Since the 1970s this quaffable Shiraz Cabernet blend has done its fair share of barbeque and dinner party circuits. Guaranteed with a consistency of quality that can only come from a big name like Penfolds who ensure it's packed with generous fruit flavours and freshness. Its hard to go past when it comes to an easy drinking red, that's easy on the wallet.

Colour: Blushing ruby red. Medium purple core. Aroma: Intense all spice. Perfumed notes of fresh red currants and strawberries. Light charcuterie notes: pastrami and bresaola. Intensely aromatic. Palate: Red fruits follow onto the palate. Vanilla crème gateaux. Fine graphite powdery tannins. Pannacotta silkiness on the palate. Red fruited succulence, plush juicy fruit and refreshing acidity giving length to palate. A finish reminiscent of creamy strawberry yogurt.

Jacob's Creek Pinot Noir is a fresh and spicy medium-bodied wine yet full flavoured and a great accompaniment to robust dishes.

McGuigan Wines is going alcohol-free, well at least for these Zero range of wines. The varieties include shiraz, sparkling, rosé, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc and are now available at your local first Choice Liquor Market store. The wines were in development for over two years and use the latest spinning cone technology, working at low temperatures to gently remove alcohol after the fermentation process, ensuring the wines maintain their delicate fruit flavours. The wines were created to maintain strong varietal characteristic, it added, containing no artificial sweeteners or additives.

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.

Jamiesons Run has been crafting premium, approachable wines since the early 1950s with a winemaking focus that starts in the vineyard. Their Grazier Shiraz is sweet in dark berry fruit,mulberry and plum flavours predominate, interwoven with cedar and mocha oak. This is a easy drinking red, with generous ripe flavours supported by supple sweet tannins, balanced acidity and a good finish.

Brokenwood Shiraz is a ripe and generous Shiraz with lifted cherry and mint aromas nicely balanced with sweet chocolate notes on the nose and a soft rich palate with savoury cedary flavours and fine grained tannins on the finish.

Penfolds Max's Shiraz is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert, a legend in Penfolds history. His constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps, growing the brand's status and heritage in the process. Fruit-driven and generous in flavour, this fine red has a contemporary, persistent palate with subtle tannins leading to a soft, oak finish.

Penfolds Maxs Cabernet Sauvignon is a regional blend that gives the wine a fuller more intense mouthfeel. It has rich blackcurrant and toffee-apple like aromas on the nose, followed by dense savoury varietal fruits on the palate. Tannins are firm with subtle oaks leading to a long finish.

Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet, South Australia Penfolds Maxs series of wines pay tribute to legendary Australian winemaker and creator of Grange, Max Schubert. Classic Australian style, the Shiraz Cabernet is made to be enjoyed immediately, no need to cellar.