that makes it dangerously easy to drink. Another fascinating, thought-provoking wine from Unico Zelo and as always, tremendous value for money!
2024 Dune Ain Salah Cinsault
Cinsault is fast becoming a bit of a secret weapon in McLaren Vale, and this release from Dune shows exactly why. Now in its fourth vintage, the Ain Salah is made in tiny quantities and sits comfortably in that blurry line between a heavy rosé and a very light red. It’s a style that prioritises drinkability above all else.
The fruit was picked early to keep the alcohol right down at a refreshing 11.4%. Because Cinsault naturally has large berries and lighter skins, it delivers flavour without the heavy tannin load. It is jubey and bright, packed with raspberry, watermelon and pomegranate, but there is a cool, savoury layer of blood orange, lavender and sweet herbs that keeps it interesting.
The palate is soft, rounded and mineral, making it the ultimate lunchtime wine. It has just enough weight to feel like a red, but the freshness of a white. Definitely one to throw in the fridge for 20 minutes before pouring.
2023 Nick Spencer Gundagai Light Dry Red
"Nick Spencer is one of the better winemakers in this country.”
- Gary Walsh
"Australian wine can be a brash place, but it still manages to provide harbour to some considered, thoughtful souls, of which Nick Spencer is one. He is the real deal, in short. His wines are more than wines. They are their grapes laid bare
- Campbell Mattinson
Inspired by the classic ‘Burgundies’ of 1950s–70s Australia, Nick Spencer’s Light Dry Red is a fresh, modern take on those elegant, medium-bodied Shiraz-Pinot blends that once defined the Hunter Valley. This is bright, aromatic, and built for effortless drinking, but with enough depth to keep things interesting.
A 50/50 blend of Shiraz and Pinot Noir, each variety was picked and fermented separately - 100% destemmed and fermented on skins for 14 days, before spending 12 months in old puncheons and amphoras. The 2023 vintage is silky, pure, and bursting with red fruit freshness.
Aromatically, it’s blueberries, red cherries, and spice, with subtle notes of cassis and earth adding dimension. The palate is supple and juicy, with fine, powdery tannins and a clean, mouthwatering finish.
Complex yet carefree, serious yet smashable - this is modern Aussie red wine at its best.
95 points
"It’s a beauty, and perhaps more mid-weighted than light... It’s unencumbered, and the result is a delicious drink."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
95 points
"Its varietal composition – pinot noir and shiraz – and its unashamedly svelte shape are a nod to the classic ‘Burgundies’ we made around the middle of the last century. Sometimes nostalgia is a noose, but here it’s a look back that takes us forward."
- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
12 reviews
- ATAsh T.Verified Buyer10 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat pack - very smashable!
Great pack for summer. All great chilled and the perfect option for those that prefer red, but need something lighter for easy drinking by the pool, beach, balcony etc.
- KkbVerified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsJuice!
A stunning pack of delicious reds primed to be tasted slightly chilled with good company in warm weather. A stonkingly good mix to entertain a crowd.
- RDRaymonda D.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGood pack for chilled reds
Never had a bad one in the pack
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Country | Australia |
| Size | 8 |
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