Unico Zelo 2023 Fresh AF 750ml

One of the most crowd-pleasing bargains in Aussie wine, this blend of Nero d'Avola and Zibibbo (aka the white variety Muscat of Alexandria) offers a heady combo of green peppercorn, violets with stems, olive tapenade and rock dust, all framing a forest-berry compote. As the name so eloquently implies, it is indeed “fresh A.F.” It's also a supple, midweight bottling with oodles of fruit and crunchy acidity.

Score: 93 points -- Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, 2025