Serve with slow‑braised wild boar ragu, grilled lamb chops off the coals or a charred mushroom and goat‑cheese tart, best enjoyed in a dimly lit, rustic dining room with candlelight and good conversation. This MDI Refosco 2023 – Murray Darling is a compelling buy for those who want a structured, savoury red with serious depth and regional intrigue rather than generic fruit‑driven drinking.

MDI Refosco 2023 from Murray Darling opens with a brooding, wild‑berried intensity drawn from the sun‑drenched plains of the Murray Darling basin, shaped by a hands‑on winemaking approach that emphasises tannin and aromatic definition. This wine is an excellent choice for those who enjoy European‑style reds that balance dark plum and blackberry with a gamey, herbal undertone and cool, linear acidity.

On the nose there is dark plum, blackberry and dried cherry layered with a hint of black olive, iron and dried herbs, framed by firm yet refined tannins and a long, savoury finish. The palate is medium‑to‑full bodied yet layered, with a cool, saline structure that rewards both cellaring and pairing with substantial, herb‑driven dishes.