Rika & Me is the collaborative venture of Phillip Monaghan (formerly of Curly Flat) and Rika Shimo. Together, they craft expressive wines grounded in precision and clarity. The 2023 Chardonnay reflects this commitment beautifully.
Made from fruit grown in the cool-climate terroir of Yarra Valley, the 2023 vintage brings perfect conditions for balanced ripening. The wine opens with lifted notes of white flowers, lemon zest, and stone fruit, with subtle spice layered through. On the palate, it is silky and bright, with hints of soft orchard fruit, a fine line of acidity, and elegant oak integration. The finish is clean, precise, and refined.
Boccaccio Cellars offers real time shipping rates at checkout. These are heavily subsidised rates directly from Australia Post and will vary depending on your postcode.
Unfortunately, due to the ever increasing costs of postage we are unable to offer free shipping any longer. Postal increases have seen the average box of wine range from $30-$60, which can represent up to 500% of the cost of the average bottle of wine.
Your postal costs are calculated on the following factors:
- Where in Australia you are shipping to (Where rural postcodes obviously attract a higher charge)
- What in Australia you are shipping (Beer and water for example, are calculated in real time without any additional subsidy. This is because the margins for these products are minimal). Dry goods attract a discounted flat fee of $12 per carton (Calculated by gross weight).
Pickups on all items are encouraged.