Soumah 2023 Single Vineyard Upper Ngumby Pinot Noir

A very classy single-vineyard cool-climate pinot noir at a very fair price - which is par for the course for consistent Soumah Wines in the Yarra Valley.  From 25-year-old vines near Yarra Glen, this is a wine that offers immediate drinking pleasure. It is well balanced with classic pinot aromas and flavours (think dark cherries and herbal notes) and a lightness of touch that makes it approachable even in its youth. I'd pair this a Thai duck curry, or maybe some gourmet pork sausages. $48. https://soumah.com.au/

Delinquente Wine Co. 2024 Roko Il Vagabondo Montepulciano

 

So you like your wines young, fun and funky with a bit of attitude. This new-release hipster-design montepulciano just might fit the bill. Delinquente makes small-batch, minimal intervention wines from southern Italian grape varieties grown in the Riverland, where Med grapes thrive in the heat. You can tell from Delinquente's labels that have a good time making wines that are perfect for slurping. Organically grown, this could be enjoyed chilled on a warm day, or at room temperature with pizzas or pastas. Dark, fresh, flavoursome and easy to drink - with lashings of youthful acidity. $26. https://delinquentewineco.com/