Rockford Basket Press Shiraz has garnered a unique and cult following over its lifetime. With its 'old school' brown glass bottle and traditional label, Rockford Basket Press is one for the traditionalists. Big, bold and upfront fruit with all the lashings of chocolate, coffee bean and Christmas cake all have come to adore.

Meet Patronus - a luxuriously decadent and intense Barossa Shiraz made the old-fashioned way. Intense lifted spicy characters drape across the gently baked plum, and raspberry compote aromas, with gentle wafts of cedar and smoked game.

You must've been well-behaved because good karma is here. The cool maritime climate of South Australia’s Langhorne Creek has imbued this Shiraz with deep dark berry flavours, savoury spice, and hints of mocha. With each sip finishing on luxurious silky tannins, your luck won’t be running out anytime soon.

Controlling a bullock team is akin to crafting a fine wine; both endeavours demand patience, skill and a delicate balance of guidance and restraint. Savour a glass of Merlot, with aromas of Satsuma plums and juicy red fruits with a touch of dark chocolate and oak. A well balanced wine with a supple tannin finish.

Xavier Vignon is one of the top consultant winemakers in the south of France. He used to be a master champagne blender (so he knows a thing or two about constructing wines) but now lives in the Rhône Valley from where he visits around 300 estates to advise them on viticulture and vinification. Xavier is a great enthusiast of blending and is always on the lookout for terroirs with potential as he works with creative freedom to produce top wines. The result is a collection of wines adding a modern touch to the pure essence of Rhône wines. With this bottling of carefully selected grapes from very old vines, Xavier uses only certified organic farmed fruit and vegan production practices to handcraft the finest environmentally sensitive wine. Plump and fruity, this Grenache-dominant blend offers a sunny attack bursting with luscious blackberry and blueberry flavors (with the velvety nature of Grenache (85%) against Syrah (5%) & Mourvèdre's (10%) vitality and perfume. It's an unctuous, fruity wine cushioned by soft acidity and feathery tannins. Immediately enjoyable.

Jules Taylor is one of the leading boutique producers in Marlborough and well worth seeking out, crafting an exceptional range of aromatic whites together with Pinot Noir. It's little surprise that her Sauvignon Blanc shines, with its pristine and delicate mineral drive backed up with some fresh green herb and tropical notes. Crisp, dry and very Moorish.

Beginning life as a crisp summertime white by iconic Australian wine figure, Trevor Mast, Four Sisters Sauvignon Blanc offers herbaceous and spicy fruit which delivers a crisp, well balanced wine.

Aura Pinot Noir is bright and lively with nuances of red cherry, raspberry and subtle spice offering a long and fresh finish.

Bold blackberry fruit and spice suggest classic McLaren Vale Shiraz, while rare depth and complexity reflect premium, old vine fruit. A class act, this moreish red is ready to be enjoyed right now – ideally with a juicy rump steak, lamb cutlets, pork sausages or hearty moussaka.

Selaks Origins wines are crafted to showcase the special characters of the regions in which their grapes are grown, creating easy drinking, classic wines, bursting with the flavours you love. Selaks Origins Sauvignon Blanc is brimming with vibrant tropical fruit and citrus flavors. Marlborough’s coastal location means its hot summer days give way to cool summer nights. This climate creates grapes with incredible fruit intensity, making it the world’s best place to grow Sauvignon Blanc.