young gun nero
Nero d'Avola is a really exciting variety to watch as it appears on the wine scene in Australia.
It's the most widely grown grape in Sicily and is quickly emerging as an extremely popular wine in Australia. Therefore, it is perfectly suited to our Mediterranean climate, as it can manage warmer weather and dryer conditions really well.
Our 2025 Lake Breeze Nero d'Avola has been featured in the Young Gun of Wine's Australia's Best Nero d'Avola.
Panellist, James Scarcebrook chose this wine for his top six wines on the day, calling it “deep, dark, and bold – showing slightly earthy dark chocolate alongside blackcurrant and jasmine. I like the very subtle savoury earthy tones. Dense but fresh on the palate, soft but light. Plump and playful, with a hint of savouriness. Has some earthy maturity but not in an aggressive way – dried plums and figs. Uncomplicated but not simple, it has the darker fruits suited to the stereotypical Australian red-wine palate, without the big tannins and fruit weight that can potentially overwhelm food or have a soporific influence. This could easily work alongside shepherd’s pie after a pint on a Tuesday night.”
Order our Nero d'Avola here, to try at home for yourself.
Read more about Australia's delicious Nero's here.
