2024 Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown Pret A Rouge

Tessa Brown and Jeremy Schmolzer have a knack for making complex Beechworth fruit feel completely effortless. The Pret-à-Rouge is their ultimate "don't think too hard" wine - a blend of Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese that shouldn't make sense but absolutely does. It’s built for early drinking and versatility, nailing the brief every year.  

The 2024 release comes from a warmer, lower-cropping season, giving the wine a cheerful mix of red and blue fruits. Think macerated blackberries and cherries with a nice little hit of oregano-like herbage. While it’s incredibly approachable and succulent, it still carries that classic Beechworth savoury length and structure.  

We’ve followed this label since day one and it remains the best place to start if you’re new to these rising stars of Victorian wine. It’s fresh, crunchy, and designed to be enjoyed right now.

92 points
"All the good squelch and juiciness... It works. And well. A slurpy, medium weight red of high drinkability, lots of charm and interest. Not particularly complex, but lots of interest in the sum of parts. It feels fresh as it does quite serious. A maximum enjoyment space it occupies."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)