Boutique Wines

2006 Ravens Croft Petit Verdot - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Try with game meats, beef, bigger meat dishes

The grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness (14.2 Be) and quickly crushed. The wine was fermented on skins for 5 days and then pressed out. The wine was transferred straight to oak barrels where malolactic fermentation was carried out. The wine spent a further 8 months in oak. The wine show lovely black cherry characters with soft tannins and great length.

Ravens Croft Petit Verdot - Granite Belt

2005 Ravens Croft Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Lovely elegant styled Cabernet that will match roast lamb beautifully

Concentrated Berry and Cassis Flavours with new French Oak. Bronze - Winewise Canberra

Ravens Croft Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt

2005 Witches Falls Prophecy Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

An excellent match for roasted red meats

Our 2005 Granite Belt ''Prophecy'' Cabernet Sauvignon displays liquorice, dark chocolate and hints of blackberry on the nose. Structured firm tannins and balanced integrated oak support the palate with undertones of mocha and spicy fruit. Gold Medal and Trophy 2007 Cairns Wine Show Silver Medal 2007 Cowra Wine Show Gold Medal 2007 Rutherglen Wine Show Gold Medal and Trophy 2007 Small Winemakers Awards This is one for the cellar

Witches Falls Prophecy Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt

2006 Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2006 - Beechworth - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $100.00

Case Price: $540.00

To be savoured with a wine loving friend

Very Rhone-like nose, exhibiting what seems to be evolving as our signature nose of charcuterie, graphite and brambles. This has real depth of aroma. Fine palate, fresh spicy rich shiraz fruit characters. Underlying power and flavour, finishing with balanced firm, fine tannins. Properly stored this should last for decades.

Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2006 - Beechworth

2006 Symphony Hill Reserve Merlot - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

Barbequed Illabo lamb with a rocket and feta cheese salad

Huge dense spicy mulled fruit on the nose with dark cherry and vanilla intermingled. The palate displays abundant fruit cake flavours and rich raspberry and plum overtones. Encased in a savoury finish backed with lean acid and soft delicious tannins.

Symphony Hill Reserve Merlot - Granite Belt

2006 Symphony Hill Reserve Shiraz - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

Pan fried wild duck breasts with raspberry coulis accompanied with leek and spinach steamed vegetables covered in a pepper and matured cheese sauce

Opulent berry and spicy fruit aromas with raspberry and white pepper that is beautifully enhanced with sweet sexy oak. The middle palate explodes with rich ripe flavours including dark plum liquorice and chocolate that flows onto a superb finish of integrated acid and silky tannins. Silver Medal - Sydney Royal Wine Show

Symphony Hill Reserve Shiraz - Granite Belt

2006 Symphony Hill Tempranillo - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Try with antipasto

A Spanish variety of wine becoming popular with wine lovers. “Temprano??? is Spanish for “early??? as it is one of the first red grapes to be picked. Like a Pinot Noir it is lighter in body but has much more attitude! Cigar box on the nose and raspberries and cherries and nutmeg and rich fruit tannins on the mouth while still a young wine.

Symphony Hill Tempranillo - Granite Belt

2005 Symphony Hill ''The Danying'' Shiraz Cabernet - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Excellent with hearty beef dishes

This wine is a 50/50 blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a beautiful blend of raspberry and blackberry, exotic spice such as nutmeg and cinnamon balanced with sweet cedar oak. The Shiraz component (50) gives the wine white pepper and spices, whilst the Cabernet provides the rich red and black berry fruits

Symphony Hill ''The Danying'' Shiraz Cabernet - Granite Belt

2006 Prestons Peak Syrah Viognier Mourvedre - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Seared medallions of venison with Juniper reduction sauce. Cheese platters – blue creamy types

Colour- mid red with a purple edge. Nose- Complex nose – light earth and leather Shiraz, spicy Viognier lift, hint of Mouvedre tar and French oak perfume Palate - Long soft palate with clean berry fruit up front, with nice acid carry to tight clean back palate with hint of liquorice and char.

Prestons Peak Syrah Viognier Mourvedre - Granite Belt

2006 Ridgemill Estate ''The Spaniard'' Tempranillo - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

With paella of course, pasta, antipasto or a slab of pecorino cheese.

Bright red hues, is light to medium bodied showing red fruits. The palate is broad and expressive with fine tannins and good acid structure

Ridgemill Estate ''The Spaniard'' Tempranillo - Granite Belt

2005 Ridgemill Estate ''Black Dog'' Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $45.00

Case Price: $540.00

Try with rich red meat dishes

“Massive, intense concentration of blackberries and raspberries on the nose. Big ‘ballsy’ palate – fabulously generous mouthful of ripe fruit flavours with classy oak sitting on top and plenty of acid??? – Winestate Magazine 2007

Ridgemill Estate ''Black Dog'' Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt

2006 Clovely Estate Left Field Barbera - South Burnett - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

A versatile variety that loves Italian food

Barbera is the most widely grown red wine variety of Piedmont, Italy. The grape is characterised by its low tannins and food friendly acidity. Well suited to the warmer climate of the South Burnett, the wine is aged for 12 months in old oak casks prior to blending and bottling.

Clovely Estate Left Field Barbera - South Burnett

2008 Spinifex Papillon - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Try with veal or roast duck

Lifted and fragrant with aromas of crushed raspberries and spice perfumes, wood spice, peppercorns, sandalwood and dark roses overlay tart red plum and cherry fruits. The medium bodied palate displays intense spice, red plum and dark cherry flavours. Bright and lively, this wine is characterized by fresh, cherry-like perfumes, moderate alcohol and balanced acidity.

"...We started Spinifex in 2001 with the opportunity to source some great old vine Mataro growing in deep white drift-sand on the Barossa Valleysâ€™ Western Ridge. Our focus is on making regional wines from the traditional Mediterranean grape varieties that have been grown successfully in Australia for over 150 years - Shiraz, Mataro, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Gris, Marsanne and Semillon. We aim to make wines that display signatures of vineyard provenance and vintage, show regional typicity and have a consistent thread of 'house style' that reflects our preferences and experiences with wine.

Spinifex Papillon - Barossa Valley

2007 Spinifex Shiraz Viognier - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $52.20

Case Price: $313.20

Amazing with fragrant red meat dishes

Barossa and Eden Valleys Shiraz 94% Viognier 6% Vivid, deep garnet with blue hues. The nose is bright and lifted with sweet blackberries, dark rose petals, crÃ¨me de cassis, ripe raspberries, praline, bitter chocolate, coffee, earth and subtle wood smoke/toast with a hint of jasmine tea. A full bodied wine displaying complex flavours that range through red plum, ripe raspberry and subtle wood spice. The palate is tightly structured with a bright long finish. Although drinking beautifully now, cellaring will reward.

Spinifex Shiraz Viognier - Barossa Valley

2007 Spinifex Esprit - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Lovely with delicate meat such as veal.

Barossa and Eden Valleys - Shiraz 36% - Grenache 26% - Mataro 25% - Carignan 7% - Cinsault 6% Very bright and ruby red. A complex and complete nose, very aromatic with aromas of red currents, plum skin, sour cherry, pomegranite, mace, green pepperand subtle notes of suede, coffee and ulong tea. Medium to full bodied fresh dry palatewith intense red fruit, dried herbs, spice flavours. Layered and lingering with a firm tight structure. Drink now or over the next 7 - 10 years.

Spinifex Esprit - Barossa Valley

2005 Frogmore Creek Reserve Pinot Noir - Tasmania - (Tasmania) Reds

Bottle Price: $58.50

Case Price: $351.00

Went well with rosemary and garlic roasted lamb

Ripe cherry, cedar and mixed spice follow through to the silky tannin palate. Finely balanced red berry fruit, soft acid and rounded alcohol make the Frogmore Creek 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir a complex yet delicate wine. Awards: Gold Medal, 2006 Royal Hobart International Wine Show; Bronze Medal, 2008 Tasmanian Wine Show

Frogmore Creek Reserve Pinot Noir - Tasmania

2008 Bream Creek Pinot Noir - Tasmania - (Tasmania) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.90

Case Price: $334.80

Red meat, salmon or game. Try with char grilled Tasmanian Atlantic salmon with green salad.

Ideal growing conditions have produced a classy Pinot showing superb cool climate varietal characters. Excellent colour. complex spicy, dark berry fruit and floral aromas, mingle with subtle oak. The palate is seamless and well structured with layers of finely textured flavours. Combined with a touch of forest floor, fine tannins build to great length with a nice firm subtle finish.

Bream Creek Pinot Noir - Tasmania

2006 Delta Vineyards Hatters Hill Pinot Noir - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Reds

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $399.60

Lovely easy drinking Pinot Noir, try with seared tuna steaks.

Colour: Dense Ruby Aroma: This wine has fragrant aromas of Dawson cherries and ripe plums, integrated with lifted floral notes. Underlying hints of rich savoury toasty oak characters. Palate: A medium bodied Pinot Noir, with a complex palate, rich flavours of ripe cherries and plums, complemented by smoky hints from French oak. Elegant tannins and well balanced acidity lead to a rich flavour that lasts.. Aging Potential: This wine is drinking beautifully now, and patient cellaring will be rewarded during the next 3-5years.

Delta Vineyards Hatters Hill Pinot Noir - Marlborough

2005 Deepwoods Block 7 Shiraz - Margaret River - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

Try with any red meats

Deep crimson red in colour with brilliant purple hues, the 2005 Block 7 Shiraz follows on from a string of top class offerings and carries on with aplomb. Loaded with primary fruit aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and violets, the wine has an alluring charm with complex cedar and earthy spice notes adding intrigue. Rich and full on the palate, the wine maintains a delicate balance between elegance and power while fine and tapering acid guide the palate to a long finish. A bed of tightly knit tannins adorn the finish and add savoury bite and length. A wine that will benefit from medium term cellaring. Optimum drinking from 2009–2012.

Deepwoods Block 7 Shiraz - Margaret River

2005 Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2005 - Beechworth - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $100.00

Case Price: $540.00

Wonderful with rich meat dishes

Wildly exotic nose of brambles, graphite, bacon and charcuterie. So much is happening now with this wine, spicy, earthy with a touch of anise. Incredibly powerful but still retaining a wonderful delicacy. It all comes together with a tight, dry, long balanced finish. This is the style of shiraz that I’m aiming for and a further progression in our goals for Warner vineyard. My recent tastings confirm this will be something very special. Rick Kinzbrunner

Giaconda is one of Australia''s true cult wineries. Making highly sought after wines that are rarely available outside restaurants.

Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2005 - Beechworth

2007 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Shiraz - Eden Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Wonderful with powerful and rich red meat dishes.

"Deep ruby-red. Exotically perfumed bouquet evokes black raspberry, dried cherry, fruitcake and tobacco. Succulent herbal notes come up with air and carry onto the palate, which offers sweet red and dark berry compote flavors and a plush, velvety character. Finishes with strong thrust and impressively pure, lingering dark fruit notes. This needs rich food." Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jul/Aug 09

Our minimalist undertaking continues with whole berry and 25% whole bunch ferment in small open top fermenters, wild yeast induction, soft pump overs, basket pressed, 24 months maturation and unfiltered.

Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Shiraz - Eden Valley

2006 Spring Vale Pinot Noir - Tasmania - (Tasmania) Reds

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

Try with delicate red meats

Some extra time in barrel has made all the difference to this intense Pinot. Full, plump mid-palate – highly structured, being smooth all over and soft on the edges. Elegant, yet masculine.

Spring Vale Pinot Noir - Tasmania

2007 Longhop Old Vine Grenache - Adelaide Plains - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Try with a spicy curry

The colour is dense, dark and crimson. The nose is intense and crisp there is loads of latent fruit power here. Wonderful crushed berries jump from the glass surrounded by nutmeg and cinnamon, before intense black berries, super ripe raspberries and plummy fruits take over, I could sniff this thing all day! The palate is all texture being thick and sexy. Its lush, opulent, flamboyant and loaded with fruits, squashed plums, hints of liquorice and those super ripe rasberries again, the oak taking a back seat, absolutely delicious. The wine ends with the taste of bitter cherries that last long after the finish. Terrific stuff, with great potential to build complexity with cellar time. Great effort, and seriously over delivering at the price! - the auswine panel

Longhop Old Vine Grenache - Adelaide Plains

2007 Longhop Shiraz - Adelaide Plains - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $15.30

Case Price: $183.60

Try with any barbequed meats

Inky purple. Fresh raspberry and blueberry on the nose, with sexy vanillin oak and baking spices adding complexity. Explosive blue and dark berry flavors are strikingly deep and sweet, with no obvious tannins and zero herbal character to distract from the fruit. Not a complex wine but utterly delicious, with a gently spicy finish featuring persistent red and dark berry flavors.

Longhop Shiraz - Adelaide Plains

2003 Diggers Bluff The Watchdog Cabernet Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $32.40

Case Price: $194.40

Lovely with a traditional roast

"Rich, ripe, traditional Barossa Valley style, but in no sense overdone. Has sweet black fruits, softly rounded tannins and good length, the oak largely incidental. Quality cork. 93/100 - James Halliday

My approach to winemaking is a bit like my label - uncomplicated. The wine represents my best effort to present the unmanipulated flavours of the vineyard and the weather conditions of each season. Four generations of my family have been in the grape growing and winemaking business so there has been plenty of good advice. This wine is my contribution to maintaining that connection for another generation

Diggers Bluff The Watchdog Cabernet Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2007 Leylines Shiraz - McLaren Vale - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Lovely and versatile McLaren Vale Shiraz. Try with marinated and barbequed meat dishes

The wine is vibrant and youthful but very approachable with lifted red fruits of raspberry and mulberry on the nose and soft plums, cloves and vanilla on the entry palate. The fleshy middle and end palate gives more succulent mulberry and sweet red fruits with dusty tannins. The style is softer with cellaring for the medium term and earlier drinking in mind. Balanced and fully approachable on release it will hold for 5 ï¿½ 8 years.

The winemaking uses warmer ferments in traditional open fermenters with hand ï¿½piage??? 4 times each day to soften the palae, and the use of older barels to impart less oak dominance.

Leylines Shiraz - McLaren Vale

2005 Dutschke GHR Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Fantastc with almost any hearty meals or on its own

The 2005 GHR Shiraz is a ripe full flavoured wine. Big, soft and round with characteristics of plum. Both French and American oak characters compliment the sweet fruit mid palate concentration. The ripe fruit characters

We''ve been blessed by being able to call our little "patch of dirt" here on Gods Hill Road our home. God''s Hill Road is almost 2km long, and runs along a small hill range to the west of Lyndoch Valley. Along this short stretch of dirt road are some wonderful Shiraz vineyards growing on a great collection of soil types. There''s Peter Gilsmore''s Max''s Vineyard on some sandy terrain with scatterings of ironstone; the God''s Hill vineyard of Charlie and Carlos on some wonderful red dirt with patches of sand; Robert and Nanette Staker''s vineyard of Shiraz on Benno Semmler''s old property with again red earth over clay; and Wally Krieg''s vineyard, much of what was planted back in the 1920''s growing on some red dirt over clay and Biscay soils.

Dutschke GHR Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2007 Dutschke Willow Bend Merlot Shiraz Cabernet - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Try with a hearty stew

â€œSuperb bright, rich blackberry fruit nicely captured here. There's an earthy nuance too and an impressive ball of flavoursome fine tannin with oak boosting structure through the finish. Balanced, even and lingering, impressive for the vintage. Drink now to 2017. - 91ptsâ€ - Wine100, June 2009, Nick Stock

The Shiraz (38%), and Merlot (33%) provide the ripe sweet fruit palate while the Cabernet Sauvignon (29%) gives structure and tannin support. After years in the bottle the older "WillowBend" blends have also shown great complex characters while still maintaining their fresh fruit flavours. WillowBend is typically a very good wine to drink now, but will also benefit further by lying it down for a few years to complex with extra bottle aging.

Dutschke Willow Bend Merlot Shiraz Cabernet - Barossa Valley

2005 Mount Trio Cabernet Merlot - Great Southern - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $14.85

Case Price: $175.00

With its abundance of fruit characters, this wine is very approachable now and would be well matched with any lamb or beef dish.

This wine has loads of sweet berry fruit aromas; boysenberries and blackberries with some plum fruit characters as well. Lovely ripe fruit aromas with some sweet oak characters and no hint of leafiness. The sweet blackberry fruit flavours are complemented by the attractive tannins, giving the wine good length and depth. The wine is well balanced with good structure. It also has the structure to handle some bottle age and should continue to drink well until 2010.

The warm dry summers and cool wet winters provide ideal conditions for viticulture and allow Gavin to keep a natural balance in the vineyard – natural balanced vine growth with no chemical intervention. The soils are low in fertility resulting in low yielding vines (less than 3T/acre) with small berried fruit of great flavour and colour

Mount Trio Cabernet Merlot - Great Southern

2006 Cape Jaffa La Lune Cabernet Sauvignon - Mt Benson - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $37.80

Case Price: $226.80

Try with rare roast beef

With an earthy and quintessential cabernet nose, the aroma comprises hints of blackberry, tobacco leaves and cassis, while the palate is structured and elegant displaying tight, fine tannins. Production is limited to around 250 cases or 10 barriques.

2006 provided ideal conditions for excellent fruit production, delivering low to medium yields, and produced wines displaying warm and well-balanced fruit characters. Minimal intervention was key in the production of this complex, layered style of cabernet. 50 of fermentation was performed in open top concrete tanks while the other 50 was fermented in static tanks before spending 18 months in French barriques. A light egg white fining was performed prior to bottling.

Cape Jaffa La Lune Cabernet Sauvignon - Mt Benson

2006 Cape Jaffa La Lune Shiraz - Mt Benson - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $37.80

Case Price: $226.80

Try with steak or spiced meat dishes

The nose comprises dark fruits and spice, complemented by hints of black and white pepper. On the palate, this shiraz is supple and spicy, offering a dry lingering finish. Production is limited to around 250 cases or 10 barriques.

2006 provided ideal conditions for excellent fruit production, delivering low to medium yields, and produced wines displaying warm and well-balanced fruit characters. This shiraz was fermented in open top concrete tanks with minimal winemaking intervention and hand plunged twice daily, before extended maceration on skins for two weeks. It was matured in new French oak barriques for 24 months

Cape Jaffa La Lune Shiraz - Mt Benson

2005 Sarsfield Pinot Noir - East Gippsland - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Try with delicate red meats such as lamb, also barbequed salmon would be fantastic. Best Drinking 2007 - 2012

Light to medium red, with a hint of purple. Fragrant nose with very attractive red cherry fruit and subtle oak. The palate is medium-bodied, with a plump mid-palate and plenty of red fruit flavour. It finishes with fine, soft tannins. This is a stylish Pinot noir with beautiful balance and poise. It will develop more complexity in bottle over at least three years. - Nick Bulleid, MW (Master of Wine) Gold medal Gippsland Wine Show 2007. Silver medal International Wine Challenge, Vienna 2007 Vinea d’Argent, Mondial du Pinot noir 07, Switzerland

Fermented in small batches, hand plunged and pressed in a hand-operated basket press. The wine is matured in French oak barriques for 18 months and bottled unfiltered. Alcohol: 14.2, Titr. Acidity: 5.5 g/L, pH: 3.47

Sarsfield Pinot Noir - East Gippsland

2005 Sarsfield Cabernets Shiraz Merlot - East Gippsland - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Try with robust meat dishes

Deep red colour, still showing some purple. Ripe dark fruits on the nose - blackberry, a little blackcurrant - with savoury notes from subtle, spicy oak and a hint of dried herbs. Full-bodied palate with concentrated flavour and plenty of weight, yet with fine dry tannins giving an impression of elegance. Very good length. The wine is developing quite slowly. It should gain complexity over at least another six years and could be very long-lived. - Nick Bulleid, MW (Master of Wine); April 2008

Sarsfield Estate Vineyard is located in the Lakes and Wilderness area of East Gippsland, Victoria. Vines and crop levels are carefully managed to produce grapes of the highest quality. The 2005 Sarsfield Estate Cabernets Shiraz Merlot is a single vineyard blend of 47 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Cabernet Franc, 24 Shiraz and 12 Merlot. Grapes were fermented in open vats and pressed in a hand-operated wooden press. The wine has been matured for 18 months in French (90) and American (10) oak barrels. Alcohol: 14.2, Titr. Acidity: 6.6 g/L, pH 3.58

Sarsfield Cabernets Shiraz Merlot - East Gippsland

2007 Boireann Mourvedre - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Try with Mediterranean style foods

Bright red with a typical Mourvèdre rustic nose and lovely savoury flavours, this limited production wine makes a great accompaniment to Mediterranean style foods. Drinking well now, or cellar to 2011

"But one jewel shines more brightly than all others, making wines effortlessly capable of standing on equal terms with the very best of the rest of Australia. It is Boireann, established by Peter and Therese Stark in 1998, an exercise in the mode of an exquisite miniature painting"…"making cameo amounts of red wines which are beautifully made and of a quality equal to Australia''''s best." RATING: 5 STARS - James Halliday

Boireann Mourvedre - Granite Belt

2007 Boireann Merlot - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Try with veal

Deep red in colour with a nose of ripe plums and a hint of new French oak. Medium bodied with a rich palate of plums and cherries, this is a well-balanced Merlot with a fine tannin structure, which is soft enough to enjoy now but will also benefit from short-term cellaring, up to 2011.

Boireann Merlot - Granite Belt

2006 Muddy Water Slowhand Pinot Noir - Waipara - (New Zealand South Island) Reds

Bottle Price: $77.40

Case Price: $928.80

Try with lamb on a spit

"I really enjoyed the pinots from Muddy Water. The Slowhand Pinot which has very limited availability, is more lush and supple, with raspberry and cherry flavours." San Jose Mercury News, Laurie Daniel, June 15 2008. " Slightly misty, orange - tinged red in colour, soft preserved plum and red leather nose, with just a hint for dried autumn leaves/forest floor character on the nose. The front has a beautiful, silky texture, couching subtle plum and redcurrent flavours before a great earthy depth takes control through the mid palate. the finish is long, fine and savoury. Unusually refined, and very good." Truewines, David Stewart, 20/01/08.

Cold, frosty winters, warm dry summers and dry sunny autumns provide intensely flavoured ripe grapes. Our soils are loam over calcarious clay on limestone bedrock, ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, mirroring the Burgundian soils that are the natural home of these great varieties.

Muddy Water Slowhand Pinot Noir - Waipara

2006 Rochford Pinot Noir - Macedon Ranges - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Lovely with grilled salmon

This wine is mid plum in colour. The nose shows dark cherry fruit combined with spice and mocha oak. The palate and full flavoured and shows good varietal definition, which is enhanced with spicy oak characters. The grape and oak tannins add power to the palate that will ensure medium term cellaring. The wine finishes with a good persistence of flavour and good acidity.

The early part of the 2005/2006 growing season was warm to hot but this changed quickly in mid March to being very cool and showery. This weather persisted for the balance of the ripening period. The resulted was extended ripening with good flavour development but slightly lower acidy than normal. The fruit was hand picked between the 1st and 24th April.

Rochford Pinot Noir - Macedon Ranges

2006 Rochford Cabernet Sauvignon - Yarra Valley - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Try with marinated beef

Deep plum red in colour and brilliant in clarity. The nose is complex showing cassis and dark berry fruits overlayed with spicy oak and savoury notes. The palate is rich and concentrated with good fruit and oak integration and balanced acidity. The finish is long finish with soft sweet tannins.

The fruit for this wine is from our Hill Road and Winery block. Fermented in open top vats with hand plunging. Matured for 18 months in 76 French and 24 American oak barriques. Prior to bottling this wine received a light filtration.

Rochford Cabernet Sauvignon - Yarra Valley

2006 Poonawatta ''''The 1880'''' Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $85.00

Case Price: $486.00

Try with savoury red meat dishes

Poonawatta Estate The 1880 Shiraz is an elegant, full bodied wine, exhibiting luscious fruit characters, lovely soft tannins, is incredibly smooth and has an intensity and finish one would expect from a vineyard with a century plus heritage.

Now more than 125 years old, this small vineyard of weathered wines produces premium fruit with an exceptional heritage, resulting in some of the most exclusive wines available

Poonawatta ''''The 1880'''' Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2007 Dutschke St. Jakobi Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Try with top quality eye fillet.

â€œA striking bouquet with an extra degree of fragrance ranging through red and black fruits, the medium-to full-bodied palate with fine tannins and quality oak supporting the fruit - 94ptsâ€ - James Halliday Wine Companion 2010. â€œLayered with black plum, deep-set berry fruit, prune notes and dark chocolate oak, this is an impressive St Jak and a credit to Wayne's control in the vineyard and the winery. It's a ripe style with some fruitcake spice richness which if offset by attractively fresh acidity and seamlessly structured tannins. The alcohol gives a lift to the finish without leaving it in any way dry or hot. An impressive St Jak - 93ptsâ€- Tyson Stelzer

The Shiraz grapes for our "St. Jakobi" come from the vines planted in 1975 by Oscar''s son Ken Semmler (my uncle) on this family property. We''ve been blessed by having this vineyard in a region that consistently produces quality fruit year after year. The Shiraz from this special patch of vines typically gives us wines that are rich in spice, dark cherry and chocolate characters with great structure for longevity in the bottle.

Dutschke St. Jakobi Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2007 Harewood Estate ''Red Rabbit'' Merlot Shiraz Cabernet - Great Southern - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

A very versatile wine. Try with roast lamb

This blend of Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet displays the versatility of the Great Southern wine growing region. The vibrancy and complexity of Denmark fruit is complemented by richer, more structured fruit of Mount Barker.

Five Red Stars "Outstanding wineryâ€¦..exemplary quality â€¦" James Halliday, 2008 Australian Wine Companion

Harewood Estate ''Red Rabbit'' Merlot Shiraz Cabernet - Great Southern

2005 Paulmara Syna Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Showing some aged characteristics now, try with slow cooked beef.

Colour: Deep red colour - almost black. Nose: Luscious aromas of super-ripe dark berry fruits, dark chocolate and mocha along with plum puddings notes are evident on the nose. Palate: Rich, dark fruit cake flavours with hints of liquorice and big dollops of sweet blueberry flavours. Fine tannins and a touch of toasted oak give length and balance to a flavour packed palate. Aging potential: This is lovely rich, ripe Barossa shiraz with good structure. Enjoyable now but can be cellared.

Maturation: Matured for 14+months in 70% new 228L French oak barriques and 30% 2-3 year old American oak barrels. The medium toast long barriques are chosen for their roasted toast characteristics, which adds complexity and a fuller mid palate. Winemaker: Neil Pike, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley

Paulmara Syna Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2007 Seven Terraces Pinot Noir - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Reds

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Lovely with antipasto or seared salmon

This very aromatic and approachable wine exhibits red and black fruits underpinned with sweet spices and forest floor nuances. A very distinctive Pinot Noir that will cellar comfortably for two to three years.

The fruit is selected from strategic low yielding sites each of which contributes distinctive and complementary flavours in the final blend. Winemaking: Hand harvested at an average of 24 Brix the fruit was chilled, destemmed, cold soaked for twelve days prior to warming and fermentation in small open topped fermenters. At dryness the wine was drained and the skins gently pressed following which the components were matured in French oak barriques for 8 months before blending and bottling.

Seven Terraces Pinot Noir - Marlborough

2007 Wild Earth Pinot Noir - Central Otago - (New Zealand South Island) Reds

Bottle Price: $41.40

Case Price: $496.80

Try with roast duck

The wine offers generous berry and forest fruit on the nose, in a concentrated bouquet that leads you in to a richly textured palate with layers of intense, dark fruit and spices. The silky tannins complement a well structured wine with great length of flavour on the palate. Careful cellaring will see this wine develop wonderfully from rich fruit elements to more complex savoury tones.

The cooler spring and early summer led to a slow start to the growing season, and unsettled weather in December affected flowering and fruit-set. Small clusters and berries were typical throughout the region, resulting in lower than expected yields. However, a warm and dry February and March promoted good ripening and clean, high quality fruit. The juice extraction rate was low, reflecting the smaller berry size/bunch weights.

Wild Earth Pinot Noir - Central Otago

2004 Catalyst Crianza Tempranillo - McLaren Vale - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $15.30

Case Price: $183.60

Team up with Mediterranean inspired dishes such as antipasto and smoked meats.

Savoury earthy berry dark chocolate aromas are followed by a medium bodied taste with firm tannins. Drink now and also hold for 3 â€“ 5 years and the wine will develop soft savoury chocolate flavours.

and â€œCrianzaâ€ is made of Tempranillo but with high quality American oak barrels. There are strict rules in Spain for wines to use the local regional names â€“ â€œcrianzaâ€ (sometimes pronounced â€œcree-anthaâ€) means that the wine has been matured for at least two years after harvest before release, and a significant portion of this period (usually 12 months) has been ageing in oak barrels.

Catalyst Crianza Tempranillo - McLaren Vale

2006 Catalyst Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon - Coonawarra - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $29.70

Case Price: $356.40

Enjoy with soft meat dishes such as lamb. Classic roast lamb and Coonawarra cabernet are a time honoured match.

A deep crimson purple colour is followed by a silky blackcurrant aroma and a long taste with subtle drying tannins. Age for 5 â€“ 10 years

Sourced from an old block of vines (50 â€“ 80 year old vines) that have supplied Hardy and Reynella in many vintages, this wine was made at the Oâ€™Leary Walker Winery. Part fermentation in new French oak barriques has imbued a cedar chocolate rich dimension to the flavour. Coonawarra is legendary for its subtle but flavoursome long living Cabernets. The regional is internationally famous for reds â€“ particularly cabernet; alongside the sub regions of Bordeaux, France that produce the juicier softer reds (Margaux and St Julien), and Napa Valley, Coonawarra belongs as a classic region.

Catalyst Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon - Coonawarra

2006 Toscar Monastrell - Alicante Spain - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $14.40

Case Price: $172.80

Fantastic with cured meats or spicy meatballs

â€œA very classic Monastrell nose of earthy, animally plum and cherry, with a touch of honey and spice. In the mouth there is a rustic feel to it, the tannins and well defined and soft with a longish finish. Well balanced and fresh, with plenty of fruit, the palate shows more plum and cherry, herby undergrowth and black pepper, ink and gamey highlights. Maybe it was the food, but this looks more complete than the 2005. Still a hands down bargain. 89 Pts.â€ Dave Worthington November 2008

Toscar Monastrell - Alicante Spain

2005 Tomboy Hill Rebellion Pinot Noir - Ballarat Goldfields (reduced from $34.99) - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.49

Case Price: $269.89

Try with spicy beef or slow cooked lamb

"Excellent hue, still purple-tinged; an aromatic bouquet with spicy/flowery red fruit; lovely balance and mouthfeel, with a perfectly presented array of cherry and plum fruit, silky tannins and discreet oak." 94 Points James Halliday

Tomboy Hill was described by James Halliday as â€œthe most exciting new wineryâ€ in his 2006 Companion and has received 5 stars for each of the last 4 years, elevating the winery to 5 Red Stars.

Tomboy Hill Rebellion Pinot Noir - Ballarat Goldfields (reduced from $34.99)

2006 Yelland and Papps Greenock Shiraz - Barossa - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

An elegant style for Barossa that will suit most red meats

The deep, inky colour is indicative of the intensity of this single vineyard Shiraz. Lifted and complex aromas of violets, mocha and blackberry links seamlessly with an intense rich palate reminiscent of figs, bramble, liquorice, plums, spicy oak and dark black fruits. Enjoy now or cellar for 8-10 years. 2009 James Halliday Wine Companion â€“ 94 Points

The grapes were grown on the out skirts of Greenock, home of some of the most extraordinary grapes. Vines were planted in the mid 1980â€™s in sandy loam topsoil over light clay. Cropped at 1Â½ tonnes per acre, the vineyard was harvested on March1st at 14.6 baume when optimum flavours and balance were achieved in the grape.

Yelland and Papps Greenock Shiraz - Barossa

2006 Yelland and Papps Cabernet Sauvignon - Barossa - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Lovely with rare roast lamb

Big and rich in the Greenock style, this is a pure, varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromas and flavours of cassis, mint and blackcurrant are well dressed with fine grained French Oak. Enjoy now or cellar for 8-10 years. 2009 James Halliday Wine Companion â€“ 94 points

The grapes were grown at Koonunga Hill, just north east of Greenock, were some of the most well known Barossa Cabernets originate. Vines were planted in the late 1990â€™s in sandy loam topsoil over deep red clay. Cropped at 2Â½ tonnes per acre, the vineyard was harvested on March 29th at 14.5 baume when optimum flavours and balance were achieved in the grape.

Yelland and Papps Cabernet Sauvignon - Barossa

2006 Yelland and Papps Old Vine Grenache - Barossa - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Try with roasted game or beef teriyaki

Old vines can still deliver bright fresh fruits as seen in the aromas of this wine, lifted with fennel and spice. The palate is succulent yet intensely flavoured with ripe red berries, subtle oak, supple tannins and a long lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar for 5-8 years

The grapes were dry grown on the out skirts of Greenock, home of some of the most extraordinary grapes. Vines were planted in the early1960â€™s in loamy topsoil over soft red clay. Cropped at 4 tonnes per acre, the vineyard was harvested on April 18th at 14.5 baume when optimum flavours and balance were achieved in the grape.

Yelland and Papps Old Vine Grenache - Barossa

2006 Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $45.00

Case Price: $540.00

Try with the best red meats

The 2006 Oscar Semmler Shiraz is a full bodied ripe silky textured wine, showing mid palate fruit sweetness with characteristics of plum and dark cherries. The spicy French oak characters and fine grain grape tannins compliment the sweet fruit mid palate concentration. The finish is long, with clean acidity. It''s a wine that will further soften and complex with careful cellaring. â€œDemonstrates the Barossa Valley''s capacity to produce shiraz with enormous depth and length without dead fruit; just mouthwatering, velvety shiraz flavours, tannins and oak in the chorus. - 96ptsâ€ - James Halliday Wine Companion 2010

The best structured and most mouth filling parcels of Shiraz from the St Jakobi block are blended together each year for our "Oscar Semmler" Shiraz. The "Oscar" is the reserve label for Dutschke, representing "the best of the vintage" from the 1975 block of Shiraz

Dutschke Oscar Semmler Shiraz

2005 Cirillo 1850 Old Vine Grenache - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $45.00

Case Price: $540.00

To be savoured on its own or with only the best red meats

The â€œCirillo 1850â€ has been one of the more difficult wines to get in Australia and it makes something like Clarendon Hills Grenache seem mass-produced. It would be very interesting to serve this blind next to the new cadre of luxury cuvees from ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-pape as there is really nothing like this produced in the world. I can only imagine what the US pundits will think when they finally get a chance to taste this. While I disdain references to the â€œScreaming Eagleâ€ of this and the â€œScreaming Eagleâ€ of that (I am just as guilty of this reference), this wine truly has the pedigree to be the Three Rivers of Grenache... Jon Rimmerman - Garagiste, Seattle, WA.

A truly one of a kind wine. Produced from the oldest grenache vines in the world, this is Barossa artisan winemaking at its best. Producing only tiny amounts of stunning wine. Buy this now and as much as you can.

Cirillo 1850 Old Vine Grenache

2008 Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz - Eden Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Try with rich red meats

"No.1 Top 100 Red wines under $20. The Big Red Boutique Bargain of the year. Bargain Shiraz of the year" ""It was last year''s top red under $20 - and this 2008 is very nearly as good. As with last year we''re not sure how they do this quality at this price, but take advantage of it while it lasts. This year''s release is incredibly perfumed and substantial, with notes of violets and blackberries, spice and smoke. It has juiciness and weight, a touch too much acid, but so much sweet, fragrant fruit flavour that no one will be complaning. Easily one of the year''s stars." Campbell Mattinson Big Red Wine Book June 2009.

Once again very minimalistic workings including 10 whole bunch open top ferment, wild yeast ferment, soft pump overs / hand plunging, basket pressed, aged for 13 months and bottled unfiltered.

Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz - Eden Valley

2007 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir - (Tasmania) Reds

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Try with game birds.

Lively red berry aromas are enhanced by subtle toasted oak. Pure red cherry and black currant aromas follow with mixed red berry flavours. The fresh fruit flavours linger with an elegant and soft tannin structure. Drink 2008 - 2012 .

42 Degrees South is the second tier label of the much acclaimed Frogmore Creek Wines.

42 Degrees South Pinot Noir

2005 Galli Estate Block 2 Shiraz - Heathcote - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Try with marinated beef dishes.

Our Heathcote Block Two Shiraz is an intense powerful wine bursting with concentrated dark berry flavours and exotic spice. The ripe fruit and fine tannins make this an impressive drink.

Our grapes were crushed and pumped into both open and closed fermenters and inoculated with selected yeast strains. Some batches were co-fermented with Viognier to increase complexity. Ferments were plunged 3-4 times daily to gently extract colour and flavour. At the end of fermentation, the resulting wine was pressed and transferred to mostly French oak barriques, with a small percentage of older American hogsheads. After one racking during the year, the wine was blended, given a light egg-white fining and filtered ready for bottling.

Galli Estate Block 2 Shiraz - Heathcote

2006 GalliEstate Il Acquario Shiraz Grenache Viognier - Heathcote - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $34.20

Case Price: $205.20

Try with richer red meat dishes

This first release under our Riserva label is a brooding powerful wine assembled from the most promising parcels of fruit from the 2006 vintage. It is a blend of spicy Shiraz, earthysweet Grenache, and lifted floral Viognier. Enjoy now, or cellar carefully for 6-8 years.

Note: One case = Six Bottles Grapes harvested in mid-March by variety from selected lowyielding vineyard blocks. Shiraz and Grenache fermented separately in 3 tonne open fermenters, hand-plunged and basket pressed after extended maceration post-ferment. Barrels were racked once during 12 months maturation in French oak barriques, and individual barrels selected for the final blend. A touch of Viognier was added to the blend before bottling to add extra complexity.

GalliEstate Il Acquario Shiraz Grenache Viognier - Heathcote

2007 Galli Estate Tempranillo Grenache Mourvedre - Heathcote - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

Try with spanish tapas

Plum red in colour, this â€˜TGMâ€™ is a fruit driven red wine made for drinking over the next few years with full flavoured Mediterranean foods and exuberant company. Brimming with blackberry and raspberry fruit and a touch of spice, it is a wine that is dangerously easy to drink.

Our grapes were crushed and pumped into open fermenters and inoculated with selected yeast strains. Ferments were plunged 3-4 times daily to gently extract colour and flavour. At the end of fermentation, the resulting wine was pressed and transferred to French oak barriques. After one racking during the year, the wine was blended, given a light fining and filtered ready for bottling.

Galli Estate Tempranillo Grenache Mourvedre - Heathcote

2003 Peel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Peel - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Char grilled medium to rare fillet steak

Aroma: This is a magic Cabernet nose: ripe mulberry fruit with some leafy hints, but no trace of greenness. Quite classic. Palate:The palate weight is lighter than you expect. The flavours are quite subtle,showing restrained Cabernet berry fruits and gentle oak influences. Fresh acidity makes the finish bright, held up by fine chalky tannins. A very good example of Peel Cabernet destined to develop classic Bordeaux characters as this line does in lighter years. The wine has a long way to go, even though itâ€™s delicious now.

Peel Estate prides itself on growing premium quality fruit and 2003 vintage was no different. Fruit was crushed immediately after hand picking in late March. Open fermentation on the skins for at least 5 days occurs before pressing, for best development of colour and tannin. For 18 months, half of this wine was matured in new French Oak barrels and the other half in 2nd use French Oak barrels. Before bottling less than 5 of Peel Estateâ€™s premium Shiraz and Touriga was blended with the Cabernet to help create the lovely balance of fruit flavours and complexity that weâ€™ve achieved in this wine.

Peel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Peel

2005 Robert Channon Merlot - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Tender rump

The character of the rich Granite Belt soil has come through into this soft, rounded merlot

Robert Channon Wines is producing some of Australiaâ€™s finest Verdelho, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon from its family-owned winery and vineyard in the Granite Belt district of Queensland. All of our wine is made at our winery from grapes grown in our cool climate vineyard at an elevation of about 950 metres.

Robert Channon Merlot - Granite Belt

2005 Robert Channon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $26.55

Case Price: $318.60

Traditional roast lamb

The character of the granite soils has come through into this Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak for a year, the wine has fine cassis and blackcurrant flavours with balanced tannins.

Robert Channon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt

2008 Boireann The Lurnea - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Roasted red meats, especially lamb

This Bordeaux-style blend is comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It has strong berry aromas and flavours with subtle oak and well balanced tannin.

Boireann is a small winery on the Granite Belt - Queensland''s Premier Wine Region, and is dedicated to producing quality red wines. The vineyard is planted on fine granitic sands at an altitude of 875m. Cool nights during the growing season delay ripening, allowing intense flavours to develop.The vineyard is given hands on care throughout the year and the wine is made in the traditional manner, using open fermentations, basket pressing and barrel ageing before being bottled on site.

Boireann The Lurnea - Granite Belt

2008 Boireann Shiraz - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

Wild rabbit and venison

Made with fruit sourced from Harry & Glen Irelandâ€™s Harrington Glen vineyard. Quite a rich and powerfully flavoured Shiraz with good length and focus. Medium term cellaring.

Boireann is a small winery on the Granite Belt - Queensland''s Premier Wine Region, and is dedicated to producing quality red wines. The vineyard is planted on fine granitic sands at an altitude of 875m. Cool nights during the growing season delay ripening, allowing intense flavours to develop. The vineyard is given hands on care throughout the year and the wine is made in the traditional manner, using open fermentations, basket pressing and barrel ageing before being bottled on site.

Boireann Shiraz - Granite Belt

2006 Groom Bush Block Zinfandel - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $35.55

Case Price: $426.60

Hearty pastas, roasted red meats, hard cheeses with bite

An utterly distinctive bouquet of raspberries, spiced plum, cake and spice; terrific lift, life and thrust to the finish. Groom''s Californian experience shines through. 94/100 - James Halliday

Marschall Groom Cellars is a very small family winery situated in the famous Barossa Valley region of South Australia. The winery produces three varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Zinfandel

Groom Bush Block Zinfandel - Barossa Valley

2005 Diggers Bluff Top Dog Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $49.50

Case Price: $594.00

Grilled red meats, wild game and beef stew.

Plummy, rich and big. Hints of pepper and spice from Hungarian oak, with a finishing palate that reminds of Christmas puddings.

Fourth generation family-owned vineyard, the name "Diggers Bluff" came about because Tim O''Callaghan, the winemaker, owns the "worldâ€™s greatest dog" He was born on Anzac day, so he named him Digger. Together they live on a windy bluff over-looking Seppeltsfield vineyard.

Diggers Bluff Top Dog Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2008 Amadio Sangiovese - Adelaide Hills - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

A perfect pizza wine.

This Sangiovese is dominated with aromas of cranberries, stewed red plums and raspberries. This fruit driven nose is also complimented with hints of violets and spice. The palate enhances these characteristics with intense earthy flavours that intertwine with soft silky tannins. A lovely medium bodied red that finishes and lingers with rich flavours of wild berries, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf.

Harvested in single vineyards from the cool-climate and high altitude vineyards of the Adelaide Hills. The cool-climate and rich soils contribute to an infusion of intense fruit flavours, complexity and length that deliver through to the palate. This region and sub-climate nurtures each individual vine, and projects the enticing characteristics which results in pure soil, pure environment and pure excellence.

Amadio Sangiovese - Adelaide Hills

2007 Amadio Rosso Quattro - Adelaide Hills - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $14.40

Case Price: $172.80

Serve with anti pasto

This exceptional blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Barbera and Nebbiolo delivers through a lifted fragrance of dark cherry, red berries and anise with hints of vanilla on the nose. This follows through to an array of mulberry, blackberry and dark forest fruits on the palate. These varietal flavours fuse together on the palate with hints of herbaceous characters and a combination of soft powdery tannins and fresh clean acid complete this medium bodied red.

Harvested in single vineyards from the cool-climate and high altitude vineyards of the Adelaide Hills. The cool-climate and rich soils contribute to intense fruit flavours, complexity and length.

Amadio Rosso Quattro - Adelaide Hills

2008 Hidden Creek Shiraz - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Hearty meals such as casseroles or lamb tagines

Ripe, rich, berry and chocolate aromas are followed by a full rich rounded taste. Trophy winner - Best overall wine at the Queensland Wine Awards

Situated in the high altitude hills of Queenslandâ€™s Granite Belt (at 980 metres above sea level, about 3 hours drive from Brisbane), Hidden Creek estate has hot summers and bitterly cold winters. This climate together with the arid granite rocky soils draws similar comparisons to inland European regions such as northern Spain, the inland south west of France around Cahors and Gaillac, and the upper Rhone Valley in France.

Hidden Creek Shiraz - Granite Belt

2007 Hidden Creek Merlot - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $15.30

Case Price: $183.60

Matches well to meat dishes such as classic "beef and bearnaise"

Aromas of ripe berry, tomato jam and toffee are intense and complex in style and considered "text book" characters for Merlot. The taste is medium bodied with firm dry tannins.

Hidden Creek Merlot - Granite Belt

2007 Hidden Creek Shiraz Viognier - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Slow cooked lamb dishes and veal

A deep crimson colour, perfumed rich raspberry aroma and rich full rounded taste

Hidden Creek Shiraz Viognier - Granite Belt

2007 Hidden Creek Tempranillo - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Excellent food wine, matching with traditional hearty foods to spicy ''tapas'' style meals.

Deep aromas of black cherry and plum are followed by a silky taste with firm dry tannins that suggests a style somewhere between a pinot noir and a merlot

Hidden Creek Tempranillo - Granite Belt

2008 Summit Estate Basket Pressed Shiraz - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Richly flavoured red meats, such as kangaroo, venison and sirloin

An elegant, complex wine displaying redcurrant and peppers on the nose and rich berry with hints of spice and clove on the palate.

A group of families with a passion for wines purchased the 20-acre property at Thulimbah just north of Stanthorpe in 1997. The winery is a 50 tonne winery located in South East Queensland''s Granite Belt region. Their philosophy is to produce European still wines and Queensland''s finest red wines.

Summit Estate Basket Pressed Shiraz - Granite Belt

2007 Summit Estate Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Roast lamb, slow cooked venison

Ample fruit flavour with hints of dark chocolate and coffee and persistent dusty tannins will ensure this wine cellars well for seven years or more

Summit Estate Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt

2007 Wooing Tree Pinot Noir - Central Otago - (New Zealand South Island) Reds

Bottle Price: $45.00

Case Price: $540.00

Roast Duck or spatchcock

ComRipe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and Black Doris plums, a rich and silky smooth palate with fine grainy tannins to match the fruit. Excellent value, drinking fantastically well now and will develop and cellar for several years.

Trophy Hong Kong International Wine Challenge 2009 , Best Pinot Noir. Trophy Hong Kong International Wine Challenge 2009 , Best New World Pinot Noir Gold Medal, Air New Zealand Awards 2009, Gold Medal, International Wines and Spirits Competition, London 2009. Gold Medal, Hong Kong International Wines and Spirits Competition 2009. Gold Medal, New Zealand International Wine Show 2009. Gold Medal, Royal Easter Show 2009. Gold Medal, Hong Kong International Wine Challenge 2009. Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition 2009. Gold Medal, Liqourland Top 100, 2009.

Wooing Tree Pinot Noir - Central Otago

2006 Bungawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Roast lamb, rich mussels and venison

A rich, intense wine, yet soft and silky. It has been matured in French and American oak and has aromas and flavour of cassis.

Situated near Stanthorpe in the beautiful Ballandean area of Queensland''s Granite Belt, all their wines are grown under solid sustainable agricultural practices in the belief that the best naturally-produced fruit produces the best-flavoured wine.All phases of wine-making at Bungawarra are done on the estate, from fruit production through to bottling. This is a complete boutique winery with many awards to its credit. The name Bungawarra (which means "Granite Rock by Shallow Water") was first used in 1975.

Bungawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Granite Belt

2006 Mayer Big Betty Shiraz - Yarra Valley - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $32.40

Case Price: $388.80

Rich, spicy meals. Kangaroo, veal

I canâ€™t remember being more impressed by a range of wines than with these 2007 vintage releases from Timo Mayer - for sheer quality and drinkability they really take some beating. This, in the winemakers words, is. Complex, cool, fragrant and multi-layered with a mix of blackcurrant and blackberry, smoke, pepper, spice, aniseed and meat - each sniff presents you with something newâ€¦and interesting. On the palate just over medium bodied with perfect weight and balance offering up smooth flavours of black and blue fruits, plenty of spice, cold coffee and meat. It has supple fine grained tannin and feels vital and lively in the mouth - just so good and satisfying to drink - and has fabulous length of flavour to boot. Delivers pretty much everything I want in a cool climate shiraz. Drink : 2009 - 2017 96 Points Gary Walsh, Winorama

Mayer Wines is a small producer of hand crafted, single vineyard wines. The red wines are unfined and unfiltered to show the true expression of the land.

Mayer Big Betty Shiraz - Yarra Valley

2008 Jamsheed Gruyere Syrah - Yarra Valley - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $37.80

Case Price: $453.60

Kangaroo, beef fillet, veal

Beautiful texture. Complexity. Length. And structure. Itâ€™s in the cool climate, spicy, stemmy style, but itâ€™s ripe and balanced, clean and characterful. Terrific oak handling, supportive but not overdone. No alcohol heat. Fabulous. Rated : 95 Points

The 2008 Yarra Valley Gruyere Syrah was made with fruit from the Warramate Hills region of the Yarra Valley, fermented with a high percentage of whole bunches and bottles unfined and unfiltered.

Jamsheed Gruyere Syrah - Yarra Valley

2008 Passion Has Red Lips Cabernet Shiraz - Seven Hill - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Roast Pork, grilled red meats, hard cheese

Inky ruby. Complex aromas of vivid red and dark berries, pungent herbs and fresh flowers. Round and seductive, with silky raspberry and blackberry preserve flavors braced by nervy minerality. Stains the palate with energetic red berry flavors, with no intrusive tannins to get in the way of the fruit. Immediately appealing and impressive for its clarity, balance and finishing urgency. 90 points

South Australian-based winemakers and friends Colin McBryde, Jennie Gardner and Nic Bourke started their own winery that uses vintage pulp fiction book covers as labels

Passion Has Red Lips Cabernet Shiraz - Seven Hill

2006 Heritage Estate Durif - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

red meats and hearty pastas

Medium bodied with red fruits and gentle tannins providing structure and length. Enjoy subtle vanilla and mocha aromas imparted by a blend of French and American oak

Heritage Estate Winery is located 30 minutes south of Warwick, 15 minutes north of Stanthorpe and only a three hour drive from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Heritage Estate Wines at Cottonvale began in 1992 when Bryce and Paddy Kassulke lovingly restored the old Cottonvale cold stores (circa 1933) and planted Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet directly across the road. The well established vineyard now also has Verdelho and Sauvignon varieties, and our Ballandean vineyard comprises many varieties, such as Shiraz, Rousanne, Marsanne

Heritage Estate Durif - Granite Belt

2007 Porcupine Ridge Syrah - Boekenhoutskloof - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Steak, roast lamb, spicy pizzas

Aromatic spice, with ripe berry fleshiness show from the deep ruby color. Although the palate is generous, an unmistaken elegance adds linearity to this wine. The tannins are integrated and accessible.

Porcupine Ridge is a handcrafted range of wines, celebrated for its uncompromising commitment to quality. The wines carry a distinctive label featuring an original pen and ink of the crested porcupine drawn by leading South Africa wildlife artist, Zakkie Eloff. These crested porcupines inhabit the vineyards of the Boekenhoutskloof homestead.

Porcupine Ridge Syrah - Boekenhoutskloof

2006 Stellenrust JJ Picalot - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $35.10

Case Price: $421.20

This Picalot will complement North Indian Curries or other spicy dishes well; the Pinotage evident enough to balance strong food flavours.

This wine offers has quite a funky character â€“ milky spice, rich plum with cedar and tobacco space. Long finish of succulent ripe fruit. 42% Pinotage 31% Cabernet Sauvignon 27% Merlot 2008 IWSC - Silver Medal 2008 Veritas Awards - Silver Medal

The JJ Handmade wines range forms part of a special boutique range of wines under the Stellenrust estate label, with the focus on making wines in the age-old French methods with no machinery involved in production â€“ hence the name â€˜handmade wineâ€™.

Stellenrust JJ Picalot - Stellenbosch

2008 Beyerskloof Pinotage - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $17.91

Case Price: $214.92

Will go especially well with any spicy food as well as pizza''s and pasta''s because of its fruity and easy drinking style.

A medium to full bodied Pinotage with a dark ruby colour. Bundles of Pinotage fruit on the nose with an intense and lively pallet. Smooth mouth feel that adds to the drinkability of the wine. The wine ends with a soft and sweet finish.

In 1988 one of the Cape''s most foremost wine makers, Beyers Truter of Kanonkop Estate formed a partnership with four ardent wine lovers in Johannesburg with one ideal in mind : To produce a wine of exceptional character. After exploring the Cape Winelands for a suitable location they found a perfectly situated farm in the Koelenhof area within the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin region.

Beyerskloof Pinotage - Stellenbosch

2008 Deimersfontein Pinotage - Wellington - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

Curries, game meats, dark chocolate desserts.

Known as the "coffee chocolate pinotage", this wine is certainly going to impress. It has rich coffee, smokey overtones on the nose and yet the preservation of voluptuous fruit on the palate, along with spicey, cinnamon and velvety chocolatey notes.

Diemersfontein has belonged to the Sonnenberg family since the early 1940s, when Max Sonnenberg bought the 183 hectare farm, which lies in the shadow of the majestic Hawekwa Mountains with a panoramic view of both Du Toit''s Kloof and Bains'' Kloof.

Deimersfontein Pinotage - Wellington

2007 Leopard''s Leap Pinotage Shiraz - Western Cape - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $16.65

Case Price: $199.80

An ideal companion with oxtail, roast pork or hearty stews, as well as liver, quiche or cold meats.

Soft and medium-bodied, this wine reflects the distinctive characteristics of both varietals in the blend. Plum and mullberry flavours are supported by vanilla undertones while the character is spicy and peppery, with a firm tannin structure.

Leopard''s Leap is located in the picturesque town of Franschoek, situated in the heart of South Africa''s winelands, located in the Western Cape province which is bordered by the Atlantic and Indian oceans. The Cape winelands enjoy a Mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and dry summers. The winelands boast diverse terroir ranging from semi-desert to rugged mountain with multi-directional slopes

Leopard''s Leap Pinotage Shiraz - Western Cape

2008 Kanonkop Kadette - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Red meats, hearty pasta and spicy dishes

Full bodied, dry red with concentrated berry, banana, cherry and fruit flavours with a spicy finish. This wine is a blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Kanonkop means "Cannon Hill" and derived from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of dutch trade ships into Cape Town Harbour. Kanonkop is a fourth generation family estate, which was originally purchased by JW Sauer, a cabinet member in the parliament of the Union of South Africa. His son Paul Oliver Sauer, also a cabinet minister, took over the reins from his father and in 1968 was joined by Springbok rugby great Jan â€œBolandâ€ Coetzee.

Kanonkop Kadette - Stellenbosch

2005 Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $53.10

Case Price: $637.20

Red meat dishes.

Rich and full-bodied, this stunning Cabernet flaunts intense flavors of dark berry, black cherry, mocha and spice accented by smoky, gamy notes. South Africaâ€™s equivalent of a â€œFirst Growth,â€ this cellar-worthy gem was one of a handful of wines to receive the coveted 5 Star rating in the 2008 edition of Platterâ€™s South African Wine Guide.

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon - Stellenbosch

2005 Hartenberg Merlot - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $53.10

Case Price: $632.70

Game, lamb and beef dishes of all kinds.

A silky and elegant food wine, with lingering flavours suggesting roasted spice, prosciutto, and orchards of plum. This year, the IWSC in England adjudged Hartenbergâ€™s 2005 Merlot to be the finest example of this cultivar in the world.

The Hartenberg Estate has been cultivated since 1692. The winery has a colourful history, with historical connections to the Dutch East India Tradia Company.

Hartenberg Merlot - Stellenbosch

2006 Vilafonte Series M - Paarl-Simonsberg - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $71.10

Case Price: $853.20

Beef stew

This wine shows bold dark berry and chocolate flavours. It has a silky mouth texture, good length, and is very approachable and succulent. It is a blend of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Vilafonte is the first joint winemaking project between American and South African vintners. Winemaker Zelma Long and winegrower Phil Freese from California collaborate with South African wine marketeer Mike Ratcliffe in this pioneering venture. Vilafonte derives its name from the unique and ancient soil type found on the property, the texture of which is reflected on the label. Vilafonte is a specialist small-batch handmade luxury red wine for the discerning wine lover

Vilafonte Series M - Paarl-Simonsberg

2006 Kanonkop Paul Sauer - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $62.10

Case Price: $745.20

Rich meat dishes

Full bodied, deep ruby in colour, a classic style with cassis, blackcurrant and redberry flavours. A classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

Kanonkop Paul Sauer - Stellenbosch

2006 Vilafonte Series C - Paarl-Simonsberg - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $88.20

Case Price: $1,058.40

Red meat dishes, game meats

Series C is blended from the most powerful and intense wines from the Vilafonte Vineyard. This wine displays deep concentrated blackberry fruit with wafts of luscious vanilla and dark chocolate undertones. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Vilafonte Series C - Paarl-Simonsberg

2005 Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $126.00

Case Price: $1,512.00

Red meats with a savoury-based jus, like lamb with a rosemary crust or ostrich with a french onion dressing.

In honour of Ken Mackenzie, businessman, farmer, pilot and benefactor. â€œStorkâ€ was Kenâ€™s wartime nickname (being a pilot and as he was tall with long thin legs!). Full-bodied wine with black fruits, cherries and hints of violets. Quality oak is very much in the background and the wine has a long, lingering aftertaste. Can be drunk young but has cellaring potential.

The Hartenberg Estate has been cultivated since 1692. The winery has a colourful history, with historical connections to the Dutch East India Tradia Company.

Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz - Stellenbosch

2006 Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon - Franschkoek - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $94.50

Case Price: $1,134.00

Roast beef, pork knuckle

The classic claret-like cassis, cedar and blackcurrant profile is typical of the 2005 Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon. With a richness of the mid-palate and layers of textural depth, which are bound together by complex tannins adding a level of austerity to the wine. The structure and firm acidity suggest this wine has at least a decade of ageing potential.

The name "Boekenhoutskloof" comes from the Cape beech, or Kaapse boekenhout, a tree indigenous to Franschhoek and once used by the Cape Dutch for furniture making. It is pronounced, not easily, bok-un-hoatscloof. The winery''s white-washed, Dutch-style farmhouse, dated 1771, once stood in an orchard; pears still plump up in the trees around it.

Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon - Franschkoek

2006 De Toren Fusion V - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Reds

Bottle Price: $81.00

Case Price: $972.00

Roast lamb, rib eye steak

This harmonious classic full structure has voluptuous soft red fruit flavors that continuously compete to dominate one another as this wine spends time in the glass. Strawberries, black currant, liquorice and sweet oak flavors are rounded off with fine cinnamon and caramel fudge, which lingers long after swallowing. The well-balanced tannin structure in combination with the wineâ€™s intense flavors will ensure that this great vintage stands proud as it improves in the bottle over the next couple of years. 55 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Cabernet Franc, 11 Merlot, 10 Malbec, 4 Petit Verdot

De Toren lies on the sun-drenched Polkadraai Hills overlooking False Bay, with the magnificent Stellenbosch Mountains as backdrop. De Toren Estate huddles closely to the ocean - that explains why the five classic cultivars of Bordeaux - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

De Toren Fusion V - Stellenbosch

2006 Felipe Rutini Malbec - Mendoza - (Argentina) Reds

Bottle Price: $34.20

Case Price: $410.40

Barbequed chicken, grilled red meats, Teriyaki beef, pork ribs

Concentrated aromas of wilberries, tobacco and vanilla. A full palate with rich, black fruit flavors and a long, lingering finish with a touch of black pepper spice.

Don Felipe Rutini, an Italian immigrant from the winemaking region of Le Marche, founded bodegas La Rural in 1885. Don Felipe, came to Argentina with a degree in agriculture from the Real Scuola de Ascoli Pisceno.For decades, the wines of La Rural have been harbingers of quality in Argentina. Six years ago, NicolÃ¡s Catena, the pioneering owner of Bodegas Esmeralda, became a partner at La Rural with Don Rodolfo Reina Rutini, the grandson of Don Felipe Rutini. The winery has undergone substantial modernization and the vineyards have benefited from Catena''s outstanding vineyard management team

Felipe Rutini Malbec - Mendoza

2007 Alamos Malbec - Mendoza - (Argentina) Reds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

BBQ pork ribs, char grilled meats, hard cheeses with bite, calzone, cornish hen

The 2007 Alamos Malbec has a dark, blackish purple color. The nose shows ripe black fruits, black pepper spice and floral notes. The mouthfeel is full yet soft and supple, with black raspberry and currant flavors mingled with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather. The finish is long and persistent with soft, sweet tannins.

From the vineyard to the winery, the Alamos wines are made to emphasize varietal fruit character. The cool evening temperatures in Catena''s high altitude vineyards allow for prolonged hang time, preserving the fruit''s full spectrum of aromas and flavors. At the winery, the grapes are gently destemmed, fermentation temperatures are carefully controlled and two to four year old barrels are used to age the wines.

Alamos Malbec - Mendoza

2007 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec - Mendoza - (Argentina) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

BBQ pork, char grilled meats, pizza. Grana Padano cheese

Violet vivid colour, truly varietal nose, with notes of cherry and blackberry, that come out clear and intense.

Founded in 1995, owned by eclectical group of Italian wine professionals that are focused on the production of Malbec and Bonarda. This semi-desert climate of the estate has the characteristic of large temperature differentials - a very hot daytime and very cool nights - and with the abundant presence of water extracted from artesian wells makes the area particularly suited for the cultivation of high quality grapes.

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec - Mendoza

2007 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel - Sonoma County - (USA) Reds

Bottle Price: $35.55

Case Price: $426.60

Lamb sausages, spicy ribs, eggplant caponata

Scents of raspberries and blueberries intertwined with briar patch spices. Ripe raspberry and blueberry flavors persist. A hint of creamy oak and a silky and refined texture with a juicy character. Juicy acidity and integrated tannins smooth the finish.

Seghesio Family Vineyards was the dream of young Italian immigrants Eduardo and Angela Seghesio who met while each worked at the Italian Swiss Colony Winery in northern Sonoma County. In 1895, the couple purchased the original family home and a 56 acre ranch in Alexander Valley. Today, Seghesio Family Vineyards is a collection of 400 acres of superior vineyard sites acquired over the past century. Vineyards in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley were meticulously chosen by four generations of Seghesio winemakers for their diversity and capacity to bear the finest quality grapes.

Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel - Sonoma County

2007 Santa Rita Reserva CarmÃ©nÃ¨re - Rapel Valley - (Chile) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Gorgonzola, chicken cacciatore, meat canneloni, Beef bourguignonn, cassoulet

Intense ruby-red in color, with a bouquet that is dominated by fresh ripe black fruits with notes of chocolate and vanilla. Medium-bodied with silky tannin, it exhibits a long, gradual finish

Santa Rita was founded in 1880, by a distinguished entrepreneur of those times, Mr. Domingo FernÃ¡ndez Concha in the area of Alto Jahuel where the main installations of the winery are currently located. From the very beginning, he introduced fine French varieties, winemakers and the most advanced winemaking techniques.

Santa Rita Reserva CarmÃ©nÃ¨re - Rapel Valley

2007 Ventisquero Queulat CarmÃ©nÃ¨re - Maipo Valley - (Chile) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Baked Ham, Osso Bocu, meat tajines, burritos

Deep red cherry, almost black colour, the aroma has intensense blackberries mixed with black pepper, vanilla and soft smoke. On the palate are rich and velvety tannins, concentrated body and long persistence, leaving an afteretaste full of fruit and spice.

Vina Winery is located very close to the oceanâ€™s coast in the Maipo Valley, in the district of San Pedro,with estate vineyards located in Chileâ€™s best winegrowing regions â€“ the Maipo Coast, Casablanca and Colchagua

Ventisquero Queulat CarmÃ©nÃ¨re - Maipo Valley

2005 Morande Gran Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley - (Chile) Reds

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Red meats, hearty casseroles, game and mature cheeses

An intense, deep red colour with touches of ruby, it has an aroma of berries, blackcurrant liqueur, chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is fruity with a full complex body and a long, velvety smooth finish GuÃa de Vinos de Chile 2008 / 10 Best Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon

ViÃ±a MorandÃ© was founded in 1996 with a focus on producing quality wines that reflect their Chilean background

Morande Gran Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley

2007 Vina Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley - (Chile) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

Grilled beef, roast beef.

Deep burgundy red, with aromas of ripe red berries and spices, highlighted by touches of dried fruit and vanilla. A very well structured wine with mature tanins and a smooth finish.

The winery is located in the Maipo Alto region. It has a Mediterranean climate with piedmont stony soils.

Vina Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Maipo Valley

2008 Vina Perez Cruz CarmÃ©nÃ¨re Reserva Limited Edition - Maipo Valley - (Chile) Reds

Bottle Price: $35.10

Case Price: $421.20

Baked ham, veal, roast lamb, roast duck

Riped red berries aroma and mocha highlights give this wine an original character. In the mouth is a well structured wine with long fnish.

The Vina Perez Cruz winery pay special attention to the biodynamics of their estate, with vines only grown and pruned after careful consideration of their surrounding environment

Vina Perez Cruz CarmÃ©nÃ¨re Reserva Limited Edition - Maipo Valley

2007 Quinta Do Vallado Douro - Douro Valley - (Portugal) Reds

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Pate or Liver, deep fried Bass, Aged Cheddar.

This blend is dark red, with crimson highlights and an intense, mature red fruit nose, with hints of violets and â€œestevaâ€ (a local Portuguese herb). The palate shows great structure and a full-bodied elegance, with mature, round tannins, leading to a long, persistent finish. This is a blend of Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional E Sousao

In the heart of Portugalâ€™s most famous wine region â€“ the Douro Valley â€“ near the historical center of Regua, the Quinta do Vallado vineyards, winery and guest house spread across both banks of the Corgo River at the very point where it meets the Douro. With winemaking references that date back to 1716, the Quinta belonged to the legendary Portuguese vintner D. Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, and has remained in the family through modern times. The current owners, Joao Ferreria Alvares Ribeiro, Francisco Ferreira and Francisco Olazabal, are the sixth generation of this remarkable family.

Quinta Do Vallado Douro - Douro Valley

2007 Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore - Veneto - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $399.60

pasta, roasts and medium cheeses

Offers a distinctive floral-fruity scent with vanilla notes and an intriguing, complex flavour. This wine is eighty percent Corvina and twenty percent Rondinella

Cherishing a ''frank and simple'' approach to life, Zenato is committed to producing affordable wine of exceptional quality. With a passion for the land and a dedication to vigorous research, innovation and quality improvement, Sergio Zenato strives to eclipse past results, crafting wines that have become known for their quality and consistency. Winner of 5 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards

Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore - Veneto

2005 Domenico Clerico Dolcetto - Visadi - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $399.60

red meat, pasta, medium aged cheese

Warm, velvety, fresh, slight tannin and a long finish

This small estate is renowned for its sexy and highly sought after Barolos but also produces impressive Barbera and juicy Dolcetto. Owner Domenico Clerico is one of the key proponents of the modernist movement in the winemaking process of Barolo, creating more round, fruity wines. He believes that the grape, rather than the production processes, is the key to quality wine and passionately advocates the importance of the land in wine-making. This explains his concentration on single-vineyard wines as they allow the character of the land to shine. Winner of 20 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards

Domenico Clerico Dolcetto - Visadi

2007 Donnafugata Nero D''avola Sedera - Sicily - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

elaborate pasta dishes and red meats

Ruby red with lively garnet reflections, an intense aroma of tobacco and spices. Well balanced flavour of red fruit with a remarkably persistent finish.

With 150 years experience in producing premium wines, Giacomo Rallo and wife Gabriella launched Donnafugata in 1983. With a strong understanding of the expectations of wine drinkers they have been relentless in the pursuit of absolute quality. Their drive and enthusiasm in wine making has seen Donnafugata win 7 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards.

Donnafugata Nero D''avola Sedera - Sicily

2000 Mascarello Barolo Monprivato - La Mora - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $225.00

Case Price: $2,700.00

Red meats in general, game, mature cheeses.

the colour is garnet red with orange-coloured highlights; the bouquet is complex, very fruity, elegant, intense, spicy, with flowery sensations. On the palate the wine has excellent body with power and stuffing, demanding, masculine, long and full. This is one for the cellar, with the expected cellar life up to 25 years

The members of the Giuseppe Mascarello family have been growing wines for more than a century and a half, first as farmers running the Manescotto estate in the village of La Morra for the marchesa Giulia Colbert Faletti di Barolo, and then on their own property since the late 1800s.

Mascarello Barolo Monprivato - La Mora

2004 Fontanafredda Barolo Nebbiolo - Barolo - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $95.40

Case Price: $1,144.80

best served with red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses.

Garnet-red with ruby highlights, this wine offers a dry but soft, full bodied, well balanced flavour

Founded in the late 1800s by Emmanuele Guerreri, son of King Victor Emmanuel II, the Fontanafredda estate has undergone something of an image evolution in recent years, completely restyling the bottles and revolutionising production. The estate comprises about 100 hectares of hilly terrain at Serralunga d''Alba, Barolo and Diano d''Alba and rents an array of others throughout Piedmont. The combined grapes from all these sources go to produce the estate''s magnificent range of wines.

Fontanafredda Barolo Nebbiolo - Barolo

2005 Elio Altaro Barolo La Morro - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $207.00

Case Price: $2,484.00

red meats and aged Piedmont cheeses

The colour is intense ruby-red with garnet reflections. The wine has elegant aromas of red fruits. The taste is warm, showing great elegance and a vivid finish of violets, and with noticeable but soft tannins

Leading figure of the ''new style'' Barolo producers, Elio Altare, supported by his wife and his daughters, produces oenological masterpieces. The wines are an example of how modern technology can be utilized respecting tradition at the same time.

Elio Altaro Barolo La Morro - Piedmont

2004 Pio Cesare Il Brico Barbaresco - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $207.00

Case Price: $2,484.00

Hearty winter stew,

Il Bricco is a blockbuster wine with extraordinary intensity and impressive concentration. It''s a dark, spice-driven wine with oak aromas of vanilla, cinnamon and powdered spice backed by black currants, forest berry, pressed flowers, curry and turmeric. Austere and brooding, itâ€™s the kind of wine youâ€™ll want to pair with a heavy winter dish that can stand up to its thick, luscious mouthfeel

The Pio Cesare estate enjoys a long family tradition dating back to 1881. Throughout the generations the wines have been made to the same exacting family standards producing consistently excellent wines. Current owner Pio Boffa has inherited a history of commitment to quality and enhanced it further with the introduction of some modern techniques, like using barriques as well as botti in different proportions for his Barolos and Barbarescos, including the much awarded Barolo "Ornato" and Barbaresco "Il Bricco". Indeed, all Pio Cesare wines, including its Barberas and Dolcettos, are benchmark examples of their appellations.

Pio Cesare Il Brico Barbaresco - Piedmont

2005 Pio Cesare Barolo - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $157.70

Case Price: $1,890.00

red meats and aged piedmont cheeses

Intense glossy garnet, with orange reflections. The aroma is ethereal, with hints of violets, blackberry jam, licorice and cloves. The flavour is dry and austere, with a lingering hint of almonds.

Pio Cesare Barolo - Piedmont

2008 Tenute Barone Di Valforte Montepulciano - Abruzzo - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

red meats, aged pecarino

Ruby-red colour with purple highlights and fruity scent with tones of plum and morel cherries, with a soft, lingering taste

The Sorecchio family has owned the fiefdom of Valforte since the forteenth century.

Tenute Barone Di Valforte Montepulciano - Abruzzo

2007 Castellare Di Castellina Chianti Classico - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $39.60

Case Price: $475.20

hearty pastas

Intense red fruit aromas with hints of vanilla. Well-balanced with good structure and nice length with fruity flavours.This wine is ninetyfive percent Sangioveto and five percent Canaiolo

Winner of 10 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards This wine was also Juiced Wine Magazine''s Wine of the Year

Castellare Di Castellina Chianti Classico - Tuscany

2006 Strozzi Chianti Titolato - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $313.20

Best served with red meats, cheeses and game.

Lively and intense ruby red with a vinous, intense and fruity aroma and a dry, tasty, lively, lightly tannic flavour. This wine a blend of primarily Sangiovese and other Italian red varietals

When two great families come together, you can expect great wine! And that''s what makes the Cusona estate so renowned. Owned by the famous Guicciardini and Strozzi families, Cusona''s wines have been lauded by popes and poets. The exceptional soil quality of the San Gimignano region, the warmth of the Tuscan sun, and the estate''s pioneering agricultural practices have put Principi Guicciardini Strozzi''s distinctive Chianti and Vernaccia in lights.

Strozzi Chianti Titolato - Tuscany

2007 Castellani Chianti Superiore - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Great with steaks, roasts and Fillet Mignon.

Smooth and balanced showing plenty of cherry, leather and cedar flavours

Exporters of wine since 1903, the Castellani family have founded their high quality wines on the belief that the'' quality of the wine starts in the vineyard''. For the past 25 years, the family has worked hard to refine the soil types and microclimates that enhance their ''great Tuscan vines'', investing in research and new technologies to ensure the Castellani name continues to be associated with ''memorable wines''.

Castellani Chianti Superiore - Tuscany

2008 Velenosi Lacrima Di Morro - Marche - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.90

Case Price: $334.80

Cold cuts, mains with red sauces and white meats

Intense ruby red wine with apparent violet hues. The aroma is of rose petals and Turkish delight. On the palate are intense fruit flavours, such as strawberry and marasca cherry and flowery notes of violets and rosebuds.

"Wine is an art capable of making you dream." It''s this passionate view that drives Ercole Velenosi and his young, dynamic winery to produce some of the best wines from the Marche region. The number of awards won over the years are a testament to his wine making ability.

Velenosi Lacrima Di Morro - Marche

2007 Frescobaldi Pater Sangiovese - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

hearty pastas with red sauces, grana padano cheese

Crystal-clear ruby red with fruit filled fragrances of cherry and floral nuances hinting of violets. Slender but well-proportioned in flavour, the finish is both savory and silk-smooth.

With Tuscan roots going back more than 1,000 years, the Frescobaldi family boasts 700 years of winemaking spanning 30 generations. Records reveal Frescobaldi wine was imported by the English Royal Court as early as the 1300s, and international varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot were introduced to its Tuscan vineyards in 1855. Now comprising nine separate wineries making it the largest in Tuscany, Frescobaldi''s combination of tradition and innovation has been recognised with eight Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards.

Frescobaldi Pater Sangiovese - Tuscany

2007 Frescobaldi Remole - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Mediterranean dishes featuring grains and meat. Cured meats, sausages, boiled meats and BBQ vegetables

Vivacious purple offering a combination of fruit fragrances including cherries, black currants and violets. Tannins are well-balanced by the alcoholic component and the finish is long and satisfying. This is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon

Frescobaldi Remole - Tuscany

2007 Sartirano Barbera Aleramico - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Recommended with rich dishes, pasta, game and roasts.

This deep ruby red offers a fruity scent, full of a dry and robust flavour

The Sartrano family has been producing wonderful wine since 1871. They combine traditional skills with modern techniques and equipment to produce consistently accessible wine.

Sartirano Barbera Aleramico - Piedmont

2006 Sartirano Barbaresco Magno - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

pastas with red sauces, roasts

An excellent â€˜juniorâ€™ Barolo without the price tag. Complex bouquet with hints of violets, dark chocolate, coffee, almonds and pepper in the background. A dry, full bodied red wine with balanced oak and tannins with an intense and harmonious finish.

The Sartrano family has been producing wonderful wine since 1871. They combine traditional skills with modern techniques and equipment to produce consistently accessible wine.

Sartirano Barbaresco Magno - Piedmont

2007 Luce Lucente - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $57.60

Case Price: $691.20

roast meat

Lucente 2006 appears a remarkably intense, deep purple. The nose shows elegant and finely calibrated, with subtle initial notes of vanilla yielding to more fruity fragrances of dried plum and blackberry under spirits. The entry is immediately broad and deep, and the progression energetic and lengthy, marked by supple, densely-woven tannins. Overall, Lucente is a complex, generous, and compelling wine, concluding with an intensely aromatic finale.

In 1995, Robert Mondavi of California and Vittorio Frescobaldi of Tuscany joined hands to create an Italian wine of extraordinary quality. Their partnership was the first of its kind in Italy, and their premier offering was Luce della Vite. The name means light of the vine in Italian, and was inspired by the morning sunlight on the way from Florence to the renowned winemaking region of Montalcino.

Luce Lucente - Tuscany

2005 Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $234.00

Case Price: $2,808.00

Elaborated meat dishes, game, aged cheeses

The colour is intense garnet red. On the nose, thre wine is intense, ethereal, complex, blackberries, liquorice, spicy. The taste is dry, soft, well structured, rich, evident and sweet tannins, best after 4-5 years

Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana - Piedmont

2004 Domenico Clerico Barolo Mentin Ginestra - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $198.00

Case Price: $2,376.00

Red meat, cheeses, game

The colour is a dark garnet red. The aroma is intense, complex, ripe red fruit, liquorice, menthol, vanilla. On the palate, the wine exudes warmth, softness, freshness with thick tannins and a long and clean finish

Domenico Clerico Barolo Mentin Ginestra - Piedmont

2004 Elio Altare Barolo Arborina - Piedmont - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $243.00

Case Price: $2,916.00

Red meat dishes, aged cheese

The colour is lively ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose are floral and fruity aromas. The flavour is warm, elegant with mint and liquorice notes in the ending

Elio Altare is one of the leading wine making figures in the Barolo zone. His wines have been awarded 27 Gamberro Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards. A true innovator and committed to relentless continuous improvement, he has always been at the forefront of Barolo making. He was among the first wine makers in the region to travel to other winemaking areas like Burgundy in an effort to improve his own wine making processes.

Elio Altare Barolo Arborina - Piedmont

2006 Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Rioja - Rioja - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $49.50

Case Price: $594.00

Tapas, crusty bread, white anchovies. Deep fried olives

The wine is a rich ruby red. Its seductively perfumed nose shows suave, oak-spiced strawberry and cherry. It exhibits spicy red fruit flavors that are sweetened by vanilla and mocha. Turned firmer with air and picked up deeper cherry and cassis notes. Finishes round, supple and sweet, with a repeating mocha impression

Telmo has a family history in making great Spanish wine with the famed Remelluri estate in La Rioja. Nevertheless, Telmo is by no means a traditionalist. While some winemakers fly around the world making their names, Telmo contents himself to driving around his country. Spain offers a wealth of climates and soils and can offer many styles to a winemaker with dedication and imagination.

Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Rioja - Rioja

2005 El Coto Rioja Crianza - Rioja - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Tapas, jamon, lamb empanadas.

Ruby-red colour. The nose preserves the fresh fruit and liquorice aromas typical of Tempranillo. Good balance in the mouth â€“ silky, velvety, with a good aromatic intensity throughout

El Coto''s vineyards are located in Cenicero (Rioja Alta), close to the Najerilla river (a tributary to the Ebro river), facing Northwest and with a, predominantly, ferric-clayey soil. The rest of the grapes come from selected winegrowers in Rioja Alavesa.

El Coto Rioja Crianza - Rioja

2007 Artadi Orobio Rioja - Rioja - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $313.20

spicy Chorizo pizza

A nose of raspberry and fresh red cherry, red jellybeans with some sage and lavender. Fleshy and and fruity in the mouth with some soft fruit tannins, the balance is just right. Itâ€™s the kind of wine you can really get your teeth into. Plums, red cherry and tamarillo on the palate, savoury and medium bodied.

Orobio Tinto is a new project of Artadis Juan Carlos Lopez de la Calle. He is at the forefront of Rioja''s great producers. Itâ€™s Tempranillo from the very high Rioja Alvesa region, 50 percent is given some french oak treatment for 6 months, while the rest stays in stainless steel tanks.

Artadi Orobio Rioja - Rioja

2007 Gaba Do Xil Mencia - Valdeorras - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.90

Case Price: $334.80

red meats, grilled poultry or sharp cheeses

This 100 percent Mencia has an excellent nose, balance and a delicacy and poise that we pinpointed to violets. Ripe strawberries adds to the complexity of flavour.

Gaba Do Xil Mencia - Valdeorras

2008 Artadi Artazuri Garnacha - Navarra - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

roast or fried chicken, roast pork

This is fresh, fruity, and is tannic enough to express the true grape characteristics of Garnacha.

Founded in 1985, the winery is defined by both brown limestone and clay calcareous soils

Artadi Artazuri Garnacha - Navarra

2005 Bodegas Castano Hecula Monastrell - Yecla - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $29.70

Case Price: $356.40

Tapas, red meats, crusty ciabatta

Deep plum in color, this wine showslots of black fruit aromas as well as leather and a touch of smoke. Across the palate there are blackberry, pepper and leather notes.

Bodegas Castano have had a winemaking presence in Yecla for generations. In the 1980s, however, the winery was rebuilt and re-equipped, and since then the quality of the wines has been on the up. The grapes are sourced from three immaculate vineyards totalling approximately 300 hectares.

Bodegas Castano Hecula Monastrell - Yecla

2005 Noster Priorat - Priorat - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $37.80

Case Price: $453.60

Crusty chorizo pizza.

Nice dark colour with a solid nose of soot, boozy cherries, violets, dark chocolate and a touch of raspberry. Quite intense, but smooth in the mouth with a backbone of fine tannins and acid. There is a touch of heat in the background, but this disappears as the wine opens up more air. The palate shows more cherry and raspberry with some minerals and pepper. The finish is long and shows off the smooth tannins

La Perla Del Priorat is one of Priorat''s oldest wineries. Founded in the 15th century by the carthusian monks of Scala Dei under the name of "Mas Dels Frares" (House of the Friars), it used to be an important monastery of Priorat. It was surrounded by a huge vineyard (up to 90''000 vines). As the fame of the wines blended in the "Mas Dels Frares" grew quickly, it was named â€œLa Perla Del Prioratâ€ since the beginning of the 18th century.

Noster Priorat - Priorat

2005 Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva - Rioja - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $88.20

Case Price: $1,058.40

cured meats, quail. paella

The 2005 Roda Reserva is a blend of 94 percent Tempranillo, 4 percent Garnacha, and 2 pcenter Graciano. The color is medium ruby and the nose offers attractive aromas of earth, spice box, and blackberry. The red berry flavors are tasty and the wine is ready to drink now and over the next 4-6 years.

Bodegas Roda was founded 1987 by Mario Rottlant and Carmen Daurella, a CatalÃ¡n couple who met through their business affiliations in gourmet products and wine. Well aware of the significant number of excellent traditional wineries in Rioja, their objective was to create superb, high expression red wines in a modern style reflective of the region and the constituent varietals, yet embodying something unique. The symbol of the thistle, an elegant yet hardy flower closely tied to the landscape and capable of persisting long after being cut, conveys a sense of their vision for the wines.

Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva - Rioja

1996 St Estephe Chateau Le Crock Cru Bourgeois - Medoc - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $55.80

Case Price: $334.80

Roast lamb, filet mignon

Classic nose of varietal fruit, dusty leaf and cigar box.The palate confirms this wine''s substance.Medium bodied, the palate shows a firm yet gentle progression of flavours through the middle palate. More blackcurrant, cigar box, and hints of spicy cedar oak. The after palate shows some lift, which helps the flavours to come into sharp focus just before things conclude in a long, slightly sweet finish. Tannins are soft and totally integrated. Case consists of six bottles

ChÃ¢teau Le Crock is one of the finest Cru Bourgeois properties in St. EstÃ¨phe, and has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 1903. They also own LÃ©oville PoyferrÃ©, as well as a successful nÃ©gociant business. Le Crock is located south of the village of St. EstÃ¨phe, with its vineyards being adjacent to those of Montrose and Cos d`Estournel.

St Estephe Chateau Le Crock Cru Bourgeois - Medoc

2009 Domaine Lucci Natural Merlot Shiraz - Adelaide Hills - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

red meats, lamb stews

Deep crimson in colour, this natural red is mellow, mouthfilling and beautifully spicy.

Domaine Lucci, a specialist label from the Lucy Margaux Vinyards, has crafted a completely unique wine. A wild fermented red, made with no additives, fining agents or preservatives, this wine has been made with absolutely no machinery. It has not been pressed and is made to drink now. An excellent wine made even better by the biodynamic and organic vignerons of the Adelaide Hills. NB: photo coming soon

Domaine Lucci Natural Merlot Shiraz - Adelaide Hills

2004 Domaine Du Meteore Les Leonides - Faugeres - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $102.60

Best with rustic beef stew, saddle of lamb catalane-style or a simple dish of spicy sausages.

A vibrant cherry-red in colour. Aromas of dried red fruits and roasted coffee. On the palate, fresh yet full-bodied with further flavours of red berries and dried herbs. The finish is full and lengthy with excellent acidity and firm minerality making this a very harmonious wine. ''Les Leonides'' is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan

Domaine du Meteore is situated at Cabrerolles in the appellation of Faugeres and is run by Genevieve Libes and Ginette Coste. The domaine is so named due to the presence of a 10,000 year-old meteor crater situated in an area of the vineyard where the vines grow particularly well NB: Case price is for six bottles

Domaine Du Meteore Les Leonides - Faugeres

2004 Domaine Du Meteore Les Orionides - Faugeres - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $145.80

Cassoulet

Quite rich with dark fruit, sweet dried herbs, licorice, earth, ash and some pleasant animale overtones. On the palate medium to full bodied with cherry and dark berry fruit, dried herb, spice, mineral and earthy flavours. Quite dry chunky tannins with plenty of extract. It feels a little rustic but is also authentic and interesting. Finishes with spicy earthy flavours and firm tannins to close.

Domaine Du Meteore Les Orionides - Faugeres

2005 Chateau Val Joanis Syrah - Rhone Valley - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $145.80

Peppered lamb

The wine exudes a deep purple colour. It is plump and fleshy, with a layer of cocoa covering the plum and berry fruit. Nice smoky and spicy finish, has a chewy tinge, but solid fruit.

ChÃ¢teau Val-joanis is situated in the Luberon, east of Avignon and north of Aix-en-Provence, in the southern part of the Rhone Valley, on the site of an ancient Roman villa, some of the foundations of which are still visible in the lower part of the property. In 1977, Jean-Louis Chancel rediscovered this ChÃ¢teau, which for several centuries had borne the coat of arms of Jean de Joanis, secretary to King Louis III of Naples. NB: Case price is for six bottles

Chateau Val Joanis Syrah - Rhone Valley

2006 Domaine Faiveley Pinot Noir - Burgundy - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $29.70

Case Price: $178.20

This Bourgogne is so well-balanced it can be enjoyed at present, but it could also be cellared for several years. Serve with red meats, pork and creamy cheeses.

Deep ruby color; pleasant aromas of fruit (cherries, currants, raspberries) and wood. Ripe, mouth-coating tannins, due in part to aging in oak barrels, in part to the maturity of the grapes.

Founded in 1825, Bourgognes Faiveley has been handed down from father to son for over 175 years. As the sixth generation to take the reins, FranÃ§ois Faiveley manages, with equal amounts passion and competence, the largest family domaine in Burgundy. Methodically reconstructing vineyards fractured by French inheritance laws, Bourgognes Faiveley today owns more appellations in their entirety (monopoles) than any other domaine in Burgundy. NB: Case price is for six bottles

Domaine Faiveley Pinot Noir - Burgundy

2006 Domaine Muzard Santenay Champs Claude - Burgundy - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $49.50

Case Price: $297.00

Lamb, duck, turkey, game birds, beef, rabbit, semi-soft cheeses.

Beautifully coloured, vibrant and giving. Enticing and pure nose with cherry and a background note of sap and char. Light, silken and lush, this is love at first sip. Supple and delightful, this is an extremely silky Burgundy

The Muzard wine estate belongs to a very ancient family from Santenay descending from a lineage of wine growers for nine generations (1645). Today, their sons, Claude and HervÃ© cultivate the 16 hectares of the family wine estate, distributed on various climates between Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Pommard. NB: Case price is for six bottles

Domaine Muzard Santenay Champs Claude - Burgundy

2007 A et R Olivier Pinot Noir - Burgundy - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $199.80

Lamb, duck, turkey, game birds, beef, rabbit, semi-soft cheeses.

Matured for only a small time in oak in order to preserve the fruit and the freshness. On the nose are red berries and dark fruits. There are minimal dry tannins on the finish

Founded in 1959, Domaine A et R Olivier originates in the few vinyards left by Antoine Chevalier Moreau to his grandson Herve NB: The case price is for six bottles

A et R Olivier Pinot Noir - Burgundy

2006 Domaine Collotte Gevrey Chambertin - Burgundy - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $67.50

Case Price: $405.00

Roast duck

A fresh, cherry-scented red, with flavors of briar and tobacco augmenting the fruit. This is well-laced with tannins and dry on the finish

Planted in 1947, Domaine Collotte is a family run estate, tended by Phillippe Collotte. His multi award winning winery continues to shine, using classic techniques to show the true character of the vines. Each bottle is unfiltered. NB: Case price is for six bottles Picture coming soon

Domaine Collotte Gevrey Chambertin - Burgundy

2006 Chateau Mont-Redon Cotes Du Rhone - Rhone - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $145.80

rich stews, steak, fillet migon

Deep and bright colour, rich and developed on the nose. A very nice structure for this wine with tannic support completed by an outstanding aromatic complexity of red fruits. Fat and round with a spicy finish.

ChÃ¢teau Montâ€Redon will be familiar to those who know and love ChÃ¢teauneufâ€duâ€Pape being well recognized as the largest family owned estate in the appellation. With almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Montâ€Redonâ€™s vineyards are located in the appellations most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that ChÃ¢teauneuf is so well known for. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Chateau Mont-Redon Cotes Du Rhone - Rhone

2006 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateau Neuf Du Pape - Rhone - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $65.70

Case Price: $394.20

Cured meats platter, foie gras

Pleasant violet dark hue. The nose shows great complexity with blackberries fruits and toasted aromas. The mouth starts with a dense and firm but very classic tannic structure that will require several years of patience. It still remains that this wine is very well-balanced and finishes on liquorice and smoky hints. A bottle built for aging.

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateau Neuf Du Pape - Rhone

2004 Clos Montirius Vacqueyas - Rhone - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $38.70

Case Price: $232.20

It pairs well with game, such as squab or venison, but can be enjoyed on its own or with a hard cheese.

Light ruby color. Powerful, pungent aromas of jammy blackberry, boysenberry and plum tinged by tobacco and espresso. Very sweet in the mouth, with a concentrated dark berry flavor that expands as the wine opens in the glass. Finishes inky, rich and long. Very impressive.

Montirius is a certified organic and biodynamic winery run by Christine and Eric Saurel. Whilst the winery has been in the family for five generations, it has only been truly organic and biodynamic since 1980. Max Saurel, Eric''s father had a "premonition" about the negative effects of using chemical fertiliser on the land, and he stopped their application. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Clos Montirius Vacqueyas - Rhone

2006 Chateau Du Cedre Heritage Malbec - Cahors - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $151.20

BBQ meats

Very elegant, with concentrated and powerful flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and cassis. Massively structured, with intense dark chocolate notes, and plenty of rich spiciness. An immense Malbecâ€based red. Best from 2008 through 2014. 95pts Wine Spectator October 2007

ChÃ¢teau du CÃ¨dre is widely regarded as the leading estate in Cahors. Most of Chateau du Cedreâ€™s vineyards are located on the prime â€œ3rd terrassesâ€ which are so highly prized in this appellation. These are regarded as the best sited vineyards in Cahors for high quality wines where the vines can achieve best balance without too much moisture. The principal grape varieties of Cahors are Malbec (known locally as Cot) and Tannat. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Chateau Du Cedre Heritage Malbec - Cahors

2001 Chateau De Ferrand Saint Emilion Grand Cru - Bordeaux - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $64.80

Case Price: $388.80

Roast lamb, hard cheeses

2001 was a remarkable vintage with excellent growing conditions. This is a rich and full bodied wine with firm tannins and aromas of prune and cinnamon. The colour shows tints of ruby and purple. A wine for ageing. Awards: Two Stars Guide Hachette, Gold Medal Concours de Bordeaux Vins d''Aquitaine

The ChÃ¢teau de Ferrand in the commune of Saint-Hippolyte was built during the reign of Louis XIV. It was purchased by Baron Bich in 1978 and is now the property of his children, who have kept the estate intact and renovated the buildings while preserving their original architectural style. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Chateau De Ferrand Saint Emilion Grand Cru - Bordeaux

2008 Bress Pinot Noir - Macedon Ranges - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Try with duck, seared salmon or tuna.

Youthful, vibrant and deep garnet with a very slight cloudiness. This is due to the fact that the wine has not been filtered. This adds to the richness and flavour of the wine. The wine offers a complex array of fruit aromas of plum, cherry and forest floor. The oak aromas are of char and spice. This Pinot Noir has fruit flavours of plum, cherry and forest floor. The oak characters are integrated into the wine and add a savoury richness. Whilst enjoyable now, this wine will reward careful cellaring for up to 3 years. Please enjoy this traditionally made hand crafted wine.

At Bress we use Biodynamic farming practices, Biodynamic farming was developed in the mid 1920's by Rudolph Steiner and advocates the non use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. Rather than using these products, composting and mulching are used on the farm to build up soil organic matter, which improves soil moisture retention. Natural biodynamic "preparations" 500 through to 508 are used to improve soil vitality and plant health.

Bress Pinot Noir - Macedon Ranges

2007 Clos Henri Pinot Noir - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Reds

Bottle Price: $45.90

Case Price: $275.40

Roast Duck, quail, spatchcock, pheasant

The Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2007 expresses generous delicate plum and cherry aromas, with a hint of cinnamon and clove on the nose. This 2007 vintage reveals pleasant flinty notes. Its roundness in the mouth provoques delicious sensations. If you are patient enough to age it for a few years before tasting, you will be rewarded and delighted by its beautiful balance

Clos Henri is the exciting new vineyard development in Marlborough, New Zealand begun by the internationally recognised winemaking family of Henri Bourgeois of Sancerre, France. For ten generations, the family has crafted premium quality Sauvignon blanc and Pinot noir wines and in 2000 chose 98 hectares of native Marlborough pastures to continue their passion abroad. The first Clos Henri wines have been made in 2003 and subsequent vintages benefit from being made in the Clos Henri terroir. NB: Case Price is for Six Bottles

Clos Henri Pinot Noir - Marlborough

2007 Picardy Pinot Noir - Pemberton - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Peking Duck

Itâ€™s a light colour and indeed itâ€™s a fairly light and delicate sort of Pinot. It opens with a bit of sauvage sausage, red fruits, undergrowth, light but positive French vanilla oak and offers a certain minty sort of perfume with a pinch of volatile lift. Again the palate is light and fresh but crisp and vibrant - expressive and insistent, although quietly so. Thereâ€™s some gamy flavour, and a little marzipan, but on the whole itâ€™s of a bright red fruited flavour profile. Tannins are light, but firm and dry and thereâ€™s no shortage of length. Very good Pinot and likely to develop handsomely.

Picardy is one of Australia''s leading premium wine producers, established in 1993 in the Pemberton region of Western Australia. Picardy is a boutique vineyard and winery producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Merlot/Cabernet varieties. All wines bearing the Picardy label are made entirely from fruit grown on the Picardy vineyard, and are vintaged and bottled by the Pannell Family in their own winery at Picardy.

Picardy Pinot Noir - Pemberton

2008 Bellarine Estate Phils Fetish Pinot Noir - Geelong - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Orange Duck

Sexy wine and, when it all boils down, something of a steal. This REALLY needs to be decanted because itâ€™s REALLY tight and tannic, but itâ€™s also bright and vibrant and gorgeously perfumed, its flavours of rose petals, Turkish delight, smoke and strawberries beautifully presented on your tongue. This wine will be outstanding when it reaches maturity - and given a good decant, itâ€™s exciting right now. Bronze at 2009 Federation Square Wine Show. Rated 4 stars Winestate Magazine.

Bellarine Estate''s 100 acre property occupies the northern slopes of the hills between Drysdale and Portarlington overlooking Corio Bay. The vineyard is nestled in a valley that is sheltered from harsh winds, yet perfectly positioned to capture the sun''s rays.

Bellarine Estate Phils Fetish Pinot Noir - Geelong

2005 Flemings 3 Dragons Cabernet Sauvignon - Langhorne Creek - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Enjoy with chicken, lamb and other hearty dishes, as well as richly flavored cheeses. This wine should be decanted before serving.

Color: Deep purple/red with purple hues at rim. Nose: Stylish, Youthful and varietally defined. Dark berry fruit with a suggestion of mint, vanilla oak, plum and chocolate aromas. Palate: Fleshy blackcurrant/redcurrant, hints of chocolate and mint. Soft tannins are caught in the generous fruit rush, with spice and nutmeg flavors offering additional distractions. The Vanilla oak is all but soaked up by the fruit, with a rich mid-palate and a lingering Finish.

Flemings Wine Producers is a red table wine specialist and small batch premium winemaker from the Langhorne Creek and Barossa Valley regions of South Australia, and is comprised of only three partners, David, Matthew and Caroline.Since the first red table wine was made in 1998, Flemings Wine Producers has developed a reputation for consistently producing concentrated red wines, with an abundance of fruit character, value for money and trademark soft tannins.

Flemings 3 Dragons Cabernet Sauvignon - Langhorne Creek

2006 Sanguine Estate Progeny Shiraz - Heathcote - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $33.75

Case Price: $405.00

Rich, hearty meat dishes such as Osso Bucco and Venison.

The wine displays savoury aromatics of spice and dry herbs with floral and berry undertones and hints of the Viognier apricot character.The palate is elegant, long and dry with a burst of berry fruit and a finish that is dry and spicy.

Tony and Linda Hunter''s vision was to create a family-run boutique vineyard where quality, passion and energy were reflected in the wine. Embraced by children Mark and Jodi and their respective partners Melissa and Brett, Sanguine Estate expanded from 16 acres to 55 in just five years. This love for creating fine wine has its roots over 100 years ago. The Great Great Grandfather of Tony Hunter, Pietro D''orsa, left Italy in 1868 to make a new life in Australia, becoming a vigneron in the town of Maldon 100 km west of Heathcote. Today, Mark Hunter continues this family tradition as Sanguine Estate''s full time vigneron and winemaker.

Sanguine Estate Progeny Shiraz - Heathcote

2007 Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc - Pemberton - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $313.20

Rich red meats

Bright colour; amost attractive and fragrant wine with fresh cassis notes giving a juicy cast of the palate, supported by fine tannins and quality French oak. Drink 2025. 94 POINTS - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion

Picardy is one of Australia''''s leading premium wine producers, established in 1993 in the Pemberton region of Western Australia. Picardy is a boutique vineyard and winery producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Merlot/Cabernet varieties. All wines bearing the Picardy label are made entirely from fruit grown on the Picardy vineyard, and are vintaged and bottled by the Pannell Family in their own winery at Picardy.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc - Pemberton

2007 Smallfry Grenache Shiraz Mataro - Barossa - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

Grilled sausages, duck risotto

Black jubey fruits, raspberries (some fresh, others more lolly like), pitch, earth, beernuts and cherries. The sweeter red fruit is on entry, the spice follows shortly after and the pitch plays a nice foil to the whole profile. It's cohesive and juicy, bright but quite slinky. The tannins are well judged and there is ample length. Some blue notes and coffee come along for the ride as well.

Smallfry is a reaction to the increasingly corporate wine industry. Smallfry want to stay small, maintain their hands on approach and produce wine that they would like to share with others.

Smallfry Grenache Shiraz Mataro - Barossa

2006 Chrismont La Zona Sangiovese - King Valley - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

A perfect food match for this wine is your favourite slow-cooked Italian dish like Osso Bucco

Offers a range of flavours - almond, cherry, leather, coffee and liquorice. Itâ€™s medium bodied and has savoury earthy qualities mingling with cherry and red berry fruit. Firm but fine powdery tannins and good acid balance all contribute to make this a most attractive and toothsome wine with a high drinkability factor.

"Chrismont is a long-established King Valley producer owned by Arnie and Jo Pizzini. They focus on a full range of Italian varieties, winemaker Warren Proft teasing out the best features of these sometimes difficult varieties. The wines are all made from the 80 hectares of estate vineyards, and the current releases are of high quality and full of interest" - James Halliday.

Chrismont La Zona Sangiovese - King Valley

2008 KT and Falcon 5452 Shiraz Grenache - Clare Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Spicy Kangaroo sausages, chorizo risotto

Gentle hand plunging of the individual Shiraz and Grenache ferments and minimal working has produced a wine with spicy fruit concentration and supple velvet tannins.

Wines by KT are small, lovingly cared for parcels of fruit that utilize traditional techniques in their creation. They are passionate about the township of Watervale 5452 and are working with dry grown vineyards in the area. With gentle care from grapegrower to winemaker, working with both organic and biodynamic principles, itâ€™s their intention to produce wines with drinkability and personality.

KT and Falcon 5452 Shiraz Grenache - Clare Valley

2009 Tobin Jacob Tempranillo - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Reds

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Spicy mushrooms, chorizo risotto, Paella,

Savoury, spicy Mediterranean red with black cherries, raspberry and licorice. Nice tannin and fruit weight. GOLD Medal Queensland Wine Awards

At Tobin Wines they talk about growing the wine rather than making the wine. Their philosophy is based on the fact that superb fruit quality makes for outstanding wine therefore they have minimal interference in the wine making process. Their production is limited to between 100 to 150 cases of each varietal every year. Tobin Wine took great pain to select a site for our vineyard with north facing slope, granitic free draining soils in Ballandean, the heart of the Granite Belt. The best part of the last decade has been spent guiding the vines to maturity and ability to produce premium fruit quality.

Tobin Jacob Tempranillo - Granite Belt

2008 The Story Shiraz - Grampians - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.60

Red meats, spicy meats, rabbit, Turkey

Boysenberry and cranberry fruit, some pepper and meaty ferment characters. Itâ€™s nice and firm with almost sandy, slightly sappy tannin, and fragrant but tart fruit flavour. Thereâ€™s minimal oak here but does have a light nutty vanilla chocolate character

Rory Lane is the proprietor of the Story Wines, a small urban winery in Melbourne, Australia. The Story makes Grampians Shiraz and little parcels of other novelties when they feel the conditions are right. The aim is to bring the winemaking experience to the city, where people can see, learn and enjoy it, rather than having to travel hours to get to it.

The Story Shiraz - Grampians

2008 The Story Rices Vineyard Shiraz - Grampians - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $39.60

Case Price: $475.20

Steak au poivre

Itâ€™s fragrant and perfumed with juicy mixed berry fruits, spice and delightful cocoa and vanilla oak. Smooth and mouth-filling with abundant sweet fruit, spice and sumptuous suede-like tannins. The acidity is fresh, but unobtrusive, just enough to pull in the waist of all that fleshy ripe fruit, but discreetly. Pulsating length, closing with spice, and a firm, but ripely stalky aftertaste. Superb.

The Story Rices Vineyard Shiraz - Grampians

2006 Redbank The Anvil Shiraz - Beechworth - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $43.20

Case Price: $518.40

Enjoy with a thick sirloin steak, seared rare with rosemary chips.

A wine of deep, black red colour with aromas of concentrated blueberry and ripe plums with fine milk chocolate and spicy French oak. The palate shows a finely tuned wine, with rich, silky texture and sweet, spicy, coffee mid-palate.

Redbankâ€™s badge, the Anvil, reminds us of times gone by when our early settlers handcrafted their farming implements with the heat of the blazing forge and the strength of the anvil.Today a small, select "family" of growers, some direct descendents of the original pioneers, produce premium fruit for the wines of Redbank. Vineyards that are lashed by blizzardly cold winter winds and buried in snow for part of the year emerge at harvest with grapes of the highest quality that enable the Redbank winemakers to produce superb cool climate wines.

Redbank The Anvil Shiraz - Beechworth

2007 Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $49.50

Case Price: $594.00

Rich red meats, Iberico Jamon

This is a big, rich, full bodied Shiraz which has maintained a level of elegance, enhanced by a tad of Viognier and high quality French oak. The nose shows rich fruit cake with lashings of dark Belgium chocolate and spice. On the palate there is an explosion of rich chocolate truffles and dark fruits, smooth and seamless it is like drinking silk sheets.The wine is drinking well now but you can expect it to age for ten or more years.

Hentley Farm is a small vineyard that produces unique and hand crafted wines. They do not filter their wines in order to retain their rustic qualities.Their vineyard naturally produces wines with high pH and low acid, and contrary to some ''new world'' wine produces, they choose to maintain the pH/acid balance through to bottle as they feel it is a major component of their site ''terroir''. This also has a positive influence on their wine style by adding to the softness of the mouth-feel that their wines exhibit.

Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2006 Kilikanoon The Oracle Shiraz - Clare Valley - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $71.10

Case Price: $853.20

Rich red meats, beef stew

Appearance: Intense, inky / crimson red with distinct youthful, purple hues. Nose: Lifted sweet plum and berry fruits. Hints of coffee, chocolate and menthol integrate and complex well with the spicy French oak.: Palate is richly textured and flavoured, initial sweet plum and berry fruits integrated with the firm tannins and a smooth, alcohol finish. The palates natural acidity and subtle oak characters provide length, complexity and persistence. Cellaring potential of at least 12â€“15 years. 2008 International Wine Challenge London - Best International Shiraz

Winemaker Kevin Mitchell purchased the Kilikanoon property in the heart of South Australia''s picturesque Clare Valley in 1997. The first Kilikanoon branded wines were from the 1997 vintage and released in 1998. The wines were Shiraz (soon to become the Oracle, Mort''s Block Riesling, Prodigal Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, with all the grapes coming from the 2 vineyards owned by Kevin and his father Mort.

Kilikanoon The Oracle Shiraz - Clare Valley

2005 Old Plains Power Of One Shiraz - Adelaide Plains - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

Rich stews, game meats

Luscious and lovely, full of licorice and spice and earth, loaded with silken, fine, beautifully ripened tannins and coal-black to its heart. This is a beautiful, sweet-fruited, proportioned wine that Iâ€™d happily chew on all evening. It will age, but it will be best young.

Produced by Domenic Torzi and Tim Freeland, Old Plains wines are made with minimal intervention. They are basket pressed, made with open fermenters and bottled without filtering. This wine is a tribute to rhe gnarly old vines planted in the 1950''s

Old Plains Power Of One Shiraz - Adelaide Plains

2007 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $58.50

Case Price: $702.00

Roast chicken with rosemary salt

Colour : Medium red. Nose : Bright and complex with depth of red to dark fruits pushing through an earthy mushroom and herbal thread.Palate : Finely structured pinot in the most classic sense. Plum and cherry display a pretty lifted range of flavours complimented with depth and length. Long, complex and generous without fatness or baked fruit. While the wine holds it''s line, it is the weight and texture that surreptitiously builds into a formidable wine for now and the future.

Mac Forbes isn''t afraid to push the boundaries of cool climate viticulture and winemaking. Eight small vineyards (Yarra Valley and Strathbogie Ranges) are hand tended with the focus being plant and soil health. This respect for soil, vine and environment continues in the winery where fruit balance, purity and minimal inputs are considered paramount in allowing for maximum vineyard expression. Winemaking is old fashioned and thoughtful with each parcel of fruit handled separately.

Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley

2007 Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon - McLaren Vale - (South Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $24.75

Case Price: $297.00

Enjoy with venison, veal, lamb or yearling beef.

Displaying an aroma of ripe blackberry, mint and violets, complemented by subtle cedary oak notes. The palate exhibits intense cassis and dark cherry flavours with hints of herbaceous/briary fruit, all enhanced by firm tannins and perfectly integrated French and American oak maturation.

Serafino Maglieri arrived in McLaren vale in 1968 determined to enter the wine industry. From picking, pruning and cellar hand work to planting his own vineyards and building his first winery, Steve has enjoyed great success.Being crowned â€œBushing Kingâ€ on two occasions, also winning the Trophy for â€œAustraliaâ€™s Best Shirazâ€ in the 1997 Great Australian Wine Challenge he became internationally acclaimed after winning the Trophy for the Best Shiraz and Red Wine of the Year at the London International Wine Challenge.

Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon - McLaren Vale

2008 Portalington Ridge Pinot Noir - Geelong - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $16.20

Case Price: $194.40

Roast Duck

Dark ruby red in color, this pure fruited beauty has an aromatic and intense nose of red berries, cherries and summer pudding with some savoury, mocha characters. The palate is vibrant and alive consisting of a sweet ripe fruit driven freshness. These flavours fill the front palate, with more red fruits, mocha and earth characters on the mid palate combining with fine tannins and the mystical pinot character to provide a long soft finish

Bellarine Estate''''s 100 acre property occupies the northern slopes of the hills between Drysdale and Portarlington overlooking Corio Bay. The vineyard is nestled in a valley that is sheltered from harsh winds, yet perfectly positioned to capture the sun''''s rays.

Portalington Ridge Pinot Noir - Geelong

2008 Portarlington Ridge Cabernet Merlot - Geelong - (Victoria) Reds

Bottle Price: $16.20

Case Price: $194.40

Roast leg of lamb, roast chicken with thyme, mild cheddar cheese

Alluring aromas of plums, raisons and grandmas brandied fruitcake, supported by some spicy, savory French oak characters. The palate has Bordeaux like fineness with soft supple plum and red berry characters supported by a fine linear tannin structure giving the wine lovely length and a drying finish. Very subtle French oak adds complexity.

Portarlington Ridge Cabernet Merlot - Geelong

2005 Harewood Estate Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon - Denmark - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $28.80

Case Price: $345.60

crusty pizza with smoked ham

A dense, dark brick red with some youthful purple hues. A complex, perfumed nose of cassis, mint, cedar and tobacco leaf. A seamless, textured palate of blackcurrant, plums and vanillin French oak complemented by a long finish of coffee bean, chocolate and fine tannins. The wines balance and structure, combined with the use of Screw cap technology, suggest that it will improve with up to 10 years careful cellaring.

James Halliday - Five RED Stars, 2010 Australian Wine Companion "Outstanding winery ..... wines of exemplary quality and typicity"

Harewood Estate Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon - Denmark

2008 Borgo Cipressi Toscana IGT Sangiovese - Tuscany - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

Chicken, pasta with red sauces, red meats

Luscious plum, dried berry and rose petal aromas. Medium bodied with velvety tannins and a vanilla finish

Borgo Cipressi together with their wines represents the true wine producing tradition of Tuscany, made of simple and antique gestures where the experience handed down throughout the years, together with a unique variety of microclimate and fertile earth in this region, give origin to wines of great quality.

Borgo Cipressi Toscana IGT Sangiovese - Tuscany

2008 Borgo Cipressi Montepulciano DAbruzzo - Abruzzo - (Italy) Reds

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

Roasts, red meats and aged cheeses

This wine has an intense red colour, a fruity flavour with hints of red fruits. The bouquet is reminiscent of licorice

Borgo Cipressi Montepulciano DAbruzzo - Abruzzo

2006 Chateau Haut-Bages-LibÃ©ral Pauillac Grand Cru - Bordeaux - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $95.00

Case Price: $256.50

Roasted Spring Lamb with garlic, Confit d''Oie with toast fingers.

a dark red coloured wine, spicy, toasted and leather and wild aromas, good balance between tannin and fruit, full bodied, silky.

The name Haut-Bages-LibÃ©ral is derived from the estate''s location and historical owner, with Haut-Bages referring to its position at the top of the Bages plateau between Pauillac and St Julien and LibÃ©ral referring to the family who owned the estate during the 18th century. The estate is run by Claire Villars-Lurton, manager of ChÃ¢teau FerriÃ¨re and ChÃ¢teau La Gurge, and wife of Gonzague Lurton, owner of ChÃ¢teau Durfort-Vivens. NB: Case Price is for three bottles

Chateau Haut-Bages-LibÃ©ral Pauillac Grand Cru - Bordeaux

2005 ChÃ¢teau Durfort-Vivens Margaux Grand Cru - Bordeaux - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $105.00

Case Price: $283.50

Roast lamb, Navarin of mutton

An intense crimson colour that is almost black in the centre, with hints of violet, gives an early indication of the wineâ€™s concentration and strength. This impression is confirmed in the mouth with an elegant fruity flavour with notes of blackberry, elderberry and a touch of sweet spiciness. Very good length, elegance, minerality and the deep fruitiness show the potential of this exceptional wine which combines classic style with innovation.

The Durfort property dates back to the 12th century having been owned by the influential Durfort de Duras family for seven centuries. The property was purchased in 1824 by M. de Vivens, and renamed ChÃ¢teau Durfort Vivens. In 1961 it was purchased by ChÃ¢teau Margaux, which was controlled by the Lurton family. Until that time, the wine was produced at ChÃ¢teau Margaux. Gonzague Lurton became the head of operations 1992. NB: Case Price is for three bottles

ChÃ¢teau Durfort-Vivens Margaux Grand Cru - Bordeaux

2006 Chateau Rauzan-SÃ©gla Margaux Grand Cru - Bordeaux - (France) Reds

Bottle Price: $210.00

Case Price: $567.00

Navarin of Mutton, Lamb Rack with traditional spices

A soft, classic style as well as ripe tannin suggest both the 1996 and 1986 vintages. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2006 exhibits sweet, floral, black cherry, raspberry, and currant notes along with a subtle touch of menthol. Medium-bodied, elegant, pure, and surprisingly charming and approachable, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age, and should keep for 20-25 years.

Rauzan-SÃ©gla was once part of the vast Rausan estate owned by Pierre de Mesures de Rauzan in the mid-17th century. Over time, this estate was divided, and by the time of the 1855 Classification, had been separated into the estates of ChÃ¢teau Rauzan-Gassies, ChÃ¢teau Rauzan-SÃ©gla, ChÃ¢teau Desmirail, and ChÃ¢teau Marquis de Terme.

Chateau Rauzan-SÃ©gla Margaux Grand Cru - Bordeaux

2006 Picardy Tete De Cuvee Pinot Noir - Pemberton - (Western Australia) Reds

Bottle Price: $54.00

Case Price: $324.00

Slow Roasted Duck, lamb stew

Clear ruby red in colour with complex array of smells including cherry, red fruits, minerals, peat, a little forest, liquorice and lovely pencilly oak. Itâ€™s medium bodied with flavours of crushed red berries, dark cherry, mineral, a bit of sap and top quality oak. Clean and fresh with firm fine grained tannins. Finishes dry and very long. Donâ€™t expect a fruit bomb. This is subtle and restrained but itâ€™s all there and itâ€™s all class.

Picardy is one of Australia's leading premium wine producers, established in 1993 in the Pemberton region of Western Australia. Picardy is a boutique vineyard and winery producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Merlot/Cabernet varieties. All wines bearing the Picardy label are made entirely from fruit grown on the Picardy vineyard, and are vintaged and bottled by the Pannell Family in their own winery at Picardy. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Picardy Tete De Cuvee Pinot Noir - Pemberton

2005 Chateau St Jean Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County - (USA) Reds

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $199.80

Filet mignon, blue cheese and creamy pasta dishes

Colour is deep red with a dark core. Inviting aromas of blackberry, black tea and wildflowers are abundant on the nose. On the palate the wine is concentrated and structured with sweet, dark berry fruit and elegant, round tannins.

Chateau St Jean is located in Sonoma County, California. Founded in 1973, Chateau St Jean has long been recognized as a leader in vineyard designated wines. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren usesher nearly 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise with Chateau St Jean to highlight the best of each vineyard in the wines. Sonoma County''s coastal climate, soils and complex terrain of small valleys, benchlands and hillsides interact to create prime conditions for growing grapes. This diversity of growing conditions enables several grape varieties to excel in the region, including Cabernet Sauvignon. NB: Case Price is for 6 bottles

Chateau St Jean Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County

2006 Telmo Rodriguez M2 de Matallana Tempranillo - Ribera del Duero - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $64.80

Case Price: $388.80

Roast Lamb Castilian Style

Boysenberry, soy and Asian masterstock-all very moody and sophisticated. Meat, tobacco, drenched dark fruit, anise, full but gentle fruit tannins and some French oak tucked away. The descriptors sound masculine and strong, but in Telmo''s hands they become graceful rather than steroidal.

Telmo Rodriguez M2 de Matallana Tempranillo - Ribera del Duero

2006 Anima Negra AN2 Callet Montenegro Syrah - Mallorca - (Spain) Reds

Bottle Price: $54.00

Case Price: $324.00

thick slices of Iberian pork with glazed shallots and glazed oxtail with braised endives and cauliflower

Appearance: Deep ruby red. Nose: Aromas of eucalyptus, spices (pepper), leather, mature fruit, resin and cocoa. Mouth: Smooth, balanced, flavoursome, silky, aromatic and fresh. Balsamic and mineral hints and a finish revealing light nuances of fresh vegetables.

Situated to the south-east of Mallorca, AN Negra winery produces its wines on the old country estate of Son Burguera close to the town of Felanitx. The buildings date back to the 13th century and have always incorporated an area for wine making in order to supply wine to local people living on or near the estate. But it wasn''t until phylloxera decimated French vineyards in the 14th century that wine production in Mallorca became an important part of the local economy; by the end of the century Felantix had exported 9 million litres of wine. NB: Case Price is for 6 Bottles

Anima Negra AN2 Callet Montenegro Syrah - Mallorca

2009 Ravens Croft Chardonnay - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

How about a rich creamy pasta

The grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness (13.2 Be) and transferred quickly to the winery, where they were crushed, gently pressed and the juice cold settled. Once the fermentation had started the must was transferred to oak barrels where the wine was fermented to dryness, some going through malolactic fermentation. The oak used was a mixture of new and 1 year old, with 66 French and the rest American. The wine stayed in oak for 10 months with regular lees stirring. The wine shows lovely citrus and melon flavours with the creaminess of malolactic fermentation. The oak is finely intergrated. This wine will age till 2008 with careful cellaring. Awards: Gold Winewise Canberrra Silver ASWS

Ravens Croft Chardonnay - Granite Belt

2008 Ravens Croft Verdelho - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Aromatic asian foods like thai

The grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness (13 Be) and transferred quickly to the winery where they were crushed, gently pressed and the juice cold settled. The fermentation took place in stainless steel at low temperature to ensure saving fruit flavours. The wine shows lovely citrus and stonefruit character with a crisp finish. This wine drinks well now and will age till 2009 with careful cellaring. Gold Medal Winner 2008 Royal Queensland Wine Awards

Ravens Croft Verdelho - Granite Belt

2007 Symphony Hill Pinot Gris - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Try with crab

Lovely hues of gold and bronze precede aroma of pear juice and stone fruit with mineral overtones. The palate has delightful flavours of melon and citrus, enhanced with seamless crisp acid on the finish.

Symphony Hill Pinot Gris - Granite Belt

2007 Symphony Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

An excellent match with seafood and Thai cuisine

A fresh and crisp blend of lime, grass and herbal flavours with a zesty acid and Passionfruit finish

Symphony Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc - Granite Belt

2006 Ridgemill Estate Reserve Chardonnay - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato and Pesto Pasta, Seafood

Melon on the nose with a full rich palate, creamy texture with good oak integration and persistence.

Ridgemill Estate Reserve Chardonnay - Granite Belt

2008 Frogmore Creek FGR Riesling- Tasmania - (Tasmania) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.05

Case Price: $264.60

Lovely with barbequed Tasmanian salmon.

The highly acclaimed Frogmore Creek range is the pinnacle of our efforts; the ultimate combination in matching fitting varieties to true cool climate viticulture, following through with master winemaking. FGR refers to Forty Grams Residual sugar, the usual amount of grape sugars remaining after ferment. The wine is made in the German Kabinett halbtrocken style; low alcohol, sweet fruit and refreshing acidity. Tasting : Fragrant lemon blossom creates the theme, flavours of citrus sherbet and fairy-floss balance with the cool climate acid structure. Awards: Best White of Show, Best Sweet Wine and Top Gold, 2008 Tasmanian Wine Show; Highly Commended, 2007 Sydney International Wine Competition; Bronze Medal, 2007 Tasmanian Wine Show

Frogmore Creek FGR Riesling- Tasmania

2007 Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.35

Case Price: $232.20

Lovely aperitif or with grilled fish

The vineyards have again given us fruit which displays classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters of gooseberry and passionfruit. The resultant wine then echoes these characters. With a generous mid and back palate this wine shows refinement and elegance finishing with great length.

Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough

2006 Wairau River Riesling - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.35

Case Price: $232.20

Savour with fine company and spectacular conversation over fres seafood

Concentrated aromas of ripe stone fruit and citrus blossom are supported with floral notes. The palate has intense citrus fruit flavours balanced by cleansing mineral acidity. This dry wine expresses fruit sweetness and fine acid balance to give richness and tension.

Wairau River Riesling - Marlborough

2007 Wairau River Pinot Gris - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Savour with spontaneity and deep belly laughs over a poached salmon

Displaying succulent ripe pear aromas this dry style wine has mouth filling aromatic flavours of spice and quince with a truly satisfying rounded finish. The richly textured wine has a weighty lusciousness displaying great weight and length.

Wairau River Pinot Gris - Marlborough

2005 Mt Jagged Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Southern Fleurieu - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $14.85

Case Price: $175.00

Mt Jagged Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Southern Fleurieu

2008 Astrolabe Voyage Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Summer salads, Thai noodles, seafood and especially green-lipped mussel dishes

Colour/Appearance Pale straw with green highlights. Aroma/Bouquet Powerful gooseberry, greengage, capsicum, passionfruit and lime peel aromas. Palate Medium to full-bodied with strong gooseberry, passionfruit and currant flavours, a hint of freshly-cut red capsicum, and a refreshingly smooth lingering finish. Cellaring Best enjoyed when young and fresh, but has the potential to age gracefully until early 2010.

Trophy Winner London International Wine Show

Astrolabe Voyage Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough

2007 Ballandean White Pearl - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $12.15

Case Price: $145.80

A versatile wine including cheese platters or asian cuisine

A sensational floral bouquet with a touch of lychee character. Fruit driven with a sweet and refreshing finish. Gold Medal Winner

Ballandean White Pearl - Granite Belt

2007 Ballandean Family Reserve Viognier - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Creamy seafood sauces, duck dishes or your favourite cheeses or dried fruits

A mosaic of tropical fruit and citrus flavours with a hint of honey on the finish. The palate boasts a richness in texture that is very typical of this variety. This variety is often described as the "red wine drinkers white" and works equally well in elegant fine dining or as a casual appereitf on the verandah

Ballandean Family Reserve Viognier - Granite Belt

2006 Ballandean Family Reserve Chardonnay - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Chicken breast stuffed with capers, olives

This wine exhibits a deep straw colour and boasts a wonderful bouquet of new French oak intermingled with fruit and touches of honey. The palate replicates these characteristics but has the added complexity of a rich butteriness caused by the process of malolactic fermentation. This wine is a Classic style and beautifully made.

Ballandean Family Reserve Chardonnay - Granite Belt

2008 Poonawatta Estate - Eden Valley - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Serve with fresh light foods such as seafood; drink now or will age for 3 years.

Fresh lemon limes mineral aroma with a tingling fresh palate that is dry and steely; a very good example of Eden Valley Riesling.

The Edenï¿½s elevated position provides a slightly cooler environment and at 1394 feet / 425 metres, it is one of the higher vineyards in the region. The vineyard sits on a gentle slope of shallow sandy loam on gravel subsoil over schist bedrock, providing a well drained and moderately stressful growing environment. With average crops of less than 3 tonnes per acre, a minimalist approach is taken to grape production, where vineyard, yield and Eden Valleyï¿½s cool climate combine to ensuring the highest possible level of quality and flavour.

Poonawatta Estate - Eden Valley

2006 Rochford Chardonnay - Macedon Ranges - (Victoria) Whites

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Try with grilled white fish

Light straw with a green edge. The nose shows classic cool climate chardonnay perfume of citrus and melon overlayed with nutty oak. The palate is tightly structured leading to a long creamy finish. Barrel fermentation and maturation complements the fruit structure and adds depth and complexity to this wine. As there is no malo lactic fermentation there is plenty of acidity to give length and freshness to the finish.

The great thing about making wine from fruit grown in a cool region is that the fruit arrives at the winery at a nice low temperature. This naturally low fruit temperature allows us to whole bunch press our chardonnay. This results in very high quality juice with well-defined fruit flavours, low phenolic extraction and very low solids levels. After overnight settling the juice was racked into French oak barriques and a yeast culture was added. Following primary fermentation sulphur dioxide was added to the wine to prevent malo lactic fermentation.

Rochford Chardonnay - Macedon Ranges

2007 Giaconda Chardonnay - Beechworth - (Victoria) Whites

Bottle Price: $120.00

Case Price: $648.00

Food match to come

Tasting notes to come...

"In the last two decades or so since Rick Kinzbrunner purchased a block of land and planted vines in Beechworth (in Northern Victoria), Giaconda Chardonnay has possibly become Australia''s greatest modern wine." Philip Rich The Australian Financial Review Magazine - December 2002

Giaconda Chardonnay - Beechworth

2006 Giaconda Aeolia Roussanne - Beechworth - (Victoria) Whites

Bottle Price: $90.00

Case Price: $486.00

Lovely with oily and fragrant dishes

2006 Aeolia is 100 Roussanne from the Nantua and Warner vineyards and is totally barrel fermented with about 15 new oak:- The nose is exotic, lush and spicy. Rich perfumed flavours with hazel and cashew nuts, typical of Rousanne. Very long finish, tropical fruits and a touch of apricot, with a creamy mouth filling texture, mineral flavours and a balancing acidity. Bottled with screwcap closures.

Giaconda is one of Australia''s true cult wineries. Making highly sought after wines that are rarely available outside restaurants

Giaconda Aeolia Roussanne - Beechworth

2005 Harewood Estate Denmark Chardonnay - Denmark - (Western Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Light creamy dishes such as avocado salads and prawns

A complex, perfumed nose of citrus and fresh nectarines balanced by spicy French oak and a richer savoury character. The use of free-run juice has produced an impressively elegant palate, achieving a perfect balance between fruit flavour, texture and length. Initial flavours of grapefruit lead to a more savoury mid palate that finishes with lingering citrus acidity balanced by vanillin French oak. The use of Screw Cap technology will allow this wine to be cellared, with confidence, for up to 5 years. "94/100" .. James Halliday

This estate grown Chardonnay is handpicked and whole bunch pressed resulting in the most pristine, high quality juice. The juice is barrel fermented in a mixture of new and second-use French oak barriques. A small proportion of the barrels are lees stirred weekly, and allowed to undergo the secondary malolactic fermentation, introducing a savoury and textural complexity to the final wine. Five Red Stars "Outstanding winery…..exemplary quality …" James Halliday.

Harewood Estate Denmark Chardonnay - Denmark

2008 Capercaillie Creel Semillon - Hunter Valley - (New South Wales) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

Fantastic with fresh seafood or grilled vegetables

"It has clean, fragrant, herb, lanolin and grass aromas, citrus appearing alongside the other componants on the long palate. - 95/100" James Halliday (James Halliday''s Top 100 The Weekend Australian

Once again, this years Creel Semillon was made from grapes grown on the Majors Lane vineyard here in Lovedale. The 2008 vintage could be decribed as quite challenging. Unlike 2007 we weren''t bombarded with weeks of 40Â°C days, instead, harvest was cool and wet in fact, one of the wettest on record. These wet years traditionally produce intensly aromatic Semillon that also have tight, crisp, refreshing acidity.

Capercaillie Creel Semillon - Hunter Valley

2007 Capercaillie Cuillin Chardonnay - Hunter Valley - (New South Wales) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.50

Case Price: $258.00

An excellent food wine. Try with marinated chicken

Bottled in mid November, the fruit and oak should meld quite quickly and produce a Chardonnay with richness, minerally acidity and excellent varietal definition over the next 4-5 years. Wine Show Awards â€“ 1 Gold , 2 Silver, 3 Bronze

This is a slightly funkier, modern style than earlier vintages, due to Danielâ€™s influence and desire to trial new techniques. The 2007 has again been fermented and matured in 225L barriques from a small Burgundian cooperage which produces casks with subtle, complimentary oak sweetness and spice.

Capercaillie Cuillin Chardonnay - Hunter Valley

2007 Rocland Estate Classic Dry White - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.90

Case Price: $214.92

A perfect wine for seafood and spicy people

Green and gold highlighted colour with a vibrant sheen. An inviting fruit driven nose exhibiting white stone fruits and floral esters. Crisp citrus flavours married in with mouth watering peach and nectarine.

Rocland Estate Classic Dry White - Barossa Valley

2007 Seven Terraces Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $16.20

Case Price: $194.40

Try with freshly shucked oysters

The lifted aromatics and distinct varietal characters announce this wine as unmistakably Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Complementing this fruit intensity however is a flinty and creamy texture derived from the subtle lees ageing. Enjoy this Sauvignon over the next two years.

The fruit is selected from strategic low yielding sites each of which contributes distinctive and complementary flavours in the final blend. Winemaking: Harvested at an average of 23 Brix the fruit was chilled, destemmed, pressed, settled, and subsequently fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures over 21 days. Following ageing on light lees for 3 months the wine was racked, settled and bottled under strictly anaerobic conditions in order to retain its freshness.

Seven Terraces Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough

2009 Galli Estate Artigiano Pinot Grigio - Sunbury - (Victoria) Whites

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

Pan seared mackerel with fresh tomato and bay leaves.

Pale in colour, this wine exhibits aromas of lime blossom, grapefruit, and a touch of musk. The palate exhibits these flavours plus lime and lemon juice, cooking apples, and some floral notes. It finishes clean and fresh with a chalky, talc like astringency which makes it the perfect accompaniment to stronger flavoured fish, and other seafoods.

Galli Estate at Rockbank features rich red volcanic soil over clay loam, interspersed with rocky outcrops. The vineyard is on a north-south axis and the vine trellising uses vertical shoot positioning to increase exposure to sunlight.The region offers a generally cool climate with a relatively cool and dry growing season. Vintage takes place from late March through April to early May.

Galli Estate Artigiano Pinot Grigio - Sunbury

2008 Longhop La Quattro Old Vine - Adelaide Plains - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $15.30

Case Price: $183.60

Try with seafood or lunch time salads.

"La Quattro" (CHENIN BLANC, RIESLING, SEMILLON, SAUVIGNON BLANC) an old vine white from four varieties planted on the Adelaide Plains as early as 1953, fruit driven, dry, spice, citrus whilst great mineral acidity provides plenty of length. A fruit driven wine in the drier spectrum.

Great wine begins in the vineyard and for Old Plains and Longhop nothing is more important. Our vineyards are unique, remnant plantings that have survived urban expansion and the pursuit of other agricultural profits. They also escaped the vine pull schemes that were popular during the 1980s. These government sponsored schemes saw old, low yielding vines uprooted with the help of subsidies and replaced by cash crops of vegetables and wheat. In some instances vast tracts of old vine shiraz was replaced by chardonnay! What a waste. The remaing small vineyards are true masterpieces of wine grape flavour, weathered, gnarly and magnificent in their defiance.

Longhop La Quattro Old Vine - Adelaide Plains

2007 Preveli Chardonnay - Margaret River - (Western Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

Fantastic food wine with the perfect palate texture for creamy dishes.

A warm, mild year allows the southern part of Margaret River to shine as the magical home of this variety. A subtle nose of white nectarine and cinnamon spice integrates with an oatmeal texture on the palate, evidence of 11 months in French oak and lees stirring. Lemon curd and honeydew linger in a focused yet elegant style. Cellar to five years. GOLD â€“ Qantas Wine Show of WA 2008

Established in 1995 by the Home family, Preveli Wines is a small producer of super premium wines from the Margaret River region.

Preveli Chardonnay - Margaret River

2008 Preveli Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Margaret River - (Western Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

Try with seafood or chicken salads

A pleasant dry and gradual summer allowed these two varieties to ripen at a gentle pace, developing pristine aromatics and lovely natural acidity. With lychees, grapefruit and sherbet on the nose, the palate contrasts refreshing herbaceous, slate like characters with a persistent lime cordial length. SILVER - Australian Small Wine Makers Show 2008

Established in 1995 by the Home family, Preveli Wines is a small producer of super premium wines from the Margaret River region.

Preveli Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Margaret River

2007 Whitehaven Pinot Gris - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

Our 2007 Pinot Gris is made to be enjoyed best with food. We recommend dishes featuring smoked salmon, mushrooms, poultry or light game. Pasta dishes also should be a good match.

Colour / Appearance: Mid straw-gold. Aroma / Bouquet: An aroma of bottled quince and pears, with a touch of ripe citrus peel. Palate: The 2007 Pinot Gris is full-flavoured, medium-bodied with a mouth filling texture, attractive acid length and a dry finish. The pear, quince and citrus peel flavours lend a lovely appeal and elegance to the wine. Cellaring: We believe after cellaring for a year or more the Pinot Gris will gain texture and complexity to augment the varietal characters exhibited by the wine now. However, the wine is already in good balance, and can be enjoyed immediately.

Whitehaven Pinot Gris

2008 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

Summer salads, poultry and shellfish, such as Marlboroughâ€™s famous green shell mussels, as well as lobster and white fish.

Colour / Appearance: Mid straw, with lemon tones. Aroma / Bouquet: Vibrant currant-leaf, citrus and gooseberry aromas, with freshly cut herb undertones. Palate: A full flavoured, medium bodied wine, with an abundance of archetypal currant and gooseberry flavours, that linger on the dry, clean finish.

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

2008 Wilson Vineyard Polish Hill River Riesling - Clare Valley - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Try with fresh seafood or chicken salad.

Colour: Pale gold and true to style this wine shows citrus aromas of lemon, garpefruit and orange blossom. Palate: The palate is rich, driven by lemon and green apple with a hint of spice. The finely integrated palate displays very long lemongrass and lime characters. Crisp but approachable acidity balances the finish.

First produced in 1985, and thereafter every year. The recipe is low-yielding vines grown on stony slopes, and sparingly watered to achieve yields below 5 tonnes per hectare. The grapes are hand picked, and then chilled, before whole bunch pressing.

Wilson Vineyard Polish Hill River Riesling - Clare Valley

2008 Robert Channon Verdelho - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.10

Case Price: $265.20

Best with asian food or fresh seafood

Described by the show judges as 'The benchmark style' for Verdelho. It is young snd fresh with citrus and passionfruit flavours leaping from it.

Robert Channon Verdelho - Granite Belt

2007 Robert Channon Singing Lake Chardonnay Verdelho - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $13.05

Case Price: $156.60

Excellent aperatif that also works well with spicy foods

Fresh citrus and peach aromas lead into a medium bodied wine and medium sweet palate but still fresh, balanced with good acidity and fruit.

Robert Channon Singing Lake Chardonnay Verdelho - Granite Belt

2007 Robert Channon Chardonnay - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $16.65

Case Price: $199.80

Grilled Barramundi

This is a lightly oaked style of chardonnay. Also picked slightly earlier this year, it is elegant with peach and citrus flavours and the light American oak lends a hint of coconut to it.

Robert Channon Chardonnay - Granite Belt

2004 Robert Channon Reserve Chardonnay - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Creamy chicken dishes

Medium green-yellow; attractive, complex barrel ferment aromas; a rich, buttery and nutty oak palate, with lots of ripe stone fruit, trailing away slightly on the finish. 91/100 - James Halliday

Robert Channon Reserve Chardonnay - Granite Belt

2009 Amadio Pinot Grigio - Adelaide Hills - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Best with seafood or soft cheeses

This fresh and lively single vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio displays exceptional coolâ€climate characteristics with Nashi pear and lemon citrus on the nose, that develop into guava, green lime and hints of honey on the palate.

Harvested in single vineyards from the coolâ€climate and high altitude vineyards of the Adelaide Hills. The coolâ€climate and rich soils contribute to intense fruit flavours, complexity and length that deliver through to the palate.

Amadio Pinot Grigio - Adelaide Hills

2007 Hidden Creek Chardonnay - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Excellent with complex lighter foods such as char grilled seafood and white meats

A minimally oaked style, the aroma sports white peach characters. Whilst full flavoured the taste remains crisp and fresh.

Hidden Creek Chardonnay - Granite Belt

2008 Hidden Creek Viognier - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $20.70

Case Price: $248.40

Spicy foods. Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Sashimi. Smoked and marinated dishes

This wine has an exotic aroma of citrus and apricot, leading into a full flavoured "fleshy" taste.

Hidden Creek Viognier - Granite Belt

2009 Hidden Creek Verdelho - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $15.30

Case Price: $183.60

Cold seafood dishes and summer salads

Perfumed exotic tropical fruits and lychee aroma is followed by a fresh soft taste. Full of flavour with a zingy acidity.

Hidden Creek Verdelho - Granite Belt

2007 Summit Estate Marsanne Premium - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $14.39

Case Price: $172.69

Roast chicken dishes and char grilled seafood

Complex aromas of honey, spice and citrus. A warm palate with a persistent finish

Summit Estate Marsanne Premium - Granite Belt

2007 Summit Estate Marsanne Premium - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $14.39

Case Price: $172.69

Roasted Chicken and char grilled seafood

Complex aromas of honey, spice and citrus. The palate is warm with a persistent finish

Summit Estate Marsanne Premium - Granite Belt

2009 Bungawarra GewÃ¼rtztraminer - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $14.40

Case Price: $172.80

Best matched with spicy Asian foods or on its own for refreshment

Floral and spicy aromas, with a hint of sweetness on the finish.This is a classic aromatic style inspired by Alsace

Bungawarra GewÃ¼rtztraminer - Granite Belt

2009 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc - Malborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

Poultry and game birds, veal and pork, rabbit, fish and pasta preparations which feature cream and/or butter, mushrooms.

93/100 -Taut, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with fine acidity and flavours suggesting gooseberry, green capsicum, mineral and lemon grass. Understated at first, the wine developed magnificently in the glass to reveal surprising power and flavour intensity. The best 2009 Sauvignon Blanc tasted to date.

Named after New Zealand''s prolific bedrock, Greywacke (pronounced greywacky) is the new label of Kevin Judd, one of Malborough's pioneer winemakers whose career is intrinsically linked with the international profile of Malborough Sauvignon Blanc

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc - Malborough

2009 Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio - Frankschhoek Valley - (South Africa) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.35

Case Price: $232.20

fresh seafood, light pastas and cheese and cracker combinations

Terra del Capo Pinot Grigio on the nose has granny smith peel, white pear and slight tropical notes. These follow through on the palate delivering a smooth and fresh mouth feel with a well balanced acidity.

From its home base on historic Lâ€™Ormarins wine farm beneath the jagged peaks of the Groot Drakenstein mountain in Franschhoek, Anthonij Rupert Wines believe the source of supreme wine quality lies in the land; that a specific terroir, with soil and climate working together to capture the essence of each particular grape variety, dictates the style of wine that speaks powerfully of the highest quality and most genuine character.

Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio - Frankschhoek Valley

2008 Vergelegen Chardonnay - Western Cape - (South Africa) Whites

Bottle Price: $30.60

Case Price: $367.20

oysters, shellfish, simple poultry dishes

The wine shows an attractive lemony yellow-green colour with a complex nose of citrus, vanilla, butterscotch, tropical fruit and mineral tones. On the palate the taste is long and full with no excessive wooding. Complex, powerful yet still elegant. International Wine

Vergelegen, meaning situated ''far away'' was granted to the Governor of the Cape in 1700. The grapes for this wine were sourced from Vergelegenâ€™s premium vineyards located on South/South West facing slopes. The soils are Helderberg granite or Clovelly. Rootstock used is R 110 â€“ which is very suitable for dry-land conditions. As a result of cool conditions and wind, yields were extremely low at 4.5 tons/ha.

Vergelegen Chardonnay - Western Cape

2009 Boschendal Chenin Blanc - Western Cape - (South Africa) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Braised Chicken, sushi and other Oriental dishes, lobster

This unwooded Chenin Blanc displays a pale straw colour with distinct greenish tinge and pale straw hue. Aromas of Jonathan apple, tropical fruits and spice displaying good intensity. The palate delivers a mouthfilling texture with an abundance of flavour â€“ ripe Jonathan apple, pear, tropical fruit and spice flavours. Excellent weight and concentration. Clean crisp finish with long aftertaste of Jonathan apple, pear and spice

The Boschendal vineyards cover an area of 254 hectares. Geographically they extend for six kilometers along the slopes of the Groot Drakenstein Mountain towards the Dwarsriver, to the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. The annual rainfall varies between 1000 - 1250mm of which most is in the period June to September

Boschendal Chenin Blanc - Western Cape

2008 Stellenrust 44 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Whites

Bottle Price: $35.82

Case Price: $429.84

Orange induced duck confit to lemon infused Norwegian salmon on a bed of creamed spinach and potato.

The wine offers a tropical bouquet of citrus fruit on a soft butterscotch bed with a creamy mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste of peardrop, distinct to matured vines.

Stellenrust was established in 1928 and has ever since produced some of the most superb quality wines that the Stellenbosch region from South Africa can offer. It consists of about 400ha (200ha planted) of which half is stretched over the Golden Triangle area of Stellenbosch, internationally recognised for some of the best red wine soil in South Africa. The other half is situated high up in the Bottelary Hills, renowned for its cool climate and late afternoon sea breezes swooping in from Cape Town to nurture both excellent white and red wines.

Stellenrust 44 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc - Stellenbosch

2007 Santa Rita Medalla Real Chardonnay - Casablanca Valley - (Chile) Whites

Bottle Price: $30.60

Case Price: $367.20

Poultry and game birds, veal and pork, rabbit fish and pasta preparations which feature cream and/or butter, mushrooms.

The wine's aroma is a sumptuous burst of luscious tropical fruits, fine wood, sweet vanilla with hints of subtle dried fruits. On the palate it is creamy and silky, with a complex lingering finish.

Santa Rita Medalla Real Chardonnay - Casablanca Valley

2008 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett - Wiltingen - (Germany) Whites

Bottle Price: $76.50

Case Price: $918.00

mild and delicate dishes, such as fish, pork and poultry, served with light sauces.

The most stricking element of this wine right now is its impeccable balance: A steely bite of acidity and minerality give it a racy, kinetic feel under fresh green apple and lime note. With some air it begins to acquire a supple richness, hinting at further development to come. A brilliantly composed wine.

The MÃ¼ller family own just 7 hectares in the famous Scharzhofberg vineyard in Wiltingen, which lies on the River Saar, not far from where it drains into the Mosel, just downstream from Saarburg. The family exploit their single vineyard holding to the full, and consequently are ranked among the region''s top wine producers. The estate has been in the hands of the MÃ¼ller family since the late 18th century. The Scharzhofberg vineyard is typically well drained slate.

Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett - Wiltingen

2007 Dr Burklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken - Pfalz - (Germany) Whites

Bottle Price: $27.90

Case Price: $334.80

Delicate poultry dishes, summer salads

The Estate Riesling Trocken is a multi-faceted dry, rich style that is full of mineral and pit fruit flavors.

The Dr. BÃ¼rklin-Wolf Estate is situated in the heart of the Pfalz wine growing region. Founded in 1597 by Bernhard Burklin the estate is still in the same family. In 1990, Bettina Burklin-von Guradze took over the reins to focus on high quality dry Riesling. The winery has incredible respect for their vineyard sites (a number of which are Grand Cru level) and has been farming biodyanmically for many years

Dr Burklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken - Pfalz

2007 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Blanco - Bairrada - (Portugal) Whites

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $313.20

White fish, shellfish

Smokey thistle and fresh green leaves, apricot and peach with just a touch of lemon peel.More smoke, a bit of caramel, peach and apricot. Slight oily texture and very smooth. Minerally acid with plenty of length. Mix of Bical, Cerceal and Sercialinho grapes, grown in different soils

Luis Pato wine''s is the result of the association of two traditional families from Bairrada, the Pato family and the Melo Campos family. At the Quinta do Ribeirinho (Ribeirinho Estate) the documents reveal a wine production since the 18th Century. Its activity of wine bottling began in the 1970s.

Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Blanco - Bairrada

2008 Tamellini Soave - Costeggiola - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Creamy pasta

Straw yellow, an intense, fragrant, flowery and fruity scent and a fine, quite fresh, slightly tasty flavour with an almond note in the ending. Best served as an aperitif or with delicate pasta dishes.

The estate has an old family tradition and assumed its present aspect when the work with Marc de Grazia Selections started. It is owned by Gaetano and Pio Francesco Tamellini. Only the indigenous varietal Garganega is grown from which Soave DOC, the single vineyard Soave "Le Bine de Costiola" and Recioto DOCG "Vigna Marogna" are produced

Tamellini Soave - Costeggiola

2008 Santa Barbara Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi - Barbara - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

fish, chicken

Pale yellow with greenish tones. Wide, fresh, fragrant, persistent with a bitter almond smell. Dry and soft, floral and with the typical slightly bitterish aftertaste.

Santa Barbara Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi - Barbara

2007 Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino - Sardinia - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Shellfish, especially oysters. Antipasti

Costamolino is straw yellow in color with green highlights and an intense yet delicate bouquet that displays distinct varietal characteristics. Supple aromas of citrus, pineapple, tropical fruits and honey are wonderfully supported by a zesty acidity. Delicate and pleasantly refreshing on the palate.

The Argiolas family have five holdings, almost 250 hectares, witha vocation dating back to Nuraghic civilisation. The first is at Serdiana, near the Argiolas Winery, not far from the Romanesque church of Santa Maria di Sibiola, built in the first half of the 12th century by the Victorine monks and which under the Benedictines became a thriving farming centre.

Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino - Sardinia

2008 Cavallina Pinot Grigio - Sicily - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Perfect with fresh seafood

A pale yellow colour with lovely fresh aromas fruits with a round mineral flavour that penetrates the palate

In 1880 Paolo Pellegrino,a notary with a strong passion for grape growing, founded the winery; Cantine Pellegrino and in a few years, succeeded in transforming the family company into one of the most important wineries in Marsala.

Cavallina Pinot Grigio - Sicily

2007 Frescobaldi Castello Di Pomino Bianco - Tuscany - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $29.70

Case Price: $356.40

seafood pasta

Straw yellow colour with greenish reflections offering surprising floral fragrances accompanied with aromas of pear and apple creating pleasant and harmonious flavours.

Frescobaldi Castello Di Pomino Bianco - Tuscany

2007 Marenco Valtignosa Cortese - Piedmont - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $24.30

Case Price: $291.60

excellent like hors dâ€™ouvres, soups,oysters and shellfish

The colour is straw yellow with light green shades. The wine''s scent has notes of fruits and flowers, very delicate and cool. THe taste is soft

Michela, Patrizia and Doretta Marenco, the remarkable sister team, have taken their winery to new heights. While the estate produces some solid barberas and dolcettos, it is best known for its exquisite dessert wines from the white moscato and red brachetto. The new release dry moscato, MuMa is as delightful as its name, which comes from the combination of the names of the grapes, Muscate (which is dialect for moscato) and Marenco.

Marenco Valtignosa Cortese - Piedmont

2007 Finca Hispana Treixadura - Ribeiro - (Spain) Whites

Bottle Price: $35.10

Case Price: $421.20

char grilled seafood, jamon and manchego cheese

this wine is pale gold in colour, boasting ripe fruit aromas, particularly pears, and a long, fruity and well structured aftertaste.

Made from 100 Treixadura grapes grown on the valley slopes of the Mino and Avia rivers with their special microclimate, surrounding the medieval village of Ribadavia, capital of the historic Ribeiro wine district in Galicia.

Finca Hispana Treixadura - Ribeiro

2008 Estio Macabeo - Yecla - (Spain) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

Paella, Tapas.

Golden colour with greenish reflections, open noses with deep citric, white flower and mineral aromas. It is fresh and highly elegant on the palate.

Bodegas La PurÃsima was founded in 1946 by several farmers who joined forces in order to improve the quality of Yecla wines. Their determination and desire to produce great wines finally led, in 1975, to their receiving the Denomination Origin title. The end of the 1990s was a turning point for the wine producer. Bodegas La PurÃsima renewed its facilities, remodelling its barrel room, fermentation tanks, etc. In short, the wine cellar changed to adapt to new times and to continue producing maximum quality wines.

Estio Macabeo - Yecla

2008 Pazo San Mauro Albarino - Pontevedra - (Spain) Whites

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $399.60

grilled seafood

Brilliant, pale yellow straw with greenish hues. The nose has an intense varietal character, ripe apples, peaches, citrus and floral notes with all the splendid characteristics of the Albarino grape. Very fruity and full on the palate, fresh citrus and tropical fruits dominate, well balanced, good body and acidity with a lingering floral finish. Oz Clarke writes: ''nice mix of lemon and mineral flavours and bright zesty quality.'' A very attractive direct style.

Pazo San Mauro, a Single Estate, is located in Porto-Salvatierra de MiÃ±o overlooking the RÃo MiÃ±o which forms the border between Spain and Portugal. They are in the most southerly and mountainous subzone, Condado de Tea, within the DO RÃas Baixas, in the province of Pontevedra. The Atlantic environment of this area is the natural habitat of the AlbariÃ±o. In addition to the mild temperatures influenced by the proximity of the ocean, there is abundant rainfall interspersed with sunny spells, which ensures that the highest quality potential is achieved by the vines.

Pazo San Mauro Albarino - Pontevedra

2007 Telmo Rodriguez Basa Blanco - Rueda - (Spain) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

white meats, salads

Sour granny smith apple, zesty lime/citrus, and a slightly grassy/vegetal element mark the flavor of this wine, which has a gush of tart acidity and a crystal clean finish. Actually the finish is reminiscent of Gatorade gum: limey citrus flavor with a chalky, thirst quenching tartness. Alcohol is mild, hardly noticeable, yet the wine has surprising body for a light white.

Basa Ruedaâ€™s winemaker is Telmo Rodriguez, considered by many wine experts to be Spainâ€™s up-and-coming enologist. A few things make him special, notably his dedication to preserving the terroir in wines and believing that winemaking begins in the vineyard. As a result, he chooses indigenous grapes from old vines that produce extremely low yields. Heâ€™s also a proponent of biodynamic methods; in other words, using natural / organic products in growing vines. Biodynamism leads to wines that achieve a pure, true expression of their place of origin.

Telmo Rodriguez Basa Blanco - Rueda

2008 Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc - Alsace - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

Green salads

Golden in colour, the nose is fruity, delicate and round. On the palate, the wine is light, soft, delicate and subtle, portraying typical pinot blanc characteristics

The estate of Joseph Cattin is based in the heart of the Alsace vineyards at Voegtlinshoffen. The family has been involved in winemaking in Alsace for three centuries

Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc - Alsace

2007 Joseph Cattin Gewurtztraminer - Alsace - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $30.60

Case Price: $367.20

Chinese cuisine, smoked cheeses, salt and pepper calimari

The wine is a wonderful rich and colour colour. On the nose are complex and exotic aromas, asian spices, lychee, mango and roses. On the palate, the wine is exotic, aromatic, spicy with an ending roundness.

The estate of Joseph Cattin is based in the heart of the Alsace vineyards at Voegtlinshoffen. The family has been involved in winemaking in Alsace for three centuries

Joseph Cattin Gewurtztraminer - Alsace

2006 Lafon Macon Milly Lamartine - Burgundy - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

Seafood, white meats, creamy pasta sauces

Enticing, compact and bold. Ripe and bountiful nose, with butter, nuts, grilled peach, pineapple and an undercurrent of struck match. Tight and zippy in the mouth, before becoming expansive and enveloping. The acid whispers river stone, sap and hardness and yet it is bound and mixed with a lovely creamy softness, which only serves to highlight both forces.

This is the village wine where the Dominique Lafon''s winery is located. Made up of mostly hillside grapes with some lower elevation fruit.

Lafon Macon Milly Lamartine - Burgundy

2007 A et R Olivier Chardonnay - Burgundy - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $33.30

Case Price: $199.80

apertif, light meal

Beautifully clean, ripe and soft on the palate, this chardonnay is an expression dedicated to fruits and freshness

Founded in 1959, Domaine Olivier originates in the few vinyards left by Antoine Chevalier Moreau to his grandson Herve NB: The case price is for six bottles

A et R Olivier Chardonnay - Burgundy

2007 Denis Pommier Petit Chablis - Chablis - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $27.90

Case Price: $164.70

Apertif, shellfish particularly oysters

Matured in 100 Stainless steel. A nose of candied lemons, spices, stone fruit and a palate that is satiny textured, unctuous and harmonious combine to produce a ripe style of Chablis. The line of acid gives the wine not only tremendous length but also a pronounced freshness

Domaine Denis Pommier is a small estate based in the village of Poinchy just west of Chablis. In 1990 Denis Pommier inherited from his grandfather, 2.5 hectares of established vineyards in Chablis AC, and 1er cru Beauroy and Fourchaume. Denis also acquired small parcels of land from his aunt in Petit Chablis and Chablis AC and has added an excellent holding of old vines 1er cru Cote de Lechet. NB: This case price is for six bottles

Denis Pommier Petit Chablis - Chablis

2007 Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos - Chablis - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $112.50

Case Price: $675.00

Lobster Mornay, grilled salmon in butter sauce

Ineffable nose combines wet stone, iodine, citrus skin and spices. Offers superb sweetness of flavor allied to great cut and freshness. Wonderfully elegant grand cru with very intense flavors of grapefruit and dusty stone. Very long, ripe and gripping on the aftertaste. One-third of this wine was fermented and aged in barrel, the rest in tank; it then spent its last five months prior to bottling in stainless steel. "Les Clos is the most complete Chablis grand cru," says Christian Moreau.

In 1814, Jean Joseph Moreau, a "tonnelier" from Montbard, founded the wine-merchant and trading firm, J. Moreau et Fils, in Chablis. Throughout this time, six generations of the Moreau family have carefully crafted and cultivated the vines in order to create the pinnacle of Chablis wines NB: case price is for six bottles

Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos - Chablis

2006 Kientzler Riesling - Alsace - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $34.20

Case Price: $205.20

choucroute, river fish stew, crab dishes

Aromas of lime, orange and cumquats. Slightly floral. On the palate dry and crunchy with some grainy phenolic grip. It has intense lime sherbert, orange and spice flavours with a good dry spicy finish. Palate cleansing and very tasty

The Kientzler Domaine is a small familyâ€run estate consisting of just 10 hectares of vines, of which 3.7 hectares are classified Grand Cru. Riesling and GewÃ¼rztraminer make up about half of the families vineyards and five other varieties also contribute to the Domaines output of approximately 6,000 cases. NB: case price is for six bottles

Kientzler Riesling - Alsace

2008 Domaine Mader Pinot Gris - Alsace - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $30.60

Case Price: $183.60

River fish stew, white fish, lobster

Very fragrant peach, apple and tropical fruit characters on the nose and palate. Round and supple in texture, with wonderfully precise flavour. Great concentration and depth with a hint of residual sugar. The rich texture and cleansing acid balance gives this wine great appeal.

Domaine Jeanâ€Luc Mader is a small quantity, high quality wine producer based in the picture postcard village of Hunawihr in the middle of vineyards on the Route des Vins. The family own just 7 hectares of vineyards, including prized holdings of vines in the famous â€˜Rosackerâ€™ Grand Cru vineyard. All vineyard work is carried out by hand and since 2005 their son Jerome is now running the estate having studied and gained a Diploma in Oenology. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Domaine Mader Pinot Gris - Alsace

2007 Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris - Alsace - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $156.60

Buttery lobster, white fish,

The colour is strikingly gold. On the nose, the wine has a slightly smoky touch with fruity apricots wafting though. The palate is full of cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon and myrrh notes mix with light apricot and tangerine flavors. Also lots of spice and autumnal hints. Light smoky finish.

The estate of Joseph Cattin is based in the heart of the Alsace vineyards at Voegtlinshoffen. The family has been involved in winemaking in Alsace for three centuries

Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris - Alsace

2008 Domaine Pichot Coteau de la Biche Vouvray Sec - Loire Valley - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $30.60

Case Price: $183.60

Lobster, roast turkey, caramelised pork belly

On the nose, apple and pear plus a collection of somewhat prickly notes reminiscent of slightly overcooked pastry. On entry, the most notable element is a thick, round mouthfeel that is quite unexpected after a relatively tight nose. Hence, the wine has good impact and presence. Labelled "sec," there''s no overt sweetness, although fruit flavours are quite forward and soft in the context of the style. Apples and pears overlaid with that distinctive marshmallow and toffee touch seen in Vouvray.

Domaine Pichot is an amalgamation of the properties of the father (Jean-Claude) â€˜Coteau de la Bicheâ€™ and the son (Christophe) â€˜Peu de la Morietteâ€™, hence the different labels bearing the name Pichot. The estate is now run by Christophe. NB: Casre Price is for six bottles

Domaine Pichot Coteau de la Biche Vouvray Sec - Loire Valley

2008 Danielle de lâ€™Ansee Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $118.80

Goat''s cheese, white fish.

Itâ€™s fairly subdued with gentle aromatics of light fresh tropical fruit (something along the lines of pineapple/green melon/kiwifruit), creamed honey and subtle grassy herbal character. On the palate itâ€™s mid weight with a subtle creamy lees texture, balanced unobtrusive acidity and a little bit of flinty grip. Finishes with a bit of flintiness on exit.

Danielle de l''Ansee is the trading name used by the Gibault family whose 15 hectare Domaine Gibault is one of the leading small high quality producers of Touraine. The domaine is situated at the eastern end of Touraine on a terroir that enables Pascal Gibault to produce very aromatic whites and full soft reds. The cellar and its equipment is modern and pristine. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Danielle de lâ€™Ansee Sauvignon Blanc - Loire Valley

2007 Chateau de Sours Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $129.60

It is ideal partner for fish, white meats or even just by itself as an aperitif.

A pale lemony yellow, it shows crisp grapefruit and passion fruit flavours with hints of pineapple and a nicely balanced long dry finish

Situated high up on a commanding limestone plateau just to the south-west of Libourne and Pomerol and facing St. Emilion, ChÃ¢teau de Sours has been producing extraordinarily good wine for over 200 years. Today, our winemakers continue to blend the traditional rigour and craftsmanship of the region with a modern creative approach that produces some of Bordeaux''s most respected red and white wines, and is leading a renewed global interest in top class rosÃ©. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Chateau de Sours Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux

2006 Domaine Laporte Sancerre Les Grandmontains - Sancerre - (France) Whites

Bottle Price: $39.60

Case Price: $237.60

this wine is particularly appreciated with grilled fish, with shellfish jelly, with frog''s legs.

The white Sancerre â€œ les Grandmontains â€ is characterized by delicate aromas of ripe fruit. In the mouth, the balance is remarkable. This wine has a round, velvety and silky structure, which ends with a mentholated freshness. On the palate, the final note is long and elegant.

In the 12th century, Etienne, Count of Sancerre gave a slope located in MÃ©nÃ©trÃ©ol to the religious order of Grandmontains. Aware of the exceptional quality of the soil, they developed vine-growing on this slope. In 1997, the Domain Laporte acquired a vineyard of 4.8 situated in the heart of this slope whose ground is composed of clay and limestone. NB: Case Price is for six bottles

Domaine Laporte Sancerre Les Grandmontains - Sancerre

2008 Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $32.40

Case Price: $194.40

Shellfish, white fish. Chicken dishes

A complex nose dominated by pineapple, guava on one hand and chalk, flint on the other hand which reveals the minerality of this wine with a touch of lemon peel and lime. The mouth follows the nose with a superb mouth feeling and richness. The acidity provides the skeleton and gives the wine focus. Th dry finish is long, the end of mouth extends with lime and minerality.

Clos Henri is a 96-hectare property purchased in March 2001. The natural, unspoiled land that Clos Henri sits upon drew the attention and admiration of the Bourgeois family who have been farming in Sancerre for ten generations It was the pristine healthy soil that convinced Jean-Marie Bourgeois and his family that this vineyard would be unequalled in the area, and to start their art, passion and tradition anew in Marlborough. NB: Case Price is for Six Bottles

Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough

2008 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling - Eden Valley - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $16.20

Case Price: $194.40

Pork Belly, Blue spanner crab, refreshing salads

Spice and apple blossom aromas; very attractive flavour and mouthfeel, with apple, lime juice and tropical fruit.

Torzi Matthews, a food and winemaking partnership between Domenic Torzi and Tracy Matthews have passion and the firm conviction of appreciating the value of heritage tradition in the crafting of their wines and extra virgin olive oils. In 1996 Tracy and Domenic stumbled across a small, frost-pocketed hollow in the beautiful Mt McKenzie, Eden Valley and fell in love with the area for its remoteness and its diverse thin soils.

Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling - Eden Valley

2009 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling - Clare Valley - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $40.50

Case Price: $486.00

Mud Crab

Polish Hill is a surprise packet with quite exuberant, lifted floral aromatics providing a departure from the norm. On the palate, there is a brightness and youthful tang that is rare in young Polish Hill Rieslings. As ever, there is intense, pristine lime juice flavour made more complex by slatey, minerally characters all compressed and coiled by the wine''s tightness of structure. There''s characteristic finesse, power and a steely quality before the taut natural acidity highlights its lingering, dry finish.

Established in 1981 by Jeffrey Grosset in the historic township of Auburn in the southern tip of the Clare Valley 100 kilometres north of Adelaide, the winery is stylish but functional and reflects the attention to detail that extends to the Grosset estate-owned Clare Valley vineyards and to the winemaking.

Grosset Polish Hill Riesling - Clare Valley

2009 Kilikanoon Morts Block Riesling - Clare Valley - (South Australia) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

refrshing salads, pork loin

Distinctively Watervale, yet its quite light considering the propensity to power of many of its kin from this vintage. Light yellow colour with a talc and lime juice nose, the palate is restrained and typically Watervale limey

Winemaker Kevin Mitchell purchased the Kilikanoon property in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Clare Valley in 1997 with a vision of creating his own brand. The first Kilikanoon branded wines were from the 1997 vintage and released in 1998. The wines were Shiraz (soon to become the Oracle, Mort's Block Riesling, Prodigal Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, with all the grapes coming from the 2 vineyards owned by Kevin and his father Mort.

Kilikanoon Morts Block Riesling - Clare Valley

2008 Bream Creek Schonburger - Marion Bay - (Tasmania) Whites

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Sushi, spicy Asian styles, shellfish

Colour of pale straw. On the nose, the wine exudes rose petal, Turkish delight, perfumed, floral notes. The palate is Soft, silky and seamless palate with clean finish.

Overlooking the breathtaking seascape of Marion Bay and Maria Island in South Eastern Tasmania, Bream Creek is one of the first commercial vineyards planted in Tasmania which produces some of the finest boutique wines. The original consortium in 1973 planted 5 hectare of vines consisting mainly of Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.In August 1990, the vineyard was purchased by Fred Peacock - one of Tasmaniaâ€™s leading viticulturalists. Fredâ€™s priority was to increase Pinot Noir plantings and introduce Sauvignon Blanc and Schonburger (the first commercial plantings in the Southern Hemisphere.)

Bream Creek Schonburger - Marion Bay

2008 Chalkers Crossing Chardonnay - Tumbarumba - (New South Wales) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

Seafood, white meat and cheeses

Colour: Pale yellow with green tints. Nose: Citrus and nectarine aromas. Palate: Citrus and mineral flavours. The palate is elegant, fine, long and intense with almost invisible vanilla oak characters on the finish

The Chalkers Crossing vineyard and winery are in Young in the Hilltops Region of New South Wales, about 150 km north-west of Canberra and 200 km south-west of Sydney. They planted our first vines in late-1997 and made their first wines in March 2000.

Chalkers Crossing Chardonnay - Tumbarumba

2008 Bellarine Estate James Paddock Chardonnay - Geelong - (Victoria) Whites

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Roast Shellfish, particularly lobster and moreton bay bugs

Light honeycomb, almond and stonefruit on a rich and glossy palate - attractive oak lends a little spiciness. Thereâ€™s a bit of flinty grip and a spicy grapefruit tinged finish but overall itâ€™s a bigger style of wine, but one thatâ€™s balanced and pleasingly drinkable.

Peter and Lizette Kenny of Bellarine Estate established their 12 ha vineyard in 1995 on the black basalt hills of the Bellarine Peninsula, just off the main Geelong-Portarlington Road. The main focus is on the Geelong area''s strengths, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also they also grow Shiraz, Viognier, Riesling and Merlot and an unusual Sauvignon Blanc that tends to have a hint of banana (it tastes a lot better than it sounds).

Bellarine Estate James Paddock Chardonnay - Geelong

2008 Cantine Bigi Orvieto Classico - Umbria - (Italy) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

biscuits, fruit tarts, fresh fruits without too much acidity (strawberries, peaches, pears) and also shellfish and fish in sauce, spicy cheeses.

The wine, with a bright, pale gold colour, is notable for its strong bouquet of wild flowers, honey and musk, with hints of bitter almonds; it has a medium sweet flavour, very soft, but fresh and lively with a gentle aftertaste of ripe fruit. It is an Etruscan style blend of Trebbiano Toscano, Verdelho, Grechetto, Malvasia Toscana and Drupeggio grapes.

Orvieto has been a celebrated wine since antiquity, especially in Rome where it abounded in the dining rooms of the prelates and at the banquets of the Vatican nobility. The modern story of Orvieto is closely linked to the birth of the Wine House of Luigi Bigi in 1880. Thanks to the commercial instincts of Luigi Bigi, its founder, this classic wine travelled the world acquiring approval and fame.

Cantine Bigi Orvieto Classico - Umbria

2008 Chrismont La Zona Albarino - King Valley - (Victoria) Whites

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

match with your favourite garlic-infused seafood dish

This is a fresh and reasonably frisky young white of immediate appeal. It tastes of peach and pear and and ofers a soft-but-substantial hit of flavour, before then sliding away through the finish. Thereâ€™s probably a touch of sweetness here - all I know for sure is that it slips down very nicely. Serve it very well chilled

Chrismont La Zona Albarino - King Valley

2008 Tobin Isabella Semillon - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Grilled fish, foods with creamy sauces such as pasta

Lifted perfumed aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine, with a delightful herbal twist and a splash of citrus. The palate delivers exceptional flavours of lemon and tropical fruit, all encased with beautifully balanced zesty acid to finish. BRONZE Medal Aust. Small Winemakers Show

Tobin Isabella Semillon - Granite Belt

2008 Tobin Maisie Verdelho - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Yabby, grilled fish, fruit platters and Italian pastas with cream based sauce

Lively fresh aromas of pineapple and passionfruit explode on the nose. The palate displays rich mouth filling flavours of guava and tropical fruits with delightfully balanced acid on the finish. BRONZE Medal Aust. Small Winemakers Show

Tobin Maisie Verdelho - Granite Belt

2008 Tobin Kate Sauvignon Blanc - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Whites

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Grilled chicken, lemon infused grilled fish, char grilled prawns, Pasta alle vongole

Sensual aromas of gooseberry and citrus with a hint of lychees. The palate delivers intense sweet herbal flavours of cut grass and asparagus, balanced with a zippy lemon twist layered upon a lingering minerally finish. BRONZE Medal Queensland Wine Awards

Tobin Kate Sauvignon Blanc - Granite Belt

2006 Envoy Pinot Gris - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $34.20

Case Price: $205.20

Goat''s cheese, Japanese pork belly with yuzu dressing

With a straw colour, the bouquet of this wine is bold and reminds of Heavy honey dew nectar, pineapple and custard. On the palatte there is a clear impression of weight through high extract. This almost oily consistency is fortunately contained by the underlying fruit phenolics.

Spy Valley Wines is situated on the sunny southern side of Marlborough''s Wairau Valley, nestled on the terraces of the Omaka river are the vineyards of Johnson Estate.Bryan and Jan Johnson established the first of their 380 acres of estate vineyards in 1993. Pioneers in what was then a Marlborough sub region, the Lower Waihopai development continued with fruit being grown and sold to other wine companies.The brand name SPY VALLEY is derived from the presence of a satellite communications monitoring station (spy base) nearby, part of the Echelon Global Network.

Envoy Pinot Gris - Marlborough

2008 Glazebrook Gewurztraminer - Hawkes Bay - (New Zealand North Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

Try matching with Asian inspired flavours or with fish, crayfish or salmon.

Colour: Pale straw with golden hues.Bouquet: Perfumed nose of lychee, white peach and old roses. Heady scents of musk, ginger and cinnamon spices.Palate: A full-bodied, lush palate with flavours of Turkish delight and lychee. Warm spicy finish.

Ngatarawa winery began as the shared vision of two very different families. What the Corban family name is to winemaking, so the Glazebrook family name is to farming. It was the remarkable union of these two families, with their rich heritages of vision, innovation and passion that saw Ngatarawa Wines established in former racing Stables in 1981.

Glazebrook Gewurztraminer - Hawkes Bay

2009 Spy Valley Pinot Gris - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Whites

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.00

BBQ swordfish

Colour is of Pale straw. The bouquet exhibits classic Pinot Gris aromas of pear, melons and hints of exotic spices. The palate is concentrated and rich with a long, harmonious finish. Bright fruit is complemented by subtle lees influenced characters. This Pinot Gris is Winestate Magazine''s Pinot Gris of the Year!!!

Spy Valley Wines is situated on the sunny southern side of Marlborough's Wairau Valley, nestled on the terraces of the Omaka river are the vineyards of Johnson Estate.Bryan and Jan Johnson established the first of their 380 acres of estate vineyards in 1993. Pioneers in what was then a Marlborough sub region, the Lower Waihopai development continued with fruit being grown and sold to other wine companies.The brand name SPY VALLEY is derived from the presence of a satellite communications monitoring station (spy base) nearby, part of the Echelon Global Network.

Spy Valley Pinot Gris - Marlborough

2007 Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling - Tasmania - (Tasmania) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $313.20

Fantastic on its own

Orange zest, lemon blossom and thick raisiny scents transcend into luscious, sweet stone fruit and ripe apple flavours. The finish lingers indefinitely, nourished by characteristic cool climate mineral acid. The highly acclaimed Frogmore Creek range is the pinnacle of our efforts; the ultimate combination in matching fitting varieties to true cool climate viticulture, following through with master winemaking. The aromatic iced wines are crafted through freeze concentrating freshly pressed grape juice, intensifying flavour, sugar and acid.

Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling - Tasmania

2007 Astrolable Noble Riesling - Marlborough - (New Zealand South Island) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $30.60

Case Price: $183.60

Ideally served as a dessert wine, or with cheese at the end of the meal.

Colour/Appearance Mid gold. Aroma/Bouquet Ripe pears, honeyed citrus and marmalade. Palate Intensely sweet with apricot, citrus and pear flavours, rich texture and a clean finish with the alcohol balancing the ripe fruit. Cellaring Will reward careful cellaring, through the development of bottle age complexities.

1 case = 6 bottles

Astrolable Noble Riesling - Marlborough

2005 Ballandean Late Harvest Sylvaner - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $17.10

Case Price: $205.20

King Island Cheddar, all sweet desserts

Medium gold in colour with fresh green hues. The bouquet of honey apricots and mandarin invite you towards a marmalade and melon palate. Quince and other assorted tropical fruits provide depth and complexity of palate. The wine is luscious and full but still retains a crisp and clean finish

Ballandean Late Harvest Sylvaner - Granite Belt

2009 Hidden Creek Pink Moscato - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $13.50

Case Price: $162.00

Post meal fare, fresh fruit platters and frozen granitas

An attractive light pink colour and fresh, vibrant sweet grape aroma is followed by a soft fruity fresh taste that is ideal as post meal palate freshener.

Situated in the high altitude hills of Queenslandâ€™s Granite Belt (at 980 metres above sea level, about 3 hours drive from Brisbane), Hidden Creek has hot summers and bitterly cold winters. This climate together with the arid granite rocky soils draws similar comparisons to inland European regions such as northern Spain, the inland south west of France around Cahors and Gaillac, and the upper Rhone Valley in France.

Hidden Creek Pink Moscato - Granite Belt

2004 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance - Constantia - (South Africa) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $121.50

Case Price: $1,458.00

Perfect on its own or with almond biscotti.

This legendary wine has an impressive history. Favoured by Frederick the Great, demanded by Napoleon Bonaparte, loved by Charles Dickens and craved by King Louis Phillipe of France. Jane Austen even recommended it as a cure for a broken heart. Made on Muscat de Frontignan raisins, it exudes a bright golden in colour with fresh green tinges. The richly aromatic nose displays candied orange peel, sundried peaches and whiffs of sandalwood. The palate is full and viscous with waves of white peach and pear flavours, restrained acidity and fine, nutty finish. This is the dessert wine served in Heaven.

The verdant Constantia valley, home to Klein Constantia Estate, is the oldest, most enduring vineyard region in the Cape, first producing wine in 1689.As part of the original vineyard that in the 18th century produced "Constantia", prized throughout Europe by the leaders and aristocracy of the time, Klein Constantia has helped to reclaim its former glory by initiating the revival of this famous wine.

Klein Constantia Vin De Constance - Constantia

2008 Marenco Scrapona Moscato D''Asti - Piedmont - (Italy) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $23.40

Case Price: $280.80

Best with desserts, bread and salami, and zabaglione.

Straw golden yellow, fragrant, delicate, of very ripe fruits, with an agreeable flavour, sweet of Moscato grapes

Marenco Scrapona Moscato D''Asti - Piedmont

2008 Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso - Sicily - (Italy) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $378.00

Great with baked sweet dishes or chocolate desserts.

Complex and elegant in style with an aroma of dried fruit and apricots

Founded in 1880, the Pellegrino family farms stretch for more than 300 hectares across many kinds of soil and microclimates. More than three hundred growers supply Pellegrino with grapes grown across the island. Carlo Pellegrino has invested substantial resources and is actively promoting the revival of production of its famous Moscatos and raisin wines.

Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso - Sicily

2006 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise - Rhone Valley - (France) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

apertif with melon, smoked salmon, creme brulee

Great nose of orange peel and sherbert. Quite sweet, reasonably fresh, with attractive Muscat flavours. Accessible and balanced. Pretty floral wine with warmth.

This small producer from the Rhone Valley focuses on crafting top quality dessert wines. The terraces at the winery are over 300 years old

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise - Rhone Valley

Non - Vintage Salvador Poveda Moscatel - Alicante - (Spain) Dessert Wines

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Desserts, creme brulee

This delicious moscatel is a dark amber colour, with lifted floral and apricots on the nose. On the palate, the moscatel is light, sweet but not sickly with a long smooth and enticing finish

This bodega was founded by Salvador Poveda CorbÃ in 1919 in MonÃ³ver, Alicante. Among the many achievements of this winery, one of the most significant is the role of the founderâ€™s son, Salvador Poveda Luz, in rescuing from virtual oblivion the wine that was synonymous with Alicante from the 16th to the 19th centuries, when it was one of the most celebrated, and expensive, wines in the world, FondillÃ³n.

Salvador Poveda Moscatel - Alicante

Non - Vintage Dutschke ''The Tokay'' - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $135.00

Desserts, cake and coffee

ï¿½The Tokay? is a blend of 100 Barossa Valley Tokay (Muscadelle) with the richness and lusciousness youï¿½d expect from only Rutherglen Tokay. In blending this wine, I have chased up some older material from a couple of winemaking mates here in the Barossa, to blend with our fresh and luscious younger Tokay. This also allows me to have a collection of older material tucked away for the future. Some of this precious older material goes back to 1988. The Tokay? shows plenty of caramel, toffee and nutty like characters and has a sweet, rich, luscious palate, finishing round and a touch dry from the oak tannin and warm alcohol.

Dutschke ''The Tokay'' - Barossa Valley

Non - Vintage Dutschke ''The Muscat'' - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $135.00

“The Muscat? is a blend of North East Victorian Muscat which I have “trickled? our own Barossa Muscat and now some of our neighbour, Wally Krieg’s red Muscat into over the recent years. This Muscat shows richness and a complexity of flavours. Fruitcake, toffee, raisins, coffee, combining with the natural grape sweetness, oak and alcohol produce a wine style uniquely Australian.

Dutschke ''The Muscat'' - Barossa Valley

2004 Golden Grove Vintage Port - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Perfect for after dinner

This traditional Vintage Port presents as a deep cherry red with some purple hues. The nose displays bursts of black currants, and fruit with underlying brandy tones. The palate is both full and rich with two-year-old brandy spirit complementing and complexing the slightly sweet finish. Bronze: 2007 Brisbane Wine Festival Silver: 2005 Aust. Small Winemakers Show Bronze: 2005 Cairns Gold: 2005 Toowoomba Bronze: 2005 Qld. Wine Awards

Golden Grove Vintage Port - Granite Belt

Non - Vintage Dutschke Sun-Raisened Shiraz - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $28.35

Case Price: $170.10

Having a mouthful of Sun-Dried Shiraz is a great way finish a cold winters evening

My love for great Aussie fortifieds has led me to produce something quite unique. A real Liqueur Shiraz! Shiraz grapes were left to hang and whither on the vine, shrivelling and concentrating the sugars and grape flavours. Harvested as raisins, crushed into small picking bins and then fortified with neutral grape spirit during the initial stages of ferment, we were able to trap and preserve the wonderfully intense characters of the super ripe Shiraz grape. Our 2007 bottling is thick and viscous, with plenty of rich flavours of raisins, black currant, liquorice, plums and a few other red berry fruits. It’s lusciously sweet with plenty of warm alcohol.

Dutschke Sun-Raisened Shiraz - Barossa Valley

2004 Porto Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage Port - Norte - (Portugal) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $26.10

Case Price: $156.60

Chocolate desserts, especially dark/ bittersweet chocolate. Cheddar, Gouda and Brie. Spicy dishes with red meat or "wild animals" lamb and veal meat or peppersteak

Deep red colour with a very vivacious, lively aroma of fresh dark plums, cherries and a hint of chocolate along with a silky aroma giving the wine great finesse. Fabulous extract on the palate with a tight grainy texture intertwined with fresh dark fruits and a mellow spirity finish

Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort born in 1813 in Hilversum in Holland started the family business when he moved to Portugal. Since then, successive Niepoort generations has been directly involved in the continuation of their family tradition. They carefully craft their ports with dedication and skill. NB: Case price is for six bottles

Porto Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage Port - Norte

Non - Vintage Porto Niepoort Ruby - Norte - (Portugal) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $31.50

Case Price: $189.00

Ready to drink now after a meal on its own or with soft cheeses.

Dark red in colour with a fresh vibrant aroma of dark fruits which follows through on the palate along with an almost mineral character, a youthful wine with good extract and great balance, offering superb "drinkability".

Porto Niepoort Ruby - Norte

2005 Quinta Vale Do Maria Vintage Porto - Douro - (Portugal) Fortifieds

Bottle Price: $117.00

Case Price: $702.00

Blue cheese,

A smooth, exotic nose of plum, dark cherry, star anise, rosella, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg with a hint of spirit in the background. The palate is open with Class A, Export Quality tannins, providing a luxurious mouth feel. Some mild sweetness and some acid to back it all up. Warm blackcurrant, plum and cherry fruit with cola and more star anise. Very minerally. The finish is very generous and leaves the taste of Christmas cake spices and plum pudding in the mouth.

Quinta Vale Do Maria is a single vineyard which has been in family hands for well over a century. The vineyards are situated in the Rio Torte valley with a south facing position in the heart of the Douro region. All Ports coming from this over 40 year olf vineyard are traditionally trodden by foot. NB: Case price is for six bottles.

Quinta Vale Do Maria Vintage Porto - Douro

2008 Chrismont La Zona Rosato Mezzanotte - King Valley - (Victoria) Rose

Bottle Price: $14.31

Case Price: $171.72

duck fillet & apple salad or garlic prawns.

LA ZONA Rosato Mezzanotte, a rose' blending Sangiovese, Barbera. Vibrant cherry red with light orange hues. Lively, lifted berry fruit and jam with hints of rose petal, violets and confectionary. berry fruit, with lingering cranberry and strawberry characters; this full-flavoured wine offers a powerful mid-palate with crisp acidity & a persistent finish.

Why mezzanotte, Italian for midnight? Rosato, rose', wines are made from red grapes with minimal & controlled contact with the skins. Traditionally, Old World winemakers would wake at dawn to begin picking at 8AM. By noon, the grapes had been crushed and the juice allowed to macerate, or to sit on the skins. Usually the juice for rosato would be drained off after 12 hours, or at midnight. Thus, rosato came to be referred to as vino della notte, wine of the night or midnight wine.

Chrismont La Zona Rosato Mezzanotte - King Valley

2007 Domaine Saint Andrieu Rose - Cotes de Provence - (France) Rose

Bottle Price: $22.50

Case Price: $270.00

Try with salmon, seared tuna or as an aperitif

â€œA blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault from the CÃ´tes de Provence. A pretty pale pink salmon colour with a light red cherry and spice nose. It comes over medium bodied with strawberry/cherry and a touch of creaminess but is really quite dry and neutral in flavour. Acidity is soft and (seemingly) low and thereâ€™s slight grip on exit. All these things add up to a highly slurpable rosÃ© thatâ€™s perfect with food and thatâ€™s pretty much how I like them. Rated : 90 Pointsâ€ Gary Walsh 2 November 2008

Domaine Saint Andrieu Rose - Cotes de Provence

2009 Spinifex Rose'' - Barossa Valley - (South Australia) Rose

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Try with seared salmon or light vietnamese dishes

A complex and refined Mediterranean style with subtle, discreet aromatics. Musk, raspberry, pink rose petals, just ripened strawberries, quince, and a hint of spice with a slight savoury undertone. The palate is bone dry with flavours ranging through cherry, red currents, savouriness and a refreshing dryness from acidity and fine tannins.

Our focus is on making regional wines from the traditional Mediterranean grape varieties that have been grown successfully in Australia for over 150 years - Shiraz, Mataro, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Gris, Marsanne and Semillon. We aim to make wines that display signatures of vineyard provenance and vintage, show regional typicity and have a consistent thread of ''house style'' that reflects our preferences and experiences with wine.

Spinifex Rose'' - Barossa Valley

2008 Juno Cape Maidens Rose - Stellenbosch - (South Africa) Rose

Bottle Price: $15.30

Case Price: $183.60

This dry RosÃ© would be good with many fish dishes, especially with salmon and pink-fleshed trout; with cooked lobster dishes and a seafood soup or stew. Wonderful with a variety of hams, Peking duck, rabbit casserole and Thai noodle dishes.

50% Shiraz, 50% Pinotage, this RosÃ© is refreshingly crisp and off dry, with a deep salmon pink colour. It has hints of pomegranate, green toffee apple and cherry.

Produced under the expert guidance of production partner Charles Back, Junoâ€™s wines stem from the prime viticultural areas of the Cape. In our search for the balance between the expression of terroir and varietal typicity, grapes are selected from our vineyards from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Malmesbury, Darling and even high up in the Piekenierskloof outside Citrusdal. The grapes for this RosÃ© are from two vineyard locations in the Citrusdal and Piekenierskloof areas. The vines consist of a majority unirrigated bushvine on decomposed sandstone.

Juno Cape Maidens Rose - Stellenbosch

2008 Boschendal Blanc de Noir - Western Cape - (South Africa) Rose

Bottle Price: $19.80

Case Price: $237.60

Best with smoked foods, quiche, pork and ham, Mexican and Thai food.

A lovely light salmon colour. On the nose the wine displays perfume and ripe fruit flavours, including red cherry and strawberry fruit. This versatile off-dry wine has delicious, elegant flavours and is ready to drink now.

Boschendal Blanc de Noir - Western Cape

Non - Vintage Delamotte Brut Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger - Champagne - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $81.00

Case Price: $972.00

The Brut is delicious as an apï¿½ritifor with fruit based desserts.

This wine is powerful but not aggressive, with an agreeable freshness, a supple roundness on the palate and a clean and fruity finish. Pleasant and well-balanced with a light golden color, this wine is mature and ready to drink immediately. The bouquet has a hint of citrus, white flowers and lemon peel.

Delamotte Brut Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger - Champagne

Non - Vintage Stephen John Sparkling Blanc de Blanc - Clare Valley - (South Australia) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $16.20

Case Price: $194.40

Perfect as an aperitif.

Medium straw colour. Excellent mousse and fine bead. The nose shows fresh creamy fruit, whilst the palate is delicate with balanced acid/sweetness. An aperitif style displaying elegant structure balanced acid and lovely soft integrated flavours.

Our Blanc de Blanc, as the name implies, is a sparkling white made from white grapes. A blend of Chardonnay and Semillon from selected vineyards and picked early in the season to capture the freshness and elegance. 5 STAR WINERY RATING JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM 2008 EDITION

Stephen John Sparkling Blanc de Blanc - Clare Valley

Non - Vintage Marquis de la Tour Sparkling Brut - Loire Valley - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $14.85

Case Price: $178.20

Perfect aperitif

â€œVery pale, with very fine, lively bubbles; lemony citrus aroma with hints of toast, nuts and burnt sugar; delicate yeasty apple flavour. Excellent valueâ€ .. The Wine Buzz December 2008.

One of the best known names in fine Loire Valley Sparkling wines is the Marquis de la Tour Sparkling NV from Remy Pannier. Remy Pannier has been identified with premium quality Loire Valley wines since 1885 and is the Loire Valleyâ€™s single largest wine producer, with markets in over 40 countries worldwide.

Marquis de la Tour Sparkling Brut - Loire Valley

Non - Vintage 42 degrees South Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut - (Tasmania) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

Oysters or as an aperitif

Aromas of toasty brioche and delicate citrus subtly emerge from the fine beads. Full and crisp flavours of apples and strawberries linger on the refined acid structure. Whole-bunch pressed to retain fruit delicacy. Clean inoculated primary ferment prior to racking off lees and base wine stabilisation and clarification. Base wines then aged and blended prior to tirage. Minimum 18-months of aging on lees before disgorging with minimal dosage to retain complexity yet revitalise palate.

As 42Â°S is the central latitude of Tasmania this name reflects our position in crafting fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced from throughout the state. The island state hosts several unique viticultural sub-regions; each area performing differently to climatic variations over the vintages. This wide-ranging scope in grape supply allows us to make outstanding Tasmanian wines every year.

42 degrees South Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Perfect aperitif or with smoked salmon

Varietal(s): 100 Pinot Noir Visual Aspect: Salmon pink Nose: Fine bubbles and light moss developing blackcurrant and strawberry''s fruity notes. Palate: Fruity notes are mixed with a nice acidity that follows the taste until the end. Gold medal at "Concours National des CrÃ©mants 2001"

To create such a beautiful, aromatic rosÃ©, we begin with a pneumatic pressing combined with short maceration on the skins. We follow this with the mÃ©thode traditionnelle, involving a bottle fermentation of at least 24 months, far past the legal requirement of 9 months, to ensure that the lees impart the maximum aromas and finesse to our wine.

Non - Vintage Louis Bouillot Perle de Vigne - Burgandy - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Perfect aperitif

Varietal(s): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, and AligotÃ© from Burgundy. Palate: This blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, and AligotÃ©, brings the best of both worlds to this CrÃ©mant de Bourgogne. A solid gold robe is coupled with a slightly yeasty nose revealing light aromas of toast and fresh pear. The brilliant dry, acidic finish has a rich texture with enticing flavors of baked granny smith apples reminiscent of an apple crisp. You can''t come any closer to true Champagne flavors at this price.

Winemaking: First, we use a pneumatic press to crush the grapes. Next, the wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then is put in bottles to form its bubbles through the mÃ©thode traditionnelle. It is aged for 24 months, far past the legal requirement of 9 months, to ensure that the lees impart the maximum aromas and finesse to our wine.

Louis Bouillot Perle de Vigne - Burgandy

Non - Vintage PongrÃ¡cz Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir - Western Cape - (South Africa) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $25.20

Case Price: $302.40

Perfect apertif, caviar

PongrÃ¡cz is made strictly according to the dictates of the MÃ©thode Cap Classique, and is composed entirely of two noble grape varieties, Pinot Noir (60) and Chardonnay (40). It has a fine bead of pinpoint bubbles. The characteristic biscuit and yeastiness on the nose is followed by the rich complex full fruit giving it finesse and a lingering finish. It is a light straw colour with a greenish tint; it has good mousse and persistent bead.

PongrÃ¡cz is named in honour of the Hungarian Desiderius PongrÃ¡cz, a prisoner of the Red Army. He escaped to Austria in 1956 and subsequently immigrated to South Africa. His was the gift of the "third" eye - a genius for seeing the new in the familiar, finding the unexpected in the traditional. His wisdom on wine and cultivars revitalised viticulture at the Cape.

PongrÃ¡cz Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir - Western Cape

Non - Vintage MVSA De Vallformosa Cava - Alto Penedes - (Spain) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $18.90

Case Price: $226.80

Recommended for serving alone at any time or to accompany light meals.

Straw colour with greenish shades. The bubbles are pleasant and lively. On the nose, its aromas mix of fruit such as mature melon, banana and those coming from fermentation; apricot, apple and toasted hints. The palate is appetising with a slight point of acidity. Its after-taste is rounded with a classic fruity finish. This Cava is comprised of Macabeo, Xarel lo and Parellada

One hundred years ago, Vallformosa lead the efforts to restore the vineyards after the decimation caused by the arrival of phylloxera, by planting uncontaminated vines. As recognition for the noble undertaking, his Royal Highness King Alphonse XIII himself visited Vallformosa in 1904. Vallformosa is all around the Penedes region, and itâ€™s in the process of acquiring new farming lands in order to improve the quality of the wines and cavas.

MVSA De Vallformosa Cava - Alto Penedes

2006 Raventos i Blanc L''Hereu Reserva Brut Cava - Penedes - (Spain) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $32.40

Case Price: $388.80

Perfect apertif

The wine is bright and lively with fruity aromas of lemon and green apple and more complex notes of fresh baked bread. The palate is well structured with tiny bubbles that dance across the palate. This cava is a blend of Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel-lo,

The Raventos family has been making wines since 1497. The 18th generation continues with their winemaking tradition. Their estate has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cold winters

Raventos i Blanc L''Hereu Reserva Brut Cava - Penedes

2006 Sirromet Sparkling Petit Verdot - Granite Belt - (Queensland) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $18.00

Case Price: $216.00

Apertif, white meats, turkey

Crimson in colour, on the nose there are blueberries, chocolate, vanilla with hints of wild violets. The palate is rich and ripe, with dark forest fruits, vanilla bean, stewed maraschino cherries and firm tannins. The wine finishes with a balanced sweetness.

Sirrometâ€™s three major vineyards include some of Australiaâ€™s highest altitude plantings. With a combined 144 acres under vine, Sirrometâ€™s vineyards occupy more than 1/4 of the entire region. Drainage provided by the granite soil adds to the grapesâ€™ intense flavour

Sirromet Sparkling Petit Verdot - Granite Belt

Non - Vintage Chrismont La Zona Prosecco - King Valley - (Victoria) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

great aperatif and is also an ideal accompaniment to seafood particularly oysters, scallops, and crab.

Pale straw-coloured with green hues this Prosecco has a nose of citrus, melon, green apple, almonds and honey. The front palate bursts open with dry, delicately flavoured bubbles. A crisp but not overly acid palate supports the bubbles through to the finish. Drink young and fresh.

Chrismont La Zona Prosecco - King Valley

Non - Vintage Vigne Del Duca Prosecco - Sicily - (Italy) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $21.60

Case Price: $259.20

Perfect apertif, soft cheeses, pannettone

Light yellow colour, with straw notes. The aroma is floral with slight young yeast notes. The taste is light, crisp and well balanced. An ideal Prosecco

In 1880 Paolo Pellegrino, a notary with a strong passion for grape growing, founded the company; Cantine Pellegrino. The history of the family and the company continue along parallel lines, and the experience in grape growing and wine making have had continuity with all the generations managing the company.

Vigne Del Duca Prosecco - Sicily

Non - Vintage Loredan Gaspirini Prosecco - Volpago Del Montello - (Italy) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Perfect apertif, white fish

A very fine wine with great structure and concentration, and an unexpected long final taste.

Loredan Gaspirini Prosecco - Volpago Del Montello

Non - Vintage Bredif Brut Vouvray - Loire Valley - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Perfect apertif, grilled chicken, white fish

The color is pale gold yellow. Intense and fruity nose with notes of white flowers and quince. Subtle attack on the palate. Nice wine with fresh structure and aromatic finish.

Marc BrÃ©dif is owned and operated by the Baron de Ladoucette. The key to any de Ladoucette wine is quality â€“ in the vineyard, the winery and the bottle. The wines are made in the state-of-the art winery within the landmark ChÃ¢teau du Nozet and are considered to be some of the finest examples of their type.

Bredif Brut Vouvray - Loire Valley

Non - Vintage Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut - Champagne - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $75.60

Case Price: $907.20

Ideal as an aperitif before a good meal. Puff pastry, hors dâ€™oeuvres and pork-butchery. Seafood and grilled or steamed fish, roast poultry and white meats.

Appearance : Medium gold, quite intense for a young wine because of the Pinot Noir used and the decision to never to adjust the colour. Mousse of small bubbles. Nose: vine flowers, lime tree flowers. A touch of honey. Palate: Beautiful attack. Full mouth, nicely vinous, that remains fruity, red currant, raspberry. Some biscuity notes are present with others of freshly baked bread.

Royale RÃ©serve takes advantage of the rich and powerful Pinot Noir grapes from the southern side of the Montagne de Reims, which always makes up the majority of the blend.

Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut - Champagne

Non - Vintage Alfred Gratien Brut Classique - Champagne - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $72.00

Case Price: $864.00

White meats, especially chicken

The colour is Light-gold and the wine has a fine, long lasting mousse. It has a bouquet of citrus fruits, mangos, peaches and apricots. On the palate there is a wonderful balance of aromatic strength and the freshness of exotic fruits. It''s a refined blend dominated by fruity Pinot Meunier combined with the elegance of Chardonnay.

Champagnes from Alfred Gratien have a lengthy tradition and, disregarding the mass-produced ethos and fashions of modern times, still remain true to that tradition today. The cellar master, Nicolas Jaeger, makes it his business to ensure that things stay that way. Following in the footsteps of his father and his forefathers, he represents the fourth generation to preserve the uniqueness of their champagnes.

Alfred Gratien Brut Classique - Champagne

Non - Vintage Paul Bara Brut Reserve - Champagne - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $81.00

Case Price: $972.00

Perfect apertif

Lightly golden colour, the nose displays lifted perfume of whiteflowers, citrus, spice, and vanilla.The palate is rich and creamy with some baked apple and cinammon notes, and the finish shows very good length. Delicious.

The Bara family has been based in Bouzy for over 150 years. All their vineyards are rated 100 Grand cru. They are a small producer that consistently produces excellent and well priced wines.The champagnes of Paul Bara and his daughter Chantal are essential references for anyone who wants to enjoy and understand the ripe, dry richness of Bouzy, where their 11-ha domain is situated and about which Bara has written a book

Paul Bara Brut Reserve - Champagne

Non - Vintage Marc Bredif Brut Vouvray - Chinon - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $27.00

Case Price: $324.00

Apertif, pastry dishes

Marc Bredif''s sparkling Vouvray is full of apples, pear and fresh baked bread flavours.

Marc BrÃ©dif is owned and operated by the Baron de Ladoucette. The Baron de Ladoucette is dedicated to maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout his winery. The wines are made in the state-of-the art winery within the landmark ChÃ¢teau du Nozet and are considered to be some of the finest examples of their type.

Marc Bredif Brut Vouvray - Chinon

1999 Pol Roger Brut Vintage - Champagne - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $110.00

Case Price: $1,320.00

Apertif

On the nose it presents as quite Chardonnay driven with spicy and somewhat aldehydic characters and developed yeasty overtones. Its not until the palate that the firmness of Pinot Noir is felt, but in a quite restrained fashion, it still feels quite primary, even though its at the 10 year mark. The acid is soft which suggests that this won't be the longest lived wine, but it still tastes admirably youthful.

The prestigious Pol Roger Champagne house has been family owned and operated since 1849. Its admirers include Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill, who named his racehorse after his champagne. Heading the company is Christian Pol Roger

Pol Roger Brut Vintage - Champagne

1999 Pol Roger Blanc de Blanc Reserve - Champagne - (France) Champagne/Sparkling

Bottle Price: $126.00

Case Price: $1,512.00

Apertif, grilled fish

The nose initially reveals notes of violets, brioche, toast and almonds which then gain subtle tones of leather and iodine â€“ a characteristic of Chardonnays and signifying the mature development of this vintage. The palate demonstrates a balance of fullness and strength, dominated by fresh fruit with hints of violets and aniseed

What makes Pol Roger special? Established in Epernay in 1849, it remains one of the few luxury Champagne firms that is still family-owned. Their cellars, which extend over four miles long, are on two levels. The deeper cellar maintains a lower temperature than most Champagne cellars, including their own higher one.

Pol Roger Blanc de Blanc Reserve - Champagne