$50 to $100
Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz
One of the benchmark wines to come out of the Coonawarra, the Penfolds Bin 128 is a delightful cool-climate shiraz. Matured in French Oak, with flavours of white pepper and floral spice, the 2014 Bin 128 is a rich and full-bodied Shiraz.
Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon
Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon is the icon Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Named after Coonawarra pioneer, pastoralist and parliamentarian, John Riddoch, this Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the very best of Wynns vast planting in Coonawarra and it only made in the years that best express Wynns strive for excellence. Arguably richer and more complex from comparable styles in the region, John Riddoch Cabernet is highly sought after and extremely limited.
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon
Cape Mentelle's Cabernet Sauvignon under the guidance of Rob Mann has become one of Australia's most prestigious Cabernet's. Sourced from what many believe to be the true home to Cabernet in Australia, the Margaret River, Cape Mentelle produce a wine that has a plush full-flavoured palate of concentrated blackcurrants and mulberries with a minerally spine. Richly textured and vibrant the palate finishes long with fine yet firm gravelly tannins. A superb candidate for some medium to long term cellaring.
Domaine L. Dufouleur AOC Saint Romain white Chardonnay
Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay
Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay
Crafted from the fruit of the very first Chardonnay vines of the Piccadilly Valley, Petaluma Tiers Chardonnay flaunts a perfect pale straw colour. Fermented in new French oak barriques, this Chardy gives off aromas of ripe white peach on the bouquet, followed by hints of almond, cinnamon and nectarine. The multi-layered & creamy palate displays wonderful stone fruit flavours and minerality, leading to a long, nutty and viscous finish balanced by lemon-lime acidity. The wine goes well with mushrooms, roast chicken and salmon dishes.
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
Bernard Gripa Les Figuiers Saint-Péray
By Farr Shiraz
Shiraz By Farr is one of Victoria's premier cool-climate Shiraz's, made by the iconic Geelong winemaker, Gary Farr. The nose is incredibly complex showing notes of red and black fruits, spice, black pepper and iodine. In the mouth the wine is incredibly fresh. Wonderfully braced fruit and fine framing tannins and an outstanding length.
Lanson Le White Label Champagne Sec
Harmonious and delicate, Le White Label Sec is a perfect introduction to the Lanson Champagne style with its balance between freshness and subtle sweetness. A meticulous selection of the finest Crus of Champagne, a selection of reserve wines spanning 20 years and longer than usual ageing time results in a serious yet approachable wine. Straw Yellow with lively, fine bulles hint at aromas of white flowers, summer pears and mineral notes. The palate is soft, delicate and concentrated with white fruit and mineral notes finishing with alluring and subtle sweetness.