Lovers of classic Vale shiraz will adore the Il Padrone! It’s big, rich & round (we’re salivating already and offers loads of inky goodness to get lost in. There’s plush, chewy berries with hints of peppery spice and leather that float intriguingly across the palate. Plums, blueberries and juicy black cherries dominate the fruit spectrum, in that inimitable Vale dark coffee-cake profile. It’ll get even more interesting in a few years’ time, but I, for one, won’t be able to keep my hands off it.

Drink : Now - 2035

Bright red and dark berries shape the palate, lifted by a ripple of spice and the natural generosity of the varieties. The fruit sits plush and mouthfilling, but the structure stays firm enough to keep everything in line. Soft tannins and a gentle warmth round it out, giving the wine an easy sense of flow. Bold, balanced and thoroughly crowd pleasing, it hits the sweet spot between richness and drinkability.

Drink : Now - 2030

We can’t splash the producer’s name all over the page… but let’s just say you’re dealing with one of the Barossa’s most famous estates. In other words, you're in good hands here. This shiraz is a fresher take on the region - still generous, still unmistakably Barossa, just with the brightness and spice dialled up a touch. The kind of wine that still brings the power but you don't need a knife and fork to consume it. Wonderfully vibrant. The palate is plush but not heavy. Juicy dark berries roll through first, backed by pepper, dried herbs and a subtle ironstone edge that keeps things interesting. A small portion of whole bunch brings extra lift and structure, while older oak lets the fruit stay front and centre. Tannins are fine and neatly shaped, carrying the flavour out to a tidy, satisfying finish. It’s modern, it’s vibrant, and it’s built to be enjoyed now - preferably with something sizzling on the grill. From a heavyweight Barossa name. At a price that makes it very easy to say yes.

Drink : Now - 2032

Polish Hill proves, yet again, that it produces the most age-worthy riesling in the country (if not the world). The nose is alive with green apple, jasmine florals and zesty lime, with a flinty mineral edge that sets the tone. On the palate, it’s taut and vibrant – layers of kaffir lime, citrus rind and Granny Smith apple carried on a cool, slatey minerality. Clare Valley riesling, firing on all cylinders.

Drink : Now - 2038

If you’re looking to mix things up from the usual sav blanc or riesling, grüner veltliner is your new go-to. Zippy, crisp, spicy and dangerously drinkable, this Tumbarumba-grown grüner is bursting with lemon, apricot and minerality. Dry and light-bodied with a clean, snappy finish, it's the most refreshing thing you'll put in your mouth all week.

Drink : Now - 2028

Out the gates with ripe pear, crunchy apple and a squeeze of citrus on the nose. The first sip is generous without being over the top - nashi pear, white melon maybe a touch of grapefruit rolling across the palate with a soft, rounded feel. It’s got that classic gris weight and texture, but it keeps itself in check. There’s freshness humming underneath, so it finishes clean and makes you want another glass rather than a lie down. It’s bright, it’s flavoursome, and it works just as well solo on the couch as it does next to a bowl of pasta, a roast chook or a spread of cheeses. Fun, balanced, and dangerously easy to like - exactly what good pinot gris should be.

Drink : Now - 2027