Strange Friends Pinot Noir/Grenache 2026
Primary flavours

Dark Cherry

Raspberry

Red Plum

Asian Spice

Damp Earth

White Pepper
Details
A soft, silky red just made for warm weather. Plenty of red cherry and raspberry upfront, with a whisper of white pepper sneaking in on the finish. Absolutely a chilled red candidate - slot this in the fridge for 45 minutes and enjoy the most refreshing red wine you'll have all summer. Juicy, fragrant and very enjoyable!
Steve Tierney has spent his whole life around the vineyards of the Limestone Coast. He grew up watching harvest trucks roll through town every autumn, and by the time he'd finished his oenology degree at the University of Adelaide he was already several vintages deep working the region's limestone-rich soils. Years later, he's still there, still finding new ways to work with the fruit he knows best. Strange Friends is a bit of a joking name, but serious wine - what happens when you put two grapes together that have no business sharing a bottle? Pinot Noir and Grenache might not seem like the strangest of friends at first, but you just don't often see them together... Each variety is fermented separately, cool and slow, to hold onto the aromatics before blending. The fruit comes from cool, elevated sites across the Limestone Coast, where the region's famous terra rossa soils and maritime breeze keep the grapes fresh right through to picking. The result is a wine built for people who like their wines lively, food-friendly and a little unexpected. That's the whole idea behind Strange Friends: good things happen when you stop worrying about the rules.
Steve Tierney has spent his whole life around the vineyards of the Limestone Coast. He grew up watching harvest trucks roll through town every autumn, and by the time he'd finished his oenology degree at the University of Adelaide he was already several vintages deep working the region's limestone-rich soils. Years later, he's still there, still finding new ways to work with the fruit he knows best. Strange Friends is a bit of a joking name, but serious wine - what happens when you put two grapes together that have no business sharing a bottle? Pinot Noir and Grenache might not seem like the strangest of friends at first, but you just don't often see them together... Each variety is fermented separately, cool and slow, to hold onto the aromatics before blending. The fruit comes from cool, elevated sites across the Limestone Coast, where the region's famous terra rossa soils and maritime breeze keep the grapes fresh right through to picking. The result is a wine built for people who like their wines lively, food-friendly and a little unexpected. That's the whole idea behind Strange Friends: good things happen when you stop worrying about the rules.
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Specs
Region
Limestone Coast
country
Australia
Grape type
Pinot Noir Blend
Wine Maker
Strange Friends
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2026
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Lightly Chilled 10°C-13°C
State
SA
collection
Pairing guide
This light red is happiest served with a slight chill and a spread of good things to pick at. Think a charcuterie board with soppressata and pickled vegetables, a mushroom and taleggio tart, or a simple niçoise salad with seared tuna. It's an easy match for a chicken and tarragon sandwich, or grilled haloumi with a herby green salad on the side. Soft tannins and juicy red fruit let it sit alongside delicate flavours without taking over, making it a good option for a long lunch, a picnic, or antipasti. So versatile!
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Food

Confit Duck

Mushrooms

Risotto
Tastes

Earthy

Fruity

Floral
Moods

Contemplative

Relaxed

Romantic
Seasons

Summer

Autumn
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Wine region

Limestone Coast, Australia
The Limestone Coast is a large wine zone in the south-east of South Australia which has six wine regions that comprise the Limestone Coast; Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully. The Limestone Coast is in a unique position with cool winds and ocean waters throughout the summer months thanks to an oceanic event called the Bonney Upwelling which helps keep the vineyards cool during the hot summer months. The Limestone Coast produces a wide range of quality wines from classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in Coonawarra to cool-climate varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Robe and Mount Gambier. It is truly a versatile area and one of the backbones of the Australian wine industry.
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