20th March 2025 | Cork Talk | 4 minute read
Virgin Wines customers will be no stranger to Steve Grimley and his winemaking team in Australia. They’re the rebels behind some of our most iconic collections including The Black Pig, Albacore and, of course, the Five O’Clock Somewhere range.
We’ve partnered with the 5OS team to level up your wine experience by creating the 5OS Wine Club, an exclusive community with member-only perks you won’t find anywhere else.
5OS wines are all about tearing up the winemaking rulebook and crafting small-batch, limited-edition wines that break expectations. And now you’ve got the chance to get hold of these very special, very limited-edition wines before anyone else with our 5OS Wine Club. Simply sign up for free with your name and email, and you’ll be first in line for the next drop.
But this isn’t just about getting in early. Members also receive plenty of other perks including giveaways, behind-the-scenes updates, invites to special events, and more.
These wines are truly limited-edition, made in such small quantities that as little as only 100 cases are crafted at a time – and once they are gone, they’re gone. From rare grape varieties to unconventional blends, they’re all about pushing boundaries and constantly shaking things up. And the labels? Just as daring as the wines inside. Each bottle is wrapped in artwork as unique and wonderful as the wine’s palate.
It will come as no surprise that our first batch of 5OS wines has already been flying off the shelves – check them out here.
Here’s a peek at some of our favourites:
Arneis, a grape that has been through it all. This Italian variety nearly faced extinction in the 70s and bounced back due to the renaissance for white Piedmont grapes. Now it can be found growing outside of Italy in some regions of the United States and Australia.
If you’re tasting this one on its own serve it cold, but if you’re savouring it with seafood try it a touch warmer for a match made in heaven.
“A palate full of fresh ripe summer fruits and waxy cider pears…it could be a touch cloying if it wasn’t for the tartness…Nice, interesting wine.” – 5OS Winemaking Team.
This rich, smooth Shiraz is full of brambly fruit with a signature finish of white pepper and spice. Being multi-vintage, this wine has all the benefits of each vintage making a smooth, complex product, fit for any palate. Only 101 cases were made, making this is truly limited-edition piece.
Decant this in preparation for a herb-crusted rack of lamb with smashed peas and honey glazed carrots for a feast fit for royalty.
“Lovely wine…just ordered some more” – James ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you’re not signed up already then click here to get stuck in and make sure you don’t miss the next drop of these truly unique wines. You’ll get first dibs on new releases, behind-the-scenes content, special events, plus the chance to win fantastic prizes – and it costs you nothing!
