A relative newcomer on the Australian wine scene, Pinot Grigio offers a real alternative to the more traditional white varieties. Yalumba provide an exellent example here with a spicy, flavoursome, textured and a great food match styled wine.

The undisputed authority on Viognier in Australia, Louisa Rose at Yalumba produces a Viognier as part of their Y Series range that has a powerful nose filled with tropical fruit, and a rich, flavoursome, zesty palate to match. Completed by a crisp, lingering finish.

The 2014 Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo has aromas of blueberry, black cherry and fennel seed leaping from the glass. It is juicy and plush on the palate with apparent dark berries and mocha tannins. The finish is rustic and savoury. Enjoy with salt and pepper grilled lamb cutlet.

Yalumba has a proud history as Australia's oldest family-owned winery and their continuing quest for quality shines through in all their wines. This light and fresh example of Riesling is a delicate and citrus driven white, that entices you back, glass after glass.

Yalumba Y Series Merlot is soft and supple, with sweet, ripe fruit flavours and a hint of liquorice or anise. Merlot is an excellent alternative to the heavier and more tannic red varieties.

Another fantastic bubbles from the team at Jacob's Creek who continue to produce great quality sparklings for some great prices. The blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes displays an elegant soft pink colour with an attractive marriage of lemon citrus flavours with fresh strawberry and red currant characters.

Lovers of good affordable Sauvignon Blanc are going to love Jacob's Creek's version here with lively fruit flavours of passionfruit and citrus prevail across the palate, enhanced by the fresh natural acidity which provides vibrancy and length on the finish.

McWilliams are a household name when it comes to good Sherry in Australia. Their dry version is perfect for the kitchen or as part of a mixed drink.

Brokenwood from the Hunter Valley make a classic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend lightly oaked and sealed with a screwcap to maintain freshness and liveliness. Perfect with al fresco dining.

Red Hill is one of the more popular wineries in Victoria due to their fantastic quality wines are quite brilliantly priced. Their Cool Climate Chardonnay shows great concentration of white peach, nectarine and white flower blossom on the nose. And tropical fruits such as pineapple, honeydew and ripe peach, intergraded with structured acidity on the palate. This wine has a great clean finish. Ideal to drink now or for careful medium-term cellaring.