RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Scimitar Riesling, Clare Valley

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.

Elephant in the Room Chardonnay is medium, deep straw yellow in colour with a highly expressive nose of ripe peach and melon aromas, struck match and notes of creamy oak. The palate is bold and upfront with a burst peach, guava and melon flavours with a rich and soft texture building to a mouthcoating and full back palate framed by subtle toasty oak. Fresh acidity gives balance before a soft dry finish.

Pioneer of the Coonawarra region, John Riddoch, lends his name to the highway that dissects the famous 'terra rossa' dominated region which is home to some of Australia's premier red wine vineyards. The fruit for this evocative Shiraz is sourced from some of these vineyards and is aged in a combination of French and American oak for 18 months to develop increased complexity. Exuding plum and red fruit aromas with just a tiny hint of oak that supports the rich textured palate. Perfect for enjoying today or for careful medium term cellaring.

Elephant In The Room Pinot Noir is a dark blood red in colour with a expressive nose of ripe plums, dark berries and a hint of forest floor. The palate is fruit driven with a core of supple red berry and cherry flavours high lighted by smoky spice complexity. Bright acidity and fine tannins provide definition to the long finish.

This Moscato Rose has a vibrant strawberry pink hue, giving it a light and delicate appearance. Rose petal and red berry aromas along with freshly crushed grapes and a spicy perfume dominate the nose. These characters follow through to the palate along with a fruitiness that is balanced by acidity and spritz. A wine of universal appeal, the retained natural carbon dioxide from fermentation gives a mild frizzante effect resulting in a lively and fresh wine. Serve well chilled and enjoy while young and vibrant.

Brown Brothers Moscato Lush Lychee is a wine-based drink presented in a 4 pack of 200mL bottles. It is made under the Brown Brothers label and identified as Moscato, with lush lychee noted on the front of pack. The product is described as deliciously refreshing in the source data and carries an alcohol by volume of 8%. This format offers a total pack volume of 800mL, split into individual 200mL serves for convenient portioning. The lighter alcohol level and Moscato style position it within the sweeter, lighter-bodied wine category based on the extracted product attributes. Suitable for shoppers looking for a small-format Moscato option, this multipack combines a fruit-led style cue with a ready-portioned bottle format.

Tread Softly Prosecco will entice you with its aromatic fragrances of apple, pear and melon. Medium-bodied with intense fruity flavours and natural sweetness, this pale-yellow wine is expertly balanced and in a convenient can packaging, making it the perfect choice for almost any occasion.

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.

Shiraz and cola soda flavour, a pairing that sounds criminal but tastes incredible. Calimocho Cola, delivers juicy berry fruit, a spark of ginger heat and a kick of pepper, all balanced by bright acidity that keeps every sip fresh. It’s rich, bold and just the right amount of rebellious. Serve it over ice or pour it straight from the bottle when you’re ready to taste how good breaking the rules can be.

Sounds wrong, tastes right. Calimocho Orange brings crisp white wine and bright orange soda flavour together in a mix that feels criminal but tastes unforgettable. Sweet citrus bursts through every sip, with a twist of rose petal and a lively fizz that keeps this drink fresh right to the very last drop. Chill it, crack it, and forget everything you thought you knew about wine.