A trailblazing producer that’s been on an upward trajectory since the start, SOMOS is the brainchild of Mexican born, Australian based winemaker Mauricio Ruiz Cantu. The vibe here is very much working with outside of the box varieties (so far aglianico, cortese, vermentino, garganega, verdelho, touriga nacional, tinta cão, trincadeira, parraleta, carignan, cinsault, nero d’avola, mencia, pinot meunier, cabernet franc) and producing them in a modern, vibrant, food friendly style. Their base being the Vale, they’re spoilt for choice and access to alternate varieties, with climate suited to so many Mediterranean grapes that are appropriate for a warming world. There is a strong focus on biodynamic and organic fruit, as well as vineyards that are part of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA).