Vintage 2005
Region Western Australia
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, shiraz
Tasting notes A deeply coloured wine that is still developing in the bottle. Plum and prune flavours, with classy, green pepper notes
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £14.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Western Australia
Grapes Riesling
Tasting notes Pale lime-yellow colour. Restrained lime aromas. Youthful and concentrated with a crunchy, greenapple finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Parfrements
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2003
Region Tasmania
Grapes Chardonnay, pinot noir
Tasting notes Lovely fresh bread on the nose. High acidity, good bottle development. Very fresh, with a long, yeasty finish
Drink with Salad, shellfish
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £49.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region New South Wales
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Attractive notes of dark fruit, cedar and spice. Dry with excellent concentration of fruit, well-integrated oak and a complex, lingering finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Parfrements
RRP £49.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2002
Region New South Wales
Grapes Semillon
Tasting notes An Aussie marvel, this Hunter Valley white is still remarkably fresh, with notes of citrus fruit, toast and crisp apples
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Tesco, Waitrose
RRP £19.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region New South Wales
Grapes Semillon
Tasting notes One of Australia's great sweet wines, this is soft and luscious, with honeyed notes and refreshing acidity
Drink with Cheese, fruit, nuts, puddings
Where to buy Nidderdale Fine Wines
RRP £11.00 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Western Australia
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, merlot
Tasting notes A deep-coloured wine, with clean, green pepper aromas and complex acidity
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Alliance Wine, The Wine Society
RRP £10.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Western Australia
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Restrained, subtle aromas of citrus, honey and nuts on the nose, followed by a very well-balanced palate full of nuts and toasted oak
Drink with Pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Bottleneck
RRP £12 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region Western Australia
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, merlot
Tasting notes Firm tannins give this wine structure and ageing potential on the palate, with notes of cassis, plums and chocolate
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Marks & Spencer
RRP £18 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Western Australia
Grapes Semillon, sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes A subtle, elegantly oaked Aussie take on white bordeaux with mealy, citrus fruit flavours and a hint of vanilla spice
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £15.75 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Western Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Perfumed, slightly smoky nose. A eucalyptus note develops in the glass with a sweet, ripe, well-balanced palate
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy HWCG Wine Growers
RRP £12.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Western Australia
Grapes Shiraz, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Deep colour and intensity. Plummy, spicy and violet scented with juicy fruit, firm tannins and a hint of white pepper
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Alliance Wine
RRP £10 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2002
Region South Australia
Grapes Riesling
Tasting notes Lovely yellow colour. Lime juice and lanolin, with bottle age and perfectly balanced acidity. Youthful, yet distinguished
Drink with Curry, fish, pork, poultry
Where to buy Nidderdale Fine Wines
RRP £11.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region South Australia
Grapes Tempranillo, grenache
Tasting notes A deeply coloured and comparatively rare Aussie red. Good plum and prune flavours on the palate, with some green notes
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £11.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Spice on the bouquet, good balance, with rich flavours of blackberry, plum and dark chocolate, lush tannins and a lovely, spicy finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Berkmann Wine Cellars
RRP £21.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Dark colour, with an oaky, attractively peppery note, good grip and a creamy, full-bodied texture in the mouth
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Soho Wine Supply
RRP £16.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Deep, inky intense colour. Plum, chocolate and coffee bean aromas. Ripe, juicy, spicy fruit with masses of flavour
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy The Wine Society
RRP £30 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region South Australia
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, shiraz
Tasting notes Very intense, spicy flavours, with cloves, cocoa and mature fruit. Dense tannins, fine structure and well-integrated oak
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £14.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region South Australia
Grapes Semillon
Tasting notes Grapefruit and honeysuckle nose. A balanced, rounded palate that's graceful, tangy and unoaked. Great value
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Tesco
RRP £5.49 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region South Australia
Grapes Riesling
Tasting notes Lovely nose of lemon and lime. Ripe, floral and tropical fruit notes on the palate. Considerable complexity and length
Drink with Curry, fish, pork, poultry
Where to buy Parfrements
RRP £12.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region South Australia
Grapes Riesling
Tasting notes This has a developed nose and an intense palate, with lovely, luscious fruit. Mouthfilling and complex with a very long finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Le Pont de la Tour wine merchant
RRP £12 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region South Australia
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Aromas of herb and peach on the nose. Refreshing mango and vanilla on the palate, with good acidity and balance
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy The Secret Cellar
RRP £13.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Real meatiness on the nose, soft tannins, smooth and elegant, but with good fruit concentration and typical Henschke finesse. Subtle stuff
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £39.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region South Australia
Grapes Riesling
Tasting notes Lime flavours supported by racy acidity and classic riesling finesse. Delicate and fresh with a clean finish
Drink with Curry, fish, pork, poultry
Where to buy Nidderdale Fine Wines
RRP £12.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2002
Region South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Aromatic, spicy and ripe with fine berry fruit and subtle oak, this melts in the mouth and has a lovely length
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £49.99
Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes A big wine showing dense red and black fruits, liquorice and chocolate. Velvety and spicy, with fine tannins and persistence
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £20 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2002
Country South Australia
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Nicely developed, subtle cabernet nose. Ripe, chocolatey palate with sweet, leafy freshness and soft, textured tannins
Drink withBeef, game, lamb
Where to buy Ellis of Richmond
RRP £13.95 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2005
Country South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Deep, plum colour. Blackcurrant and floral aromas. Rich, concentrated, spicy black fruits with bold tannins and refreshing acidity
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose, Averys Wine Merchants
RRP £36 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Country South Australia
Grapes Semillon
Tasting notes Lovely orange blossom, citrus and guava nose. Orange peel and cloves on the palate. Elegant, with a fabulous finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Tesco
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Country South Australia
Grapes Shiraz
Tasting notes Big, bold, strapping, ribena and cassis flavours, with good sweetness, plenty of oak and fruit concentration to spare
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Roberson Wine Merchants
RRP £23.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Victoria
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Ripe peach aromas on the nose and attractive stone fruit flavours on the palate. A well-balanced wine with good acidity
Drink with Pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Bottleneck
RRP £6.25 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Victoria
Grapes Nebbiolo
Tasting notes Pale strawberry-red colour. Light, smoky, strawberry nose, with a good balance of fruit, tannins and acidity
Drink with Game, vegetarian
Where to buy Barrels & Bottles
RRP £8.50 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Shiraz Viognier
Vintage 2006
Country Victoria
Grapes Shiraz, viognier
Tasting notes Perfumed red fruits on the nose. Rich, meaty flavours of black cherry and plum, with plain chocolate, spice and creamy oak
Drink with Beef, lamb, pork
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £30 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Valley Chardonnay
Vintage 2005
Country South Australia
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Cream and fresh melons on the nose. Good toast and citrus notes on the palate. Well-balanced with a long finish
Drink with Pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Tesco, Sainsbury’s
RRP £14.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Country Victoria
Grapes Chardonnay, pinot noir
Tasting notes Creamy mousse with bready character. Strawberry and citrus fruit on the palate with zesty acidity
Drink with Fresh berries, shellfish
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £13.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage NV
Country Victoria
Grapes Muscat
Tasting notes An elegant, complex Aussie sticky with flavours of raisins, barley sugar and walnuts. A classic, yet sadly under-appreciated fortified wine
Drink with Chocolate, figs, nuts, puddings
Where to buy Noel Young Wines
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
