This Prosecco rosé from the Austin’s team is a lovely example of Australian ingenuity, with the pink blush coming from a tiny bit of Geelong Pinot Noir added into the prosecco. With a nice apple and strawberry balance and fizzy strawberry sherbert, this is an instant winner.

Austin’s Wines is a family-owned winery located in Victoria’s Moorabool Valley, just outside Geelong. Founded by Pamela and Richard Austin in 1982 and now run by their son Scott and his wife Belinda, the winery has become a standout in the region for its blend of family warmth, contemporary vision, and premium cool-climate wines. The cellar door, a stylishly converted shearing shed, is also worth a visit if you are visiting the region. The Moorabool Valley is a delightful area, with winding country roads and vineyards nestled into the landscape. Austin’s focus on the key Geelong varieties under their estate label with a classic combination of Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz which are all great expressions of the regional typicity. They also have the fun 6ft6 and Woolshed ranges which incorporate wines from Geelong as well as wines from across Victoria.