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- 2023 Somos Biodynamic Aglianico
- 2023 Somos Cabernet Franc
- 2023 Somos Garnacha & Amigos
- 2023 Somos Naranjito
- 2023 Somos Biodynamic Vermentino
- 2024 Somos Fiano & Amigos
2023 Somos Biodynamic Aglianico
The Somos crew have had their Aglianico dialled in for a while now but this 2023 biodynamic release might be Mauricio's best yet.
Grown by the legends at Paxton in McLaren Vale, the fruit was picked in April (yep, it ripens that late), bringing deep flavour without sacrificing freshness. But rather than treat it like a full-throttle southern Italian red, winemaker Mauricio Ruiz Cantu approaches Aglianico more like Pinot Noir. That means a whole-bunch ferment, gentle extraction, and pressing before fermentation finishes to avoid the variety’s typical brute force grip.
What you get is a lifted, spice-drenched wine with floral perfume, crunchy red and black fruits, and a long, fine, sappy structure. It’s still unmistakably Aglianico, but leaner, more elegant, and way more drinkable in its youth.
A high-energy, high-character red that’s both delicious and genuinely different.A delicious modern McLaren Vale red.
2023 Somos Cabernet Franc
The Somos take on Cabernet Franc is just the kind of red we want more of - fragrant, juicy, and refreshingly unpretentious.
Mauricio Ruiz Cantu sourced the fruit from a small site in Willunga, picking in two passes: an early pick to keep the herbaceous lift and crunch, and a later one for roundness and depth. It’s wild fermented, pressed early, then left to chill in old oak for nine months before bottling.
This is Cab Franc without the elbows - no overworked oak, no heavy structure - just bright, lifted red fruits, leafy crunch and a gentle savoury line. Think picnic reds, pasta night, or just a couch and a glass.
Super fresh, super fun, and bang on for the modern Aussie wine drinker.
2023 Somos Garnacha & Amigos
Garnacha & Amigos is exactly what it sounds like - a bunch of joyful, free-spirited friends getting together for a good time. Led by 60% Grenache and joined by a splash of Mencía, Dolcetto, Syrah and Nero d’Avola, this is a super-friendly red that’s made for sharing, chilling down, and pouring generously.
Somos winemaker Mauricio Ruiz Cantu doesn’t mess about when it comes to lo-fi, vibrant blends. All the fruit is grown sustainably, sourced from growers across South Australia who are part of the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia movement. Each grape brings something to the party - Grenache with its juicy red fruit base, Mencía adding perfume and lift, Dolcetto and Nero bringing crunch and Syrah tying it all together.
It's all bright, sloshy red fruits, soft tannins, and a little edge of spice. This is a red for the couch, the park, the BBQ, or wherever life takes you. Pure, unpretentious fun.
If you’re after a go-to weeknight red that doesn’t sacrifice flavour for drinkability, this is your jam. It’s the kind of bottle that disappears in a blink.
2023 Somos Naranjito
Here’s a skin-contact white that’s full of attitude but still ridiculously easy to drink. The 2023 Somos Naranjito is an orange wine made for people who don’t usually like orange wine - or for those who do and want something a little more chill in the glass.
Mostly Verdelho (with a splash of Viognier), the fruit is grown organically and handled with just the right amount of flair by Mauricio Ruiz Cantu. One part is wild-fermented and matured on lees in old oak for a creamy edge; the other part gets the full skin-contact treatment for a massive six months, amping up the texture and spice.
Naranjito is a juicy, gingery orange wine with notes of mandarin peel, orange blossom, soft brioche and that gently grippy finish that makes it so damn good with food. It’s got all the personality you want from an orange wine, minus the hard edges.
Bright, textured and ultra-smashable - this is lo-fi winemaking at its most drinkable.
2023 Somos Biodynamic Vermentino
Vermentino rarely gets this kind of love. But in the hands of the Somos crew - Mauricio Ruiz Cantu and team - it becomes something way more serious (and way more interesting) than your average salty sipper.
This 2023 release comes from Paxton’s biodynamic vineyards in McLaren Vale, where the fruit is hand-harvested and treated with the kind of care usually reserved for Chardonnay royalty. After a short stint on skins, it’s pressed straight into old French oak for wild fermentation and aged on lees for nine months. Occasional bâtonnage adds creaminess without blurring the variety’s natural brightness.
There’s still that classic sea spray vibe we love in Vermentino, but layered with lemon curd, subtle spice and a gently chalky grip that brings the wine firmly into food wine territory. This is a beach wine with brains.
One of the most compelling Aussie Vermentinos going around, full stop.
2024 Somos Fiano & Amigos
Fiano & Amigos is a fresh, textural bargain from Mauricio Cantu at Somos Wines.
The 'Amigos' are a little splash of Verdelho (25%) and Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (9%) which combined make up about a third of the blend, Fiano with a couple of days skin contact being the other half.
It's made for lazy Sunday sessions by the pool - it's not overly complicated but it is very satisfying and great alternative when you're looking for affordable, smashable whites that won't bust the bank.
"We wanted to make something fresh and fun to enjoy during the summer, but also something that is inherently interesting."
- Mauricio Cantu
| Price Bracket | $30 or Less |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Australian State | SA |
| Size | 750ml |
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