The label’s loud, almost blinding yellow? That’s on purpose. “Nothing to hide, just pure yum,” said Taras back in 2018. Every vintage has its own vibe, and this one’s no different. The name? A nod to ‘Golden Brown’ by The Stranglers, the song Taras and Amber danced to at their wedding. Now, in 2023, it’s the third vintage of a new era at Ochota Barrels, with Amber leading the way after Taras’s passing. This year’s blend leans heavily on Pinot Noir, thanks to a cool, slow-ripening season in the Adelaide Hills. Hand-picked, cold-soaked, and naturally fermented, the wine was aged in old French barriques and blended by Amber herself. The mix? 70% Pinot Noir, 10% Shiraz, 10% Gewürztraminer, 5% Pinot Meunier, and 5% Gamay. Light, juicy, and effortlessly cool.