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Multi Trophy-winning Sam Trimboli must be one of the country's most in-demand winemakers. But after 30-odd years working for other wineries, he took the big step of setting up on his own in 2018 – and, being an old friend of ours, we backed him every step of the way. In return, Sam creates some excellent wines just for us, most have become bestsellers. We suspect this cracking Chardonnay will shortly join them.

The Houghton story goes back as far as 1836 and since those early beginnings, they have been responsible for some of the finest wines made in this country. The Late Picked Verdelho shows aromas of tropical fruit leading to a palate that is full, soft and fruity with good texture. A very versatile wine, try with spicy Thai dishes or crème caramel.

Vibrant passionfruit and tropical notes make this white a treat to drink. Made up of fruit from selected vineyards, this Babich white is a very refreshing wine with plenty to offer.

Pale straw with green hues. Aromatic pear and citrus on the nose, with the same fruit characters and a touch of lychee coming through on the palate. The finish is balanced with soft acidity.

Sonata Estate's Fresh Dry White a fresh and delicate white wine with a zippy and zesty palate. Notes of stonefruits, peach and melon with soft acidity, an easy drinking style great for summer sipping.

This terrific white from the south of France displays all the characters of Sauvignon Blanc. The Arrogant Frog has lLifted aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit flow onto the palate and the finish is crisp and clean.

This Chardonnay exhibits attractive varietal aromas of pear, pineapple and quince. The palate shows ripe flavours of tropical fruit with a touch of nutty oak. A generous easy-drinking style.

Evans & Tate is arguable the most famous name in Western Australia wine, and now the Tate name has been re-born in the Franklin Tate Estates wines made by esteemed winemaker, Rory Clifton-Parks. Franklin Tate himself has sought out the finest vineyard sites in the Margaret River region to deliver superb, terroir driven, wines that showcase the tradition and longevity of the Tate name, but also a modern and innovative wine-making approach. The Chardonnay was one third fermented in fine French Oak barriques delivery a soft and creamy mouthfeel, yet still with varietal lift and fine acid balance.

Banrock Station continue to be champions of bringing bottle quality wines into their 2L casks. This fragrant and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with natural tropical fruit aromas and flavours and a hint of herbaceousness. There is a nice crisp finish to what is a delightful value-for-money Sauv.