Floral characters on the nose such as lavender and daises accompany lime, musk, a hint of salted caramel and a high tone pinch of lavender. Waves of basalt float across the palate. Delicate hints of kiwifruit, quince and crisp fuji apples linger in the mouth.

Some Young Punks’ more experimental cousin VineMind is Colin and Jen’s brainchild, made with 100% Clare Valley fruit. VineMind Riesling is inspired by the wines of Rheinhessen and is rested in concrete after production to gain a slatey, textured palate. Their Shiraz Malbec is inspired by old-school Clare reds and fermented in concrete for a classic, punchy style.

VineMind work with Viticulturist Dylan Grigg to better understand the vineyard and provide an educational standpoint. Their wines are for those who are searching for something from the new world that will challenge their ideas about Australian wines.