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Sonnen Light Dry Red 2025

$33.95 $40.00

Upper Derwent Valley Pinot Noir and Coal Valley Syrah, picked on the same day (fancy that) and co-fermented as one batch. 50/50.

Plenty of whole bunch funk courtesy of the Pinot and spicy red-fruity structure and prettiness from the Syrah.

A classic Aussie blend championed by Maurice O’Shea in the Hunter Valley in the 30’s and 40’s.

Region: Derwent and Coal River Valleys, Tasmania

Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 92pts

Last tasted by Joe 12/2/26

Upper Derwent Valley Pinot Noir and Coal Valley Syrah, picked on the same day (fancy that) and co-fermented as one batch. 50/50.

Plenty of whole bunch funk courtesy of the Pinot and spicy red-fruity structure and prettiness from the Syrah.

A classic Aussie blend championed by Maurice O’Shea in the Hunter Valley in the 30’s and 40’s.

Region: Derwent and Coal River Valleys, Tasmania

Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 92pts

Last tasted by Joe 12/2/26

About Sonnen Wines

Sonnen Wines is a boutique winery in Tasmania, founded in 2020 by winemaker Luke Andree. After an early interest in wine led him from physiotherapy studies to winemaking at Charles Sturt University, Luke honed his craft at prestigious wineries like Stefano Lubiana, Moorilla Estate, and Mac Forbes, with an influential stint in Germany at Weingut Melsheimer. Luke produces small-batch, minimal-intervention wines under the Sonnen label, focusing on Tasmania’s unique terroir.

Sonnen’s portfolio includes Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, crafted with techniques like skin contact fermentation for added complexity. The 2024 Blanc, for example, is made from Tamar Valley Pinot Gris with a portion left on skins. Luke also serves as assistant winemaker at Pressing Matters in the Coal River Valley, collaborating with Samantha Connew from Stargazer Wines. His dedication to authentic, expressive Tasmanian wines has earned Sonnen a growing reputation among wine enthusiasts.