The wine's story

With a name like ‘Passion Has Red Lips’, named after an early 1900’s Pulp Fiction novel, what more do you need to know? In 2006, Some Young Punks was created by three lifelong friends Col, Jen (both from Adelina Wines) and Nic. What was their reason for creating this new age winery?... in their words “we blame the booze.” These punks have managed to transfuse their wicked senses of humour into a number of funky labels including Naked on Roller Skates, Monster’s Attack and Quickie.

But don't mistake the humour for superficial wine production, these guys are the real deal. The label is a small scale production that is traditional in its approach with a no fuss attitude including hand-picking in small lots, fruit sourced from all over South Australia, basket pressing, indigenous yeast fermentations and no filtration. With a name like ‘Passion Has Red Lips’, named after an early 1900’s Pulp Fiction novel, what more do you need to know? In 2006, Some Young Punks was created by three lifelong friends Col, Jen (bot... read more

Sommelier notes

The Punks are back!

This blend of predominantly Shiraz, with one quarter Cabernet Sauvignon, is structured and shapely, with plenty of rich, sweet, upfront fruit, but beautifully balanced with refreshing acidity.

The McLaren Vale is known for producing richer-styled reds, and this is no exception, with notes of dark cocoa, cinnamon and blackberry.
Sultry. The Punks are back!

This blend of predominantly Shiraz, with one quarter Cabernet Sauvignon, is structured and shapely, with plenty of rich, sweet, upfront fruit, but beautifully balanced with refr... read more

Food pairings

The combination of Shiraz and Cab Sav make it an even bigger no-brainer to drink this with
some quality cut of fatty red meats. Hello Scotch Fillet! The combination of Shiraz and Cab Sav make it an even bigger no-brainer to drink this with
some quality cut of fatty red meats. Hello Scotch Fillet! read more

Cellar Period

5-10 years - This wine is excellent now, and will hold up really well over the next decade.