Co-founded by Richie Vandenberg and Justin Moran, Friends of Friends is a tribute to the enduring power of friendship and family. The wine embodies their belief that life's most precious moments are best shared with loved ones. Each bottle is a tribute to cherish memories, laughter, and togetherness; celebrating old friends who provide stability, and new friends who offer inspiration.

The shiraz is predominantly from Wrattonbully, the Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra. The introduction to this wine is pure seduction. Mint, melted dark chocolate, sweet blackcurrant, coconut, Nutella and a general impression that you’re about to dive into a rich, dark, hedonistic pool. All these first impressions are confirmed when you take your first mouthful, which is faithful to the nose but then adds a significant swagger of tannin. This wine is certainly seductive but it’s also serious, in style, and serious in quality too. Indeed the word profound comes to mind. There’s some alcohol warmth here but this is an outstanding wine, concentrated, warm and expansive. Alcohol: 15%; Price: $100.00; Rated: 95 Points; Campbell Mattinson