Delinquente, Roko Il Vagabondo, Riverland, Australia

If you look outside the mainstream sea of “big wine” there’s a whole lot more going in Australia than blockbuster Shiraz and supercharged Chardonnay. Con-Greg, winemaker at Delinquente, uses Italian grape varieties well suited to the Mediterranean climate of the Riverland region to make fun, juicy, and delicious wines. They’re not simple by any means but they are super enjoyable, or as Con-Greg puts it, “smashable”. The typically irreverent and eye-catching labels are by Adelaide street artist Ankles. This is made from Montepulciano grapes grown organically and made in small batch with natural yeasts and minimal messing around. A big bright mediterranean style with bags of fruit and juicy tannin. Perfect BBQ wine.