'Classic Wines' Pack ~ May 2025

A mix of well-known and much-loved classics, but like, really REALLY good.

This month's Classic Wines 3-Pack includes:

1. MV Honey Moon Vineyard Rosé Brut Reserve

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay | Adelaide Hills, SA | Jane Bromley + Hylton McLean | Honey Moon Vineyard

A very special Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling made from Pinot Noir with a splash of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay. This wine is composed of multiple vintages – 49% comes from the 2023 vintage and the remaining 51% is made up of precious reserve wines from 2022, 2021, 2012 and 2004! The colour comes from the saignée method, giving it that gorgeous rosé hue. On the nose it's all subtle strawberry, quince, citrus and a salty whip of an ocean sea breeze, whilst the palate bursts with wild raspberry, violet and cherry. It’s dry and complex, with refreshing acidity, a soft mousse and a long, crisp finish. Disgorged by hand, on demand (yes, really), so the wine stays in contact with the lees for as long as possible. A gorgeous pink fizz indeed!

2. 2023 Kühling-Gillot ’Qvinterra’ Riesling Trocken

Riesling | Rhine Terrace, GER | Carolin Spanier-Gillot | Kuhling-Guillot

This is your all-day, any-day dry Riesling - fresh, zesty, unassuming. It’s got all the juicy yellow fruit vibes (we’re talking peach, nectarine, ripe apple), a little zip of citrus, and a mouthwateringly subtle saline edge. It comes from five different villages along the Rhine Terrace, hence the name Qvinterra, and it’s made from young vines grown on a mix of red slate, loam, and wind-blown clay. The result? A wine that’s full of minerality, with a light herbal twist and enough acidity to keep things energetic. Fermented naturally and aged in stainless steel to keep all that vibrancy locked in. This is the kind of wine I reach for when I'm looking for something ultra-refreshing and fun.

3. 2024 ChaLou Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir | Orange, NSW | Nadja Wallington + Steve Mobbs | ChaLou Wines

This one’s a beauty. The 2024 Pinot from ChaLou is classic cool-climate Orange - light to medium in body, but packing flavour. Juicy red cherries, dried thyme, and a little pomegranate on the nose, while the palate exudes ripe red fruits and spice, framed by those savoury, earthy tannins typical of Pinot. There’s also a hint of porcini and lavender. It’s got that perfect balance of fruit and structure. Just lovely. Pair it with something rich and herby, sage-rubbed porchetta + sticky quince glaze perhaps?