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In the glass: Deep, dark red. On the nose: Cassis, spearmint and cedar oak.On the palate: A younger-drinking style that is dry, earthy and savoury with touches of cedar, bay leaf and white pepper, fine tannin foundation and hints of baked earth on the dry, savoury finish.

The warm and dry 2017 vintage allowed perfectly ripe fruit to be harvested. The red plum and black cherry aromas lead to a fruit driven and softly textured palate with background vanillin and spice from oak barrel maturation.

A delicious Hunter Shiraz from a stunning vintage. Peter and his team have really been kicking goals over the last few years. In the glass: Fresh deep red. On the nose: Deluxe oak spice over vanilla, bergamot, red cherry and white pepper. On the palate: Flavour-packed with red and black fruits, lifted black pepper and herb spice, refined and satiny oak before a long finish.

Dark cherries, subtle oak, white pepper spice. Bright red and black fruits with savoury spice.

Peter Drayton and team are really delivering across their range, especially the regional staples of Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon, and this beautifully made Verdelho.Bright and pale. Subtle tropical fruit lift with dried herb, oyster shell and mineral notes. Refined yet generous with tropical fruit and citrus blossom hints, subtle spice with lime-like acidity, lovely texture, and good length and persistence.

The Hungerford Hill Classic wines are from the best regions of NSW. The wines showcase both their varietal and regional personality with clarity and intensity; they are versatile and compliment food.

The love affair with alternative Italian varietals continues at David Hook wines. Pecorino is a new arrival, but it was well worth the wait. So latent yet complex.Very pale with a silver fleck. Grapefruit pith, yellow apple and almond aromas. Light-bodied yet very expressive with a bright mix of white and yellow fruit, an underlying nutty layer, mouth-watering acidity and a touch of talc-like grip.

Dalwood Estate has emerged from the old Wyndham Estate site, with vines that are part of Australian wine history, but with some newer varieties and blends emerging as well.Medium red purple. Blackberry, blood plum and English breakfast tea on the nose. Medium-weight with a juicy mix of black fruit with hints of dried herb and tea leaf, long savoury tannins and generous flavour persistence. A great food wine.