Angove 2007 Butterfly Ridge Merlot Cabernet

A serious candidate for bargain of the year. Soft and supple with plenty of juicy red fruit flavours, it's fairly simply but very enjoyable and would be terrific with a barbecue or poured alongside pizzas and pasta dishes. $6.99.

Domaine Marcel Couturier 2006 Macon-Loche

The French have still got it! This is a delicious unoaked chardonnay from southern Burgundy with delightful clean fruit, hints of green herbs and a nice creamy finish. Pity about the cork - but great value for $34.

Devil's Lair 2006 Cabernet Merlot

Hallelujah! Australia can still produce red wines without excess alcohol. Bordeaux-like in both flavour and texture, this has snow pea characters on the nose along with juicy dark fruit and spicy oak on the palate. Clean, elegant and very appealing. $60.

Avancé 2008 Tasmania Pinot Noir

Nick Glaetzer is a member of the Barossa Glaetzer family, famous for their big, rich reds, but Tasmanian-based Nick displays a subtle touch with this beautifully balanced, pinot that is a superb wine for the price. Bright, silky and delicious. $25.

Hungerford Hill 2008 Tumbarumba Chardonnay

Cool-climate Tumbarumba is producing some outstanding chardonnays, as exemplified by this superb, steely, crisp and intense wine with hints of citrus and minerality and real elegance. One of our very best - and with sensible alcohol levels (13%). $25.

Hungerford Hill 2008 Tumbarumba Chardonnay

Cool-climate Tumbarumba is producing some outstanding chardonnays, as exemplified by this superb steely, crisp and intense wine with hints of citrus and minerality and real elegance. One of Australia’s best - and with sensible alcohol levels (13%). $25.