Perrier Jouet NV Blason Rosé

This is absolutely gorgeous and a perfect present for lovers of Champagne. A lovely strawberry/bronze colour with a fresh zingy nose and wonderfully expressive palate. Fun, fabulous and well worth splashing out on. $110.

Symphony Hill 2008 Pinot Gris


Queensland's Granite Belt region is producing an increasing number of very good wines and this is at the top of the tree. Crystal clear with appealing freshness and mouthfeel, it is a searingly good example of why pinot gris is so popular. $30.

Pikes 2008 Traditionale Riesling

Clare Valley 2008 rieslings offer Australia's best value for money right now, so I make no apology for recommending another stunner. Crisp, zingy, intense and lively, perfect with seafood or Thai dishes, this is a benchmark dry riesling. $23.

Pikes 2008 Traditionale Riesling


Clare Valley 2008 rieslings offer Australia's best value for money right now, so I make no apology for recommending another stunner. Crisp, zingy, intense and lively, perfect with seafood or Thai dishes, this is a benchmark dry riesling. $23.

Mount Langi Ghiran 2005 Cliff Edge Shiraz

One of an outstanding range of shiraz releases from an iconic winery in the Grampians of Victoria, this is a delicious (and affordable) cool-climate red with complexity, intense fruit flavours, savoury nuances and lovely texture. $25.

Mount Langi Ghiran 2005 Cliff Edge Shiraz


One of an outstanding range of shiraz releases from an iconic winery in the Grampians of Victoria, this is a delicious cool-climate red with complexity, intense fruit flavours, savoury nuances and lovely texture. $25.

Taylors 2008 Riesling


Wow! This is an absolutely delicious – and bone dry - Clare Valley riesling with lashings of lemon and lime on the palate and all the crispness of a fresh green apple. A great summer wine and the perfect partner for Asian dishes. $19.

Coriole 2007 Sangiovese

Coriole were sangiovese pioneers. Amazingly, this is their 21st release - and it's a ripper, with cherry aromas and nice balance on a finely textured palate which offers dark cherry/savoury pepper characters and fine dry tannins. Perfect with pasta. $20.