Frequently namechecked alongside Valpolicella legend Quintarelli, Tommaso Bussolas wines are Veneto benchmarks. The Ca del Laito is composed of select estate fruit from top sites of the region. It is aged in new oak, but this merely adds nuancethe real star here is the lavish and opulent fruit.

Concentrated aromas and flavours of prunes, dried raisins, herbs and soil with a juicy palate, supple tannins and balanced acidy, this is a benchmark for the style.Regarded as one of the top producers in the Veneto, Tomaso Bussallo continually produces Amarone that ranks at the top by Italys fine wine guide, Gamberro Rosso.

St Huberts, The Stag Shiraz has a youthful and vibrant palate of cherries, warm spice and toasty oak. The finish is refined with velvety tannins and hint of spicy oak. It is bold without being overwhelming, which makes it easier for food matching.

Shiraz By Farr is one of Victoria's premier cool-climate Shiraz's, made by the iconic Geelong winemaker, Gary Farr. The nose is incredibly complex showing notes of red and black fruits, spice, black pepper and iodine. In the mouth the wine is incredibly fresh. Wonderfully braced fruit and fine framing tannins and an outstanding length.

A classic Fromm Vineyard Pinot Noir, a multi-layered wine, very concentrated without appearing big or heavy, with positive tannin support. At its best it shows a masculine charm with a distinct terroir-related identity, aging superbly.

The Gramp's label is a living testimony to Johann Gramp, the man who first planted vineyards in Jacob's Creek in 1847. This Grenache is a great example of how perfectly suited the Barossa Valley is to Grenache. Great spicy, smoky, raspberry fruit supported by a great tannin structure.

A wine that reflects the true nature of modern South Australian Shiraz. The expert team at Saltram bring to life the rich and supple dark fruit flavours of great premium vineyards Shiraz with seamless oak integration in this Pepperjack. It's easy to see why it's a firm favourite of many full-bodied Australian red wine fans.

A savoury, spicy Shiraz from Margaret River offering lively flavours of dark cherry, plum and pepper. Medium bodied and seamless in texture, it is a great drink now style with finesse.

The trailblazers of the Adelaide Hills have created another outstanding wine. A superb expression of modern cool-climate Shiraz; Shaw & Smith is elegantly spicy and brimming with supple red-fruit flavours matched by fine tannins. An absolute ripper.

The gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.