Cabernet Sauvignon wasn't always meant to be aged in oak and kept in a cellar. Why should Grenache and Gamay have all the fun while poor old Cabernet Sauvignon gets left in the dark? Taschini Wines have solved that with the 'Bunchy', which is pedigree Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon made to be drunk in the sun instead of a musky old dining room. Dark cherries, blackberries and a bright, crunchy mouthfeel, we can guarantee Cabernet has never looked so different.

Taschini Wines (tas·chi·ni) is the work of Matilda Innes, which expresses a range of bright and modern wines that are a far cry from the wines that usually come out of the Coonawarra, where she plies her craft. Matilda is the daughter of John and Melissa Innes, of Ottelia Wines, who have long been a favourite of Good Pair Days. Ottelia are far from stuffy Coonawarra reds, with a flair for showcasing the full depth of the Limestone Coast, and you can see the influence of this philosophy in Matilda’s wines. The Taschini range is a small, intimate selection of wines, all made with attention to detail and purpose: a white wine sourced from Mount Gambier, a perfect chilled red, and, lastly, a modern take on the Coonawarra Cabernet. The wines are fun and designed to be shared with friends and family over delicious food, which helps that Matilda’s husband is the chef at the Ottelia restaurant. Enjoy them while they last!