The best

• red wine
• white wine
• champagne
• rosé
• whisky
• spirits
• beer

deals in Australia

Approachable, generous and flavoursome with a silken elegance. Berry fruits come to the fore with gentle dried herb notes in the background. Medium bodied, the palate is finely structured with lovely soft lingering tannins which integrate perfectly with the soft supportive acid and plush fruit.

Energetic, savoury and red fruited. Matured in French oak barriques (20% new) for a period of 12 months with 15% whole bunch inclusion. Red to dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Fragrant violet led scents of red cherry and winter strawberry fill the nostrils followed by hints of stalky cedar, fresh herbs, forest floor and spice. Delicious red cherry, winter strawberry, cranberry and rhubarb fruits are underpinned by fresh acidity which imparts an energetic feel. Following through the rear are flashes of sour cherry, delicate fresh herb infusions, stalky cedar and spice. Fine, polished tannins with a vibrant, savoury red fruited finish that’s all elegance. Drink over the next 6-8 years. Alc. 13.5%

Crafted by Will and Rachel Hoare, Novum stems from decades of hands-on Marlborough experience, including a long stint managing the iconic Fromm estate. The Riverbrook Vineyard in Marlborough's Southern Valleys supplies the fruit, planted on clay-rich soils that naturally restrict yields and yield exceptional depth. In the winery, intervention stays low to let site character lead. Whole-bunch pressing, wild yeast fermentation, and ageing in French oak punch up texture without masking fruit purity. Malolactic fermentation is handled judiciously to preserve structural line and drive. Expect concentrated white peach, citrus rind, and crushed flint on the nose, leading into a tightly woven palate of nectarine, toasted hazelnut, and striking mineral acidity. It offers the tension of top-flight White Burgundy with distinct Marlborough clarity, making it an outstanding investment for any serious cellar.

Very pale straw. The first impression is of intense flinty, minerally notes verging on gunpowder. Beingtypically aromatic, the wine opens up with air, taking on more fruity nuances, inparticular of ripe pear. The structure is defined by wonderful balance. The style is vigorous and frank, with asurprisingly rich middle palate, finishing with lively vivacity. Domaine ChristianSalmon Sancerre leaves one with an overall sensation of elegance and harmony. The bunches are lightly crushed as soon as they arrive to the winery. The must is pumped into stainless steel tanks and left to cold settle before the fermentation, which occurs naturally. The temperature of the ferment is closely monitored to avoid any possible risk of oxidation and to retain freshness and aroma. The wine is racked and a minimal addition of sulphur dioxide is made as required. The wine is rested in tank prior to bottling. Domaine Christian Salmon is looking to preserve the typical flavours and aromas of Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, and no oak treatment is involved in the production. Domaine Christian Salmon is a family owned estate in the Coteaux Buetons, covering 15 hectares within the appellation of Sancerre Blanc and 3.25 hectares for Pouilly Fume. For six generations the Salmon family has been growing grapes and making wine with care, finesse and passion. The wines are in a classic, fresh and zesty style reliant on indigenous ferments, a very slow and gentle crush and extended time on lees in tank. Today Armand Salmon farms two main soil types in Sancerre: Terres blanches (clay-limestone), on the westernmost hills and Caillottes, (very stony and limestone rich). In the commune of Pouilly-sur-Loire, Domaine Christian Salmon's unique vineyard "Clos des Criots" is located in the centre of the village. The soils are marls rich in oyster fossils (Kimmeridgian) and Villiers limestone.