Basket Range Bantam 2024 from Basket Range Wine in the Adelaide Hills is a delicate, medium‑bodied Bordeaux‑style red that captures the prettiness of this cooler vintage, all bright fruit, gentle spice and effortless drinkability. This 2024 Basket Range Bantam blend leans on estate‑grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, with a tiny splash of the winery’s whites to lift the aromatics and mid‑palate. It’s a thoughtfully put‑together “Bantam‑weight” red that feels playful yet quietly serious in the glass.

In the glass, expect vibrant red and blackcurrant fruit, raspberry and a touch of plum, wrapped in leafy herb, gentle capsicum and subtle floral lift. The palate is bright and juicy rather than heavy, with fine, powdery tannins and a cool‑climate crunch that keeps everything fresh and moreish. There’s a little savoury spice and earth on the finish, making Basket Range Bantam 2024 feel very much at home on the dinner table as well as slightly chilled on a warm night.

Basket Range Bantam 2024 is spot‑on with charcuterie, roast chook, burgers, pizza or a simple pasta ragu, where its medium weight and vibrant fruit really sing. It will also hum alongside grilled veg, sausages or a cheeseboard – just give it a modest chill to sharpen the line and length. If you’re chasing a bright, modern Adelaide Hills red blend that’s easy to pour and hard to stop sipping, Basket Range Bantam 2024 is a terrific option.