Lovers of big, bold South Aussie shiraz can tell you, that just around the corner from Coonawara lies the region of Padthaway. Where cab shines in Coonawarra, shiraz is the star of Padthaway. We’ve seen a few vintages of this wine, all delicious and consistent in style. First, the nose hints at blackberries and an alluring mocha note. It’s full and rich on the palate, with blood plums, cherries and spice. The wine is excellent value and delivers all of the power and flavour that SA shiraz is famous for.

One more time around the block we say... bringing us into the third vintage of this stunning wine from the legendary craftsmanship of Dave Powell. A regional icon of an iconic region. It’s bright and juicy, with elegant tannin and layered complexity. The palate’s exploding with blackcurrant and raspberry compote, sweet red cherries and licorice. The generous splash of mataro adds a delightful medicinal undertone to this one - wine tonic for all your ailments. It’s plush enough for the winter, and will take a quick chill in the fridge over the heat of summer. No matter when, where, or who you share this with, it’s guaranteed not to disappoint.

This pan-South Aussie producer is fast becoming a mofo favourite across their delicious red and white wines. They seek out parcels of quality grapes in Barossa, McLaren and in this case the maritime region of Langhorne Creek. Their wines are made to a high-standard across the range and are reliably delicious. This cabernet shows off a perfumed nose of flowers, juicy plums and dried herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, ripe and textured palate. There’s a gentle earthiness in the wine that is wrapped in blackberries and a lingering olive tapenade finish.