Relish the 93pt flagship Shiraz from high altitude Eden fruit. As Dave Brookes in The Halliday Wine Companion writes, it boasts: "… aromas of pure red and dark cherry, blackberry and Doris plum fruits with hints of mixed spice, sage, peppercorn, roast meats, licorice, crushed stone, violets, dark chocolate and cold tea. There is a savoury lean on the palate, but that fruit is juicy and pure, showing itself with clarity and detail. Fine-grained tannins, too…" The ‘Walter’ (formerly known as the ‘Patriarch’) has always been Mountadams flagship Shiraz, recognising the Patriarch and founder of Mountadam, David Wynn. The wine is named after Jennis’s father, Walter Small. Traditionally known as the best Shiraz from the Estate the 2022 vintage saw this wine sourced from the oldest plantings on the estate in Block 12 and Block 40, located in High Eden, a sub-region of the Barossa, approximately 550 metres above sea level. Soils are 500 million years old and although it’s an inhospitable place to grow vines, fruit quality is exceptional.

The Adelaide Hills is located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of Adelaide. One of the largest geographical wine regions in Australia, its diversity in terms of altitude, climate and soil helps it produce its distinctive cool climate wines. 2021 vintage was one of the greats. Excellent winter/spring rainfall, sunny warm spring followed by one of the mildest summers on record with only one day over 36 and beautiful mild evenings. This 93pt Kings' Creed Pinot Noir has a vibrant palate of dark berry, red currant and cherry with subtle hints of truffle, finishing with silky graceful tannins. A very seductive wine.

Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Courageous. That’s the motto of Kings’ Creed in South Australia’s beautiful Adelaide Hills district. Their aim is to “craft small batch wines of quality with bold character.” The wines are made by the legendary Ben Riggs, so that’s a creed that will be easy to live up to. Their gorgeous Rosé certainly shows lots of wonderful bold berry flavours on a deliciously tang, crisp palate. Chill, sip and enjoy!

This Gold, 94pt "blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc is a powerhouse of concentrated flavour and immense drinkability" as Brendan Black WinePilot writes, adding: "…The beautiful notes of blackberry, mulberry, plums, cocoa, cola and cedar, on the nose and palate, align with dusty tannins and ample acidity make for a very enjoyable drop. 93pts.” For Campbell Mattinson, The Halliday Wine Companion, "The quality on offer here is comfortably above average, regardless of price, so much so that when the price was revealed, it was a (good) surprise. It tastes of pure blackcurrant, boysenberry, green olives, spearmint and creamed cedarwood, and the mouthfeel of it, the structure, the flow and the finish are all sitting pretty. 93pts. Great Value."

Enjoy a 91pt Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Hunter Valley. “A finer style of chardonnay with a core of steely acidity wrapped in textured fruit. Assertive lemony flavours define the close, yet fade more quickly than expected. Aeration and chilling help bring the wine to life, coaxing out the fruit, harmonising the winemaking and vineyard characters, and balancing the savoury elements. 91pts” (Toni Paterson, The Halliday Wine Companion). Briar Ridge has been a model of stability, and has the comfort of substantial estate vineyards from which it is able to select the best grapes. Winemaker is Andrew Duff.

Boasting two Gold medals and scores of 93 and 92pts, Elena Brooks' Lion's Roar of Barossa Cabernet comes from old vines planted between Seppeltsfield Road and Marananga in the Barossa, on ancient red soils and rocks ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. “Cabernet sauvignon sourced from old vines in the western Barossa; aged in French oak (30%) new for 14 months. Deep crimson with punchy blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry aromas cut with hints of baking spices, olive tapenade, earth, charcuterie, sage, licorice and dark soy. Bright and detailed on the palate with tight, sandy tannins, bright acidity and sprightly cadence finishing taut, pure and grainy. 92pts.” (Dave Brookes, The Halliday Wine Companion).

You’ll have no problems enjoying this very easy to drink, lovely fresh, well-balanced Chardonnay out of Limestone Coast vineyards.Before founding Vandenberg Wines, Richie Vandenberg was a notable ‘Aussie Rules’ footballer and captain of Hawthorn Football Club. He founded Vandenberg Wines in 2013 with Justin Moran, and with head winemaker Leisha Munroe is building a reputation for their vibrant range of wines.

Customers invariably ask: "What's Blanc de Blancs Champagne and what makes it so special?" The Champagne region grows three grapes, two red – Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – and one white ¬– Chardonnay. Blanc de Blancs is made only from Chardonnay and, as Hugh Johnson says, it therefore has "great grace and less weight than traditional Champagne". Laithwaite's is a tip-top example which for years has been expertly created for us by superb cellars in Avize, one of Champagne's finest villages. This particular cuvée is 100% Premier Cru vineyards and was matured for 30 months before release – double the required minimum – to ensure a really luxurious character. Showing complex white blossom, citrus and toasted brioche notes, it has great finesse, a very fine mousse, and the perfect amount of acidity to cut through a range of delicious canapés such as velvety chicken or duck liver parfait.