The first traces of the Hugel family in Alsace can be traced back to the XVth century. Some two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr, which had been devastated by the terrible Thirty Years War. In 1639 he was made a freeman of the city and soon took charge of the very powerful Corporation of Winegrowers. In 1672 his son built a fine house in the Rue des Cordiers, and over the doorway was carved the family crest which was the origin of the company’s logo still used today.

Retsina hails from the hills of Attica and Central Greece and was traditionally made from the Savatiano grape variety. Vassilis Papagiannakos has taken it upon himself to raise the profile of this much-maligned style of wine. He does this by sourcing fruit from old, well-sited Savatiano vineyards. He then adds very controlled amounts of pine resin during a temperature controlled fermentation to ensure a delicate and well integrated blend of flavours and complexity.

Fresh from Henschke's Littlehampton site in the Adelaide Hills, there are little squeaks of telltale bronze tones around the edges, then pears and almonds before a scoop of lychees and a mouth full of bright acids and herbal aromatics lolling around within its typical viscosity.

Fresh, lively and full of flavour with citrus, melon and green apple flavours from south eastern Australia. This wine suits chicken, seafood or vegetables. This 1 litre bottle is represents excellent value for money.

The Old Road Wine Co. Originals range recalls the stories of the legendary characters who shaped the Franschhoek community in its early years. Le Courier of old was a bastion of commitment, toiling through rain or shine to bring the villagers their daily fresh foods - from livestock to vegetables. Like its namesake, this complex Chenin Blanc was built for the long haul. Its ripe stone fruit flavours and leesy richness ripple through to a persistent, satisfying finish.

The 22 degree Halo is a 'stepping stone' wine, brining together grape varieties that originate from cooler regions of Europe with climate-adaptive grape varieties such as Lambrusco and Montepulciano, which have forged a reputation of making great red wines in Australia's warm and dry climate. The vision of this wine is to introduce 'YOU' to climate adaptive grape varieties through the blend of grape varieties.

Wine speaks to us, and we speak of wine. Lingo showcases alternative varieties in a fun, approachable and modern sense. Lingo demystifies difficult to pronounce wine varieties and invites us to embrace them with confidence. We have Lingo so the words no longer trip over our tongue. This fiano has complex aromas of lemons, grapefruit with undertones of pears and almonds. A rich palate dominated with a citrus and floral flavours. A strong almond nutty character gives texture and weight. This persistent flavour balances the crisp refreshing acidity.

Shingleback NX GEN wines are for the next generation of wine drinkers. A range of vibrant, smooth and fruit driven wines, showcasing classic varietals and crafted immediate enjoyment. McLaren Vale is the home of Australian Fiano; an alternative variety well suited to the Mediterranean climate of the region. Beautiful acidity provides the structure for flavours of quince, lemon, ginger, honeysuckle and hints of white pepper. The palate is very textural, with generosity and silky persistence.

The love affair with alternative Italian varietals continues at David Hook wines. Pecorino is a new arrival, but it was well worth the wait. So latent yet complex.Pale lemon. Fresh and lifted aromas of citrus, stonefruit and stuck match. Quite rich, ripe and fruit-driven, with layers of white peach and melon, tangy lemon-lime acidity, creamy mouthfeel and texture, and a dry, mouth-watering finish.