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- 2024 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir
- 2025 Sentio Gamay
- 2024 Orbis Nero d'Avola
- 2025 Bondar Junto GSM
- 2024 Laura Catena La Posta Paulucci Malbec
- 2020 Balnaves The Blend
2024 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir
For wine lovers everywhere, the quest to find affordable, interesting Pinot Noir that makes you blush like only Pinot can, is constant...
One of the heroes of this much sought after variety is undoubtedly the Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir. Made by Yarra Valley maestro Franco D'Anna, this is pure Pinot Noir to its core.
It's earthy, lifted, vibrant and just ludicrously drinkable.
There's a very good argument to be made that this Australia's best Pinot Noir in this price range. How the D'Annas produce this quality at the price remains a mystery but they do it year in, year out.
Hoddles Creek Estate is the gold standard for quality, affordable Pinot Noir in Australia. Back up the truck.
95 points
"A very light, bright crimson red. Pure fruited, with aromas of freshly crushed raspberries, summer flowers and a touch of spice. Just as good on the light- to medium-bodied, brightly fruited and silkily structured palate. A wine, as always, to buy by the case and enjoy over the next three to four years!"
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)
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 Orbis Nero d'Avola
If you needed any more proof that McLaren Vale is the new home for Italian varieties, this is it. Sourced from the Orbis estate - one of the region's highest and coolest sites - this Nero d’Avola thrives in the free-draining sandy loam soils. It’s a variety that just makes sense here, loving the warm days and cool coastal nights that let it ripen fully while keeping that trademark freshness intact.
Winemaker Verity takes a gentle approach to ensure the wine reflects the site rather than the cellar. The fruit was picked on flavour in early March, de-stemmed, and fermented with wild yeast in small open fermenters. She kept it on skins for just five days - short and sweet - to capture the vibrant blue fruit without pulling out too much heavy tannin. It then rested in a mix of seasoned and new French oak hogsheads for ten months, adding a little polish without masking the fruit.
This is brooding but bright. The nose is loaded with black cherry, anise, dried herbs and a mix of blueberry and blackberry. On the palate, it shifts gear, revealing layers of ripe strawberry, plum, and a savoury hit of leather and spice. It is finely balanced with a juicy acid line and soft, lingering tannins. A perfect match for a lamb ragu or just a simple bowl of pasta with pork sausage.
97 points Trophy for Best Red Italian Variety Wine & Best Red Wine of Show
- 2025 Australian Alternative Variety Wine Show
2025 Bondar Junto GSM
"Junto" is Spanish for "together," and that sums up the philosophy behind this wine perfectly. It is Andre and Selina Bondar's take on the classic McLaren Vale blend, but stripped of the heaviness you might expect from the region. This is designed to be fine, frisky and fresh, a wine built for bistros and backyards rather than the cellar.
The 2025 release is Grenache-dominant (72%), providing the perfume and juicy red fruit core. Mataro (13%) adds a savoury spice and structure, while a small splash of Shiraz contributes a bit of plushness. A notable addition this year is the 7% Counoise from their own vineyard, a variety that helps keep the alcohol in check and lifts the freshness.
To keep things in the lighter spectrum, the fruit is picked early and fermented with around 20% whole bunches. This gives the wine a tight, herbal nerve that cuts through the fruit sweetness. In the glass, it is loaded with blue and red berries, fresh herbs and a savoury lick that keeps you coming back. It is pure McLaren Vale fruit without the sunburn.
"Junto is supposed to be medium bodied, fresh, unpretentious and delicious..."
- Andre Bondar
2024 Laura Catena La Posta Paulucci Malbec
The 'La Posta' series of wines is Laura Catena's passion project to celebrate the small artisan growers of Mendoza - each wine is named after the grower, such as this perfect everyday Malbec that was grown by Angel Paulucci.
‘La Posta’ is the name of the local taverns where growers and farmers gather to share a glass of wine, tell stories and exchange ideas, and indulge their passion for great regional produce.
This one of our favourite Argentinian Malbecs - full-bodied and opulent as you'd expect from this variety, but delivered with balance and restraint.
A deliciously approachable Argentinian Malbec and terrific value!
2020 Balnaves The Blend
The Blend is the best way to get acquainted with the style of wines produced by the Balnaves family.
This is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc made in a more approachable and easy-to-drink style.
Most wines in Coonawarra are heralded for their cellaring potential, but this wine is built for drinking now.
For a Thursday night or a Sunday roast lunch, this goes down an absolute treat while scratching the Coonawarra Bordeaux blend itch at the same time.
94 points
"Born from some of Coonawarra’s best managed vineyards. Tick. Made with deftness and sensitivity by winemakers who understand intimately what makes Coonawarra special. Tick. Yours for less than the price of two schooners. Huge tick."
- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)
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| Price Bracket | $30 or Less |
| Size | 3 |
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