Wolf Blass has a long and illustrious history in the Australian wine industry. Soft and approachable, this fruit driven Shiraz is easy drinking and loves red meats.

Glaetzer-Dixon's wine maker Nick has taken four generations of Barossa shiraz wine-making knowledge and applied it to carefully selected parcels of shiraz grapes from the Coal Valley in Southern Tasmania. The Mon Père Shiraz is a pre-eminent cool-climate shiraz, with flavours and textures evocative of Northern Rhône valley wines.

Jacobs Creek winemaking dates back to 1847 when Johan Gramp planted his first vineyard on the banks of Jacob's Creek. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an aroma of mint and blackcurrant, with a palate rich in blackcurrant and plum fruit flavours with smooth tannins.

Wolf Blass brings us a fruit driven style Shiraz Merlot Cabernet blend with a bouquet of lifted spice, plum, and subtle oak. The palate is medium bodied, showing soft fruit flavours with rich berry characters.

Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Shiraz is the pinnacle of a long winemaking journey of excellence, that rightfully honours one of Yalumbas most adventurous sons. A blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz, The Caley is a classic marriage of two noble varieties and two great Australian wine regions.

In the glass: Dark red. On the nose: Fresh herb, spice and red berry aromatics. On the palate: Mid weight with a subtly sweet mix of dark fruit, fine supple tannins and background oak. A good all-rounder.

Aura Rosé is a refeshing light and bright. The palate bursts with fresh strawberries and cream, berry compote and cinnamon. French toast with a creamy and textural finish.

The Hardy's R&R label provides uncomplicated wines that display true varietal character making them perfect for everyday enjoyment. Enjoy the lively plum and cherry flavours of this Merlot with duck or lamb or share a glass with some cheese.

Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Grenache is extremely soft and approachable, displaying rich plum and cherry characters with a hint of spice. Awarded the best-value red trophy at this year's Royal Sydney Wine Show, this punches way above value. It selects vibrant cherry fruit in first gear, then shifts into an easygoing drinkability with a dash of spice to liven up the palate. Dependable in the glass it suits light, Mediterranean foods. - Daily Telegraph, Sydney, 07 Jun 2014, Tony Love.