Gift Suggestions

High-altitude, rocky terroir meets Leroux’s precision to deliver a tense, mineral-driven premier cru with real personality and scarcity on its side.

Certified organic old vines across prime Meursault terroirs give a wine that marries generosity with a mineral edge, making it one of the sharpest-value entries into Leroux’s white portfolio.

This is not your average Bourgogne Blanc. Leroux draws almost entirely on his own Meursault holdings here—parcels like Les Millerands, Sous la Velle and Les Belles Côtes—so while it carries a modest regional label, the quality speaks clearly of its origins. A little fruit from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune above Pernand adds lift, but the heart of the wine is very much rooted in Meursault. Fermented and raised in large-format oak and foudres, the 2023 captures the freshness and balance of the vintage. The hot spell in early September was neatly avoided thanks to Leroux’s early picking, and the wine has that hallmark precision and energy that runs through all his whites this year. There’s generosity of fruit, sure, but it’s held firmly in check by bright acidity and a clean mineral line. Quantities, as always, are scarce, and it’s one of those wines that consistently outperforms its humble label. A great way to experience Leroux’s style without stepping into premier cru territory.

From a high, volcanic-soil site in Hoddles Creek, this shows the more savoury, tightly wound side of Mac Forbes’ Chardonnay.

From Mac’s southern Gladysdale site, this shows a slightly fuller, more approachable side to his Chardonnay while keeping the same precision and detail.

The youngest of Mac’s single-vineyard Pinots, Little Yarra shows a racier, tightly wound side that will reward patience in the cellar.

From one of the Yarra’s most important Chardonnay sites, this shows Mac Forbes at his peak – lean, focused winemaking letting a great vineyard do all the talking.

The most complete expression of Mac Forbes’ Pinot work – Ferguson shows why this small Woori Yallock site has become his flagship.

A deliciously textural small-batch Savagnin from the Strathbogie Ranges.

Traditional toasty Hunter Chardonnay with good line and length. Hunter heritage in a glass.

A powerful yet finely balanced single-block Shiraz from Koomilya’s original vineyard, showing the depth, savoury complexity and ageing potential that make it one of McLaren Vale’s most coveted releases.

Tightly wound premium Chardonnay from the Coal River Valley.

An excellent value Yarra Valley Pinot that’s bright, approachable, and packed with character, perfect for everyday drinking.

An easygoing, great-value Prosecco from the Pizzini family that’s as perfect for weeknights as it is for celebrations.

A classic Bandol rosé that combines freshness, savoury depth and a real sense of place, offering standout quality and value.

A crisp, mineral-driven Loire Sauvignon Blanc from Francois Chidaine that combines freshness, detail and serious value.

A single-block Chardonnay that underlines Bannockburn’s reputation as one of Australia’s great Chardonnay producers - textural, focused and deeply expressive.

A beautifully balanced Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend from Margaret River that delivers elegance, structure and real value.

The finest Shiraz produced by Rory Lane from his best vineyard, planted in 1969.

One of the Clare Valley's truly remarkable vineyards produces a Cabernet of rare finesse in the hands of Jeffrey Grosset.

A small-production Samegrelo white, this vintage shows Tsolikouri’s lively freshness and subtle savoury edge, made traditionally in qvevri.

A fragrant, silky Hunter Shiraz from the Graveyard’s Vegas Block, combining whole-bunch lift with fine tannins and impressive finesse.

An elegant, perfumed Shiraz from McLaren Vale’s historic Rayner Vineyard, showing freshness, charm and plenty of depth.

Off a legendary 1922-planted Clarendon site, this is a cooler, more savoury take on Grenache - fine, minerally and incredibly detailed.

Usher Tinkler takes 1960s Pokolbin Shiraz and strips away the traditional Hunter weight to deliver a dry, savoury rose built for casual drinking.

Australia's most prestigious sparkling wine.

A fresh, juicy Sicilian red from Steve Crawford’s Giovanni Armani Giorgio project – fun, unfussy and perfect for everyday drinking.

Charismatic Gruner Veltliner from an impressive Adelaide Hills artisan..

A beautifully matured Hunter Semillon from Brokenwood’s Oakey Creek Vineyard, showing the bright freshness of 2018 now layered with classic toasty complexity.

A sensational medium-bodied claret from the Oakridge team.

A crisp, textural Pinot Gris from estate fruit in Coldstream, delivering cool-climate freshness and quality well above its price.

A smart, small-batch Pinot from two Central Otago vineyards, showing off both site detail and PJ Charteris’ light-touch approach.

A bright, zippy cool-climate Riesling from Small Island, packed with freshness and made for easy drinking now or over the next few years.

One of the highest and steepest vineyards in the Yarra Valley, the Bastard Hill Pinot is a very limited release that won't be available for long.

Driven, taut Chardonnay from one of the cooler sites in the Giant Steps vineyard portfolio.

A lively, slightly wild sparkling red from the Ganevat family that captures Jura’s playful spirit in a pét-nat style.