Team Picks : Winter 2026

This pack reflects the beauty and charming appeal of winter, showcasing a mix of styles and flavours for any occasion. These picks highlight quality, balance, and character, making them versatile choices to enjoy throughout the cooler months, whether sharing with friends or unwinding at home.

Emily: Scanlon Estate Pinot Noir 2023
This has probably been a team pick of mine before, and no doubt I will choose it again.. but it truly is one of my most loved wines. It has structure, tannin and juicy fruit flavours with that gorgeous forest floor aroma that I think any great Pinot should have. I love this wine!! 

Bon: Seppeltsfield Para Grand 10 Year Old Tawny 750ml
If there's ever a time for a Tawny, its Winter time...  It's creamy, nutty and indulgent. You will find me sipping this by a fire somewhere... and yes, I will be cosy inside and out. 

Nick: Bondar Junto GMSC 2025
Junto is Portugese for 'together'. The varieties Bondar have combined here - mainly grenache, a bit of mataro, and pinches of shiraz and couinoise - ccome together to give us a bright wine full of fruit and spice. If deep, dark, heavy winter reds aren't your thing, this is the perfect blend for a lighter alternative, still with all the warmth you could need!

Dan: Willunga 100 Sheer Madness Blewitt Springs GSM 2024
Willunga 100 just keep kicking goals! This wine really sits at the nexus of serious drinkability and wonderful concentration of flavour. Full of red fruit and floral aromas, a hint of spice and fine-grained tannin that make it so moreish you'll find it hard to have just one glass. 

Dave: Mount Horrocks Nero D'Avola 2024
If you're looking for a new red wine to try as a winter dinner companion, this lovely Italian varietal (from Watervale) won't let you down. We're talking blackberries, brambles and cherries with a savoury finish- a perfect pair with your pasta.
Winemaker Stephanie Toole is one of our country's best - proving Clare Valley reds can be just as good as the Rieslings! 

Michelle: Threefold Distillery Cherry Gin 500ml 
Cherrylicious and fresh - think Christmas in July. Luscious dark fruit sweetness with bright juniper, subtle spice, and a refreshing citrus lift. Rich, smooth, and beautifully versatile, it's equally at home sipped over ice or mixed into cocktails.