RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Scimitar Riesling, Clare Valley

Deep, luscious red velvet. Malt bursts onto your tongue and the raging hops kick in before the warming alcohol joins the fray. Hoppyness and warming malt goodness.

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling is the favourite of many Fine Wine Managers at Dan Murphy's as the ultimate "party" sparkling wine. Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir consistently out shines the more expensive opposition for freshness and vibrancy. The citrus and toasted cashew flavours of Chardonnay are married beautifully to the fresh bread crust characters of Pinot Noir.

Brown Brothers new Vintage Sparkling Moscato Rosa has a brink pink strawberry hue giving the wine a delightfully delicate feel. With the addition of a touch of Brown Brothers highly successful Cienna variety, this full sparkling sweet Rosé; exhibits a luscious spicy perfume and an intricate sweet palate. Balanced acidity helps keep the wine perfectly balanced and should be enjoyed chilled while in its youth.

Freixenet is the world's biggest selling sparkling wine. Produced entirely from hand-harvested grapes and fermented in the bottle, it is a wine of great style and delicacy for its price.

With access to some of the very best vineyard land in the King Valley, Brown Brothers are able to craft an authentic Prosecco with all the hallmarks this style has become famous for. The elevated terroir produces a sparkling that is both crisp and gentle, with delicate lemon-pear flavours. Lively acidity through the palate complemented by a terrific long finish. The Italian influence here is for all to see. (Limited edition bottle**)

A wine with the pizzazz of a unicorn, but the serious expression of a rhino, it will charge the palate with a surprising blend of citrus floral aromas & crisp fresh fruit flavours. Dazzling not just to the eye but to every sense.

Brown Brothers Moscato has long been the a favourite among lovers of light, refreshing, delicately sweet wines and here is Brown Brothers sparkling version. Bursting with those typical flavours of sherbet and lively citrus, this full sparkling wine has lovely balanced acidity and is a great all occasion sparkling for those who like their bubbles a touch sweet.

Henkell is one of the world's most popular sparklings and one with a long and proud history. The classic Henkell Trocken is fresh and fruity with hints of ripe pear and green apple and the finish is crisp clean and lively.

This Chardonnay has a distinctive nose that leaps from the glass and displays a lovely tropical fruit aroma. The wine has a rich creamy finish while being silky smooth and easy to drink.

Makers of some of Australia's greatest value-for-money wines, Yellowtail have made a Sauvignon Blanc here of utmost flavour, intensity and varietal character. Wild gooseberries, passionfruit and tropical notes all comes to the fore with a nice crisp acid backbone.