Finca Flichman Oak Aged Reserva Malbec 2007 Mendoza, Argentina
This wine has remarkable complexity and length due to the careful selection of grapes in the vineyard and on entry into the winery. Flichman have some superb sites around the city of Mendoza and get tremendous quality into the bottle.
Calvet Réserve Organic 2006 Bordeaux, France
This is a classic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from more than 20-year-old old vines. The grapes are organically produced and the wine has pure and clean blackberry fruit flavours, soft, creamy tannins and smoky, earthy notes on the finish.
Montes Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Casablanca Valley, Chile
Aurelio Montes only takes the best grapes from prime vineyard sites then follows through with exemplary winemaking to produce this intense but delicate style. No wonder Aurelio is in such demand as a consultant.
Cave de Lugny Les Charmes 2006 Mâcon-Lugny, Burgundy, France
This is an un-oaked white Burgundy from the Mâconnais made entirely from Chardonnay. The purity of the fruit is crisp and limey in youth, developing buttery and nutty flavours in bottle. Subtle elegance means it enhances most fish, poultry and light meat dishes.
La Chapelle Rosé 2006 Côtes du Rhône, France
Made from 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Carignan, this rosé has typical Rhône character which isn't lost in the modern winemaking, which is expertly handled by an Australian! Try with chicken tikka or Thai.
Prosecco La Marca NV, Italy, Sparkling Wine
This wine is light, fragrant and softly sparkling, with a flavour reminiscent of grape and white peach. Ideal as a lazy quaffer in the garden, or as an accompaniment to a chicken salad. Serve well chilled.