Irvine's Spring Hill range is always good value – this aromatic Pinot Gris from the Eden Valley a perfect example – and it boasts many high scores up to 95pts. i>"It’s delightfully fruited and elegantly expressed on the nose, presenting Gala apple, Asian pear, fig, and lemon peel aromas. The palate is equally appealing with juicy fruit intensity, fleshy texture, and bright acidity, finishing lingering and vibrant. 93pts". (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). Dave Brookes in The Halliday Wine Companion likes its: "… aromas of crunchy pear, grapefruit and citrus fruits, hints of white flowers, green apple, stone, almond paste, distant dried herbs and fennel tops. Just a touch of texture on the palate with a sprinkling of crushed herbs and a crisp, savoury endpoint. 91pts. Great Value." Dave Brookes

A favourite Grigio (though Gris by name) from the dynamic Zonte's Footstep team on great form with this bright Adelaide Hills treasure. A frequent Gold and high score winner. Reviewing a previous vintage, Ken Gargett WinePilot commented: "Always great fun to review the Zonte’s Footstep wines – cracking wines, brilliant value and some weird and wacky labels… It does hover between the two styles – Gris and Grigio – which is, I guess, the point. 92pts" Sam Kim Wine Orbit has called it "Fresh and elegant… finishing crip-dry and lingering. 92pts" An assessment certainly apt for this vintage too.

This colourful number is all about "festive revelry". Juicy green apples, ripe white peaches and subtle lemongrass. A popular aperitif for friends during the silly season too. Aaron Mercer spent years at Tamburlaine, and had stints at Tyrrell’s and Brokenwood, before setting up on his own. More than a quarter-century after Mercer first started crafting wine, the Hunter Valley-born vigneron recently won Rising Star of the Year at The Real Review awards, and has been nominated for Halliday’s Dark Horse Winery of the Year 2027. He’s also worked in California, France and Germany so brings a great deal of experience to his winemaking, with a great small-batch range from premium Hunter Valley sites, Tumbarumba and Orange.

A beautifully balanced 94pt Sauvignon from Geoff Hardy's legendary K1 vineyards. The K1 Sauvignon Blanc vines are the oldest in the Adelaide Hills and are planted in a sandy loam area of the K1 by Geoff Hardy. “A very energetic and flavour-packed white wine that does justice to the concept of varietal character. Zippy and zingy, a little juicy, a perky acid line, lots of classic passionfruit, tart guava, green apple, cut grass and general leafy herbal inflection. Loads of perfume, pristine in fruit character. This is a delight and doesn't try too hard. 94pts, Great Value.” (Mike Bennie, The Halliday Wine Companion). The vines are spur pruned to a low bud number to increase fruit quality. This 2025 Sauvignon id described as “Lively and textural on the palate, it delivers flavours of stone fruit, grapefruit and cucumber, with a gentle edge of snow pea adding crunch and clarity.” Geoff Hardy’s great-great-grandfather, the original Thomas Hardy, first planted grapes in SA in the 1850s and was one of the founding fathers of the Australian wine industry. Geoff and his partner Fiona purchased an old dairy farm in the Kuitpo area of the southern Adelaide Hills in 1986 and planted out the first vineyard in the Kuitpo region.

Let’s talk ‘party in the sun’ – or even party in your glass! This ‘sunshine in a glass’ Spritz brims with the delicious fresh flavours of ripe blood orange, balanced beautifully by zesty orange citrus, and kept lively by fine, persistent bubbles. Serve over ice, in any glass you like, perhaps a slice of fresh orange and, if possible, head for a seat in the sun. Fruity, chic, fun and very refreshing.

We have offered this exemplary wine for over two decades and the multitude of awards over the years – and the 5-Star reviews – speak volumes. It is our bestselling sparkler by a mile. Roche Lacour winemaker Viviane Gianesini works her magic beneath the cool hills of Limoux. Here, the monks of Saint Hilaire are said to have mastered sparkling wine methods in 1531, centuries ahead of Dom Pérignon. Bottles back then were fragile and didn’t travel, so their success remained a secret. The cuvée is rich in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – like Champagne – and nearly half the wine is oak fermented – just like Krug! It’s an expensive technique (so rarely practised) yet important for depth and complexity. Enjoy on its own or with deserving canapés.

The home of Semillon in Australia is unquestionably the Hunter Valley and Briar Ridge produce a Semillon that has lovely pale straw hues with crisp lemon on the nose and brilliant lime zest on the palate.

The Winemaking: Once harvested the fruit was crushed and pressed; the juice was cold settled and racked to ferment. The ferment was carried out with selected yeast and stopped with some residual sugar. Post fermentation the wine was stabilised, clarified and bottled. With Food: Enjoy with matured cheeses and spicy Asian dishes.

Poured into a wine glass, this white wine displays an exceptionally pale straw appearance which is accompanied by vibrant green hues. A swirl of the glass exhibits rich citrus and floral aromas with a touch of passionfruit. Spicy undertones complete the fruity nose and pave the way for a seamless palate which opens with pear and grapefruit flavours. Sherbet characters follow and the wine ends in a long finish, marked by citrus acidity. Enjoy this wine within 2 to 3 years from vintage to make the most of its youthful flavours. Alternately, it can be cellared for up to 15 years for more complex and toasty characters.