Minim

'XO New Small Rouge' 2024

Crafted by Tim Sproal in Castlemaine, Victoria, Minim produces small-batch, minimal-intervention wines that celebrate site and season. The 2024 XO New Small Rouge is a vibrant, chillable red made from cool-climate Syrah. Bright and aromatic, it opens with notes of rhubarb, pomegranate and poached quince, layered with subtle spice—rooibos, cinnamon and star anise. The palate is light yet structured, with lively acidity and fine tannins giving shape to juicy fruit and gentle savoury depth. Fresh, expressive and textural, it’s a perfect example of Minim’s elegant, unforced style and a modern Australian take on easy, expressive reds.