The aromas show blackberry and cassis with violet notes and a spicy complexity having aged in top quality, fine grain French oak barrels. The tannins are ripe and fine giving the wine good structure.

The nose is complex with sweet spice, black fruit aromas and some black pepper notes and spicy overtones. The palate is medium bodied with good fruit weight.

Mt Difficulty is a boutique winery located in Bannockburn, Central Otago, and was named after the mountain overlooking Felton road and the southern Cromwell basin. As the vineyards are ageing Mt Difficulty are starting to see additional complexity emerging each vintage. Inviting and opulent, the palate is flush with sweet cherry & blueberry, followed by trademark earth & savoury notes and framed by baking spice and fine grained French Oak. The fruit floods through to the finish with a juicy balance, indicating acidity that will keep the wine aging well.

The grapes for Roaring Meg come from Mt Difficulty's Cromwell basin vineyards managed by their dedicated viticultural team. The addition of fruit from their Bendigo vineyard has lends a powerful, darker edge. Roaring Meg Pinot Noir features red, blue and black berry fruit aromatics. The palate is harmonious with rich dark berries and a savoury line underneath. A hint of spice and dried thyme complement the succulent fruit. Fine silky tannins frame the wine with a great flow and finish.

Classic Merlot aromas of decadent plum and dark cherry are complemented by hints of spiced fruit cake and mocha. The palate is medium-bodied and full of blackcurrant, liquorice and dried herb, supported by fine tannins for a soft, concentrated finish. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Hawke's Bay, the oldest wine region in New Zealand.

All the characteristics of the distinctive new word are captured in Mud House's South Australian wines. This bold and rich Shiraz features the heady aromas of ripe blueberry, dark cherry and blackcurrant, with cherry, blackcurrant and dark chocolate notes on the palate.

Northrow is named after the northernmost row of vines in vineyard which sees the most sunshine throughout the day. Highlighting the vibrant flavours that come from these long sunny days, this Marlborough Pinot Noir is showcasing bright cherries, raspberries and smooth tannins.

The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. An affordable, everyday luxury.

The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours. An affordable, everyday luxury.

Since its inaugural 1962 vintage, Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz has showcased the elegance and character of one of Australia's finest cool-climate wine regions. Sourced exclusively from Coonawarra's famed terra rossa soils over limestone and matured in French oak hogsheads, it offers a striking contrast to the richer, warmer-climate Shiraz styles for which Penfolds is equally renowned. The 2021 vintage reveals lifted aromas of blue fruits, violets and cracked black pepper unfold alongside mulberry, boysenberry and subtle baking spice, while savoury hints of paprika and cured meats add complexity. The medium-bodied palate is finely structured, balancing dark berry fruit with olives, spice and a seamless line of acidity. Silky tannins carry the wine to a long, poised finish, creating a cool-climate Shiraz that is immensely rewarding now and destined to evolve beautifully through to 2038.

Inspired by the celebrated blends of France's Southern Rhône, Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2021 showcases the harmony of three classic varieties, sourced from the Barossa Valley and matured in seasoned oak with a touch of new hogsheads. The result is a wine of elegance, complexity and effortless drinkability. Grenache leads the way with lifted red fruits and fragrant spice, while Shiraz brings generous fruit and structure, and Mataro adds depth with its fine, silky tannins. Aromas of poached quince, sloe berry, pink peppercorn, anise and tea-smoked duck give way to a palate layered with juicy black and red berries, savoury herbs and bright acidity. Beautifully balanced and remarkably versatile at the table, this is a refined Rhône-inspired blend that is ready to enjoy now or cellar through to 2035.

Often known as 'Baby Grange', Bin 389 was first created by legendary Penfolds winemaker Max Schubert in 1960, combining the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. The 2021 vintage continues this celebrated tradition with aromas of blueberry Danish, chocolate croissant, blackberry and mulberry, layered with bay leaf, pink peppercorn and subtle aniseed. The palate brings together generous black and red fruit with cocoa, savoury beef and roast lamb notes, while fine, tea-like tannins and a seam of acidity provide structure and lift. Seamlessly integrated American oak rounds out this full, harmonious wine, which is already rewarding and has the potential to develop beautifully through to 2055.