Cat & Frank is a joint collaboration between Catia and Franco D’Anna.

Catia D’Anna has been surrounded by vineyards and wineries all her life watching her father, Franco, start and grow the family vineyard, Hoddles Creek Estate, into the successful brand it is today. Under the watchful eye of years of experience, Franco is guiding Catia with sourcing select fruit and transferring his winemaking finesse to her one step at a time….

The second vintage from this bright new label from Franco and Catia D'Anna. Light, bright green gold, with gentle stone fruit, grilled nuts and subtle marine notes leading onto a well-balanced, fresh palate. A touch of grip on the finish gives the wine focus and length. Date: Aug 2026; Alcohol: 13%; Price: $30.00; Drink by: 2029; Rating: 94 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion

Excellent for quality and value. Buy. It has flavour and race, (just enough) texture and excellent length. All for $30. Pears, nectarine, hints of honeysuckle and sloshy green apples, candied citrus and cedarwood, but not too much of the later. It will be better again in another 12-24 months but it’s good now, no problems. Date: May 2026; Alcohol: 13%; Price: $30; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2027-2031+; Rated: 93 Points; Campbell Mattinson; The Wine Front