The wine has a bright crimson colour. On the nose, it exudes black cherries, lightly spiced plums and a tinge of leather that will wrap around your senses and tempt you to take a sip. The palate will feel soft and fleshy, and comes loaded with wild raspberries, cherries, dark chocolate and earthy undertones. This wine tastes great with rustic homemade Pappardelle Ragu.

Bright red with a purple hue, a glass of Estate Vineyards Syrah is like opening a spice box. It overflows with cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, thyme, pepper and the irresistible scents of Black Doris plum and vanilla. There are floral lift and charm here, but also a supple palate with luxurious savoury fruit and enticing notes of red and black liquorice. The perfume and depth of this syrah are matched by its fine, textural expression, balance and soft, even tannins. Food match with a wonderful accompaniment to all red meats, savoury and lightly spiced dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as soft cheeses.

This is seriously good Cabernet from the Barossa Valley. Displaying blackcurrants and plums with a hint of cigar box and soft supple velvety tannins.

Allora Rosso is a delicious medium-bodied red wine produces by Joel Pizzini (of Pizzini Wines). Sourced and made in King Valley, these Italian-style wines play on the meaning of “Allora,” which rolls beautifully from the tongue and buys the Italians a moment in time. It’s a word for everyday use, much like the Allora wines are made for enjoying every day with good company and good food. Allora Rosso is an Italian style blend made from Canaiolo, Sangiovese and a splash of Shiraz. Violets, cherries, plums, licorice and spice with a hint of chocolate on the finish. This is a perfect midweek wine, versatile enough to be enjoyed with pizza, osso bucco or even a spicy tomato pasta.

The Upstarts Shiraz is bursting with the classic things we want to see in the cool, high altitude growing conditions of the Central Ranges. This is a leaner version of Shiraz that's all about elegance and refreshment — unlike many other famous styles of warmer regions. Aromas of white pepper on the nose and mouth-puckering (the good kind) sour plum and boysenberry on the palate all tied up with a pretty floral touch of violet. Refreshing elegance.

The Wire walker is garnet red in colour. Perfumed and fragrant. This wine displays a generosity of ripe berry fruits complimented by savoury spice. The palate is generous offering sumptuous fruit framed by elegant supple tannins.

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.

Good quality Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills is very much in demand, and this classy example from Pike & Joyce represents exceptional value for money.Pale to medium density red. Earth, red berry and forest floor aromas. Smooth, seamless and juicy with layers of red berry, herb and spice, velvety tannin and acid harmony and a seamless mix of raspberry, pomegranate and white mushroom persisting.

East Coast artisans of premier Pinot Noir, Spring Vale produce an attractive and engaging aromatic red wine that shows notes of strawberry jam and violets on the nose and the palate displays soft flavours of wild berries and summer fruits. Perfect for experiencing the complexities of Tasmanian Pinot Noir without the price tag.