The 2023 Frederick Stevenson Piñata opens with a vibrant nose of red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate, accented by hints of rose petal, white pepper, and crushed herbs. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied, showcasing a juicy core of red fruits, lively acidity, and fine, chalky tannins. The finish is fresh and energetic, reflecting the wine's minimal intervention approach and the blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Rich and fruity Bordeaux, with plum and blackberry notes, mellowed by age and oak.

Juicy red berries, subtle spice, and a smooth finish - easy-drinking Rhône red.

Ripe Aussie red blend - plush berries, spice, and a smooth, satisfying finish. 

Rich and full-bodied with ripe dark fruit, spice, and a hint of chocolate.

On the palate, it's an explosion of red fruit, leather, undergrowth, and spices. The wine's complexity, combined with the well-present mineral character of the terroir, makes it irresistible. The tannins are perfectly balanced, and a fresh acidity carries this wine with great length and beautiful elegance.

On the nose, this wine exhibits notes of black cherry, blackberry, and spice, with a hint of herbs. On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm tannins and flavors of dark fruit, black pepper, and a touch of smoke. The finish is long and complex, with a lingering spicy note.

Lifted aromatics with vibrant black fruits of cherry, blackberry and mulberry with underlying notes of cinnamon, woodsy spice and a hint of smokey oak. Generous layers of black and red fruits, balanced with elegant savoury spice and fine, velvety tannins, bright acidity ensuring it finishes long and pure.

Aussie sunshine in a glass! Juicy berries, smooth tannins, and a satisfyingly savoury finish.

Intense purple. Perfumed and bursting with red roses and ripe Satsuma plum combined with black olive and brambly spice hints. Juicy blue and red fruits and brambly spice come together in this medium to full-bodied wine with fine suede-like tannins adding to the mouthfeel. The fresh and bright fruit flows through to the slightly savoury, spicy and youthfully austere finish.

Medium depth crimson with purple hues. Ripe red fruits and black cherry on the nose with red rose petal perfume mingling with subtle savoury and herbal notes. The bright and juicy fruits coat the palate and are balanced by pepper and sweet spices. Medium-bodied in structure with great complexity and lovely silky tannins which flow through the fruity, peppery and spicy finish.

A very distinctive and immediately enjoyable Pinot Noir, this is a very juicy, raspberryish, cherryish wine with hints of strawberry and oak and a refreshing note of pepper.
 

Juicy dark fruit and spice, this smooth red is perfect for BBQs or a cosy night in.

Old vine Grenache blended with young Cinsault from Wayne Ahrens on the sands of Vine Vale.

Think darker berry fruit notes - dark cherry, blueberry – with lots of savoury spice, a little dried red rose perfume and a light meaty edge.

70 % Gamay and 30% Pinot Noir - A classic ‘Vin de Soif.

Bright cherry red in colour and has perfumed aromas of bush strawberry, wild flowers, cinnamon and toast with flavours of cherry, rhubarb, red berries and spice on a bright and complex palate.