One could be mistaken for thinking Grove Estate was in the heart of Coonawarra with it's vivid red soil. It's in fact nestled in the emerging region of Hilltops in NSW and with the guidance of Canberra guru, Tim Kirk, this great Cabernet shows flavours and aromas of liquorice, blackberry and rich cassis.

Since the first release in 2002, Fraser Gallop Estate have gone from strength to strength, picking up a Jimmy Watson Medal along the way. The Cabernet Merlot is a lovely example of the blend which is so at home in Margaret River. Leafy mulberry on the nose with cassis in the background, and a soft , flavoursome palate. Delicious!

Pepper Tree have quickly established themselves as one of the showcases of not only the Hunter Valley region, but the other three regions where they source premium fruit from; Orange, Wrattonbully and Coonawarra. Award winning winemaker, Jim Chatto is at the helm of this progressive winery and here he produces a Cabernet Sauvignon of upmost class and complexity. A nice nose of cassis and dark berries with a hint of oak, ripe rich fruit that fills the mouth with blackcurrants and soft tannins.

Peerick's multi-award winning Sauvignon Blanc is aged in French Oak for 3 months (what's termed Fumé style). The slight oakiness bestows both texture and complexity, enhancing the acid and crisp fruit flavours of this magnificent grape variety. Flavour Characteristics Wild yeast fermented in barrel, 20% new and 1-5 year old French oak on solids (fumé style). Sophisticated with texture and length. Ruby red grapefruit, lime, quince, spice and cut fennel perfume. Finely balanced between grapefruit and passionfruit in profile. Hint of meringue, vanilla and coconut. Medium acidity. Good length. A Zinger. Alcohol 13.0% Food Pairing Fish, Shellfish, Chicken, Veal. Recommended Matches: Grilled Fish. Raw and lightly cooked shellfish incl. shucked oysters, shell-on prawns, and fresh crab. Smoked salmon. Creamy chicken, veal or pasta dishes. Fish & Chips. Raw or lightly cooked tomato dishes such as gazpacho, tomato consommé. Vinaigrettes. Japanese sushi and sashimi. Greek and Mexican Food. Fresh goat cheese, creamy Brie. Green olives, avocado and peas. WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Tasting Scale Sweetness Dry Acidity Med Body Med+ Flavour Intensity Med+ Finish Long Ageing Drink Now or Cellar 5 years+. About Peerick Hand Picked, hand pruned, sustainably grown, award winning, single vineyard, fruit driven wines from the Australian Pyrenees.. Peerick, in the heart of the rugged Australian Pyrenees, is a fusion of ancient cultures, spiritual connections & a dogged commitment to sustainability & biodiversity. We maintain a deep connection and respect for the ancient and fragile country from which our wines are derived. It permeates everything we do from our viticultural practices through to our wine making. We’re committed to maintaining a rich, healthy, sustainable and diverse eco-system for our 30 year old vines to thrive in. This in turn is reflected in our minimal intervention winemaking. Our name, derived from the Aboriginal word ‘beeric’, the ‘wild cat’, was bestowed on the Pyrenees region by its traditional custodians, the Dja Dja Wurrung. Their beliefs and dreamtime stories, together with the triskele from our Celtic culture, are proudly depicted on our wine labels. This encompasses both our cultures deep spiritual connection to the earth, water, sky and its creatures – in essence our terroir. All working in harmony to produce our distinctive range of quality, award-winning wines. Slainté

This supple, elegant and beautifully aromatic wine shows classic blackcurrant and cedar characters, supported by the gentle oak maturation that is so distinctively Penfolds.

From one of Margaret River's best and original producers, Vasse Felix comes this excellent Cabernet Merlot blend has great concentration of blackcurrant fruit with cedary oak and fine tannins - a style with elegance and finesse rather than power.

Casillero Del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon is medium bodied with silky tannins and long ripe fruit and berry aftertaste, with impressive balance of fruit and polished tannins.

Margaret River Cabernet aromas of dark berries, chocolate and mint are evident as you nose this wine. The palate has attractive, fleshy fruit framed by ripe tannins. A lovely drink now style.

A lovely example of Margaret River Cabernet Merlot, Flametree Cabernet Merlot is showing big dense fruit characters of blackcurrant and stewed plums. A silky seamless palate with rich fruit concentration and chocolaty complexity. Matured in French oak barrels has softened and rounded this wine.

The typical Margaret River Cabernet characters of red berries and leafiness are neatly balanced with the softer, plummy notes of Merlot.