The name Watkins might be new to some, but their contributions to the wine industry have pre-dated many. In fact, they’ve been making the wines for many big name South Australian wineries for decades. Walk into their cellar door right on the border of McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills, and you’ll never want to leave. You'll be captured with their cellar reserve wines, the way that the plush fruit balanced so well with the savoury edges. There is no occasion that this wine doesn’t fit. Luckily for us, the same applies to the company of the Watkins family themselves. Cheers to you, legends!

An Aussie take on the classic 'Super-Tuscan' wines of Italy's most famous wine region - Tuscany (obviously). This is a wine that has reached full maturity, it's done its time in the cellar, it's ready to go, and gee whiz, is it going! All the best aspects of sangiovese; sour cherry, bright acid and earthy notes, meet the structure and dark-fruited goodness of Australian cabernet. Oh and with a few years of age, there's that savoury, earthy, 'aged' feel, creating a complete and beautiful wine. In the words of Campbell Mattinson, "If you’re looking for a mature red that won’t break the bank, this fits the bill". That about sums it up, to be honest.

Next time you’re sitting on the back deck in the arvo sun, make sure you save a seat for this over-sized bottle of joy. Direct from Victoria’s King Valley, this red field blend comes to the party dressed in a cool 1 litre bottle and its personality doesn’t require too much thought; it’s light, bright and juicy with raspberry, black cherry and a hint of spice. An easy-drinking crowd pleaser built for entertaining, and with this bigger bottle, no one needs to miss out!