Rusden Wildwood Cinsault 2025 from Vine Vale in the Barossa is a light‑to‑medium bodied red built for summer drinking, showcasing Christian Canute’s experimental side with a bright, high‑acid style that absolutely loves a light chill. Slightly darker than earlier releases, it now folds in fruit from a 1960s Cinsault block, adding extra depth without losing freshness.

The nose is all rose petal, cherries and spice – very pretty, very lifted, and distinctly Vine Vale. On the palate, Rusden Wildwood Cinsault 2025 is medium in weight with raspberry, cherries, musk lollies and dried peach, carried by great energy and really crunchy acidity that keeps it super refreshing from first sip to last.

It’s made for warm evenings, charcuterie, lighter grills and Mediterranean‑style plates – anything that suits a chilled, vibrant red with perfumed fruit and a dry, moreish finish.