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grace international wine merchants’

shelves. You may have tried a South

Australian shiraz, or a cabernet sau-

vignon from Western Australia’s

Margaret River. You may know the

beautiful semillons from the Hunter

Valley, or the sprightly sauvignon

blancs, from here and New Zealand,

that have taken the world by storm.

But in recent years, our wine-

makers have begun to experiment

with grapes less common to our

terrain, such as temprenillo, nebbiolo and areneis. On

the following pages of the Qantas Wine Guide, produced

in conjunction with Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine,

we introduce you to some of Australia’s most innovative

winemaking families – small producers who are having

great success with exciting new wines.

You will also meet the panel of experts who have

selected the fine local drops you will enjoy during your

journey. Not all the wines we showcase are available on

your flight; instead, your flight attendant will

offer a carefully chosen list that marries well

with the delicious dishes crafted by world-

renowned chef Neil Perry. So sit back and

enjoy a taste of what Australia has to offer.

Welcome to the Qantas Wine Guide. Some wine lovers are already aware of Australia’s

most popular grape varieties as so many of them

judy sarris Editor, Gourmet Traveller WINE.

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qantas wine panel

The vagaries of variety are well known to the Qantas Wine Panel.

The unique traits of each grape type influence many of their

decisions as winemakers, wine show judges and wine selectors for

Qantas’ inflight service. Questions they ponder include: what

varieties respond best to a particular site? What needs to be done to

bring out a variety’s best features? Should it sing solo or would the

wine work better as a blend? When it comes to their Qantas duties,

another question must be posed: what varieties will consumers find

most satisfying? Wine is not immune to fashion and the Panel is

finely tuned to both industry trends and what Qantas customers

expect to experience inflight.

“We aim to have a strong

selection of varieties and

blends that we know custom-

ers enjoy,” says biodynamic

winemaker Vanya Cullen,

“such as shiraz, cabernet sau-

vignon and blends of the two,

as well as sauvignon blanc

and semillon blends.”

That means putting aside

personal preferences. “Ries-

ling and semillon are varieties

I love to drink,” says Stephen

Pannell of the SC Pannell

label. “But when it comes to

putting them on a plane, if either were to go

up against sauvignon blanc I’m pretty sure

most travellers would go for the savvy.”

It also means the Panel are introducing

Qantas customers to exceptional examples

of emerging varieties in Australia.

When the passionate wine selectors are

asked to nominate the variety they’d plant

in their desert-island vineyard, Pannell says,

“It’s not fair to just pick one variety because

it would depend on where I was living. If I lived in McLaren Vale, it

would have to be grenache.” Of course, he’s speaking from his

grenache-loving home in that very Vale. “But if it could be any-

where, it’d be somewhere I could make great nebbiolo. I never tire

of it. It is usually the first wine I reach for when I have been on

holidays drinking beer.”

As purveyor of the country’s best pinot, Tom Carson’s answer is

unsurprising. “If pushed, I’d go for pinot noir,” he says. “Achieving

greatness in a pinot noir is my lifelong challenge.” Cullen’s answer is

also no shock. As custodian of a pioneering Margaret River vine-

yard, she nominates cabernet sauvignon.

Finding small, quality-obsessed producers who explore a vari-

ety’s full potential is a real focus for the Panel and makes the Qantas

Wine Program the world’s most diverse inflight wine selection.

Because we all need a little more variety in our lives. v

The Qantas Wine Panel knows variety is the spice of life – but which variety?

What’s your flavour?

Top: Tom Carson and Vanya Cullen. Below: Stephen Pannell.

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WINE SERVICE

As you sit there enjoying a glass of one of Australia’s best wines,

take a moment to think about how that particular product

came to join you onboard.

After making it through the rigorous scrutiny of Qantas’ regu-

lar tasting panel sessions, a selected wine joins about 350 different

offerings that the airline has available at any one time. A determina-

tion to source limited-allocation wines from the country’s best pro-

ducers means Qantas can offer a diverse and eclectic line-up of wines

that is without peer anywhere in the world.

Qantas strives to ensure that even the most frequent of flyers is

presented with exciting new wines to enjoy each time they fly. The

numbers involved per annum are staggering: 750,000 bottles of

table wine for First and Business; 150,000 bottles of Champagne;

25,000 bottles of stickies and fortifieds.

Another key objective of the Qantas Wine Program is to

provide customers with a spread of choices across varieties to ensure

a satisfying accompaniment to the food menu. In First there is a

choice of three red wines, generally a cabernet sauvignon-based

wine, a shiraz and a varietal option like pinot noir. The selection of

whites may include a classic chardonnay, a zesty sauvignon blanc

and an iconic Australian riesling or semillon. International Business

offers a second option, adding a counterpoint to shiraz and chardon-

nay, which have proved to be the star players in the Business cabin.

If you’re hopping across to New Zealand, you might even notice

that space has been given to notable wines from our trans-Tasman

neighbours. Now some might say that’s taking diversity a bit too far,

but even the healthiest of international rivalries is overpowered

by the determination of everyone involved in the Qantas Wine

Program to deliver the best inflight wine experience possible. v

When it comes to the labels that make your Qantas First and Business wine lists,

it’s survival of the tastiest.

Natural Selection

Experts take flight Keep a close eye on your flight attendant’s

lapels and your vigilance may be rewarded with a greatly enhanced food and wine experience. If you spot a bunch of shiny silver grapes, it means

you’re in the capable hands of a graduate from the Qantas Sommeliers in the Sky

program – an innovative and exhaustive wine education course that ensures Qantas flies with some of the best palates in the sky. Developed in association with Wine Australia’s online education program, Australia: World Class, the Sommeliers in the Sky training ensures the flight attendant’s wine knowledge reaches a level comparable to that of top restaurant sommeliers. Only graduates of the Advanced level of the course wear the coveted silver badge, so if you see one you can be sure that you’ll be getting the best, most knowledgable, wine service anywhere.


Perfect Match

Some chefs can be so singularly focused on the action in the

kitchen that they can’t see much beyond the stove, but Neil Perry

has a more holistic view of what makes a great dining experience.

That’s especially true when it comes to wine. Perry’s restaurants

have always had an enviable reputation for the quality of their

wine service, and his Sydney restaurant Rockpool was recently

recognised as having the best wine list in New South Wales at the

prestigous Fine Wine Partners/Gourmet Traveller WINE Australia’s

Wine List of the Year Awards.

Perry is particularly focused on the synergy between wine and

food – not just in his restaurants but also with the menus he designs

for inflight dining. “Elegant, restrained wines go well with simple

and sophisticated food and robust styles go with gutsy food,” he says.

“The Qantas Wine Panel does a wonderful job in finding a diverse

range of wines that give us great food-and-wine matching options.”

He also understands the importance of a good sommelier to the

fine dining experience. “You need people who have superior product

knowledge and passion to bring a wine list to life. Having a strong

wine list without a sommelier to help navigate it is like getting the

best possible produce and not having a chef to do anything with it.”

That’s why Qantas provides sommelier-level wine training to key

cabin crew – to ensure customers get sound advice and quality infor-

mation about the wines and food being served inflight.

Perry is an advocate of tapping into this knowledge, whether in a

restaurant or at 30,000 feet.

“Give your sommelier an indication of what styles you normally

enjoy – if you’re in a restaurant also add what you’re prepared to

spend – then put yourself in their capable hands. A rewarding food-

and-wine experience is always the result. To me it is a shame to have

to eat without a glass of good wine.” v

Qantas chef Neil Perry says that his stellar meals always shine brightest when they

are paired with a good wine.

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Worth the Weight

It’s only a minor change – in fact you probably won’t even notice it

– but the consequences are seriously significant. Each year, Qantas

flies a staggering 5.5 million 187ml wine bottles for service in Econ-

omy. As of earlier this year, each and every one of them is now being

made from recyclable PET plastic instead of glass. This equates to a

weight reduction of 120g per bottle, which may not sound like a lot

but as a result Qantas have reduced the overall weight they carry

each year by 660,000kg. Lighter flights mean a lot less fuel is burned,

and a better outcome for the environment.

Another exciting development has been the explosion of diver-

sity in the wines available in the 187ml format. Qantas has worked

closely with key players in the wine industry to showcase an

Economy wine providing unmatched for quality, versatility and

variety anywhere in the world.

A quick scan of the wines on offer reveals some of Australia’s

most sought-after labels shrunk down to size. McLaren Vale icon

Wirra Wirra supplies its excellent Scrubby Rise wines, a chardonnay

and a rich red blend, while their near neighbours at Coriole have

bottled their Redstone shiraz exclusively for Qantas in the new for-

mat. One of Australia’s most popular whites, the bistro classic La

Biondina from Primo Estate, has found even more fans inflight, and

St Hallett has discovered their Poacher’s Blend white is just as well

received on the plane as it is at parties. The trend towards cooler

climate reds isn’t restricted to fine-dining restaurants, with Qantas

customers enjoying the finesse and elegance of Mount Langi Ghiran

Billi Billi Shiraz and Barwang Vineyard’s outstanding cabernet

merlot from its elevated site in the cherry-farm-dotted highlands

around Young, New South Wales.

Good things clearly can come in small packages. v

Economy customers can expect a smoother flight with Qantas’ new 187ml wine bottles

and rapidly expanding range of wines.

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ClonakillaTim Kirk must be thankful for his

father’s foresight. In 1972, John

Kirk decided to plant shiraz in rather marginal conditions around

Murrumbateman, near Canberra. Then, in the mid-80s, he planted

viognier – a variety almost unheard of in Australia at the time, and

that had almost died out back in its homeland, the Rhône Valley.

In 1991, while visiting the Rhône, son Tim had an epiphany on

the road to Côte Rôtie: “There are moments in a winemaker’s life

when you become transfixed by the beauty of what’s in the glass

before you,” he says, as he recalls tasting from barrel the legendary

single vineyard wines of Guigal. “They had extraordinary complex-

ity of perfume, wonderful silkiness and inherent sensuality. They

were quite moving. I thought at the time that if I were ever able to

produce a wine from our humble vineyard which got close to that

level of complexity, refinement and beauty, I would be very happy.”

His dad’s inspired varietal choice meant Kirk had the materials

to give it a good try. The result is Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier, Can-

berra District, the pinnacle of the style in this country and a wine

James Halliday described as “an icon, one of Australia’s best”.

Each vintage, Kirk feels he’s closer to perfecting shiraz-viognier

co-fermentation – a process that enriches the aroma and texture of

shiraz. Winemaking techniques that work well for him include let-

ting ferments run their natural course and leaving them on skins for

a week or two upon completion. Ultimately, he says the key is in the

characteristics shiraz displays in cool-climate conditions.

“Personally, I think the floral, musky dimension that viognier

adds is better suited to the spicier, more savoury aromatic profiles

found in cooler-climate shiraz,” says Kirk. Anyone who has ever

tasted the fruits of his labour would no doubt agree.

Clonakilla, (02) 6227 5877, www.clonakilla.com.au.

Qantas wine suppliers talk about the inspirations behind their top drops.

Meet your Makers

wine Producers

CANBERRA DISTRICTLOCATED: Three hours south of Sydney, New South Wales.VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 350 hectares.KEY VARIETIES: Shiraz, chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir.OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: Lark Hill, Collector Wines, Lerida Estate, Doonkuna Estate.

Canberra District


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WoodlandsWhen David and Heather Watson planted the Woodlands vineyard

at Wilyabrup in 1973, they were amongst the first wine growers to

see the potential in Western Australia’s Margaret River region.

The Watsons were in good company, with the family properties

of Qantas Wine Panel members Stephen Pannell (Moss Wood, now

owned by the Mugfords) and Vanya Cullen (Cullen) close by. These

pioneering viticulturists were inspired by the wines of Bordeaux,

and were excited by studies conducted by agronomist Dr John

Gladstones that indicated Margaret River could potentially do great

things with cabernet sauvignon.

It soon became evident that this was pretty special dirt. In 1981,

David’s Andrew Cabernet Sauvignon took the title of Best Red Wine

at the National Wine Show, becoming the first red from Margaret

River to win a national trophy. But by the early 1990s, the Watsons

shelved winemaking so they could focus on raising their children.

The wine bug is infectious, however; in 2002 their son Stuart

grabbed the winemaking reins and injected new energy and ideas.

“We’re using more sustainable practices in the vineyard,” he says,

“such as hand weeding, no under-vine herbicides, and composting

with our own marc. It is such a beautiful place I would like to think

we can keep it that way for future generations.”

Watson is passionate about his vineyard: “I like people to get to

know the character of our site and the mindset of the people who

made the wine. Woodlands cab sav has a slight minty taste, soft tan-

nins and a bit of the spice cabernet can get in Wilyabrup.”

With Woodlands wines going from strength to strength, it seems

the Watson’s early vision is in very good hands.

Woodlands, (08) 9755 6226, www.woodlandswines.com.

THE FACES BEHIND THE CASKS:Stuart Watson (third from left) and the Woodlands 2008 vintage team with dogs Baxter and Cooper. Facing page: Tim Kirk of Clonakilla with his daughter in the family vineyard.

Margaret River

MARGARET RIVERLOCATED: Three hours south of Perth, Western Australia.VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 5000 hectares.KEY VARIETIES: Cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, semillon, sauvignon blanc.OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: Moss Wood, Cullen, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate, Vasse Felix, Howard Park.


Lake BreezeAs Greg Follett steps out the door each morning, he is reminded

that his is no ordinary job – surveying the vineyard, he sees dirt first

worked by his great grandfather and now managed by his brothers.

“We were all born and bred here,” says Follett of the Langhorne

Creek property that is home to his family’s Lake Breeze label. “We

know it and love it, and we understand that it’s here thanks to the

hard work of those who came before us. We hope our kids will one

day want to carry on the tradition.”

The Folletts have been growing grapes in South Australia’s Lang-

horne Creek region since the 1880s, but a full century passed before

they began making wines under their own label. Shortly after Follett

completed his winemaking studies, the family prepared to turn

their quality fruit into something even more special.

Follett is particularly passionate about cabernet sauvignon and

the distinctive way it expresses itself in Langhorne Creek. “Climati-

cally, we’re a little cooler than nearby McLaren Vale, and a touch

warmer on average than Coonawarra,” he says. “That allows us to

get lovely ripe, sweet fruit characters while still retaining varietal

traits and the firm structure that makes cabernet so attractive.”

This is how he describes the unique features of Langhorne Creek

cabernet sauvignon: “There is a minty, eucalypt character and a

little choc-mint note too, that I reckon is pretty typical in cabernet

from around here.”

Follett feels that cabernet’s counterparts in its traditional Bor-

deaux home, such as malbec and petit verdot, have great potential

in the region. More surprisingly, he also feels there’s a place for a

rather maligned white. “It may not be fashionable,” he says, “but we

can produce pretty good chardonnay here in cooler years.”

Convincing the world of that may take a little time, however.

Perhaps that’s a job for his kids.

Lake Breeze, (08) 8537 3017, www.lakebreeze.com.au.

Langhorne Creek

wine Producers

LANGHORNE CREEKLOCATED: One hour south-east of Adelaide, South Australia.VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 5800 hectares.KEY VARIETIES: Cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, malbec, verdelho.OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: Bleasdale Vineyards, Bremerton Wines, Heartland Wines, Casa Freschi, Step Road.

TEST OF PERFECTIONWinemaker Greg Follett checks on the progress of one of Lake Breeze’s cabernet vintages.


PizziniThe Pizzini family learned firsthand that trailblazing isn’t without

its challenges. Twenty years ago they decided to try planting classic

Italian varieties nebbiolo and sangiovese, which were at that stage

virtually non-existent in Australia.

From a miniscule 12 buds of nebbiolo, the Pizzinis undertook a

painstaking grafting program that eventually produced 6000 vines

over a five-year period and led to their first planting of five acres.

“After planting the vineyard, the next challenge was how to

manage these varieties in order to produce quality wine,” says Joel

Pizzini, who shares winemaking duties with his father Fred. “For the

first five years our nebbiolo vineyard seemed to be suffering from

adolescence – excessive growth patterns and bi-annual cropping

meant we got a huge crop one year and almost nothing the next.”

Much experimentation was needed to perfect both the nebbiolo

and the hyper-vigorous sangiovese. Finally, results began to match

expectations and the Pizzinis were ready to take their groundbreaking

wines to market – even if the market wasn’t quite ready for them.

“Our first commercial releases were the 1997 sangiovese and the

1994 nebbiolo,” recalls Pizzini. “Both moved very slowly as little was

known about these varieties in Australia at the time.”

But the Pizzinis knew they were onto something special and their

persistence has paid off – their wines, now including such varieties

as pinot grigio and arneis, are very highly regarded in Australia.

“We were confident. If you set out to showcase the varieties’ finest

qualities you can’t go wrong.”

Pizzini has strong opinions on how those qualities should best

be experienced. “With our Italian heritage it is unthinkable that

you would ever have a beautiful meal without a glass of wine.

Or better still, a bottle!” vPizzini, (03) 5729 8278, www.pizzini.com.au.

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King Valley

KING VALLEYLOCATED: Two-and-a-half hours north-east of Melbourne, Victoria.VINEYARD AREA: 1500 hectares.KEY VARIETIES: Cabernet sauvignon, nebbiolo, sangiovese, pinot grigio.OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: Gapsted, Dal Zotto Estate, Symphonia Wines, Chrismont.

ALL IN THE FAMILY Left to right: Joel, Fred and Carlo Pizzini are understandably proud of their family’s groundbreaking wines.


top Wines from the Qantas cellar

over 350 australian and new Zealand wines are managed by Qantas at any time and the

tasting notes for 150 of these wines appear on the following pages. ask your flight attendant

which of these wines are available on your flight, then sit back and enjoy.

WinetastingNotes

the notes

Peter BourneWine writer and educator peter Bourne is widely

acknowledged as an independent expert. he has vast experience

as a national and international wine-show judge.

nick stockWine writer and respected show judge nick stock is also

an active ambassador for australian wine abroad and strives

to promote excellence in the wine community.

BoB camPBell mwGourmet Traveller WINE’s new Zealand editor and master of Wine

Bob campbell is an international wine judge and commentator.

he provided us with this guide’s new Zealand tasting notes.

nsW = new south Wales

Qld = Queensland

sa = south australia

tas = tasmania

Vic = Victoria

Wa = Western australia

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For a quick reference to wines served in Qantas First and Business,

see “Index to Wines Served Onboard”, page 48.

At the prestigious Cellars In The sky

2007 awards held in February 2008,

Qantas was awarded Best First Class Cellar.

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2006 Cullen Chardonnay – Margaret River, WACullen produces some of australia’s most serious wines. aromas of peach, fig and pink grapefruit leap from the glass, with a hint of roast almond, lime marmalade and wild ferment funk. a medium-weight wine with a flavour that flows gracefully to an impressive finish.

2006 Crawford River Riesling – Henty, Vican absolute masterpiece. The bouquet is a complex amalgam of mineral, almost earthy, characters with lots of floral aromatics, subtle lemon zest and pink grapefruit. The mouth fills with the same flavours, restrained by a fine filament of mineral acidity.

2006 Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vicaromas of ripe nectarine, melon and guava meld with nougat, grilled nuts and crème caramel characters. The palate is rich and refined, its intense peaches-and-cream complexity tamed by a touch of toasty oak and a thread of zesty acidity on the finish.

2007 Brokenwood Semillon – Hunter Valley, NSWBrokenwood is among australia’s most highly regarded wineries, and its semillon shines. sourced from ancient vines, after a year in the bottle this has opened out with aromas of straw, thyme and lemon pith. a taut, citrus palate leads to a satisfying conclusion.

2006 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, NSWan intensely flavoured chardonnay with ripe peach, fig, toffee, nut and marzipan creating a multi-layered bouquet. The palate is equally vigorous and fulsome, topped off with a burst of lemon-fresh acidity.

AUSTRALIAN WHITES


2007 Ferngove Cossack Riesling – Frankland River, WAFrankland river is home to some wondrous rieslings; Ferngrove’s Cossack is one. It boasts fresh lime and lemon aromas, with a lift of passionfruit and pink-lady apple. The palate is tight and lean with intense citrus flavours, and the finish is acid-bright and vigorous.

2006 Cullen Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Margaret River, WAThis multi-layered gem is sourced from the original Cullen Vineyard, now run biodynamically, with the sauvignon component undergoing partial barrel fermentation to subdue its more herbal notes and add depth, length and complexity.

2006 Curly Flat Chardonnay – Macedon Ranges, VicGenerous flavours of pink grapefruit, white nectarine and custard apple are overlaid with nougat, toast and preserved lemon. The palate is rich and complex but in no way overblown – any excess is held back by a tight, lemon acidity and a fine layer of spicy oak.

2007 Edwards Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, WAsemillon provides fresh aromas of just-squeezed lime and lemon zest with hints of gooseberry and hay. On the palate it gives the wine depth, length and a mineral acidity, while sauvignon fills the frame with lovely passionfruit and nectarine.

2006 Evans & Tate Chardonnay – Margaret River, WABenchmark chardy with regional hallmarks: a peaches-and-cream bouquet and a seductive palate that is an intense but nimble mix of fruit, oak and subtle winemaking artifices. a fine thread of acidity and toasty oak tannins give breadth and length to this quaffable wine.

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2006 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, Vica challenging, complex gem. rich, almost tropical fruit characters of guava, rockmelon and fig dominate the nose, with biscuit, butter and toasted almond adding depth and interest. Potent and complex, its boisterous flavours will harmonise over the next few years.

2006 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, VicInnovative winemaker Phil sexton has made a stellar chardonnay here. ripe flavours of fig, melon and white peach are enhanced by buttery malolactic character and a discreet background of lemon-spiced oak. delicious.

2008 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling – Clare Valley, SAThis release confirms Jeffrey Grosset’s right to the title of australia’s riesling king. sweet citrus aromas and mineral characters exude subtle spice, while flavours of ripe apricot and lemon sorbet dance with the fresh grapefruit acidity.

2007 Grosset Rockwood Vineyard Riesling – Clare Valley, SAMade exclusively for Qantas, this has all the hallmarks of a great Grosset: aromas of fresh lime, apricot and pink-lady apple, and a lemon-fresh palate. Its tight structure and acidic edge guide the wine to a lingering finale.

2008 Grosset Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills, SAa deliciously crunchy, savoury dry white. semillon gives it backbone, with exotic fruit flavours of guava, nectarine and lychee coming from the sauvignon. lean, fresh acidity entwines the two components for a slaty finish.


2005 Hardys Eileen Hardy Chardonnay – AustraliaThe fruit sourced for hardys’ top chardonnay is multi-regional, creating a complex potpourri of grapefruit, rockmelon and nectarine, with hints of roasted cashew nut and malt extract. The rich yet restrained palate shows a gentle amalgam of pure fruit.

2005 Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling – Eden Valley, SAsourced from a network of eden’s finest growers, this has fresh floral aromas against a background of talc and wet-stone characters. a whole basket of juicy citrus fruit is crammed into the tight, linear structure, flowing to an ethereal finale.

2006 Howard Park Chardonnay – Great Southern, WAhoward Park’s leading chardonnay sees white peach, pink grapefruit and other citrus aromas mixing happily with nougat and bakehouse characters. The palate echoes these energetic flavours, their exuberance gently curtailed by an acidity that flows to a mouth-watering finish.

2007 Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc – Western Australiahoward Park is a maturing west australian star. half the fruit for this crisp sav blanc is sourced from Margaret river and half from Pemberton, along the south coast of the state. It offers cool citrus, grassy edges and tropical nuances, while bright acid adds freshness.

2006 Knappstein Ackland Vineyard Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SAThis subtle, almost shy riesling has fresh aromas of lemon blossom, nectarine and lemon zest with hints of damp slate. a tight, grapefruit-like acidity enshrouds the wine, which will release its grip as the flavours build and grow over time.

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2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay – Margaret River, WAFor over 25 years, art series has led the way for australian chardonnay. “Peaches and cream” is the most apt description of this oh-so-drinkable drop. add crushed nuts and fresh nougat and you have a wine of great character.

2007 Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, WAFreshness and intensity are the hallmarks here. herb garden aromas lead the way, with a hint of spicy oak in the background. This judicious use of oak gives the wine a triple bill: shape, texture and length. Impressive stuff.

2004 Leo Buring Riesling – Eden Valley, SAThis riesling shows all the characters that set the eden Valley apart from its Clare Valley rival – lemongrass and pink-lady apple aromas intermingling with hints of dry toast and lime marmalade. The palate is fine, long and contained by a sinew of grapefruit-like acidity.

2007 Mesh Riesling – Eden Valley, SAMesh is a joint venture between Jeffrey Grosset and yalumba, using grower-owned fruit from the eden Valley. lemon blossom and pink grapefruit aromas with a hint of wet slate lead gently to a tight, clean-as-a-whistle palate and a lingering lemon-sorbet finish.

2007 Millbrook Viognier – Perth Hills, WAMillbrook hits the top rung of quality across a number of wine styles. This is a fuller-bodied take on the viognier theme, achieving textural allure and mouth-filling presence. Plenty of apricot, honeysuckle and nutty flavours follow through right to the finish.


2008 Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SAa stand-out young wine from what has turned out to be a terrific south australian riesling vintage. It has a classic watervale district perfume with some savoury aromas and a steely mineral background. ripe citrus is bedded in a lively acid crunch – dense and smoothly cut.

2006 O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SAdavid O’leary and nick walker did their time with big wine producers before joining forces. Both love riesling, as this wine attests. spicy citrus aromas interplay with lime marmalade and warm toast. apricot and pink grapefruit flavours flow to a refreshing acid finale. delicious.

2006 Penfolds Reserve Bin 06A Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SABest known for its full-throttle aussie reds, Penfolds has steadily refined its chardonnay repertoire. This shows terrific concentration and texture from start to mouth-watering finish, with stone fruit and a gentle twist of flinty citrus and savoury cashew to close.

2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SAOne of australia’s most admired chardonnays – and for good reason. It boasts a stylish bouquet of pink grapefruit and white nectarine with a hint of honey and almond. Pure flavours, a tight structure and a fine, citrus finish make this a wine to seduce any chardonnay sceptic.

2008 Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Selection Gewürztraminer – Eden Valley, SAwhen this eden Valley vineyard’s cab-sav vines failed to ripen, they were ingeniously grafted to gewürz-traminer. aromas of lychee, rose and musk lead to a spicy, sensuous palate and a clean citrus finale.

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2008 Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Selection Riesling – Eden Valley, SAPristine and fresh, this riesling possesses sparkling lime and lemon aromas with a back beat of sweet florals and savoury minerals. The palate is ripe and crisp, echoing the citric intensity of its perfume and leading to a clean mineral finish.

2003 Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling – Eden Valley, SAwhen Pewsey Vale was planted in the 1950s its rows were contoured around a hillside block. The 2003, made from these vines, shows bottle-developed complexity with dry toast, lemon curd and marmalade characters and citrus acidity.

2008 Pizzini Pinot Grigio – King Valley, VicThe king Valley is well placed to deliver the zesty style that typifies classic pinot grigio. This has a fresh mineral and floral fragrance, which is heady with ripe pear. The palate is brightly lit with fine acids, which keep things fresh. It finishes on a crisp pear-skin note.

2008 Rochford Pinot Gris – Macedon Ranges, VicGrapes for this burnished gris come from rochford’s elevated Macedon vineyard. Plenty of spice and fragrance is brought to the table, with ripe pear, apple, citrus and custard apple. The palate delivers classic pear-drop flavour and a balanced textural richness.

2007 SC Pannell Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SAa razor-sharp sauvignon. exotic aromas of guava, lychee and passionfruit are given extra zest with a squeeze of lime juice. The palate walks a careful tightrope, at first lean and linear, then opening out to trumpet its bright fruit and tight, acid-fresh finish.


2008 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Gris – Victoriaa restrained and well-made example of this popular cool-climate south-west Victorian variety. Fresh-cut ripe pear and apple aromas are gently laced with savoury minerals. The palate delivers full flavour balanced with a fine, fresh, acid-driven texture.

2004 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling – Henty, Vicdrumborg is on the chilly southern Victorian coast – luckily, riesling thrives in these conditions. This is a steely wine with aromas of wet slate, citrus and lemon blossom. It is still young, with subtle lemon-sorbet and lime-juice flavours. a mineral acidity gives structure and length.

2007 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SAregarded by many as the benchmark australian sav blanc, this is a masterpiece of pristine adelaide hills fruit. aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit – with a whiff of fresh-cut hay – flow on to a juicy tropical fruit palate. It ends with zingy, teeth-tingling acidity.

2006 Stella Bella Chardonnay – Margaret River, WAThis is surprisingly restrained. sure, it’s loaded with rich, ripe chardonnay fruit – peach, honeydew melon and black fig spring to mind. Peel back a layer and you’ll find nougat, warmed cashew nut and preserved lemon flavours with a gentle grip of silky tannins.

2005 Stonier Reserve Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula, VicIt’s all about fruit purity here, with intense peach, grapefruit and apple enlivened by a hint of sweet spice and rich, malty oak. The palate is deep yet finishes bright and fresh, with a zesty acidity and a gentle core of tannins sustaining the finish.

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2005 Tarrawarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, VicClare halloran is an artistic winemaker and her chardonnay is a masterpiece: intricate and complex but in no way overworked. Toffee and nougat support the intense fig and ripe stone-fruit flavours, while a background of oak adds texture, structure and a lingering finish.

2006 Tim Adams Riesling – Clare Valley, SAThis won the hyatt hotel Canberra and Qantas airlines award for Best riesling at the 2006 hyatt International riesling Challenge. It shows loads of sweet citrus fruit aromas, with orange blossom and sweet spice notes, and is clean, tight and everlasting.

2005 Toolangi Estate Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vica cool site delivers fruit of intensity and finesse. Condensed aromas of stone fruit resolve to an oak-derived bouquet of toast and lemon myrtle. On the palate, fig and honeydew melon flow to oatmeal biscuit, wild honey and nougat, the finish shaped by pleasing tannins.

2005 Tower Estate Riesling – Clare Valley, SATower estate is in the hunter Valley but it sources premium wine from all over australia. Clare Valley is famous for riesling and had a stunning vintage in 2005. This is a great mix of region, variety and vintage, showing intense lime, subtle spice and great length.

2006 Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 47 Hunter Chardonnay – Hunter Valley, NSWIt’s great to see Vat 47 still among the best aussie chardonnays. ripe melon and guava aromas are enlivened by pink grapefruit and lemony oak influences. The flavours burst from the glass, cut by a decisive thrust of mineral acidity.


2006 Vasse Felix Semillon – Margaret River, WAsensitive use of oak sets the tone as citrus and tropical fruit aromas interplay with the intense, sweetly spiced bouquet. The palate reflects the generosity of the nose, its rich, creamy texture the ultimate key to the power and length of this superb semillon.

2006 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay – Margaret River, WAThe heytesbury name is reserved for the top chardonnays and cab savs at this pioneering estate. The 2006 is an intense chardonnay, with complex layers of white peach and pear. The palate ripples in tightly woven layers, finishing with poise.

2007 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Margaret River, WAFrom one of the star producers of Margaret river. Mouth-watering aromas of freshly cut grass and passionfruit are mirrored by the brightly flavoured, lush and juicy palate. The finish is crisp, clean and delightfully refreshing.

2007 Yalumba FDW [7c] Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SAFdw refers to Fine dry white, and the 7C to a special batch of chardonnay drawn from a trio of dedicated grape growers. aromas of nectarine, apple and sweet spice greet the nose, then roll gently onto the palate, which is bright, fine and exceptionally long-lasting.

2007 Yalumba The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier – South Australiawinemaker louisa rose’s vast experience with viognier shows in this exemplary wine. apricot, honey and exotic musky perfumes abound against a background of spicy oak. The palate is rich but well-defined, with depth and intensity that will see it develop for several years.

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2006 Balnaves Cabernet Merlot – Coonawarra, SAThis family-owned-and-operated winery delivered handsomely in 2006. Fresh aromas of cedary oak, cassis and a touch of mint lead to a bright palate with lively, tightly strung tannins and a wedge of oak through the finish.

2005 Balnaves Shiraz – Coonawarra, SAPete Bissell’s 2005 vintage shiraz boasts enticing aromas of pepper, clove, licorice, blackberry and cedary oak. The palate enthralls with a mouth-filling dark-berry compote, warm spice and bitter chocolate. Fine, textural tannins flow to a lingering finale.

2004 Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SABalnaves produces wine from mature, low-yielding vineyards and its 2004 cab sav was from a long, cool vintage. Mulberry and blackcurrant flavours abound with fine tannins providing a seemingly everlasting finish.

2006 Barringwood Park Mill Block Pinot Noir – TasmaniaIntense strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant flavours abound, yet the wine is no tutti-frutti pinot – it has a background of mushroom and undergrowth characters and a firm, savoury spine of smooth, velvety tannins. The finish is clean and bright, aided by a refreshing acid lift.

2004 Bleasdale Vineyards Frank Potts – Langhorne Creek, SAa blend of 67-per-cent cab sav, 18-per-cent malbec and 15-per-cent petit verdot, this has a bold, rustic nose of licorice, damp earth, blackberry and a hint of mint chocolate. dense and chewy but in no way bitter, it is delightfully old-fashioned – and all the better for it.

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2006 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz – Hunter Valley, NSWripe plum flavours intermingle with savoury sour cherry and dusky-spice characters in this truly seductive wine. It already has a hint of the hunter’s trademark earthy complexity, and will age consistently for at least a decade.

2005 Brokenwood Shiraz – Hunter Valley, NSWFruit for this comes from younger vines on the historic Graveyard block. rich, ripe plum flavours form a counterpoint to more savoury dried sour cherry and dusty spice characters. The intense, dense, medium-weight palate has just a touch of earthy hunter complexity.

2004 Chalkers Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon – Hilltops, NSWa powerful cabernet with dense, brooding dark berry and an underlying minerality. It exhibits a savoury, almost european character and a fine, multi-layered tannin structure. a wine to contemplate rather than just slosh down.

2004 Charles Melton Nine Popes – Barossa Valley, SACharlie Melton pioneered the rhône trio blend of grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre in australia. The charcuterie-laden bouquet flows to a rich palate of dark plum, raspberry compote, pickled walnut and licorice, with a swathe of spicy oak. a classic Barossa red.

2006 Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz – Hilltops, NSW Tim kirk’s classy shiraz sees sweet spice and red berry aromas combine with a hint of asian perfume from a small quantity of viognier skins added to the ferment. The palate is ultra-clean, with soft fruit flavours held in check by fine-grained tannins.

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2005 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier – Canberra District, NSWTim kirk makes australia’s greatest shiraz viognier; the 2005 may be his personal best. Cherry, raspberry and pepper aromas interplay with sensual gamy characters and hints of Moroccan spice. The minuscule amount of viognier adds a floral dimension, giving a graceful finish.

2006 Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vicraspberry, strawberry and cherry aromas play against a background of warm undergrowth and porcini mushroom in this rich pinot. The fruity palate has some spice from the classy French oak and a tannin structure that will see the wine develop well over the next five years.

2004 Coriole Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale, SACoriole’s respect for the vinous heritage of Mclaren Vale is evident in this wine. structure and style are its hallmarks, with abundant blackcurrant and mulberry flavours, hints of cedar and dried herbs and a final lick of toasty oak. an impressive cabernet sauvignon.

2005 Cullen Diana Madeline – Margaret River, WAThis cabernet sauvignon merlot would stand proudly in any tasting of the world’s best cab-based wines. It is medium in weight, with an underlying concentration of rich, ripe dark berry flavours, sweet spice and dried herbs. Intense rather than dense with a long, ethereal finish.

2005 Curly Flat Pinot Noir – Macedon Ranges, VicPhillip Moraghan’s 2005 pinot noir is a rich compote of warm red berries overlaid with sweetly spiced oak. The palate is savoury, with intense fruit flavours against a background of black truffle and damp earth, leading to an enormously satisfying finale.


2004 d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier – McLaren Vale, SAd’arenberg’s Chester Osborn loves to experiment with wine styles. his fashionable northern rhône blend has a sumptuous palate, with dark berry, sweet spice and a generous lift of oak, making this a “drink- me-now-and-often” red.

2005 Ferngrove Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon – Frankland River, WAThis benchmark cab sav is aptly named; its explosive bouquet offers magnificent perfumes of dark berry, sweet spice and dusty cedar. a sumptuous palate, mouth-filling texture and velvety tannins make Majestic a splendid, stylish wine.

2004 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SAsince its first vintage in 1994, this lush shiraz has often scooped the wine-show pool. expect loads of berry flavours, dark chocolate and sweet spice, with an overlay of toasted coconut and cherry jam. an amazing reserve shiraz that will win many admirers.

2002 Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra & McLaren Vale, SA The bouquet of this fine cabernet sauvignon is a marvellous amalgam of blackcurrant and black olive, mint and tomato bush. The palate is surprisingly restrained, its dense, savoury fruit interplaying with abundant spicy, cigar box tannins.

2002 Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SAGeoff Merrill’s reserve wines come from old blocks dotted throughout the Mclaren Vale region, giving this wine dense, dark berry fruit with hints of blackberry pastille and mocha chocolate. Plentiful yet finely honed tannins add depth and persistency to the finish.

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2006 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vicwinemaker Phil sexton has created australia’s most inspired cellar door at his yarra vineyard. This rich pinot noir is also inspired, with dense aromas of raspberry, cherry and damson combining with smoky oak and earthy sous bois.

2005 Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz – Barossa, SAwith five generations of winemaking knowledge to draw upon, Grant Burge bought the Miamba vineyard in 1983. situated at the Barossa’s southern end, it produced plenty of juicy berry fruit in 2005, nicely framed in ripe tannins and smooth vanillin oak.

2004 Heathcote Estate Heathcote Shiraz – Heathcote, VicFrom an excellent vintage, this wine displays a dense core of dark berry fruit, licorice and earthy minerality bound together by the judicious use of high-quality French oak. a shining example of the intense, well-structured shiraz for which the heathcote region is renowned.

2003 Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon – Eden Valley, SAa marvellous example of the eden’s subtle, high-quality cabernet fruit. Cassis and mulberry flavours mingle with tomato leaf and mint to create a fine, savoury palate. The finely honed tannin structure gives the wine extra depth and length.

2006 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache – Barossa, SAstephen henschke created this grenache blend to acknowledge the southern rhône’s Côtes du rhône. Its smooth, easy-drinking style has dense blueberry, raspberry and plum flavours and a sweet rum-and-raisin chocolate character. a rich, lush, enveloping red.


2004 Henschke Lenswood Abbotts Prayer Merlot – Adelaide Hills, SAThe blend in abbotts Prayer sees merlot dominate cab sav. damson and blueberry mingle with hints of dried herbs and spicy oak. The palate is soft, with a gentle overlay of cedary tannins, flowing on to an almost delicate finale.

2004 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz – Eden Valley, SAMount edelstone is younger sibling to the revered hill of Grace. dense and savoury with dark berry and mocha aromas, it hints at licorice and roast chestnut. a bittersweet palate, abundant fruit flavours and tightly woven tannins ensure instant pleasure and a long cellar life.

2006 Hewitson Miss Harry Dry Grown and Ancient – Barossa Valley, SAa modern take on the grenache shiraz mourvédre blend, this is a fresh regional statement. Complex dark spices gently frame toasty oak, leading to a superb, even structure and ripe dark berry, seamless tannins and a plum-skin finish.

2005 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, VicThe hillcrest vineyard has been revitalised with organic principles and the aid of cult winemaker Philip Jones. This fine, fragrant pinot has a luxurious bouquet of ripe cherry, forest floor, cool earth and hints of spicy oak. It is smooth and elegant with a touch of funk.

2006 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vica pinot sourced from steeply sloping vineyards tended entirely by hand. The drought-affected 2006 vintage has produced a wine that walks a fine line between opulence and subtlety; ripe red berry is underpinned by a thread of acidity and supple, finely honed tannins.

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2001 Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon – Great Southern, WAThis iconic cabernet has a bouquet of ripe blackcurrant and dark plum with underlying dusty and earthy characters. The palate is substantial and concentrated, with loads of ripe, fleshy, dark berry fruit flavours extended by a sinew of robust yet well-integrated tannins.

2005 Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier – Yarra Valley, Vicdespite the label, this wine is no loiterer; Phil sexton crafted the Bystander brand with “drink-me-now” appeal. lush aromas of dried cranberry and damson meld with ripe apricot. The palate is soft and sweet, with a delightful interplay of fresh acidity and fine tannins.

2003 Jacob’s Creek Centenary Hill Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SAThis benchmark wine’s bouquet is of dark plum and blackberry with a hint of roasted walnut, dried prune, allspice and vanillin oak. nuances of black olive and clove add character to this bold, soundly structured red and its lengthy finish is spiked with mocha-like oak.

2001 Jacob’s Creek Johann Shiraz Cabernet – Barossa Valley, SAThis blend is rarely found outside australia, but many commentators believe it should be our flagship red. dense and chunky but in no way chewy or coarse, this is a wondrous amalgam of chocolate, dark berry fruit and sweet vanillin oak flavours. a smooth, supple wine.

2004 Jacob’s Creek St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SAThis well-travelled Bordeaux variety has found a perfect home in Coonawarra. a hint of mint and charry oak support cassis and berry aromas. a generous palate holds similar fruit, with fine tannins drawing to a satisfying conclusion.


2005 Jasper Hill Cornella Vineyard Grenache – Heathcote, Vicshiraz maestro ron laughton has jumped sideways to create an amazing grenache. The bouquet is smoky, spicy and lush with black plum, dark chocolate and warm earth aromas. a big, bold palate leads to a rich, chewy finish.

2005 John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA From the eponymous label of former Penfolds winemaker John duval, this shiraz is the classic iron fist in a velvet glove (of soft, silky tannins). It’s at once lean and muscular yet has a rich, gentle heart. what seems a conundrum really works.

2005 John Duval Wines Plexus – Barossa Valley, SAlike John duval’s Barossa shiraz above, Plexus packs a pleasant punch – this time with a blend of shiraz, grenache and mourvèdre. Full flavours of juicy dark berry and spicy oak synchronise with a gentle hit of tannins, which flow to a graceful conclusion.

2004 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SAkatnook’s 2004 cab sav is among Coonawarra’s best, with a rich compote of blackcurrant, mulberry and blackberry and the winery’s trademark malty oak overlay. The balance of fruit and oak tannins provides a firm backbone that balances the potent palate.

2005 La Curio Reserve Bush Vine Grenache – McLaren Vale, SAnew label la Curio uses small fruit parcels sourced from mature, low-yielding vineyards. a bouquet of beef stock, raspberry leaf, warm bricks and coffee grounds leads to a palate of cinnamon and licorice. already internationally acclaimed.

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2003 Lake Breeze Arthur’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot – Langhorne Creek, SAThis is a tribute to arthur Follett, who planted the property’s first vines back in the 1880s. Gently dosed with petit verdot, it shows classic blackcurrant, chocolate and regional minty edges. Thick tannins carry the flavour long and deep.

2005 Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon – Langhorne Creek, SAThis distinctive, trophy-winning cabernet has dense dark berry flavours, a fine, earthy character that tames the exuberant fruit and a backbone of dusty tannins, which will see the wine build and grow for many years to come.

2005 Main Ridge Estate Half Acre Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vica well-structured and intensely flavoured pinot with subtle bitter cherry and dark plum. It has an underlying dense, savoury character that should, over time, see the wine build character and complexity in a very Burgundian way.

2004 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SAMore full-bodied than mainstream Coonawarra cabernets, the 2004 Majella is now opening up to reveal masses of mulberry and blueberry flavours, a lick of sweet oak and ample dense, chewy tannins on the finish. It is a distinct and bold cab sav from a respected name.

2004 Maxwell Lime Cave Cabernet – McLaren Vale, SAMark Maxwell, perched along the northern reaches of Mclaren Vale, delivers hearty, regionally accented reds and some of australia’s best mead. lime Cave cabernet is an approachable medium-weight red with cassis, gentle earth and anise flavours, all framed in sweet oak.


2004 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WAestablished in 1969, Moss wood has helped to place Margaret river cabernet among australia’s finest. The pedigree is on full display here, amplified by the conditions of one of the great recent vintages. Cedary oak, cassis and chocolate run inside a dense, fine tannin frame.

2004 Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz – Grampians, VicThis is a textbook example of cool-climate shiraz – and has been for over 20 years. Its tight bouquet has upfront white pepper, which slowly unravels to reveal dense dark berry. almost impenetrable flavour is bound by savoury, fine-grained tannins. wonderfully refined.

2006 Paringa Estate Estate Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, VicThe perfect wine to convert pinotphobes into pinotphiles. a bouquet of ripe plum and dark cherry with a whiff of mocha. The palate is opulent, with strawberry, cranberry and an earthy, gamy character that adds a savoury note.

2002 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon – South Australiayes, Penfolds’ top cab sav has a bin number inspired by a Boeing. a year in new american oak gives sweet vanillin and dense mocha flavours. Its palate boasts dark berry and a hint of blackberry jam and Christmas pudding flavours, with a fine velvety cloak of tannins.

2001 Penfolds Grange – Barossa Valley, SAaustralia’s iconic shiraz is made from ancient, low-yielding vines where quality, not quantity, is key. The perfect balance of flavour, acid and tannins. dark chocolate, plum, licorice and blackberry aromas meet full fruit flavour and decisive tannins. Immensely satisfying.

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2001 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz – South Australiast henri is a gentle giant. Time spent in large, older oak vats gives depth without excessive oak flavour or tannins. an intense bouquet of dark berry, rich beef stock and star anise leads to a surprisingly soft, harmonious palate and a pleasing aftertaste. lovely.

2001 Petaluma Coonawarra – Coonawarra, SAa dusty bouquet of damson plum, cassis and dusty cedar. The palate is beginning to show the benefits of five years in bottle, with an amazing amalgam of concentrated fruit and finely honed tannins. The finish is soft, round and well integrated. a remarkable wine.

1998 Petaluma Coonawarra Unfiltered Cabernet Merlot – Coonawarra, SAOne of the great vintages of this revered take on the claret theme. Crafted by the cabernet-stained hands of Brian Croser, it has taken on a cedar complexity in bottle and has a fine carpet of ripe, supple tannins from start to finish.

2003 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz – Barossa, SAreleased with just the right amount of age for harmony and flavour integration, stonewell is the flagship shiraz in the lehmann stable. It boasts tarry plum and blackberry with a gentle cedary oak influence, earth and spices. Complete, poised and polished.

2005 Picardy Pinot Noir – Pemberton, WAa pinot of light colour and body but with a depth and intensity rarely found in australia. sweet raspberry and wild strawberry flavours interplay with mushroom, spices and a hint of beef-stock richness. The tannins are soft and mild with a gentle overlay of cedary oak.


2004 Saltram Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon – Barossa Valley, SAas part of the Fosters wine portfolio, saltram has been given a major quality upgrade in recent years. This is a classic cab sav, made on founder william salter’s home turf, now flush with cassis, mint and a soft-yet-sturdy tannic frame.

2005 Savaterre Pinot Noir – Beechworth, Vica brilliant red with a bouquet initially of bright cherry and plum, with funky forest floor and wild mushroom in the background – oh, and a touch of bitter chocolate. It slowly unravels to reveal intense, savoury richness and a well-integrated acid-and-tannin tail.

2005 SC Pannell Shiraz Grenache – McLaren Vale, SAstephen Pannell’s shiraz grenache shows remarkable character and complexity, with dense and concentrated fruit flavours at its heart, surrounded by an intricate framework of firm, finely textured tannins. an amazing wine of immense weight and inherent style.

2004 Spinifex Indigene – Barossa Valley, SAyoung gun Peter schell may look to the future rather than the past, however the fruit for his shiraz mataro (mourvèdre) blend comes from ancient vines – its satin texture indicative of mature fruit and subtle winemaking. Berry aromas lead to a licorice palate.

2005 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot – Margaret River, WAwinemaker Janice Mcdonald effortlessly captures her region’s style with this classic Margaret river cabernet merlot. The seamless, quality blend offers leafy brambly fruits, bright purple flowers and finely honed tannins from start to finish.

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2005 St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SAnamed after st hallett winemaker stuart Blackwell, this shiraz sits – only just – below the iconic Old Block. licorice, tar and leather flavours wrap around a core of rich dark berry. Bold and powerful, the palate is controlled by sweet vanillin oak and fine tannins.

2005 St Hallett Faith Shiraz – Barossa, SAas with the Blackwell shiraz above, licorice, tar and leather flavours wrap around a core of rich dark berry to create a traditional Barossa shiraz. These seemingly disparate flavours are meshed together by sweet vanillin oak that carries the wine through to a final flourish.

2004 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz – Barossa, SAOld Block is a legendary Barossa shiraz, and has been for almost 20 years. The 2004 follows the vintage’s lead with sweet spice and raspberry flavours alongside blackberry and sweet licorice characters. Full, fine tannins lead to a seemingly everlasting finish.

2006 Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, VicGeraldine McFaul’s reserve label is on top form. It’s made from the oldest vines, crop thinned to give ripe, juicy and highly flavoured fruit – dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb compote and ripe plum with a dash of exotic spice from the high-quality oak. simply delicious.

2001 Tatachilla Foundation Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SAPower and potency are this wine’s hallmarks. It has a dense bouquet of blackberry and dark plum, with a generous overlay of warm earth, bitter chocolate and licorice. The palate is equally robust, offering Cherry ripe characters and a firm backbone of fruit and oak tannins.


2002 Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon – Clare Valley, SACool years in warm regions make for excellent wines. Cassis and blueberry flavours with a touch of bouquet garni give way to classic Bordeaux-like cigar box characters, with a lick of Clare Valley warm earthiness adding a regional stamp.

2004 Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon – Western AustraliaThe flagship cabernet of the hardy range, this is, unsurprisingly, outstanding. Trademark roasting herbs, gravel, cassis and earth aromas are apparent, with berry-soaked flavours and majestic tannins threading through the palate and trailing off the finish.

2004 Tim Adams The Aberfeldy – Clare Valley, SA This big, bold shiraz is without the heavy-handed oak of many of its peers. Intense blackberry, dark plum and dried sour cherry flavours sit in perfect balance with the firm tannin structure to create a substantial wine of exceptional depth, length and harmony.

2006 Torbreck Cuveé Juveniles – Barossa Valley, SAdave Powell originally made this rhône-style blend for Parisian wine bar Juveniles. The mix of grenache, mourvèdre and shiraz is bottled young, without a stick of oak. sweet red berry dominates the nose, while the palate is as rich and fruity as grandma’s Christmas cake.

2005 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SAFruit from an old shiraz vineyard in the eden Valley adds depth to the unbridled potency of the Barossa component to create this bold but stylish red. sweet prune and pickled plum aromas overlay intense briary, smoky characters with hints of nutmeg, clove and Christmas pud.

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2005 Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre – Barossa Valley, SAThis blend is typical of the great Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines of the rhône Valley. It has dense aromas of spice, plum, sandalwood and bitter chocolate, while the palate brims with opulent flavours of plum and cherry, leading to a powerful finale.

2004 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Woodhenge Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SAa super-rich bouquet of ripe boysenberry and wild blackberry mingles with sweet, spicy plum cake and licorice allsorts. The flavours are compact and tightly knit, with a firm framework of finely wrought tannins controlling the finish.

2004 Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec – Langhorne Creek, SAa standard bearer for this famous name in australian wine, blended from cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and malbec. Crafted with modern hands and an eye on tradition, it is rich with dark fruit, mint, leaves and earthy, sweet tannins.

2006 Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Sauvignon – Langhorne Creek, SAThe Grey label was the first wine wolf Blass released – a cab sav in 1967. Cut to 2006 and this makes a big impression, with deep dark fruit and rich, regional chocolate dressed in punchy oak and finishing with a hearty chew of tannins.

2005 Woodlands Colin Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WAThis family operation is regularly among its region’s first division. Its top cabernet is a seamlessly crafted take on the renowned regional style. Cassis, cedary oak and gentle leafy roasting herbs mix through fine sturdy tannins, leaving an earthy trail through the finish.


2005 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SAThis historic winery is in stunning form, as evidenced by its flagship cabernet. ripe cassis, dark berry, mint and oak lead to an elegant palate. Impressive tannin depth and impeccable balance make this one of australia’s great cabernets.

2006 Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache – Barossa, SAThe Barossa has a cache of dry old grenache vines, many untrellised and grown as ‘bush vines’. ripe plum and raspberry jam aromas meld with mocha and hints of smoked meat, leading to a generous palate. Velvety tannins add a delicious chewiness to the finish.

2006 Yalumba Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier – Barossa, SAFor conservative yalumba, this is cutting-edge. In spain, grenache is blended with tempranillo (as garnacha), but adding viognier is a first. dense black fruits lead to cherry, ripe apricot and smoky oak aromas, and on to a juicy palate.

2002 Yalumba The Octavius – Barossa, SAyalumba’s top Barossa shiraz has a bouquet of wild blackberry, black plum, coconut and cherry, overlaid with a veneer of charry oak, aniseed and baked brick. The chalky tannins are prominent, but the intensity of the fruit from the cool vintage provides superb balance.

2003 and 2005 Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, VicIt’s astounding to think it’s less than 20 years since this historic winery was reborn, yet its reserve wines are already among australia’s finest. Voluminous dark cherry and ripe damson absorb sweet mocha oak, leaving a dark chocolate aftertaste.

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2004 and 2005 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon – Riverina, NSWspot on with ripe roquefort, this is australia’s benchmark dessert wine. a rich peaches-and-vanilla-cream character is intensified by the botrytis, leading to a luscious, lingering conclusion.

2007 Josef Chromy Botrytis Riesling – Relbia, TasThis sweet riesling from northern Tasmania is superb for its freshness and concentration. Intense citrus, superb fragrance and aromatic lift get the mouth watering. a smooth, rich palate with impeccable sugar-acid balance freshens through the finish with bright, crunchy acidity.

2002 Lillypilly Family Reserve Noble Blend – Riverina, NSWa blend of sauvignon blanc, semillon, muscat of alexandria and riesling. Botrytis, aka noble rot, results in a bouquet of butterscotch, candied citrus peel, ripe apricot and cumquat and a hint of toffee. super-rich texture fills the mouth; gentle acidity cleanses the finish.

2006 Lillypilly Noble Blend – Riverina, NSWa core of sauvignon blanc blended with semillon, muscat of alexandria and riesling provides irrestible aromas of candied citrus peel, butterscotch, cumquat and ripe apricot. a sublime honey-rich texture fills the mouth, while citrus acidity cleanses the finish.

2008 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling – Clare Valley, SAstephanie Toole has challenged the way australians think about dessert wines with a riesling-based technique that sees fruit cut and allowed to hang on the vine to concentrate the flavour. lots of fresh pineapple and apricot, checked by lemon-bright acidity.

AUSTRALIAN SWEET WINES


Baileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vica caramel-rich bouquet of orange marmalade, dried fruit and rose leads to candied fruit, toffee and roasted almond flavours. The finish balances sweetness, acid, alcohol and barrel-aged rancio characters.

Grant Burge 20-Year-Old Tawny – Barossa Valley, SAIt has taken Grant Burge two decades to enter the Barossa elite – about the same time it’s taken his tawny to mature in its old oak barrels. Its rich bouquet is of dried fruit and walnut with a hint of complex rancio character. The harmonious finish is pleasantly dry.

Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vican intricate bouquet of brandied prune, spiced plum, crème caramel and a dusty spice cupboard greets the nose here, while the texture has a dense, treacle-like consistency. The gently warming finish seems pleasantly endless.

Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Tokay – Rutherglen, VicTime in oak gives this tokay its deep olive-green hue. Molasses, cold tea and crème caramel flavours are lifted by a touch of aniseed and five-spice. The rich finish is restrained by fresh acidity, leading to an impressive conclusion.

Penfolds Bluestone Aged 10 Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA This classic tawny boasts a bouquet of crème caramel, boiled fruitcake and roasted chestnut, while its warm surge of a finish delivers a dusty rancio character. It is mellow, mild and deeply satisfying – a delicously restorative beverage to enjoy inflight.

AUSTRALIAN foRTIfIEd WINES


2007 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Martinborough, North IslandThis is a tight, dry wine with strong mineral and citrus and a suggestion of floral flavours. Austere, but not acidic, with a pleasantly dry finish, this is a very serious, concentrated and food-friendly sauvignon blanc.

2007 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island Saint Clair’s trademark complexity shines through in this impressive Wairau Valley-fruit white. A tantalising mix of gooseberry, green capsicum and currant blossom flavours combine to create a powerful yet subtle wine.

2007 Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South IslandThe reflected light and retained heat of stony, free-draining Marlborough sites help to boost ripening, resulting in a wine with strong flavours of passionfruit, guava, nectarine and citrus. A delicate, bone-dry sauvignon blanc.

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2007 Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South IslandA poised sauvignon blanc with classic Marlborough flavours of red capsicum, lemongrass and currant bud. The wine achieves an exquisite balancing act between fruit/alcohol sweetness and knife-edged acidity to give a dry and lingering finish.

2007 Saint Clair Riesling – Marlborough, South IslandA Marlborough riesling made in a classic Kiwi style with a suggestion of sweetness to balance the crisp, mouth-tingling acidity. It’s a concentrated wine with pronounced lime and citrus flavours in addition to an intriguing hint of mineral salts.

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2006 Church Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Hawkes Bay, North IslandRespected Bordeaux producer Cordier helped evolve this wine from a simple, fruity style to a richer, more complex and savoury red. The result bears more than a passing resemblance to good Bordeaux.

2006 Framingham Montepulciano – Marlborough, South IslandThis classy Italian grape variety has transplanted well to Marlborough’s cool growing conditions. It retains appealing spice and perfume while gaining an extra dimension of wild herbs and an exuberant freshness. A complex red with character.

2006 Peregrine Pinot Noir – Central Otago, South IslandA classic regional wine, which offers attractive cherry and plum flavours enhanced by a seasoning of oak and wild thyme character. Rich and smooth, this was made from a vintage that produced many charming and seductively fruity wines.

2007 Spy Valley Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South IslandThis is the best-ever vintage of Spy Valley Pinot Noir, boasting bright plum, cherry, licorice and spicy oak flavours with a smooth, almost chewy texture. It’s a concentrated wine with a character that reflects its unique site in the Wairau Valley.

2006 Wither Hills Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South IslandA dense yet elegant wine with an array of fruit flavours including dark cherry, plum and a suggestion of violet. Perfectly balanced and beautifully structured, it has a lingering finish. An impressive pinot that surely ranks as one of the region’s best.

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QANTAS FIRST2004 Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA ............... 282006 Barringwood Park Mill Block Pinot Noir – Tasmania ...................................... 282006 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz – Hunter Valley, NSW ..................... 292004 Charles Melton Nine Popes – Barossa Valley, SA ............................................... 292005 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier – Canberra District, NSW ..................................... 302006 Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ................................ 182006 Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ................................... 302004 Coriole Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale, SA ........................... 302006 Crawford River Riesling – Henty, Vic ................................................................ 182006 Cullen Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ....................................................... 182006 Cullen Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Margaret River, WA ......... 192005 Cullen Diana Madeline – Margaret River, WA .................................................... 30 2005 Curly Flat Pinot Noir – Macedon Ranges, Vic ..................................................... 30 2004 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA .................................................. 312002 Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA ............................................. 312006 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, Vic .............................. 202006 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ............................. 322008 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling – Clare Valley, SA .................................................. 202008 Grosset Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills, SA .......... 202005 Hardys Eileen Hardy Chardonnay – Australia ................................................. 212003 Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon – Eden Valley, SA ................... 322006 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache – Barossa, SA ......................................... 322004 Henschke Lenswood Abbotts Prayer Merlot – Adelaide Hills, SA ..................... 332004 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz – Eden Valley, SA ....................................... 332005 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ............................................. 332001 Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon – Great Southern, WA ............................... 342003 Jacob’s Creek Centenary Hill Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ................................. 342001 Jacob’s Creek Johann Shiraz Cabernet – Barossa Valley, SA ............................. 342005 Jasper Hill Cornella Vineyard Grenache – Heathcote, Vic ................................ 352005 John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ....................................... 352005 John Duval Wines Plexus – Barossa Valley, SA ................................................. 352006 Knappstein Ackland Vineyard Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA .................. 212005 La Curio Reserve Bush Vine Grenache – McLaren Vale, SA ............................. 352003 Lake Breeze Arthur’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot – Langhorne Creek, SA ...................................................................................... 362005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ......................... 222005 Main Ridge Estate Half Acre Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ............ 362007 Mesh Riesling – Eden Valley, SA ........................................................................ 222004 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA .................................. 372008 Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA .................................... 232004 Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz – Grampians, Vic ....................................... 37 2006 Paringa Estate Estate Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ........................ 372002 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon – South Australia ................................. 372001 Penfolds Grange – Barossa Valley, SA ................................................................ 372006 Penfolds Reserve Bin 06A Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA ............................ 232001 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz – South Australia ....................................................... 381998 Petaluma Coonawarra Unfiltered Cabernet Merlot – Coonawarra, SA ........... 382008 Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Selection Gewürztraminer – Eden Valley, SA ................................................................................................ 232003 Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling – Eden Valley, SA .......... 242004 Saltram Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon – Barossa Valley, SA ........ 392005 Savaterre Pinot Noir – Beechworth, Vic ............................................................ 392007 SC Pannell Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA ............................................ 242005 SC Pannell Shiraz Grenache – McLaren Vale, SA ............................................. 392008 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Gris – Vic ................................................... 252004 Spinifex Indigene – Barossa Valley, SA .............................................................. 392004 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz – Barossa, SA ......................................................... 402006 Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ................................. 402001 Tatachilla Foundation Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA ........................................... 402004 Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon – Western Australia ................................ 412004 Tim Adams The Aberfeldy – Clare Valley, SA ................................................... 412005 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ............................................... 412006 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ............................. 272007 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Margaret River, WA .................... 272004 Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec – Langhorne Creek, SA ...................................................................................... 422005 Woodlands Colin Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA .......................... 422005 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA .......................... 432002 Yalumba The Octavius – Barossa, SA ................................................................ 432007 Yalumba The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier – SA ............................................. 272003/2005 Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ............................... 43

QANTAS BUSINESS2006 Balnaves Cabernet Merlot – Coonawarra, SA .................................................. 282005 Balnaves Shiraz – Coonawarra, SA ................................................................... 282004 Bleasdale Vineyards Frank Potts – Langhorne Creek, SA ................................. 282006 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, NSW ..................... 182007 Brokenwood Semillon – Hunter Valley, NSW ................................................... 182005 Brokenwood Shiraz – Hunter Valley, NSW ....................................................... 292004 Chalkers Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon – Hilltops, NSW ................................. 29

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2006 Church Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Hawkes Bay, North Island, NZ ... 472006 Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz – Hilltops, NSW ...................................................... 292007 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Martinborough, North Island, NZ ................................................................ 462006 Curly Flat Chardonnay – Macedon Ranges, Vic ............................................... 192004 d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier – McLaren Vale, SA .......... 312007 Edwards Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, WA ................... 192006 Evans & Tate Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ............................................ 192007 Ferngrove Cossack Riesling – Frankland River, WA .......................................... 192005 Ferngrove Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon – Frankland River, WA ..................... 312006 Framingham Montepulciano – Marlborough, South Island, NZ ..................... 472002 Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra & McLaren Vale, SA ................................................................. 312006 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ..................... 202005 Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz – Barossa, SA ...................................................... 322007 Grosset Rockwood Vineyard Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ................................... 202004 Heathcote Estate Heathcote Shiraz – Heathcote, Vic ......................................... 322005 Henschke Peggy’s Hill Riesling – Eden Valley, SA ............................................. 212006 Hewitson Miss Harry Dry Grown & Ancient – Barossa Valley, SA .................. 332006 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ......................................... 332006 Howard Park Chardonnay – Great Southern, WA ............................................ 212007 Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc – Western Australia ......................................... 212005 Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier – Yarra Valley, Vic .................................... 342004 Jacob’s Creek St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA ........................ 342004 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA .................................. 352005 Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon – Langhorne Creek, SA ................................ 362007 Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, WA ........................ 222004 Leo Buring Riesling – Eden Valley, SA .............................................................. 222004 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA .............................................. 362004 Maxwell Lime Cave Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale, SA ........................ 362007 Millbrook Viognier – Perth Hills, WA ............................................................... 222007 Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island, NZ ............... 462006 O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ..................................... 232006 Peregrine Pinot Noir – Central Otago, South Island, NZ ................................. 462001 Petaluma Coonawarra – Coonawarra, SA ........................................................ 382006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA .......................... 232003 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz – Barossa, SA ................................................ 382008 Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Selection Riesling – Eden Valley, SA ............ 242005 Picardy Pinot Noir – Pemberton, WA ............................................................... 382008 Pizzini Pinot Grigio – King Valley, Vic .............................................................. 242008 Rochford Pinot Gris – Macedon Ranges, Vic ..................................................... 242007 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island, NZ ..................................................................... 462007 Saint Clair Riesling – Marlborough, South Island, NZ ..................................... 462004 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling – Henty, Vic ........................................................... 252007 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA ................................... 252007 Spy Valley Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South Island, NZ ................................. 472005 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot – Margaret River, WA ......................................... 392006 Stella Bella Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ................................................ 252005 St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz – Barossa, SA ......................................................... 402005 St Hallett Faith Shiraz – Barossa, SA ................................................................ 402007 Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island, NZ ....................... 462005 Stonier Reserve Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula, Vic .............................. 252005 Tarrawarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ............................. 262002 Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon – Clare Valley, SA ............................. 412006 Tim Adams Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ............................................................. 262005 Toolangi Estate Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ............................................... 262006 Torbreck Cuveé Juveniles – Barossa Valley, SA .................................................. 412005 Tower Estate Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ........................................................... 262005 Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre – Barossa Valley, SA ..... 422006 Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 47 Hunter Chardonnay – Hunter Valley, NSW .................. 262006 Vasse Felix Semillon – Margaret River, WA ...................................................... 272004 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Woodhenge Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA ...................... 422006 Wither Hills Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South Island, NZ .............................. 472006 Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Sauvignon – Langhorne Creek, SA ................ 422006 Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache – Barossa, SA .................................................... 432007 Yalumba FDW [7c] Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA ..................................... 272006 Yalumba Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier – South Australia ...... 43

SWEET AND FORTIFIEDBaileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vic .................. 452004/2005 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon – Riverina, NSW ...................... 44Grant Burge 20-Year-Old Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA .............................................. 452007 Josef Chromy Botrytis Riesling – Relbia, Tas ..................................................... 442002 Lillypilly Family Reserve Noble Blend – Riverina, NSW .................................. 442006 Lillypilly Noble Blend – Riverina, NSW ............................................................ 44Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vic .................... 45Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Tokay – Rutherglen, Vic ...................... 452008 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ................................. 44Penfolds Bluestone Aged 10 Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA ........................................... 45


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