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This Gamay ticks all the boxes when it comes to great value; its fresh, crunchy, with crisp red fruits (cherries, strawberries) complete with hint of spice on a dry finish.

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir is surprisingly a serious complex Pinot. Intense cherry and gamey, earthy notes are enhanced with quality French oak and the finish is spicy savoury and long. Terrific value.

Bourgogne Gamay became a new regional appellation from the 2011 vintage. The grapes used are exclusively from the Beaujolais Crus (predominantly granitic soils). The grapes are manually harvested. Light and fruity, Gamay is best enjoyed young. Its aromas are reminiscent of violets and red fruits, cherry/kirsch and white pepper spice. Very supple in the mouth, it is a round, well-balanced, with a great freshness. Drink over the next 2 to 3 years.

The warm even climate of the Murphy family's Trentham vineyard is ideally suited to producing rich softly textured Merlot with toasty oak and berry flavours - great with lamb!

The QO5 label from Aylesbury showcases alternative varieties seemingly suited to this region, and this delicate yet intense Gamay is proof of their success.Youthful mid red purple. Jubey, fragrant lift of red cherry, juniper and white pepper. Light, fresh and fragrant with a deliciously satiny texture, an aromatic mix of red and blue fruit and delicious savoury spice.

The gravelly soils and sunny climate of Hawkes Bay are producing some of New Zealand's most exciting reds. This classy Merlot from Oyster Bay shows soft spicy varietal flavours such as, juicy plums and ripe dark fruits. Accompanied by well intergraded oak and subtle tannins, making this wine one of the easier matching to food.

Intense, textured and showing pure fruit flavours, Jester Shiraz is considered Mitolo's baby G.A.M Shiraz using the same barrels in which the G.A.M was previously aged in. The palate is full of bright, red berry flavours, a subtle herbal character and an overall savoury quality to the finish. Made to be upfront and approachable for early appreciation, the Jester Shiraz delivers excellent quality for the price.

Once again this producer provides us with a handy little number showing plenty of varietal and regional characteristics. Sticks Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley, features lovely red cherry flavours with playfull spices and charry oak influence. Lean with subtle tannins and medium finish.

DOMAINE MERIEAU Le Bois Jacou Gamay, Touraine, Loire

Dark fruits, medium bodied with fragrant spice, finishing with gentle tannins.