Everything Except Pinot Noir

Delicate is the right word here, and for once it is not a euphemism. This keeps the fruit vibrancy Pinot Noir is supposed to have, with bright berry character and a hint of savoury earthiness underneath, and it stays smooth instead of turning thin. Light reds are the hardest style to pull off without alcohol, since there is less tannin and body holding the shape, so a version that drinks gently rather than hollow is doing something right. Tread Softly recommends it with anything barbecued, which suits the berry and smoke pairing. The brand is Australian, certified carbon neutral, and part of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. A native tree goes into its Western Australian restoration forest for every case sold, a promise it has kept since 2019 and past two million trees as of late 2024.