d'Arenberg, The Galvo Garage 2003/04 McLaren Vale, S Australia
This magnificent wine is handcrafted using the wineries 19th century basket press. With great intensity and style this wine shows notes of dark plum, cassis, cinnamon and cedar. It is made from the traditional Bordeaux varieties of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Cabernet Franc.
Cantina di Negrar 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy
A luscious, highly enjoyable example of this remarkable wine style. Produced by the historic co-operative of Cantina di Negrar where recent investment and renewed concentration on quality has resulted in some of the best value wines of the region. Traditionally enjoyed with grilled and braised meats.
TMV Syrah 2005 Swartland, South Africa
This spicy, leathery, bold and dark red is all a South African Syrah should be. It is concentrated with juicy blackberry fruit and a toasty, smoky complexity making it a brilliant partner to a green pepper beef stew.
Villa Maria Single Vineyard Graham Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Marlborough, New Zealand
This fantastic single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with grassy, lime and tropical fruit flavours. It has a great mineral edge and a long succulent finish. Perfect with a lemongrass and coriander squid salad.
Domaine Thibert Père et Fils 2005 Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France
A delicious Chardonnay from this famous village. The balance between the noticeable oak character, broad citrus and exotic fruits and the natural structure of the region, makes it a brilliant wine to go with a wide range of foods.
Nepenthe Riesling 2005 Adelaide Hills, S Australia
The cool climate Adelaide Hills region and the winemaking skill of Peter Leske (who previously worked with Grosset at Polish Hill) result in a stunning aromatic Riesling. It’s fresh and fruity with balanced crisp acidity, complex minerality and amazing length. Great with seafood or fish.