Multi Trophy-winning Sam Trimboli must be one of the country's most in-demand winemakers. But after 30-odd years working for other wineries, he took the big step of setting up on his own in 2018 – and, being an old friend of ours, we backed him every step of the way. In return, Sam creates some excellent wines just for us, most have become bestsellers. We suspect this cracking white will shortly join them.

Dark purple with red hues. Fresh plums and subtle vanilla oak with hints of violets and floral aromas. The generous, silky palate has blueberry and plum fruit, complemented by soft, supple tannins with hints of milk chocolate and warm spices. Bright fruit flavours linger during the long finish. Enjoy with lightly spiced ragu or Massaman vegetable curry. As members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, we are committed to reducing our footprint on the environment. From our revegetation project, use of renewable energy, and wastewater re-purposing, we’re doing our bit for climate change. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) is Australia’s national certification program that regularly audits our vineyards and wineries to ensure that we are striving for best practice in sustainability. It also allows us to benchmark ourselves against other wineries and collaborate for continual improvement. We have worked with our network of growers to ensure that our own vineyards and 100% of our family growers are SWA certified. What this means for you: You can trust the SWA trustmark as a stamp of science-backed, third-party audited sustainability program. A mark that stands for a high level of sustainable practices, helping shape the wine industry for a sustainable future.

Australian made but with Spanish heritage evident upon opening, discover delicious aromas of red fruits, blackberries and a touch of spice on the nose. Followed by mouth-watering flavors of strawberries, vanilla, subtle oak and ripe tannins on the palate. Enjoy this juicy Tempranillo with tapas style dishes like croquettes, chorizo and olives or a wood-fired mozzarella pizza. The Pablo & Pedro Tempranillo is a great choice for garden parties on those sunny days.

Dark red in colour with a crimson hue. Delicious blackberry and plum aromas with blackcurrant and delicate herbaceous notes. Elegantly structured, the mid-palate has fruit sweetness and silky texture. Layered with dark cherries, warming spices and red berry flavours complemented by soft, fine tannins. Enjoy with burgers or steak; aged cheese - think Gouda, Cheddar, Pecorino; mushroom risotto; or a bean and vegetable stew. As members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, we are committed to reducing our footprint on the environment. From our revegetation project, use of renewable energy, and wastewater re-purposing, we’re doing our bit for climate change. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) is Australia’s national certification program that regularly audits our vineyards and wineries to ensure that we are striving for best practice in sustainability. It also allows us to benchmark ourselves against other wineries and collaborate for continual improvement. We have worked with our network of growers to ensure that our own vineyards and 100% of our family growers are SWA certified. What this means for you: You can trust the SWA trustmark as a stamp of science-backed, third-party audited sustainability program. A mark that stands for a high level of sustainable practices, helping shape the wine industry for a sustainable future.

Cherry red in colour with purple hues, you'll encounter aromas of blackberries and cherry, when opening this Franco & Rico Malbec. This wine is full of plum and blueberry flavours with soft undertones of sweet spice on the palate. A great Australian take on an Argentinean classic, we recommend pairing it just like they do in Mendoza– with grilled meats straight off the BBQ or cured meats as an appetizer.

This is a new-release, Gold-winning red from our friends at Appelsdrift winery in South Africa’s Robertson region. They have vineyards that follow alongside the railway track which runs from Ashton to Robertson. Indeed, it goes right through the property! The hot sunny climate and cool ocean breezes of the region are just perfect for growing healthy, ripe grapes that make lush, fruit-filled wines (it’s also a top spot for growing roses). This is a terrific blend of super, dark and juicy Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz, part barrel aged to lend spice to the punchy plum and cassis fruit with hints of dark chocolate. Certainly a wine to open with a hearty, warming winter supper, but also top choice at a barbecue.

Not only has this family estate won 60 Golds in a decade, but also 'Best Wine in the World'. That was for their 2005 Shiraz in 2008! The secret to this weighty, spice packed red is the sandy soils, which hold little rain for the vines, plus the unrelenting hot sun. The result is a modest yield of small berries crammed with juicy flavour. With this style of wine, award winning winemaker Jaime Quendera is now forging a reputation for Setúbal's rich, bold reds. Mostly Shiraz along with a splash of local variety Alicante, Jaime finished the wine in expensive oak barrels to add a gorgeous spicy vanilla lift to the blueberry, blackberry and peppery fruit. A fine treat to serve with spicy chorizo sausages, a hearty stew or the Sunday roast.

A delicate ‘Provencal’ style rose with wonderful aromas of bright berry fruit, floral honeysuckle and citrus. Cuvee Bijou Terre de Providence has a light, crisp and fresh palate. It is a full-flavoured rose and has a silky, smooth finish.

An elegant Southern French Chardonnay that combines volume and freshness. White flowers on the nose evolves into notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruits on the palate with a lingering mineral finish. A lovely accompaniment to white fish and pasta dishes. Best served slightly chilled.

Oh yeah. Don't miss out on this sexy, slippery wine exuding lychees, nuts and nashi pears (and yes we do believe there's a difference nashis are light and crisp while still having a depth of sweet fruit flavour). Hints of caramel complete a quite enigmatic wine. Blue Gold | Sydney International Wine Competition 2018