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Intriguing aromas of rose petals and a summer pudding of lifted red fruits, berries and a hit of cinnamon and Asian spice. The palate is opulent, with intense red berries balanced by soft velvety tannins and supple oak with great balance from the acid reknown in Barossa Grenache. 'The cold, wet 2011 vintage hit the Barossa Valley particularly hard, wiping out huge tracts of vineyards. Dandelion's blend, then, came as a delightful surprise a tender, juicy, seductive drop that made the bottle seem too small. It's a blend of grenache (85 per cent), shiraz (10 per cent) and mataro (aka mourvedre or monastrell). The back label hints at how winemaker Elena Brooks and the Dandelion crew saved the day, "handpicking selected bunches" (that is, avoiding the rotten ones) of the three varieties for co-fermentation and ultimate success. What a moreish wine this is'. - Canberra Times, 15 May 2013, by Chris Shanahan.

Fresh and light to finish, yet a lovely balanced sweetness carries tropical notes to your pallate. This wine is a perfect match for desserts such as passionfruit bavarios or a summer fruit trifle. Also a great match with spicy Thai curries.

Punnets of strawberry, blackberry and raspberry flavour are miraculously shoehorned into a standard size bottle, while ageing in American oak adds a spicy, toasty finishing touch. 'Big Mac' McPherson grew up in the world of wine, tutored by his father Jock, who had established a winery in the Hunter Valley. Andrew went on to set up wineries at home and abroad and work for some Australia's top names. These days he crafts characterful wines by himself at great value prices. The Full Fifteen is perfect with roast beef or lamb and a wonderful companion to barbecues.

Luscious and complex, the M-R Series Shiraz is the ideal guest at your next dinner party or al fresco gathering. This wine is sure to please whether its paired with the finest cuts from your butcher, or a home-cooked pasta dish. Rich and generous, this wine bursts with black berries, raspberries and a hint of spice, which all integrate seamlessly with the nuances of American oak.

Rich and luscious with Kopiko lolly, coffee and milk chocolate flavours integrated with raisins and vanilla. the finish is smooth with the espresso coffee flavours combining with the alcohol to make the wine long and liqueur like.

The well-regarded Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the typical cellar worthiness that all Penfolds wines are renowned for. The wine has excellent structure and length, ready to drink now or gain further complexity with short-term cellaring. Plush , dark berry fruits together with gentle cedar, spice and vanilla notes highlight a palate that's full bodied and destined to offer great drinking in the short to medium term.