The Wild Ones – Wines That Refuse to Behave

Shiraz might be the Grampians’ golden child, but let’s be honest—not every wine wants to follow in its footsteps. The Wild Ones prefer to go against the grain, rewrite the rules, and make winemaking a little more interesting.

Meet The Wild Ones—a lineup of wines that shouldn’t work, but do. Grapes that weren’t supposed to thrive here, winemaking techniques that flip tradition on its head, and bottles that refuse to blend into the crowd.

These aren’t your safe, everyday pours. These are the wines that break the rules and taste better for it.

Black & Ginger La Gringa Graciano 2021

Graciano isn’t the grape you expect to find in the Grampians, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting. A Spanish rebel that packed its bags and made itself at home in Aussie soil, this wine thrives on standing out.

Expect deep, dark fruit, a punch of spice, and a fresh acidity that keeps things lively—rich, structured, and just the right amount of rogue. Some wines play it safe. This one laughs in the face of predictability.

It’s the wine you pour when you want to ditch the ordinary and drink something with attitude.

Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Meunier 2021

Pinot Meunier has spent too long in the background—now it’s breaking free.

It’s spent years playing backup in Champagne and other sparkling blends, but here? It’s taking centre stage as a standalone red—and absolutely nailing it. Bright, juicy, and just a little unexpected, it’s silky, fruit-driven, and impossible to ignore.

No more blending into the background—this wine is done playing second fiddle.

Mountainside Wines Viognier 2021 

If Chardonnay had a cool, artsy cousin, it would be Viognier. This grape doesn’t always get the limelight, but when it does—wow.

Here’s what you’re in for: floral aromatics that grab your attention, rich stone fruit that keeps you guessing, and a silky texture that lingers just long enough. It’s lush, vibrant, and absolutely refuses to be boxed in as just another white wine.

Viognier proves that white wine can be just as bold as a big red—and honestly, it might just steal the show.

Best’s Blanc de Noir 2024

A sparkling white made from 100% Shiraz? You don’t see that every day. But this wine doesn’t care what’s supposed to happen—it does its own thing, and it does it brilliantly.

Taking the power and intensity of Grampians Shiraz and flipping it into something crisp, elegant, and completely unexpected, this is the kind of wine that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew. A white wine? Absolutely. A cuvée? Why not. A bold experiment that paid off? Without a doubt.

It’s proof that even the most iconic reds can have a wild side.

Forget Tradition—Drink Outside the Lines.

Some wines are made to be predictable. These aren’t them.

The Wild Ones shake up tradition, push boundaries, and make sure winemaking stays interesting. They’re bold, different, and exactly what your glass has been missing.

Shop now and bring home The Wild Ones.