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.

RIDGE VINEYARDS Lytton Springs Zinfandel Petite Syrah Carignan, Sonoma

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.

AMELIE & CHARLES SPARR Brand Grand Cru Pinot Gris, Wettolsheim 2017 Hailing from the Brand Grand Cru, this Pinot Gris is grown on granitic soils at 380 metres altitude. Gold yellow in colour, it has enticing aromas of violets and minerals with subtle peach hints. Aging on fine less has added a wonderful textural dimension to the palate, which cries out for food cheeses or spicy would be an inspired choice. Grown according to the Ecocert certification, this is a ravishing Pinot Gris you dont want to miss.

Rich, creamy and quite concentrated chardonnay with peach, hazelnut, bran biscuit and savoury, nutty yeast lees flavours. A seamless and satisfying wine that is deliciously approachable now but promises to age well. Alcohol: 13%. Closure: screwcap. Drink: 2019-2024. Rating: 95/100.