Peter Vella Burgundy (5L, 11.8%)

A California red blend from E. & J. Gallo Winery, bottled at 11.75% ABV in a 5-litre format. It is built on Pinot Noir and vinified for approachable, fruit-forward drinking. Its bag-in-box packaging uses a vacuum-sealed inner pouch that minimises oxygen exposure, keeping the wine fresh for up to six weeks after the tap is first opened. The nose shows ripe blackberry and dark cherry, with a light undercurrent of baking spice. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, with black cherry, blackberry and darker berry tones, plus subtle spice. The finish is moderate, fading with lingering cherry and a soft, slightly dry texture, rounded by warm spice.