This local Riesling commands global respect. Evocative of the limestone clay soil its 20-year-old vines are grown in, its bouquet shows lovely peach, pink grapefruit, floral, and mineral aromas with a hint of pretty petrol. It's dry and medium-bodied, featuring juicy fruit flavours and a very long, crisp finish. Great as a summer sipper or with grilled freshwater fish.

This classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc shows exuberant aromas of gooseberry, grass, jalapeño peppers and melon. It's intense and lively with crisp acidity and a lingering, slightly minerally finish. The perfect wine for a clam bake or try it with grilled asparagus.

Not only is this Vintages' #1 selling wine, it was also voted the most popular Pinot Grigio in Wine & Spirits' 20th Annual Restaurant Poll (April 2009). It sports aromas of fresh green apple, lime and peach that replay on the cleansing finish. A refreshing wine for the cottage deck or serve with grilled chicken or veggie kebabs.

Ravenswood recognized early on that Zinfandel was an exceptional grape variety for fine wine production. With seductive aromas of spice, black raspberry and mocha, their Vintners Blend Zin is ready for any occasion. Soft and round with lots of fruit and cocoa flavour, it's terrific with barbecued beef ribs basted in a homemade sauce, or spicy jerk pork.

Malbec from Argentina is red-hot these days, and Catena is the country's greatest ambassador. This rich, polished, alluring wine features aromas of black plum, black cherry, smoked meat, and Asian spices, with hints of earth and black licorice. Dry and flavourful, this Malbec's fruit flavours are nicely supported by ripe tannins, and its finish is long and lush. Enjoy it tonight, the Argentinian way, with grilled-rare steak that is sliced and dipped in kosher salt.

Look no further for your favourite Aussie red! Since 2001, this wine has been awarded scores of 90 and up in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. By sourcing grapes from prime South Australian vineyards and ageing the wine for up to two years in small French and American oak barrels, Kilikanoon crafts a fruit-driven Shiraz that is densely flavoured with smoky black fruit, spices and toasted oak. Serve this rich red with barbecued lamb chops.

No one knows Merlot better than Christian Moueix, owner of the world famous (and Merlot-based) Château Pétrus. Year after year, the Moueix Merlot defines the grape. It's medium-bodied with flavours of sour plum and blackberry, and notes of cedar and earth. The fruit is focused and firm, with bright acidity, and a medium-long finish. It's pure magic with veal medallions and sautéed mushrooms, or gourmet burgers.

This sleek and classically built wine shows that Burgundy produces stunning Pinot Noir for all budgets. Elegant, medium-bodied, and beautifully structured, it treats with flavours of sour cherry, spices, underbrush, and a hint of minerality, as well as a finish that lasts and lasts. Enjoy this wine with barbecued duck or grilled portobello mushrooms.

This juicy Ripasso features aromas of pepper, dried plum, mushroom, cinnamon, leather, and tomato leaf. It's dry, medium-bodied and very elegant, with smooth fruit flavours as well as notes of spice and earth. Nicely balanced, it's an excellent partner for osso bucco or grilled stuffed red peppers.

Over 11 generations, Bodegas Julian Chivite has developed into one of the finest producers in Navarra and Spain. This dry, medium-bodied wine is bursting with ripe cherry, sandalwood, incense, cocoa and floral aromas and flavours, and delivers a lengthy, structured finish. This Reserva's easygoing, soft tannins make it very approachable now. A great match for grilled chicken spiced with paprika.

Rioja, Spain's most famous wine region, sets the benchmark for the noble Tempranillo grape. Here the wines are usually oak-aged for long periods, giving them a characteristically smooth and spicy quality. This acclaimed Reserva is a seductive blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha (Grenache) with small amounts of Mazuelo and Graciano. It sports big yet supple fruit flavours, as well as notes of cedar, spice, vanilla and coconut. Serve it with grilled pork loin or Kobe beef sliders.