Murray Street Vineyard 2004 Benno

Murray Street is an exciting new Barossa winery, with Andrew Seppelt heading up the winemaking team. This blend of shiraz and mataro is a very special wine; big, rich, quite oaky, but wonderfully balanced. One for the cellar - if you can resist. $75.

Edwards 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

A terrific classic white blend from a small, family-run Margaret River winery that always produces quality wines. This is very dry, very chic and very appealing - one of those wines where the bottle is empty and it seems you've barely had a glass. $22.

Carlei Estate 2005 Chardonnay

Absolutely outstanding - one of the best chardonnays I've tasted recently. Biodynamics advocate Sergio Carlei is making superb wines and this barrel-fermented Yarra Valley beauty has great fruit, elegance and drinkability. $45.

Devil's Lair 2006 Chardonnay

A very classy Margaret River chardonnay with flavour, texture and complexity but also great drinkability. There are stone fruit and almonds on the nose, while the palate is delicate with grapefruit and cashew characters. Wonderfully balanced. $45.

Bay of Fires 2002 Arras

This is arguably Australia's finest sparkling wine, a complex, nutty and mature bubbly that oozes class and finishes with a lovely crisp acidity. You won't do better over the holiday period than this intense blend of chardonnay and pinot noir. $60.

Pfeiffer 2007 Ensemble

What a great picnic wine! This rosé-style blend from north-east Victoria offers sweet berry fruit flavours with just a hint of spice, and a crisp, clean finish. A wine for enjoying well-chilled on a warm day, or with a Lebanese banquet. $14.

Tim Adams 2006 Botrytis Affected Riesling

Clare Valley winemaker Tim Adams is a master of making dry rieslings and this proves he's no slouch with dessert styles either. It has pronounced fruit sweetness along with some delicious floral and lemon/lime characters and a nice acid finish. $20.