Andy Warhol once said, “If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, and there I am. There’s nothing behind it.”

I can’t help but think that this is what Tony Zafirakos was thinking when he produced his first bottle of wine from the home garage in Bowral. I say that because their wines are, in effect, raw and vulnerable. I know that sounds weird but it is like Tony Zafirakos and his family have exposed themselves to the wine world in a natural way for all to see, like saying this is us, hiding nothing when it comes to their principles, their winemaking, and their winemaking principles. I have to say, it is quite refreshing and by the same token admirable. They have every reason to stand tall beside their wines and marvel at their excellence. Nicely done indeed and thank you.

Five red grape varieties make up this juicy, slightly spritzy bottle of fun. Even a slight chill seemed to bring out a red fruit freshness for me that added a ‘go back for more’ character. The wild ferment provides a little funkiness while those five varieties don’t hesitate to bring plenty of good berry flavours to the palate, finishing with a nice touch of acidity and that freshness feel again. Definitely a likeable Little Red with a captivating label that will catch your attention just as much as the contents of the bottle.

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Region: Hilltops, NSW     Price: $35     Source: Sample courtesy of Aristotelis ke Anthoula Wines and Define Wine