An excellent value introduction to Heathcote, with refreshing dark plum and berry fruit character, spice and pepper. Lively acidity and savoury, textural tannin definition are regional hallmarks. A lighter-bodied lunchtime style of stylishly balanced poise and great value for money. $11 at Cracka.
In great vintages, even the entry wines of the top makers are terrific. This Aldi exclusive is a great value Barossa blend, capturing the raspberry and rose petal allure of grenache, welding it seamlessly to the black plum fruits and mixed spice of shiraz. It has an air of floral elegance and spicy allure, structured […]
Zesty, fresh, racy and citrus-infused, this is an energetic meeting of grapefruit zest, lime juice and crunchy pear. A tense acid line defines impressive poise rarely shown by colombard. $13 at Pulpit (2013), $14 direct (2014).
This is the best of the Wickhams Road range this year and, for that matter, one of the best value pinots you’ll find anywhere. This elegant and fruit-focused single vineyard style captures the essence of the Mornington Peninsula at an astonishingly affordable price. It’s a lovely assemblage of red cherries, strawberries and raspberries, with nuances […]
Zesty grapefruit and lemon crunch provide tension and freshness to flavourful Gin Gin clone Margaret River chardonnay. Gentle texture derives from part wild fermentation and lees stirring in just 10% new barrels. Driven by malic acidity, this is a fresh, lively and great value aperitif style. $12 at Wine Cow.
A ripe and expressive cabernet merlot at a bargain price, laced with berry compote character, mixed spice and finishing with crunchy redcurrant definition. It’s ready to go right away, though its soft, supple tannins will hold it for a couple of years.
The 21st release of Australia’s most famous rosés is an impressive vintage, beautifully pure, fragrant and fresh. It’s packed with rose petal, raspberry and watermelon flavours, plenty of spicy body and a well-toned, tangy, almost dry finish. 93% grenache, 4% shiraz, 2% cabernet sauvignon and 1% dolcetto. Best price direct.
Precise and impeccably defined cabernet merlot, accurately representing Margaret River in a strong season. Depth, character and persistence all perform well beyond its price, while retaining a finely structured tannin grip and medium-bodied eloquence. Exceptional value. $14 at Jim Murphy’s.
A classic and idiosyncratic Barossa shiraz at a bargain price. It’s packed with glossy black plum and tangy black cherry fruit, set against a backdrop of high cocoa dark chocolate and liquorice. Finely textured tannins support a long and well structured finish. It has the generosity to appeal right away, and the kind of structural […]
A February harvest in the wake of a heatwave makes for a more generous and immediately approachable riesling. The bouquet is pretty, spanning fragrant lemon blossom, lime zest, orange pulp and the generous, exotic allure of guava. A succulent and approachable palate presents generous fruit presence, evenly balanced by soft acidity, making for an style […]