KALLESKE, BAROSSA

The Kalleske family have been growing grapes in South Australia’s Barossa Valley for nearly 150 years. With 200 acres of land planted to ancient Shiraz, Grenache and Semillon vines in the esteemed Greenock sub region, Kalleske have an abundance of raw materials to craft exquisitely flavoured, uniquely Australian wines. As long time suppliers of grapes for Penfolds Grange, this organic and biodynamic producer is one of the rising stars of the Australian wine scene. "magnificently concentrated, full throttle reds that are indigenous to the top echelon of Southern Australian producers. In fact there is nothing like these wines anywhere else in the world." Robert Parker

YALUMBA, BAROSSA

The oldest family owned winery in Australia produces elegant, great value for money wines. The Y series is fruit driven, but with an elegant context and freshness. The Tempranillo bridges the old and new world with delicious sweet/sour notes, savouriness and oodles of sappy fruit. Finally the Signature (Cabernet Shiraz) which was first made in 1962 is a legend of the Barossa valley. Full-bodied and age-worthy.

Pewsey vale is situated in the Eden Valley at 500m above sea-level and is also owned by Yalumba. It is 'Germanic' in style with lime flavours in a delicate and refined style with great aging potential.

HODDLES CREEK, YARRA VALLEY

Giving a pale to medium ruby color, the 2008 Pinot Noir is a little shy at the moment emitting delicate yet fragrant aromas of violets, warm strawberries and red cherry plus touches of espresso, forest floor and cinnamon. It has a high level of acid, medium body and a medium level of very fine tannins with a long finish. Enjoyable now, it should continue to drink through 2016. About 6,000 cases of this Pinot Noir were made.

Hoddle’s Creek is a small, family owned estate in the Yarra Valley producing today around 15,000 cases per annum. The D’Anna family emigrated from Italy and settled on the property in 1960. In 1997, 25 hectares of their land were committed to vine. Today the son Franco is the young viticulturalist and winemaker for the family estate. His wines demonstrate not only his burgeoning talent but that the family happened upon a special plot of turf when they moved to the Yarra all those years ago. But Pinot Blanc in the Yarra? Though an unconventional choice, not least because it can be difficult to prise anything interesting from this grape, it seems to work here.

SPINIFEX, BAROSSA

Spinifex is crafting some of the most progressive, artisanal wine seen in Australia for many years. New Zealander Pete Schell cut his teeth in the Barossa Valley at the time honoured Turkey Flat, and then set out with partner Magali Gely to start up Spinifex in 2001. Family links to France's Languedoc region are immediately apparent when tasting their outstanding Rhone inspired wines. With fruit sourced exclusively from old vine vineyards (up to 140 years old) on the upper slopes of the Barossa and Eden Valley's, their's is a restrained, new age Barossa style, with structure as the central theme. The Papillon is a blend of Grenache (66%), Cinsault (18%) and Mataro (16%) and others. The Esprit is 36% Grenache, 34% Shiraz, 20% Mourvedre, and 10% Cinsault

CRAGGY RANGE, HAWKES BAY

The brainchild of billionaire Terry Peabody, Craggy Range has created a portfolio of single vineyard wines renowned for their individuality and elegance, and in the process has built a reputation as New Zealand’s pre-eminent wine producer.

FELTON ROAD, CENTRAL OTAGO

When the pecking order of New Zealand wine is debated, Felton Road is always one of the first names mentioned. The Central Otago producer has been crafting exceptional wines since their inception in 1997, and has continued to raise the bar higher with each passing year. In late 2008, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate again placed Felton Road in the New Zealand elite, rating it in the top five producers in the country. "...whenever there is a tasting designed to challenge the supremacy of Burgundy, it is usually a Felton Road that is ushered into the ring, floats like butterfly and out-classes its bloated Old World champions." Robert Parker. The Riesling is a low-alcohol off-dry Mosel-style.

LAWSONS DRY HILLS, MARLBOROUGH

Ross and Barbara Lawson founded Lawson's Dry Hills in 1992, when they decided to make wine themselves rather than on-selling the grapes that they had been growing since 1980. Their first vintage, which included Gewürztraminer off their own vineyard on Alabama Road, was just 15 tonnes and was managed by Ross from an old tin shed at the back of the property. Their Gewürztraminer has gone on to be recognised as one of the country's finest and soon established Lawson's Dry Hills on the national and international stage. "Outstanding winery regularly producing exemplary wines” James Halliday

NAUTILUS, MARLBOROUGH

Nautilus is owned by Yalumba and is situated in the Marlborough region. Both wines are stylish and individual with purity and depth. Wine Spectator - 'Polished and refined, brimming with raspberry, cherry and sassafras aromas and flavors, lingering easily on the bright finish. Drink now through 2013'

Prices in Rand per bottle inclusive VAT and landing costs whilst stocks available

JR - Jancis Robinson

Parker, RP - Robert Parker Jr

WS - Wine Spectator