The Riverland is a really hot, dry place, planted largely to french varieties like shiraz, chardonnay, and muscat blanc. But actually, grapes from the hot, dry, south of italy are much better suited to growing here - requiring less water (an increasingly expensive resource) and showing unique varital characters brought out by the South Australian sunshine.

Their Montepulciano is at once effortless and easygoing, yet nuanced and complicated. The trademark sappiness of Montepulciano is all over this wine, creating the perfect foil to a palate of dark plums and cherries.

Don't be afraid of a iight chill for this guy - 15-18 degrees Celsius is right in the zone