Inside ‘The Wine Guy’s’ Cellar: Glenn Malycha’s Favourite Drops
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Winepro Australia founder Glenn Malycha shares five standout South Australian wines
Barossa Valley: David Franz 2023 Cuvée Non-Vintage Red Rosé
Comprising 108 grape varieties, this third release of David Franz’s Red Rosé is a superb wine. A Goldilocks “not too sweet, not too dry, but just right” kind of drop, it’s the “thinking person’s Rosé” of our time. A well-balanced, tasty textural delight, best served chilled with a charcuterie board on a lazy night at home. Salubrious.
Eden Valley: Brockenchack 2024 Archie Scott Grenache-mataro-Shiraz
Get in early on this well-thought-out inaugural release that’s started to make waves in the industry. Created using ridiculously ripe grapes, it’s juicy with soft and luscious red and black fruits, has friendly flavours for miles and is great fun at parties. And with a price tag under $30, how can you go wrong?
McLaren Vale: Phono Wines 2023 Syrah
The crew at Phono love two things: wine and music. They bring these together for a boutique collection that includes the brightest, softest and most elegant style of Australian Syrah yet. Packed with ripe raspberry flavours, this drop is so cool that it comes with its own playlist featuring George Benson, BADBADNOTGOOD and Khruangbin.
Adelaide Hills: Artis Wines 2024 Nero D’Avola
Andrew Miller has created proof that you can chill midweight red wine and still find a gorgeous bottle that tastes sublime. This one has floral aromatics, blueberry flavours, subtle Mediterranean spices and food-friendly juiciness that pairs well with lunch or dinner.
Adelaide Hills: Purple Soul Sphere of Uranus 2023 Chardonnay
World-class Gumeracha grapes are fermented and matured in French Oak barrels for nine months, producing a bright Chardonnay with tropical flavours of white peach, ripe pear and crisp green apple. Purple Soul Sphere of Uranus is a gloriously luxurious wine with a modern twist that highlights what Australia's most loved Chardonnay region is capable of producing.
