Based in McLaren Vale, South Australia, Alpha Box & Dice are embarking on an Alphabet of Wine.

Each ‘letter’ embodies an individual winemaking project, with the end goal being a complete collection of wines that celebrates the diverse styles and varieties found in South Australia’s famous wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley.

Since its beginning in 2008, AB&D has become a champion of South Australia’s alternative – particularly Mediterranean – varieties, exhibiting innovation at every step of the process by bending traditional winemaking norms.

Adelaide local Sam Berketa joined Alpha Box & Dice as Head Winemaker in 2016 at just 26 years old, where he has evolved the existing legacy of wines and created new ‘letters’ under his unique winemaking philosophy. Sam has worked in wineries in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Rheinhessen (Germany), Barolo (Italy) and Monterey (USA), applying knowledge gained in each vineyard to improve Alpha Box & Dice wines every vintage

Enigma entices with intense aromas of summer berries, rhubarb, and earthy forest floor notes. On the palate, it delivers a mouthwatering, zingy acidity that provides a taut backbone, complemented by juicy berry fruits and a savoury yet spicy undertone.

This vibrant and expressive wine pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as spaghetti Bolognese or a fresh caprese salad, enhancing their rich and refreshing flavours.