Don't Tell Mum Shiraz McLaren Vale 2024 750ml

Evan - Wine Specialist, Woodland Hills

Don't Tell Mum is a playful, "no-fuss" label founded by the children of Sarah Marquis (owner and winemaker of Molly Dooker): Luke (aka Blue-Eyed Boy) and Holly (aka Gigglepot). Unlike the super-premium, highly structured wines typically associated with their parents' brand, this collection is designed to be approachable, "gulpable," and unpretentious. Their slogan is "wine without the fuss" and implore you to "Drink it how you want. Chilled, mixed into sangria... or straight from the bottle."

Lighter than a traditional Shiraz; the flagship 2024 Don't Tell Mum Shiraz is a vibrant fruit-forward wine, featuring notes of dark berries, black cherry, and chocolate, with a plush, silky texture. It is crafted to be enjoyed immediately, with your favorite pizza/pasta, slightly chilled on a hot day, or even used as a base for creative wine cocktails. As a bonus, you can feel even better about drinking it as the brand donates 10% of its profits to land revegetation projects in South Australia. Don't Tell Mum is a wine by, and for, the new generation of wine drinkers.