Aroma: Complex ripe cherry jam and plum aromas on the nose, with a hint of vanilla. Palate: Rich black cherry and plum with liquorice and a hint of mint on the palate with length and finesse. The intensity on this is turned all the way up.

The 2024 vintage of Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauv Blanc from Limestone Coast is a true gem from Hesketh Wines in South Australia. This wine boasts a pale straw color with hints of green, reflecting its vibrant and youthful character. On the nose, aromas of freshly cut grass, passionfruit, and lemon zest dance together, creating an enticing bouquet. On the palate, zesty flavors of grapefruit and pineapple are balanced by a refreshing acidity, making this wine a perfect summer sipper. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, with a long and crisp finish that leaves you wanting more. This wine is a true expression of the terroir of Limestone Coast, and its youthful energy is a testament to the skill of the winemakers at Hesketh Wines. Enjoy this Bright Young Thing now or let it age for a few more years to truly appreciate its complexity.

Bright medium red with purple hue in colour; On the nose: pronounced Blackcurrant, crushed wet leaves and dark plums, bouquet of wild violet and a decent amount of almost wet tobacco oak. A full bodied wine that has great length on the palate with firm but refined tannins. Simply outstanding in its class.

This WA winery continues to impress with its well-crafted value for money wines. This Cabernet blend has ripe berry fruit characters enhanced by toasty oak and balanced with fine-grained tannins.

Tyrrell's Vat 8 is the archetypal blend of tradition and modernity. With a strong history in both the Hunter Valley and Hilltops regions, Tyrrell's are able to showcase the very best in modern Australian winemaking. The Vat 8 consists of a majority Hunter Valley Shiraz the lends beauty, flavour and ripeness and a small parcel of Hilltops Cabernet which supports the Shiraz with power and structure. Elegant and pristine early, this is a wine that will enjoy some time in the cellar to further develop it already obvious complexity.

Pepper Tree have quickly established themselves as one of the showcases of not only the Hunter Valley region, but the other three regions where they source premium fruit from; Orange, Wrattonbully and Coonawarra. Award winning winemaker, Jim Chatto is at the helm of this progressive winery and here he produces a Cabernet Sauvignon of upmost class and complexity. A nice nose of cassis and dark berries with a hint of oak, ripe rich fruit that fills the mouth with blackcurrants and soft tannins.