The Claret Journal

Spring has arrived, and with it comes a very important change in drinking habits.

Longer afternoons, windows thrown open, the first lunches outside and those evenings where nobody seems particularly interested in going home. Suddenly, we're looking for wines that feel a little lighter, fresher and more energetic.

At Claret, we've been stocking the shelves accordingly.

From cool-climate Victorian Chardonnay and plenty of bubbles to bright, chillable reds and European varieties, these are some of the wines we're reaching for this spring.

September is Negroni Month at Claret.

For the entire month, we're giving one of the world's most iconic cocktails the attention it deserves — with six different takes on the Negroni pouring at the bar.

If you're already a Negroni person, you'll know exactly why we're excited. If you're not, September is a very good time to become one.

Father's Day isn't just about dads. It's a chance to celebrate the people who have been there for us — whether that's Dad, a stepdad, grandfather, father figure, or someone who has stepped into that role along the way. And, of course, there are plenty of single mums who've been doing double duty and deserve a good bottle too.

So, whoever you're celebrating this Father's Day, we've done the hard work for you.

There’s always something interesting finding its way onto the shelves at Claret. The

Sometimes it’s a producer we’ve been drinking for years. Sometimes it’s a bottle that’s been quietly sitting in a cellar, waiting for its moment. And sometimes it’s simply something we tasted and thought: Yep. The Claret Family need to know about this.