Here’s what to sip as the year comes to a close.
There’s a stretch of time from office shutdown to New Year’s where time ceases to exist. We all wander around baffled by what day it is, what date it might be, and whether the Christmas ham is still safe to throw on the barbie (we decide it is, drench it in sauce and move on). We call this period the “time’s a construct” window. You know, like when Matthew McConaughey floated into the black hole in Interstellar. Days, nights, weekends – everything blends into one glorious amorphous blob. Cooking? Maybe. KFC buckets? Probably. Wine? Definitely.
Decisions become easier, work vanishes and responsibility takes a well-earned nap. And to make things even smoother, we’ve lined up some fab wines to sip on during those “weeknights” that technically no longer exist. So sit back, settle in and enjoy the black hole.
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1. Oakridge Ovata Chardonnay Pinot Noir
You all know how much we love Ovata. It is, excuse the millennialism, the bomb-diggity. We’ve been singing its praises forever and you lot playing at home have backed us up with rave reviews. It’s the snap, crackle and pop of our wine line-up this month, and we truly cannot recommend it highly enough. Crunchy apple notes, hints of stone fruit, fresh red berry aromas… need we say more? And yes, it’s going to pair beautifully with a big ol’ Boxing Day KFC bucket. Mark our words. Report back.
2. Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir
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3. Boatshed Bay Sauvignon Blanc
4. Chapel Hill The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon
Travelling back to your hometown comes with upsides and downsides. Downsides? Well, you already know. Upsides? There’s always that one dingy burger joint that still has the smarts to serve a proper burger with the lot. We’re talking about beetroot, pineapple, bacon, egg – the whole shebang. Now imagine that alongside a glass of Chapel Hill The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon. Vibrant, with licorice and mulberry aromas, this full-bodied beauty does absolute wonders with the fattiness of a “lot” burger. Trust us. And just like that suburban burger that has everything thrown in, it’s also a total steal.
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5. De Bortoli King Valley Prosecco
Did we hear “one more bubbly”? No? Well, we’re doing it anyway. De Bortoli King Valley Prosecco is a crisp, perky, delicious drop that absolutely hits the mark. It’s everything a prosecco should be – not too sweet or too dry. We’re obsessed. And as for that leftover Christmas ham? The one that never gets fully finished? Fry it up for an egg-and-ham roll and this prosecco will pair with it beautifully. Brunch, baby. No one’s getting up before 11am anyway. Mimosa it, Bellini it, or sip it on its own – this bottle belongs at your late-morning fry-up.
