Whip Wines Red Wine 2024   Whip Wines is a small-batch South Australian wine project from winemaker Aaron Fenwick, previously known for Château Comme Ci, Comme Ça. The 2024 “Red” release is a Merlot-based wine from Vine Vale in the Barossa Valley, aimed at being approachable, fresh, and food-friendly rather than a heavy, oak-driven style. Here’s the quick profile of the 2024 release: Grape: 100% Merlot Region: Vine Vale, Barossa Valley, South Australia Style: Medium-bodied, plush, savoury red Alcohol: Around 13.7% ABV Farming: Organic or sustainably farmed fruit depending on retailer notes Price in Australia: Usually AU$32–35 retail Tasting descriptions across retailers consistently mention: dark cherry and plum fruit sweet spice truffle/earthy notes blood orange freshness soft, plush texture bright acidity that keeps it lively rather than jammy The wine seems designed for casual but thoughtful drinking — something you could pair with roast chicken, mushroom dishes, burgers, charcuterie, or winter comfort food. Unlike many traditional Barossa reds, it’s described as fresher and more restrained, with an emphasis on drinkability. A few things that stand out about the label: The branding leans heavily into Americana aesthetics. The wines are minimal-intervention in style. Fenwick separates his wines into more immediate-drinking bottlings (“Round Yard”) and more age-worthy releases (“Arena”). The 2024 Red falls into the easy-drinking side.