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TROPHY WINNER - BEST SHIRAZ AT 2009 BAROSSA VALLEY WINE SHOW

2006 Sons of Eden 'Remus' Old Vine Eden Valley Shiraz is available while stocks last for $45.95 a bottle VERY LIMITED STOCKS

Sons of Eden was formed from the partnership of Simon Cowham (one of Australia's most accomplised vignerons) and Corey Ryan (one of Australia's most accomplised winemakers). They make a formidable team and their exceptional skill and experience is expressed in the Sons of Eden Wines - named in "Ten of the Best" by James Halliday Wine Companion 2010. Simon, who had been managing vineyards for Yalumba, nurtures the vines that are used in some of the Eden/Barossa valley iconic wines. Indeed, 98% of the crop is sought after by the likes of Henschke, Yalumba and Torbreck. Only 2% of the crop (mostly old vineyards) is selected for Corey to craft into exquisite reds of considerable flavour, complexity and length. Corey's extensive winemaking experience was at Yalumba, Henschke and Villa Maria. It is hard to imagine a better pedigree behind any wine label. To quote Halliday: "With this background, it comes as no surprise to find the estate-grown wines are of outstanding quality."

The 2006 Sons of Eden Remus is sourced from 70+ year old vines in the Eden Valley – the best shiraz Simon can find - hand plunged, cool fermented and aged for 21 months in the highest quality French oak. The wine is magnificent; complex and beautifully structured, opulent yet supple and smooth, with intense spicy flavours that are specific to the Eden Valley. Deep, bright purple-red; the rich bouquet has abundant dark berry fruit and spice; a high class velvety full-bodied palate follows, with a cascade of black fruits and spices balanced by quality oak. Sumptuous and satisfying, it’s an essay in restrained strength and style; the iron fist in a velvet glove.

"Corey Ryan worked as a winemaker at Henschke for six years before he and viticulturalist Simon Cowham, who had been managing vineyards for Yalumba, started up their own winery. It’s called Sons of Eden, and since its first vintage (2000) it has quickly emerged from the pack. One of my top picks among the hundreds of new small wineries coming out of Australia, it specializes in wines that manage to build grace and harmony into those ripe, opulent Aussie flavors… The Sons of Eden wines all strike me as exceptionally supple and smooth… It’s a balancing act, creating those refined textures without losing the effusive flavors. Sons of Eden makes three Shiraz-based reds. Romulus is the biggest, a plush Barossa red. Remus uses Eden Valley fruit, and it’s brighter and spicier, but still on the ripe end of the scale." Harvey, Wine Spectator

A GREAT PINOT AT A GREAT PRICE (30% OFF SPECIAL)

2005 Voice of the Vine Acappella Pinot Noir is available while stocks last for $29.95 a bottle (WAS $43.95)

Voice of the Vine Vineyard is a family-owned specialist pinot producer located on the northern plains of Mornington Peninsula. The Estate currently has 35 acres of premium producing vines, with around 90% of the vineyard planted to five clones of Pinot Noir on a variety of spacings and trellises.

The aromas swirl from the glass, fragrant and seductive sour cherry complexed with sappy/foresty/savoury overtones; the palate is multi-dimensional and loaded with style – deep sour cherry with underlying exotic spices and forest flavours. The wine is still in its infancy and positively demands lengthy decanting to reveal its wares. Not for everyone as it walks a little on the wild side, but for those that like exceptionally complex pinot this is AN ABSOLUTE STEAL AT THE HEAVILY DISCOUNTED PRICE.

"Tight, structured, pure and imposing. Excellent quality. Hints of earth and forest and undergrowth, but essentially a sour, black cherried wine of power, balance and distinction. Really good wine. Drink: 2009-2014." Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front - 93 points

WHITE WINE RECOMMENDATIONS

2008 Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling is available while stocks last for $17.50 a bottle

"No doubt Claymore are U2 fans, and this wine has some of the commanding presence of their music. Honeyed mineral, lime and lemon fragrances lead into a long palate of delicacy and concentration. A stunning wine." Huon Hooke, Gourmet Traveller Wine - 95 points *****

"Floral, fragrant and aromatic are the first words uttered. A wine of style and elegance as well. Well crafted and put together with subtle lime juice fruit, guava and light passionfruit and very light straw on the palate imparted with a soft creaminess. One of those wines that draws you in beautifully with its promising noseful of delightful aromas then delivers bigtime with good lineal fruit long in length and with finesse, with a citrus tangy light bitter lemon finish that just calls out for more. This is top notch Clare valley Riesling, drinking very well now. Try it with grilled fish. Drink to 2012." Paul Ippolito - 92 points [91-94: Excellent – A wonderful mix of a top wine at a decent price]

2008 Sons of Eden Freya Riesling is available while stocks last for $19.95 a bottle

"Sons of Eden is the venture of winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham, who both learnt and refined their skills in the vineyards and cellars of Eden Valley… With this background, it comes as no surprise to find the estate-grown wines are of outstanding quality." James Halliday

The 2008 Sons of Eden Freya riesling was produced from 40 year-old-vines and displays all the hallmark Eden Valley lime and citrus characters. An aromatic floral blossom bouquet leads onto a palate flooded with regional lime and citrus fruit, crisp and clean, and with exemplary balance and structure and a powerful finish.

"Has quite remarkable intensity to its flavour, with citrus, apple and even stone fruit wrapped around a core of stoney acidity. Built to last. Screwcap. 11.5% alc. Drink Now - 2020." James Halliday - 94 points

2008 Branken Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is available while stocks last for $12.50 a bottle

A delicious sauvignon blanc from the Omaka and Raupara districts in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. Beautifully balanced, elegant, harmonious palate with fresh, vibrant and concentrated gooseberry, guava and lime flavours. Finishes crisp and clean thanks to the fresh acidity that lingers on the tongue. Outstanding value.

2008 Astrolabe Discovery Awatere Sauvignon Blanc is available while stocks last for $29.95 a bottle

"The row of glasses of Sauvignon Blanc, from several winemaking regions in New Zealand, was lined up along the table. In the company of each other, no wine stood out particularly over another in the aromatic stakes. But when it came to the taste, it was clear that some were better than others. The top wines were called back and when the ranking had been made, the bottles were unveiled to reveal a who's who of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc producers. There was Saint Clair, Dog Point, Cloudy Bay and the wine I had chosen as Number One in my mini tasting of 17 Sauvignon Blancs, Astrolabe 'Discovery' Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2008. This was the one wine in the line-up that needed no work to write tasting notes, it was the one wine you could sniff and taste and the descriptors just flowed. It had that extra radiance amongst the stars.

Astrolabe Discovery Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2008 is distinctly New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the nose. It has that rich, citrus-infused passionfruit scent with a herbaceous kind of twist. In the mouth the wine is rich, juicy, mouthfilling and fresh with a vivacious tropical fruit and vibrant lime/citrus/summer herb undercurrent and the fruit becoming quite distinctly passionfruit with a touch of freshly cut pineapple, a hint of nectarine and some classic gooseberry notes coming through. With a very, very, long finish, the fruit is definitely the hero in this wine.

… This Astrolabe Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2008 has simply blossomed in the bottle over the last seven weeks. There is nothing shy about the wine now. With the extra bottle age, I consider this week's Wine of the Week, to have an extra depth of complexity, and of course an on going 'discovery' in every mouthful. I rate it 19.5/20." Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com – 19.5 out of 20 points

"I tasted through maybe 20 sauvignon blancs from New Zealand earlier today, most from the 2008 vintage. I thought most of them were of middling quality but I liked the Astrolabe wines, for different reasons. Fine, flinty, smoky and pure. Has some sweet-scented edges but good grip too. Distinctly slatey, minerally aftertaste. Quite a bit of elegant sophistication. Gorgeous purity and lovely length. Drink : 2008 – 2011." Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front - 94 points

"In recent years, Astrolabe has steadily climbed up the charts with its pure and powerful sauvignon blanc, but since the release of the Awatere and Kekerengu single-vineyard wines last year, it's having a serious crack at earning the tittle of NZ's best sauvignon blanc producer. 2008 Awatere Sauvignon Blanc: Slightly less concentration than the previous vintage but still with plenty of power. Classically Awatere with tomato leaf, green capsicum and mineral flavours. The wine has better fruit purity than the Marlborough label with a good texture and lingering finish. Assertively vegetal." Bob Campbell MW – 93 points

"Perhaps the most classically pungent Kiwi Sauv I have had in ages. Herbaceous, tomato leaf meets gooseberry, spicy nose. Palate is dry, long & very well defined. Classic stuff." Andrew Graham - 18.8 out of 20 points

2008 Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay is available while stocks last for $18.95 a bottle

"Hoddles Creek's pinot noir is so good that I often forget about the chardonnay - but this is another beauty. Value doesn't come much higher. It has a steely, dry, citrussy finish but there's a power of fruit flavour cruising through the centre of it. The nose is funky, sulphurous, the palate then riven with grapefruit and pineapple and lemon. Smoky oak is beautifully integrated and it's seriously long. It's fresh and penetrating, yet generous. Outstanding wine. Alcohol : 13.5%. Closure : Screwcap. Drink : 2010 - 2015." Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front - 93 points

2007 Carbunup Crest Margaret River Chardonnay is available while stocks last for $19.95 a bottle

An elegant chardonnay from Margaret River that offers exceptional value for money at under $20. Beautifully crafted, the palate is quite fine, focused and long, with peach, citrus and tropical fruit components cradled by subtle French oak and fresh acidity. A wine with universal appeal.

"A fragrant bouquet with a striking mix of tropical and citrus aromas moves into a delicate, finely flavoured palate, perhaps a little too fine. Screwcap. 13.6% alc. Drink Now - 2016." James Halliday - 90 points

2008 Wild Rock 'Sur Lie' Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris is available while stocks last for $22.50 a bottle

A sensational wine from Craggy Range, the grapes sourced from the beautiful Heretaunga Plains of Hawkes Bay. Beautifully scented, with subtle but clean aromas of pear and spice; bright, juicy palate full of pear, citrus and lime fruit. Mouthfilling, rich, delicious and long. Really moreish in the glass, with lovely mouthfeel and texture, perhaps the result of allowing the wine to remain on the spent yeast lees after fermenting ('sur lie'). Very highly recommended.

"Fragrant with hints of summer fruit, suggestions of toasted nuts, texture and a bright, crisp finish." Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times

2007 Astrolabe Pinot Gris is available while stocks last for $25.95 a bottle

Thought I'd feature this wine again (for those of you who missed out on it last time) as each time I taste it I continue to be amazed by the exceptional quality of the wine. It is a stunning pinot gris and truly world class. And certainly not a one-off, as my research discovered that it's predecessor, the 2006 Astrolabe Pinot Gris, won the Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris at the 2006 Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

The wine has a beautiful nose, lightly floral and deliciously perfumed. Classic Pinot Gris on the palate - spicy and exotic, pristine pear and peach fruit abound, wonderful fresh acidity and a long, lingering finish. This is an elegant pinot gris with great finesse and subtlety; one for the purists.

"I was surprised to find that as many as nine of my 45 favourite New Zealand wines from recent tastings were Pinot Gris. Again I liked the… Brightwater Pinot Gris 2006 Nelson seemed to have the balance between pure, bumptious fruit and refreshing acidity just right, and Astrolabe Pinot Gris 2007 Marlborough seems similarly sophisticated." Jancis Robinson, MW

RED WINE RECOMMENDATIONS

2006 Allira Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz is available while stocks last for $9.75 a bottle (WAS $11.50 a bottle)

The wine is deeply coloured, featuring an almost vivid purple colour. The nose has characteristic lifted cool-climate Shiraz aromas of black cherries, blood plums, blueberries and cracked black pepper. A supple and elegant palate echoes these flavours, finishing cleanly and with good persistence.

"From Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges, the reasonably priced Allira range is the second fiddle to Elgo Estate wines. These wines can surprise for value and this is no exception. It's an aromatic, young, Cotes-du-Rhonish red at a great price. The complex nose combines peppery spice, red berry aromas and earthy, rustic notes of harmonious, savoury appeal. The palate sits on the light side of medium body with fine silky texture and spicy berry flavour of attractive intensity. It has surprising length and very soft tannins provide just enough support for balanced drinking now." Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure Uncorked – Wine of the Week & ****(*)

2006 Dog Ridge 'The Pup' Shiraz is available while stocks last for $13.95 a bottle

The 2006 Dog Ridge 'The Pup' shiraz is simply outstanding value for a McLaren Vale shiraz and can not be recommended highly enough. Bright and deep red-purple; clean, concentrated black fruit aromas have well integrated vanilla oak adding to the appeal; the medium–to-full-bodied palate has smooth blackberry and plum fruit, with supple, ripe tannins and vanilla oak on the finish. Like its sister wine, the cabernet merlot, the shiraz has a lovely texture and a juicy mouthfeel that has universal appeal.

"Bright ruby. Jammy raspberry and blueberry on the nose, with suave floral and spice qualities lending complexity. Juicy, finely focused red and dark berry flavors nicely blend sweetness and tangy cut, with no apparent tannins. The energetic finish shows persistent dark berry flavors and very good clarity." Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar – 89 points

2008 Matahiwi Pinot Noir is available while stocks last for $19.95 a bottle

Matahiwi is in NZ's Wairarapa region, just north of the renowned Pinot Noir producing district of Martinborough. Their newly released 2008 pinot noir is absolutely delicious and is the best pinot that I've tried at around the $20 mark. Bright colour; fragrant plum, black cherry and spice aromas; pure sweet varietal fruit on a the medium-bodied, silky palate with good length and intensity; supple and smooth in the mouth. Outstanding value. To quote Jane Macquitty (The Times Online) on the 2004 Matahiwi pinot: "this gorgeous, leafy, game and spice-laden red that will give Burgundians nightmares."

"The Matahiwi vineyard is planted in several combinations of rootstock and Pinot Noir clones and this Pinot is a blend of some of these - 115, 114, 10/5, 777, Abel and 667, with each adding their own character and complexity. In the winery, the different batches of fruit are processed separately so that we can see the individual characters on their own and we add further complexities by incorporating different techniques and yeast combinations. The wine is aged partly in tank and partly in barrel for 10 months, undergoing malolactic fermentation, before being blended for bottling. This attractive soft Pinot Noir shows dark plum and raspberry flavours with fragrant fresh hay and savoury oak characters. On the palate, it is soft and round, with a hint of spicy smoky oak and a long finish." Winery Notes

2007 Henty Estate Shiraz is available while stocks last for $22.95 a bottle

You may recall that the 2006 Henty Shiraz created quite a buying frenzy last year when James Halliday awarded it 96 points and selected it his Top 100: "… packed full of beautifully ripe, lip-smacking spicy black fruits… What a wine." I sampled quite a few bottles of the wine and though I thought it a good wine, I could never quite see what James Halliday saw in it. I have no such reservations with the new 07 vintage, which I think is an absolute cracker.

From a drought year, the wine is spicy, luscious, rich and velvety. The nose is drop-dead gorgeous, beautifully perfumed and full of black fruits; which leads into a powerful, deep and long palate crammed with blackberry fruit. Soft fine tannins and immaculately handled French oak complete this deceptively rich wine, which will surely blossom with a few years in the cellar – provided you can keep your hands off it!

2006 Sons of Eden 'Kennedy' Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre is available while stocks last for $21.50 a bottle

This wonderful wine is a classic blend of old vine Barossa Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre. A rich, gently ripe bouquet, with sweet, deep berry fruit; a silky smooth palate with lovely line and flow, exuding a rich array of black cherry and dark blackberry fruit; beautifully handled oak and soft tannins; absolutely seamless with a long, lingering finish. Outstanding value.

"Good colour; a prime example of the synergy of the blend, shiraz the glue which holds the other parts together; a cascade of red and black fruits with fine-grained tannins. Great price. Screwcap. Drink Now – 2016." James Halliday - 94 points

"Open-textured and tremendously appealing for the way its cherry, black olive and plum flavors fit seamlessly with the polished tannins and lively structure. Has impressive presence. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2013. 500 cases made." Wine Spectator - 91 points [90-94: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style]

2007 Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc is available while stocks last for $24.95 a bottle

The new release 2007 Picardy Merlot/Cabernet is a blend of 53% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon. This delicious wine, made very much in the style of the Merlot dominant St Emilion/Pomerol wines, is all about elegance and refinement. Medium bodied, fine-structured palate; very attractive cassis, blackberry and cedar mix, perfectly balanced with the oak judged to perfection; delightful mouthfeel and texture and a complex finish. The 2007 vintage is probably the best the yet - the Pannells feel they have now really nailed the 'magic formula' to make this Bordeaux blend.

"Bright colour; a most attractive and fragrant wine with fresh cassis notes giving a juicy cast to the palate, supported by fine tannins and quality French oak. Cork. 14% alc. Drink Now – 2015." James Halliday - 94 points

"A classic Bordeaux blend that is always refined and attractive at Picardy in the best vintage years. The 2007 harvest just happened to be one of these and this wine is ample proof of a great year coupled with considered, hands-on winemaking. In fact, it is rather reminiscent of the best reds from the Right Bank. Aromas of plum, raspberry, briar, licorice, earth and cedar/vanilla oak. On the palate it is medium to full bodied with plum, raspberry, cassis, earth and subtle cedar flavours. The fruit was pristine and ripe at picking across the three varieties – and it shows. Tannins are ripe and silky, giving an amazing texture to this wine. Acidity is clean and fresh for this blend. The finish is lingering and satisfying. A delicious food wine that is always in the top five of this blend in Western Australia." Peter Rigby

2006 Esk Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec is available while stocks last for $27.95 a bottle

Made from a blend of grapes from several vineyards in the Hawkes Bays' Gimblett Gravels region, this fragrant, finely structured, beautifully proportioned wine can not be recommended highly enough for those looking for affordable alternatives to quality Bordeaux. A wonderful example of the modern "claret style", this delicious wine is all about fineness and structure, subtle oak treatment, and great depth of fruit without any hints of over-ripeness.

"When looking back over my notes from this Esk Valley tasting, the words I see repeated throughout the wines are 'restraint', 'elegance' and 'balance'. It was difficult to see a weak link in the lineup, and previous tastings of the wines bolster that impression. Gordon Russell (winemaker) acknowledges Esk Valley generally has more fruit than needed, allowing them to select the best for their own needs with owner, Villa Maria, finding a home for the rest. No doubt Esk also benefits from the experience and capital of Villa Maria, as the care and attention to detail and dedication to quality have long been a hallmark of all in the Villa Maria stable. The combination of the skill and obvious passion of Gordon, the quality and care of their vineyards and a hands-off approach to winemaking has given a superb range of wines, displaying character, elegance and individuality. This is winery with plenty of history, and an exciting future too.

… Bordeaux varietals are what Hawke's Bay - and Esk Valley - have made their name from, and we started with two vintages of the very good value Esk Valley Black Label Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2006 is very merlot-dominant (76%)and shows a lushness and red fruitedness common to the variety. Aromatic and gently fleshy, this wine offers very attractive drinking now, elegant and medium-bodied with a savoury spiciness to its finish." Emma Jenkins, Independent Wine Monthly

"If the more expensive reserve version of this wine is one of the best examples of the style in the country, then this is one of the most keenly priced. It's substantial, loaded with flavour and personality and can happily be spared till next Christmas if necessary." Warren Barton, The Dominion Post – Top 100 Wines

2006 Portsea Estate Pinot Noir is available while stocks last for $34.95 a bottle VERY LIMITED STOCKS

Portsea Estate is a tiny vineyard located on the century old Tintagel property overlooking Bass Strait at the very tip of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. It's wines are made by Lindsay McCall (Paringa Estate), arguably Australia's most successful pinot noir maker. Its terroir is unique, derived from extensive limestone deposits and a top soil of calcareous sand and humus collected over thousands of years. The 2006 Portsea Estate is cool-climate pinot noir from Australia at its very best and I am not surprised that it was a Triple Trophy Winner at the prestigious National Cool Climate Show, taking out the Champion Wine of the Show. In addition it has won a staggering 7 Gold Medals in wine shows over the last year. Elegant, deeply flavoured and finely crafted; this wonderfully aromatic pinot has deep cherry and plum fruit and sweet spices on the bouquet. The palate that follows is supple, concentrated and complex; offering plum, cherry and spice with fine ripe tannins and perfectly managed oak. The finish is fresh, clean and lingering. I have no doubt that Portsea Estate is a star in the making.

Awards

Champion Wine of the Show - 2007 National Cool Climate Wine Show

Champion Pinot Noir - 2007 National Cool Climate Wine Show

Champion Dry Red Table Wine - 2007 National Cool Climate Wine Show

Gold Medal - 2007 National Cool Climate Wine Show

Gold Medal - 2008 Royal Sydney Wine Show

Gold Medal - 2008 Rutherglen Wine Show

Gold Medal – 20008 Cowra Wine Show

Gold Medal – 2008 Bathurst Wine Show

Gold Medal – 2008 Ballarat Wine Show

Some of my current offerings are listed below. Click on the link for each wine to view the label and tasting notes.

For a full list of wines in stock, please click on link next to the varietal or visit my website at http://www.canterburywines.net

Sauvignon Blanc - click here for a full list of Sauvignon Blanc

2008 Astrolabe Discovery Awatere Sauvignon Blanc "Since the release of the Awatere and Kekerengu single-vineyard wines last year, Astrolabe is having a serious crack at earning the tittle of NZ's best sauvignon blanc producer" - Bob Campbell MW, 93 points; "Number One in my mini tasting of 17 Sauvignon Blancs... It had that extra radiance amongst the stars... With a very, very, long finish, the fruit is definitely the hero in this wine" - www.wineoftheweek.com, 19.5 out of 20 points; "Classic stuff" - Andrew Graham, 18.8 out of 20 points $29.95 per bottle

2008 Astrolabe Voyage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the prestigous 2008 International Wine and Spirits Competition; Winestate ***** ; "Another stellar sauvignon that's a riot of gooseberry, currant, fresh herbs and citrus, with a pure minerally elegance" - NZ Herald; "Pristine crowd-pleaser" - The Wine Front, 90 points; "Plenty of flavour and character" - Bob Campbell MW, 90 points $19.95 per bottle

2008 Branken Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Outstanding value - vibrant, beautifully balanced and elegant $12.50 per bottle

2008 Catalina Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $19.50 per bottle

2008 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc    $32.95 per bottle; SPECIAL (10% OFF IN STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY - $29.66 per bottle)

2008 Chalkers Crossing Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc    A very impressive example of Australian sauvignon blanc; wonderfully fragrant, with subtle flavours and oodles of fresh acidity; "Lively and fresh palate, with cleansing acidity and a long finish" - James Halliday, 94 point $17.50 per bottle

2008 Culley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc    Beautifully balanced, elegant, harmonious palate; "Outstanding fruit flavours - long and intense on a lightweight and elegant palate" - Winestate **** $17.95 per bottle

2008 Forrest Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc     "From one of New Zealand's finest producers, this is about as good as Marlborough sauvignon blanc gets... in the mouth it has more depth and concentration than most... Fine, fragrant and invigorating" - Huon Hooke, Wine of The Week   $19.95 per bottle

2008 Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc   "Lives up to its glowing reputation... a more complex style than most, with real individuality" Michael Cooper *****; "As good as ever... Lovely poise and length" - Jane Skilton MW; "Totally user-friendly style... long, flavoursome finish" - Sue Courtney, 18.0 points; "Has class" - Deborah Walton; "Zesty and refreshing, intensely fruity, it is everything you'd expect from this now iconic grape" - Tasting Panel, The Pres   $16.95 per bottle

2008 Mahi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Soft, beguiling and complex; made by one of the masters of the craft Brian Bicknell; Matthew Dukes - 60 Best New Zealand Wines of 2009 $21.95 per bottle

2008 Mouku Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Great value $12.50 per bottle

2008 Saint Clair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc "Saint Clair has now edged out Palliser and Cloudy Bay as this country's top sauvignon blanc maker" - Bob Campbell MW; "I regard Saint Clair Wines as the country's top sauvignon blanc producer" - Sue Courtney $17.95 per bottle; SPECIAL (STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY - $15.95 per bottle)

2007 Sincérité Sauvignon Blanc Delicious sauvignon blanc from Loire Valley $19.95 per bottle

Riesling - click here for a full list of Riesling

2007 Castle Rock Estate Riesling Full of piercing lime & lemon flavours; "Dyed-in-the-wool stayer" - James Halliday, 94 points $22.95 per bottle

2005 Chalkers Crossing Hilltops Riesling "A delicious palate " - James Halliday, 95 points; "Intense floral fruit floods from the glass" - Gourmet Traveller Wine, 94 points ***** $19.95 per bottle

2008 Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling  "A long palate of delicacy and concentration. A stunning wine." - Huon Hooke, 95 points *****    $17.50 per bottle

2008 Crabtree Watervale Riesling  Winner of RIESLING WINE OF THE YEAR at the 2008 Winestate Wine of the Year Awards; "Excellent length and focus to the pure varietal fruit expression" - James Halliday, 95 points    $18.50 per bottle

2004 Elgo Estate Strathbogie Ranges Riesling     A DUAL TROPHY WINNER AT A HEAVILY DISCOUNTED PRICE ; Delicious mouth-filling riesling just beginning to show some complex palate development; but still crisp, intense and long; with pure citrus and lime flavours; "Wonderfully intense, with great line and length" - James Halliday, 94 points   SUPER SPECIAL (15% OFF)  $16.95 per bottle

2007 Frogmore Creek Riesling     Trophy for Best Wine - 2009 Tasmanian Wine Show; "An exceptional wine... It is one of those wines with vibrancy and thrust that makes the mouth come alive... immaculately crafted" - James Halliday, 96 points; "Great now and for at least a decade" - Huon Hooke, 95 points    $28.95 per bottle

2008 Heggies Eden Valley Riesling     Dual Trophy Winner; "Absolutely gorgeous, with scintillating clarity of flavour" - Max Allen, 30 Great Australian Wines (TOP WHITE); "Defined and powerful, long and precise" - Nick Stock, 97 points; "This is one of the great Eden Valley single vineyards" - James Halliday Top 100 of 2008, 95 points; "This is my type of Riesling" - Ray Jordan; "Absolute stunner" - John Fordham; Gourmet Traveller Wines - Best Buy Wines $20 and under    $17.95 per bottle

2007 Henty Estate Riesling     "A great wine of style and character" - Winorama, 93 points $21.95 per bottle

2008 Helm Classic Dry Riesling     Trophies for Best White Wine & Best Riesling at Canberra Wine Show; Trophy for Best Riesling at Sydney Wine Show; "Beautifully fragrant, shaped and measured... It's luscious and concentrated but simultaneously shapely, long and refreshing, finishing with remarkable persistence, tautness and acidity" - Jeremy Oliver, 95 points; James Halliday - 95 points; "Classic in name, classic in nature... Pristine and delicious" - Andrew Graham, 18 out of 20 points   $26.95 per bottle

2007 Helm Classic Dry Riesling     Trophy for Best Riesling at Cool Climate Wine Show; Top gold medal at Royal Melbourne; "Delicious pure polished fruit oozes down the throat effortlessly" - Paul Ippolito, 95 points; "A ripper" - Chris Shanahan; "Measures up with the finest Rieslings I have tasted... crisp lemon-lime flavours triggers an incredible palate explosion" - John Fordham; "Lovely lime juice flavours with perfectly balanced acidity" - James Halliday, 92 points $27.95 per bottle

2007 Howard Park Riesling "Outstanding development potential" - James Halliday, 96 points; Winorama - 95 points; "Just lovely" - Jane Faulkner $23.50 per bottle

2007 Mountadam Eden Valley Riesling      "A marvellous expression of Mountadam's rocky terroir... unfolds layers of fragrance and flavour, exceptional length and focus" - Jeremy Oliver, 96 points; "Classic Eden Valley riesling" - Gourmet Traveller Wine, 93 points ***** $22.50 per bottle

2008 O'Leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling      James Halliday Top 100 of 2008 - 95 points; "In scintillating form, full of piercing intent" - Nick Stock, The penguin Good australian Wine Guide 2009 - BEST RIESLING; "Stunning riesling... this is king among the new Clares" - Philip White; "... and, yep, I could drink a bucket load of this" - Jane Faulkner $17.95 per bottle

2008 Sons of Eden Freya Riesling      "Has quite remarkable intensity to its flavour... Built to last" - James Halliday, 94 points; Produced from 40 year-old-vines and displaying all the hallmark Eden Valley lime and citrus characters $19.95 per bottle

2008 The Wilson Vineyard DJW Riesling   "A compelling mix of lime, apple and mineral on the very long palate, which also has great line" - James Halliday, 94 points; "A delicate, tight, beautifully refined ageing style" - Huon Hooke, 94 points ***** $21.50 per bottle

Chardonnay - click here for a full list of Chardonnay

2007 Cape Mentelle Chardonnay Trophy Best Chardonnay - 2009 Sydney Wine Show; "Its long, vibrant and seamless palate finishes with a powerful crescendo of flavour. Excellent balance and focus" - Jeremy Oliver, 95 points; "A lively and fresh Chardonnay with a glorious finish" - Paul Ippolito, 95 points; "A lovely wine" - Grant Dodd, 94+ points; The Wine Front - 93 points $33.95 per bottle

2006 Dog Point Chardonnay "Truly stunning" - Sue Courtney, Wine of the Week; "Finesse, power, elegance and length - this is a beautiful chardonnay" - The Wine Front, 94 points $32.50 per bottle

2007 Carbunup Crest Margaret River Chardonnay Great value, delicious Margaret River chardonnay; "A fragrant bouquet with a striking mix of tropical and citrus aromas moves into a delicate, finely flavoured palate" - James Halliday, 90 points $19.95 per bottle

2006 Helen's Hill Estate Chardonnay Yarra Valley at its very best; "Very well-made wine" - James Halliday, 95 points; "Good, chalky minerality and wheatmeal complexity" - Max Allen; Gold Medal, Winewise Small Vignerons Awards; "A fine Yarra Valley Chardonnay " - Paddy Kendler ****(*); BLUE-GOLD Award Winner - 2008 Sydney International Wine Competition $22.50 per bottle

2008 Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay "This is another beauty. Value doesn't come much higher... It's fresh and penetrating, yet generous. Outstanding wine" - The Wine Front, 93 points $18.95 per bottle

2006 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay "Is the world's finest chardonnay for the money" - Robert Whitley, 92 points; Wine Spectator - 90 points [90-94: Outstanding] $21.95 per bottle

2007 Larry Cherubino Ad Hoc Hen & Chicken Chardonnay James Halliday's Top 100 of 2008 - 92 points $19.95 per bottle

2007 McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Chardonnay "Delicious white peach and grapefruit flavours in classic Margaret River style, and an intense, lingering finish" - James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2008, 96 points $32.50 per bottle

2005 Squitchy Lane Yarra Valley Chardonnay A lovely chardonnay from 25 year old vines in the Yarra Valley $22.50 per bottle

2006 Tomboy Hill Garibaldi Farm Chardonnay Sensational wine (very Burgundian); "Superfine and elegant; tightly focused " - James Halliday, 95 points $36.95 per bottle

2006 Voyager Estate Chardonnay "This was my favourite in a class of 57 last year" - Huon Hooke, 95 points; "It's a top wine from an exceptional vintage" - Winorama, 95 points; "Restrained, classy, long and elegant" - The Wine Front, 94 points $29.95 per bottle

2007 Yalumba FDW [7c] Chardonnay "Lovely purity" - James Halliday, 94 points; "It unleashes phenomenal rich tangy melon and peach flavour... A lot of wine for the money" - Nick Stock, 93 points; "It's been a pleasure doing business with you again FDW[7c]" - The Wine Front, 93 points $26.95 per bottle

Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio - click here for a full list of Pinot Gris/Grigio

2007 Astrolabe Pinot Gris A stunning pinot gris and truly world class (the 06 won a Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris at the Air NZ Wine Awards); "The '07 Astrolabe is startlingly good - a real winner" - Gourmet Traveller Wine; "Sophisticated" - Jancis Robinson MW $25.95 per bottle

2004 Caves de Beblenheim Pinot Blanc Reeks of the French terroir, great value $24.95 per bottle

2006 Miceli Iolanda Pinot Grigio "Miceli has a special touch with this variety" - James Halliday, 92 points; "This is spot on Pinot Grigio" - Paul Ippolito, 91 points; Winorama - 90 points $18.50 per bottle

2008 Mills Reef Reserve Marlborough Pinot Gris A stunning example of the variety from Marlborough $22.50 per bottle

2006 Phaedrus Estate Pinot Gris A beautiful full, luscious pinot gris from this tiny Mornington Peninsular producer $19.95 per bottle

2007 Thorn-Clarke Eden Valley Pinot Gris BEST VALUE PINOT GRIS ON THE MARKET $14.95 per bottle

2007 Wild Earth Central Otago Pinot Gris Full, juicy & unctuous $27.50 per bottle

2007 Wild Rock 'Sur Lie' Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris Mouthfilling, rich, delicious and long. Really moreish in the glass. $22.50 per bottle

2007 Witchmount Estate Pinot Gris Outstanding value $17.95 per bottle

Sparkling White - click here for a full list of Sparkling White

NV Bay Of Fires Tigress Pinot Chardonnay "Baby Arras...Terrific value" - Matthew Jukes, 2005 Top 100 Wines; James Halliday - 91 points; Tyson Stelzer - 90 points; Peter Forrestal, Top 100 Drops - 17.0 points $22.95 per bottle

NV Chandon $21.50 per bottle

2004 Chandon Vintage Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2008 - 95 points; Jeremy Oliver - 91 points $28.95 per bottle

NV Cloudy Bay Pelorus Gourmet Traveller Wine - 93 points *****; "Excellent complex drinking" - Winewise $27.50 per bottle

2003 Clover Hill James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2008 - 96 points; "What a wine, one of power and finesse, complexity and purity... Brilliant stuff" - Peter Bourne $35.95 per bottle

NV Leconfield Syn Cuvee Blanc Superbly packaged, elegant bubbly - BEST VALUE AUSTRALIAN BUBBLY; "This blonde bombshell offers pure enjoyment in every glass... Every mouthful that this temptress offers is filled with refined soft fruit flavours, fresher than a gentle summer rain" - Gourmet Traveller; "It's not a Syn to want to spray this all over your palate and your mates too" - Matthew Jukes $14.95 per bottle

NV No. 1 Family Estate Cuvée No. 1 Blanc de Blancs Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine - 2007 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards; "A classically flinty blanc de blancs style with an ethereal texture... a delicate yet powerful wine" - Gourmet Traveller Wine - 96 points *****; "Stylish stuff" - Winewise, Highly Recommended; "A multi-award-winning bubbly everywhere from here to Britain" - Peter Saunders, Best of the Best***** $39.95 per bottle

NV Paul Louis Brut Blanc de Blancs A delightful sparkling from the Loire Valley; "The stand out wine, by a country mile, turned out to be Paul Louis" - Curtis Marsh; "Perfect wine for summer" - Jane Faulkner $18.50 per bottle

2006 Yarra Burn Chardonnay Pinot Noir "Tight and fine as good sparkling should be" - Huon Hooke, 92 points; James Halliday - 91 points $21.95 per bottle

Pinot Noir - click here for a full list of Pinot Noir

2008 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir "Oodles of charm... Deliciously drinkable and pleasantly affordable" - Bob Campbell, MW; "This wine is utterly charming with an underlying structure that has real weight and power" - Helen Masters; "Lovely to drink" - The Wine Front, 90 points $29.95 per bottle

2006 Bream Creek Pinot Noir As good as the multi-trophy winning 2005; "Vigneron/owner Fred Peacock is a viticultural legend. This wine and the great 2005 Reserve are proof of his skills... great flavour profile and length" - James Halliday Top 100 for 2008 - 95 points; "This is a rip snorter of a wine, especially for the price, as you'd swear you're drinking something more expensive" - Jane Faulkner $29.50 per bottle (LAST STOCKS - THREE BOTTLE LIMIT PER CUSTOMER)

2005 Bream Creek Reserve Pinot Noir Trophies for the Best Tasmanian Red Wine and Best Tasmanian Wine at 2006 Royal Hobart Wine Show; "You'll have to look very hard to find as good value in pinot noir from anywhere in the world. A delectable wine now" - Huon Hooke; "Rich, complex, multi-layered... lots of life and spark" - James Halliday, 95 points; "It's as fresh as the proverbial daisy and thouroughly delicious" - Huon Hooke $36.95 per bottle

2008 Calulu Park Yarra Valley Pinot Noir As good as the 08 Hoddles Creek; "Franco D'Anna is a masterful winemaker" - Campbell Mattinson & Gary Walsh $16.95 per bottle

2007 Carrick Central Otago Pinot Noir "The Bannockburn label has emerged as a regional classic... a sophisticated wine" - Michael Cooper ***** ; "Good combination of power and elegance... Gorgeous length through the finish. Love its aromatics and its silkiness and its texture" - Campbell Mattinson, 93 points; Bob Campbell MW - 91 points $44.95 per bottle

2006 Clemens Hill Pinot Noir Multiple Trophy Winner; BEST WINE AND BEST PINOT NOIR - 2009 Tasmanian Wine Show $36.95 per bottle

2006 Curly Flat Pinot Noir Sensational wine, their best release yet (high praise indeed); "This is a thrilling wine and inexpensive, in pinot noir terms, for the quality delivered... A stunning release" - The Wine Front, 95 points; James Halliday - 95 points; "Real punchy racy stuff with lovely fruit and acidity" - Jancis Robinson MW - 18.0 point $45.90 per bottle

2003 Hinton Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir Sensational wine and outstanding vlue; "... absolutely seduced me with it's velvety lushness" - www.wineoftheweek.com $39.95 per bottle

2008 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir "Remarkable... Franco D'Anna is a masterful winemaker... Lovely flavour and acidity here... it's a spunk of a wine" - The Big Red Book, PINOT NOIR OF THE YEAR; The Wine Front - 94 points $18.95 per bottle

2008 Matahawi Pinot Noir Absolutely delicious; THE BEST PINOT THAT I'VE TRIED AT AROUND THE $20 MARK $19.95 per bottle

2006 Mount MacLeod Pinot Noir The second label of pinot specialist Caledonia Australia $16.95 per bottle

2005 Nanny Goat Central Otago Pinot Noir Archetypal Central Otago pinot for under $30!; "If you like Central Otago pinot noir, go out and source a bottle of this" - The Wine Front, 92 points; "It's a lovely wine" - Paddy Kendler $34.95 per bottle

2006 Palliser Estate Pencarrow Pinot Noir "Ticks all the boxes... the palate delivers loads of genuine pinot flavour" - Philip Rich AFR Top 20 Wines of 2008; "Where has this wine been hiding? It's a pinot noir; it's from Martinborough, it's from an excellent vintage and it's just $20!" - Jeni Port, The Age; "Offers outstanding value every year, and this new vintage is another winner - Wine Orbit $21.95 per bottle

2008 Permutations Pinot Noir A delicious light, bright and fresh Pinot Noir made by 'wunderkid' William Downie; "Brilliantly refined, sappy and silky, and ridiculously good value" - Max Allen $18.95 per bottle

2006 Portsea Estate Pinot Noir Triple Trophy Winner at the prestigious National Cool Climate Show (including Champion Wine of the Show); 7 Gold Medals; made by pinot guru Lindsay McCall $34.95 per bottle

2007 Red Claw Pinot Noir "Delicious autumn drinking... succulent with a lovely, seamless, silky feel. The flavour is long and savoury" - Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure Uncorked - Wine of the Week ****(*) $25.95 per bottle

2006 Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir "A great example of the style the region can produce in an excellent vintage such as 2006. It really screams pinot from the glass" - Sally Gudgeon, 10 Top Drops; Wine Spectator - 89 points [85-89: Very good; a wine with special qualities] $23.50 per bottle

2007 Tomboy Hill The Tomboy Pinot Noir Tomboy Hill's top pinot, as rare as hen's teeth. Fine and long, with wonderful finesse; potent, yet almost feather light. Time will create its own magic. Echoes of Burgundy here, at a fraction of the price! $72.50 per bottle

2005 Voice of the Vine Acappella Pinot Noir AN ABSOLUTE STEAL AT THE HEAVILY DISCOUNTED PRICE, a must for those that like exceptionally complex pinot; "Tight, structured, pure and imposing. Excellent quality... a wine of power, balance and distinction. Really good wine" - The Wine Front, 93 point SUPER SPECIAL (over 30% OFF) $29.95 per bottle

2007 Wild Earth Central Otago Pinot Noir "Very impressive wine with masses of fruit and an appealing warmth" - Bob Campbell MW, 94 points *****; "Full-bodied, succulent, sensual palate... delicious experience with smooth silky tannins" - Sue Courtney ***** $45.95 per bottle

2007 Wild Rock 'Cupids Arrow' Central Otago Pinot Noir Fantastic value Central Otago pinot from Craggy Range $24.95 per bottle

2008 William Downie Gippsland Pinot Noir "Simply a superb wine, with deep, luscious, unctuous flavours yet very finely crafted and presented" - Jeremy Oliver, 96 points; "Beautifully integrated and balanced... It's all very grown up" - The Wine Front, 94 points $56.95 per bottle

2008 William Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir "Deeply perfumed and alluring... exceptionally fine and tightly crafted... A beautiful artisan pinot" - Jeremy Oliver, 97 points; "A wine to be proud of... a perfectly balanced wine... It's a pearler" - The Wine Front, 95 points $56.95 per bottle

2008 William Downie Yarra Valley Pinot Noir "Fine and silky, with a delightfully sweet presence of vibrant red fruits above a fine, bony chassis, it's simply crying out for time in the bottle" - Jeremy Oliver, 95 points; "Lovely length and purity... Very good wine" - The Wine Front, 93 points $56.95 per bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon - click here for a full list of Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Balnaves of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon "It's full bodied and very dense with rich chocolate and blackcurrant flavours - concentrated and strong" - The Wine Front, 94 points $29.95 per bottle

2005 Chalkers Crossing Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon "Powerful, intense varietal blackcurrant and dark chocolate fruit ... perfect tannin and oak structure and balance" - James Halliday, 96 points; The top 40 wines for 2007 - NSW Wine Awards 2007; "What a wine! Dark, brooding and inky ... Great drop" - Wine Without Wank, Outstanding Quality, Good Value $28.50 per bottle

2005 Dog Ridge 'The Pup' Cabernet Merlot END OF VINTAGE CLEARANCE SALE (10% OFF) $12.50 per bottle/$11.95 per bottle in a straight dozen

2006 Esk Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec A fragrant, finely structured, beautifully proportioned wine that can not be recommended highly enough for those looking for affordable alternatives to quality Bordeaux; "It's substantial, loaded with flavour and personality" - Warren Barton, Top 100 Wines; "Offers very attractive drinking now, elegant and medium-bodied" - Independent Wine Monthly $27.95 per bottle

2004 Gapsted Victorian Alps Cabernet Merlot Outstanding value; "Remarkable generosity of flavour... sweet, spicy, savoury and satisfying" - Paddy Kendler ***** $14.95 per bottle

2005 Helm Premium Cabernet Sauvignon "This is one of the best standout Cabernets I've tasted this year in Australia... is it supremely structured, it shows world class elegance and balance" - Drew Lambert; "What a lovely, big rich wine this Canberra cabernet is" - Rick Allen; "Potent and intense...great aftertaste" - James Halliday, 94 points; "This is a Cabernet to rival the best in the country" - Fergus McGhie $35.95 per bottle

2005 Katnook Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon "Coonawarra cabernet under $20 surely doesn't come any better than this... One of the bargain buys of the year" - Paddy Kendler ***** $19.95 per bottle

2004 Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon MULTI TROPHY WINNER; "This is $30-$35 quality" - The Wine Front, 92 points; "Excellent value!" - Winewise, Highly Recommended $21.50 per bottle

2004 Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon Jeremy Oliver – 95 points; James Halliday - 94 points; "Stunning aromatics truly" - Paul Ippolito, 93 points; The Wine Front - 91 points $27.95 per bottle

2007 Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc A delicious wine, made very much in the style of the Merlot dominant St Emilion/Pomerol wines; all about elegance and refinement; "A most attractive and fragrant wine with fresh cassis notes giving a juicy cast to the palate" - James Halliday, 94 points $24.95 per bottle

2006 Sqitchy Lane Yarra Valley Cabernets A simply delicious cabernet blend from 25 year old vines. An elegantly structured palate with gentle, sweet cassis fruit and soft, fine tannins $24.95 per bottle

2006 Te Aro Estate The Pump Jack Cabernet Trophy for BEST CABERNET at the 2008 Barossa Valley Wine Show; Top Gold Medal (56.5 points); Deep, brooding, rich and intense; James Halliday - 94 points $32.95 per bottle

2004 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Quartage Multiple Trophy Winner, BEST WINE AT ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW; Gourmet Traveller Wine - ***** 96 points; James Halliday - 94 points; Nick Stock – 93 points; The Wine Front - 92 points; "A giant killer" - Max Allen $24.95 per bottle

2005 Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot James Halliday - 94 points; Winorama - 91+ points; The Wine Front - 90 points; Gourmet Traveller Wine - **** 90 points $21.50 per bottle

2005 Xanadu Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon "Classic Margaret River cabernet" - James Halliday, 92 points; "This comes with my emphatic approval in all departments - value, quality, style etc... A delightful wine of considerable grace and sophistication" - Winorama, 92 points $23.50 per bottle

2004 Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon "A delightfully intense, elegant and tightly focused cabernet" - Jeremy Oliver, 93 points; "It's a bargain" - Gourmet Traveller Wine *****; "Absurdly good value. Don't hesitate to put a dozen in the cellar if you have a hole to fill! " - Winorama, 93+ points $24.95 per bottle

Shiraz - click here for a full list of Shiraz

2006 Allira Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz Great value cool climate shiraz; "An aromatic, young, Cotes-du-Rhonish red at a great price" - Epicure Uncorked, Wine of The Week & **** SUPER SPECIAL (15% OFF) $9.75 per bottle

2006 Balnaves of Coonawarra Shiraz "A wine of beauty and balance" - James Halliday, 95 points; "Outstanding shiraz" - Epicure Uncorked, BEST RED WINE $18-$30; "It comes with a big yum factor now" - Winorama, 91+ points; The Wine Front - 91 points $24.95 per bottle

2004 Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz "A lovely wine, with great texture and silky mouthfeel" - James Halliday, 95 points; "Deeply layered, dark and savoury shiraz... it's a long-term wine with a huge future" - Jeremy Oliver, 93 points; "Best Bin 0 since 1998! Perfectly balanced" - Winery $49.50 per bottle

2004 Best's Great Western Bin 1 Shiraz "Simply one of the most delicious early-drinking Victorian shirazes around... sensational value" - Jeremy Oliver, 93 points $27.95 per bottle

2006 Cat Amongst The Pidgeons 'Nine Lives' Shiraz "Opulent on the palate, this full-bodied wine has layers of flavor, ripe fruit, excellent balance... only masochists will want to defer their gratification for more than a few minutes after purchase" - The Wine Advocate, 92 points $15.95 per bottle

2006 Chalk Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz Wow, what a wonderful wine for under $20!... Back-up the truck $17.95 per bottle

2006 Charles Cimicky Trumps Shiraz Multiple Trophy Winner including MOST OUTSTANDING BAROSSA VALLEY WINE and BEST SHIRAZ; James Halliday - 94 points; Tony Love, Top 100 Wines of 2007 - 92 points; "Outstanding valu" - The Wine Advocate, 90 points $18.95 per bottle

2005 Charles Cimicky Trumps Shiraz "Rich, opulent and generous black fruits... Fantastic value" - James Halliday, 94 points; "... a bargain at this price" - Paddy Kendler *****; "... a ripper of a Barossa shiraz ... Great value" - The Age Epicure ****(*); Robert Parker - 91 points $18.95 per bottle

2006 Claymore 'Dark Side Of The Moon' Shiraz Clare Valley value - a voluptuous wine with loads of sweet berry fruit; TROPHY FOR BEST SHIRAZ - 2008 Clare Valley Wine Show; "A dark, concentrated and very serious wine... the overall impression is fine and complex" - James Halliday, 94 points $21.50 per bottle

2007 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz "A marvellous combination of elegance and intensity, the rippling red and black fruit flavours perfectly balanced by silky tannins and oak; extreme length and great balance" - James Halliday, 97 points; "One of Australia's great wine treasures... As good as perfect" - The Big Red Book 2009/10 - 97 points $59.95 per bottle

2006 Dog Ridge The Pup Shiraz Outstanding value for a McLaren Vale shiraz and can not be recommended highly enough; "The Pup' Shiraz OUTSTANDING VALUE FOR A MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ AND CAN'T BE RECOMMENDED HIGHLY ENOUGH; "Juicy, finely focused red and dark berry flavors" - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 89 points $13.95 per bottle

2006 Donovan Concongella Creek Shiraz One of the best sub $10 wines I have tasted; from shiraz grapes grown in the cool climate of the Grampians and Great Western regions $9.50 per bottle

2006 Hennings Heathcote Shiraz A great follow-up to the outstanding 2004 vintage; will make any Heathcote devotee swoon at the price $25.95 per bottle

2004 Hennings Heathcote Shiraz The best value Heathcote shiraz? I certainly think so. "It's hard to go past the excellent '04 Hennings shiraz... It is full, rich, balanced and very keenly priced." - Bob Hart $27.50 per bottle

2005 Hentley Farm Shiraz "Dual Trophy Winner including BEST WINE OF SHOW (2006 Western Barossa Regional Wine Show); James Halliday - 95 points; "Excellent value" - Winewise, Outstanding; "Great find" - Sue Courtney $29.95 per bottle

2007 Henty Estate Shiraz An absolute cracker; spicy, luscious, rich and velvety. Better than last year's Halliday 96 point wine! $22.95 per bottle

2006 Kalleske Pirathon Shiraz "A broodingly deep, dark-red shiraz... a fantastic structure in the mouth" - Tony Love, 95 points; "I think it's probably even better than the 2005… I'd recommend getting onto and into a bit of this gear without reservation" - Winorama, 93 points; "Wow, what an impact this has! ... This wine is a cracker, fair and simple" - Wine Without Wank, Very Good Quality; "A beautifully lush, ripe red" - Winewise, Highly Recommended; "A powerful, generous wine with delightful varietal fruit intensity combined seamlessly with some amazing oak, lively acid and warming alcohol. An excellent and faultless wine. Enjoy!" - Winestate *****; Philip White - 92++ points; The Wine Front - 92 points $21.95 per bottle

2004 O'Leary Walker Clare/McLaren Vale Shiraz Gourmet Traveller Wine - ***** 92 points; "loved drinking it" - Huon Hooke 19.95 per bottle

2007 Picardy Shiraz "The kind of wine that encourages you to drink more red wine... It's complete, and it's very good" - Campbell Mattinson & Gary Walsh, 94 points; "Rip-snorting... this wine is like spilling a box full of the most beautiful jewels on a red velvet cloth" - Julian Coldrey; "Will be a masterpiece in five years time" - Peter Rigby; Tyson Stelzer - 92 point $25.95 per bottle

2004 Shingleback Shiraz Dual Trophy Winner; James Halliday -94 points; Paddy Kendler ***** ; Wine Spectator - 91 points (90-94 pts outstanding) $26.95 per bottle

2006 Sons of Eden 'Remus' Old Vine Eden Valley Shiraz TROPHY FOR BEST SHIRAZ, 2009 BAROSSA VALLEY WINE SHOW; Sumptuous and satisfying, it's an essay in restrained strength and style; the iron fist in a velvet glove; "One of my top picks among the hundreds of new small wineries coming out of Australia, it specializes in wines that manage to build grace and harmony into those ripe, opulent Aussie flavors" - Wine Spectator; "Ten of the Best" - James Halliday $45.95 per bottle

2006 Sons of Eden 'Romulus' Old Vine Eden Valley Shiraz Sourced from 70+ year old vines, the opulently rich palate is a sumptuous cascade of blackberry, plum, chocolate, fruitcake and licorice; an irresistible wine for lovers of Barossa shiraz fashioned in American oak; "One of my top picks among the hundreds of new small wineries coming out of Australia" - Wine Spectator; "Ten of the Best" - James Halliday $45.95 per bottle

2002 The Willows Shiraz "Here's a big, juicy wine that will make you weak at the knees..." - www.wineoftheweek.com; "It's just a great big beautiful brawny beast... It all makes for a smashing glassful!" Oz Clarke - 2007 Top 20; Robert Parker - 93 points; James Halliday - 92 points SUPER SPECIAL (15% OFF) $22.95 per bottle

2006 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz "A truly lovely Barossa shiraz... very satisfying and better than many at twice the price" - Paddy Kendler *****; Wine Spectator - 91 points [90-94: Outstanding]; "It's succulent and mouthfilling, rich yet balanced and downright seductive" - Sue Courtney $20.95 per bottle

2005 Voyager Estate Shiraz "A sumptuous, smooth and polished Margaret River shiraz" - Jeremy Oliver, 95 points; BEST RED WINE OVER $25 ***** - The Age Uncorked Wine Guide; James Halliday - 94 points; The Wine Front - 92 points; Winestate ***** $24.75 per bottle

2006 Witchmount Estate Shiraz "Witchmount's shiraz is excellent and always great value... Best shiraz in the world? Maybe not, but it's delicious" - Epicure Uncorked, Wine of the Week ***** $29.95 per bottle