A TASTE OF THE RIVERLAND

2019 Ricca Terra Juicy June, $22.50

When award-winning viticulturist Ashley Ratcliff tells you that negroamaro is his current favourite grape in the Riverland, you best take note. This light red blend really lives up to its name – juicy and delicious. Chill and savour. riccaterra.com.au

2020 The Other Wine Co. Arinto, $26

Beloved winery Shaw + Smith introduced The Other Wine Co. in 2015 as a way to seek out exciting grapes away from their home in the Adelaide Hills. The arinto (from Ricca Terra fruit) has the green apple, mouthwatering acidity of riesling but softened with musky beeswax notes. theotherwineco.com

Needle and Pin Riverland Dry Gin, $55

This sustainably made gin uses “spent” wine in the still to make the initial base, before adding oranges and mandarins that have been rejected by supermarkets. They then add olive leaves and foraged native saltbush so you can taste the essence of the Riverland, one G&T at a time. needleandpinspirits.com

Delinquente Bizzarro Bitter Aperitivo, $35

Move over Campari, there’s a new aperitivo in town – and it’s Australian-made with just a third of the sugar seen in its Italian cousins. Made with organically grown Riverland citrus, it features an aromatic base of organic and biodynamic skin contact vermentino. Perfect for a summer spritz. delinquentewineco.com

2019 Unico Zelo Sea Foam Pet Nat, $23

After some unsuccessful attempts, the first pet-nat from Unico Zelo has been released, made from Riverland fiano. This tropical fruit-driven, vegan-friendly wine has a subtle fizz that is perfect for lunchtime picnics. unicozelo.com.au