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Description
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!
- 2023 Nick Spencer Gundagai Light Dry Red
- 2025 Sentio Gamay
- 2024 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir
- 2024 Unico Zelo Fresh AF
- 2024 Aeon Light Dry Red
- 2024 Swinging Bridge M.A.W. Pinot Noir
2023 Nick Spencer Gundagai Light Dry Red
"Nick Spencer is one of the better winemakers in this country.”
- Gary Walsh
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)
2025 Sentio Gamay
Chris Catlow’s Sentio wines are mostly Beechworth-focused, but when the right fruit pops up elsewhere, he’s not one to say no. This Gamay comes from the Upper King Valley and is all about crunch, spice, and sheer drinkability. No overthinking, just a seriously good time in a glass.
It’s Gamay done three ways - some whole bunch, some whole berry, some a mix of both - fermented in concrete and aged in a combo of foudre and small oak. The result? Bright, juicy fruit with a bit of savoury grip, the kind of wine that disappears way too fast.
A fun, expressive take on Gamay that’s as at home on the dinner table as it is straight from the esky on a warm afternoon.
2024 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir
This is the wine that kicked it all off for Ricky Evans, and after 13 vintages, it just keeps getting better. A true snapshot of the Tamar Valley, TMV Pinot blends fruit from Ricky’s own vineyards with a couple of trusted growers, delivering a cracking Pinot that’s both effortless and detailed.
Think bright red berries—raspberry, wild strawberry, a bit of cranberry—wrapped up in fine, chalky tannins with a flicker of spice. There’s just enough whole bunch (10%) to add a little lift, and a stint in old barriques (only 10% new) keeps everything fresh, juicy, and dangerously easy to drink.
Pure Tassie Pinot pleasure—made to be opened, enjoyed, and probably finished faster than you planned. Stocks are always tight, so don’t sit on your hands.
2024 Unico Zelo Fresh AF
Few wine ventures are as committed to the idea of sustainability as Brendan and Laura from Unico Zelo. Their championing of Italian varieties, particularly Nero d'Avola and Fiano, comes from their belief in their suitability to Australia.
Nero is a particularly hardy grape and it thrives in warm, dry climates. So, here they take the fruit from one of the warmest and driest wine regions on the planet, and make a glugable, slurpable red which is ideal quaffing for just about any night of the week.
A dash of old vine Zibbibo (white wine) adds lift and a super zippy crunch of acidity. It's great drinking at a great price and a little left-of-center. More inventive stuff from this energetic winemaking couple.
2024 Aeon Light Dry Red
The "Light Dry Red" is a Hunter Valley institution, a historic style that blends Shiraz and Pinot Noir. Alisdair Tulloch’s take on the classic pays homage to that history while firmly planting a flag in the modern era.
The 2024 release is composed of 70% Syrah and 30% Pinot Noir. That significant hit of Pinot is the key here - it gives the wine a bright, lifted energy that you just don't get from straight Shiraz.
True to the Aeon philosophy, it is 100% whole bunch fermented, unfined and unfiltered. This minimal intervention approach preserves a crunchy, fresh fruit character that makes the wine incredibly smashable. It is designed to be drunk straight away, ideally with good food and good company. A perfect red for the warmer months.
2024 Swinging Bridge M.A.W. Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Tom Ward’s great passion, and the M.A.W. -named for his father, Mark Andrew Ward - is where he introduces drinkers to his vision for Orange Pinot. It’s not about grand gestures or cellar swagger, but about charm, clarity and drinkability.
The 2024 vintage gives exactly that. Bright red cherries, raspberries and a flicker of spice leap from the glass, the palate supple and juicy with just enough savoury grip to keep things interesting. It’s light on its feet, shaped for early enjoyment, yet unmistakably crafted with the care that defines all Swinging Bridge wines.
Think of M.A.W. as your entry point: a window into the style and potential of Orange Pinot, without the wait or the price tag of Tom’s single-vineyard bottlings. A youthful expression that's ready to rip, and it's absolutely delicious.
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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