'Natural Wines' Pack ~ May 2025
The Gen-Z of wine boxes. Lo-fi, skinsy, sulfur-free, FUN-ky!
This month's Natural Wines 3-Pack includes:
1. 2022 Gegika Wines x Evangeline ‘Skinny’ Semillon
Semillon | Barossa Valley, SA | Georgie Lehmann-Matene | Gegika Wines
Semillon, lean and textural… its shirt half-buttoned, a little unruly, a little cool. The nose opens with a curious mix of smouldering wood, ripe quince, sandalwood and zippy spice… Tabasco, crushed capsicum, a stalk of anise curling in the sun. Seven days on skins has drawn out a savoury element and a bone-dry palate that bursts with lemon rind and cracked white pepper… the faintest memory of smoke clinging to the edges. Made by friends, with fruit from Vine Vale in the Barossa, gently de-stemmed and basket pressed, before seeing neutral oak and a soft malo. It’s complex but not showy, with a grip that whispers rather than shouts.
2. 2023 Gut Oggau ‘Theodora’ Gruner Veltliner, Welshriesling
Grüner Veltliner | Burgenland, AUT | Stephanie Tscheppe-Eselböck + Eduard Tscheppe | Gut Oggau
Theodora is wild, charming, and rebellious as ever. A spirited white from natural wine legends Gut Oggau, this hazy, spritzy blend of Grüner Veltliner and Welschriesling walks the line between vibrant and funky. Expect the unexpected: whiffs of kombucha and farmhouse ale on the nose, with citrus pith, blossom, dried flowers and a breezy barnyard edge in the mix. On the palate, she’s all lively acidity and playful texture - think stone fruit, lemon zest and a touch of yeast, brought together with zero sulphur and 100% attitude. Theodora is made from 35-year-old vines, fermented in large old barrels, and left unfiltered, unrefined, and untouched by additives. It’s Gut Oggau’s signature: raw expression, biodynamic soul, and character in every sip. Theodora is the life of the party (any party, we reckon!).
3. 2023 Taschini ‘Sunny’ Pinot Gris, Sangiovese, Graciano
Pinot Gris, Sangiovese, Graciano | Limestone Coast, SA | Matilda Innes | Taschini Wine
Straight sunshine. Sunny is a bright and juicy co-ferment of Pinot Gris, Sangiovese and Graciano, resulting in a chilled red that’s light yet quietly complex. Think red rope liquorice, watermelon warheads, cherry cola and a touch of herbal spice. Best served with good mates and salty snacks.
