Nick Spencer Medium Dry Red Blend 2023 from Gundagai in NSW is a seriously smart nod to old‑school Aussie clarets – medium‑bodied, savoury and built for the table, not the trophy cabinet. It blends mostly Cabernet with Malbec and a lick of Shiraz for perfume, colour and plushness.

Expect a lifted, almost floral nose with blue and black fruits, aniseed, iron filings and dark chocolate. The palate has a juicy crunch of acidity, cranberry‑like brightness and fine tannins giving shape without heaviness, so Medium Dry Red 2023 feels both classic and refreshingly modern in the glass.

It is tailor‑made for roast lamb, beef or venison, and loves roast vegetables, grilled mushrooms and hearty Sunday roasts, making Nick Spencer Medium Dry Red Blend 2023 an ideal “house claret” for everything from casual dinners to more serious meals.