Now that we are truly in the depths of winter, there’s no better time to curl up by the fire with a glass of wine (or a whisky, if you’re after something a little stronger). As such, we've put together a list of 38 wines and spirits for you to try right now.
From whisky and brandy, to sparkling, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and more, there’s something here to suit every taste. Grouped together by style for easy navigation, we hope you’ll find your new favourite drop below.
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Sparkling and sweet to try
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Chandon Australia
Vintage Brut 2018
Sparkling | King Valley Strathbogie Ranges Yarra Valley -
Chandon Australia
Étoile Brut Release No. 2 Non Vintage
Sparkling | Victoria -
Dal Zotto Wines
Vin Pretto 2014
Sweet | King Valley -
Highland Heritage
Patrono Cuvée Brut Méthode Traditionnelle 2017
Sparkling | Orange -
Risky Business Wines
Prosecco NV
Sparkling | King Valley
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Cabernet sauvignon to try
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bakkheia
Priapus Reserve Preston Valley 2021
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Brown Brothers
Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Victoria -
Cape Mentelle
Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Margaret River -
Forester Estate
Yelverton Reserve Cabernet 2022
Margaret River -
Peter Lehmann
Mentor 2021
Barossa -
Yalumba
The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2022
Barossa Valley
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Other reds to try
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bakkheia
Aequitas Preston Valley Tempranillo 2023
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Balancing Heart
Ambrosial & Lush Sagrantino 2022
Granite Belt -
Balancing Heart
Astrophysics & Garfunkel Carmenere 2022
Granite Belt -
Dal Zotto Wines
L'Immigrante Barbera 2021
King Valley -
Dal Zotto Wines
L'Immigrante Nebbiolo 2018
King Valley -
Willow Bridge Estate
Solana 2023
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