Teusner Albert Shiraz is made from old vines in the northern Barossa; rich black fruits and tarry cassis with smoky undertones, the finish is long and luscious. Could easily be cellared for the medium term.

Leeuwin's Art Label Shiraz has quickly established itself as one of Margaret River's best examples of the variety. Aromas of pepper and dark berry fruit are followed by a palate of length and class.

The village of Uchizy (which borders the village of Chardonnay) is situated south of Tournus and is one of the 43 villages that may produce and label their wines Mâcon or Mâcon Villages. Fermentation takes place entirely in vats (sees no oak) and produces a round, fleshy, fragrant wine that remains fresh. A superb introduction to Meurgey-Crosses and Mâconnais wine. ’I look for precision, purity and freshness of the wines’- Pierre Meurgey

This is possibly the best value Aussie Pinot Noir on the market right now. From the gifted William Downie comes the Cathedral. Let’s start with the label. Like all of Downie’s wines, this is a perfect little understated slice of Australiana by none other than Reg Mombassa. It’s 70% Mornington Peninsula fruit, 30% King Valley. It’s bright and cheering, brimming with pure berry flavours and just a hint of spice and earth. Made with minimal intervention. Make this the beginning of your William Downie journey.

Created in 1962, Penfolds Bin 128 is a regional wine that reflects the unique climate and growing conditions of South Australia's Coonawarra district and the relatively elegant style of cool climate Shiraz. From the 1980 vintage, French oak replaced American, highlighting the pepper, spice and floral characteristics that define this style. Since the mid-1980s, a greater attention has been paid to fruit ripeness, resulting in a wine that is fuller in style and structure.

Peter Lehmann, icon of the Barossa Valley, has been churning out award winning Rieslings like it's childs play recently. The Wigan Riesling with all its lifted aromatics of citrus and white flowers followed by a complex palate that lingers has again picked up award and award.