Shiraz

Nova Vitas winemaking responsibilities rest with Mark Kozned guided by Peter Leske, a consultant winemaker who provides advice and support. Peters two decades of experience with one of the Adelaide Hills most renowned wineries provides the platform for the production of Nova Vitas premium, critically acclaimed cool climate wines.

Named Benno to celebrate the late, great Benno Seppelts endeavours to promote Victoria as the nations premiere wine growing region. Lively dark fruits leap out of the glass; the tannin management is wonderful, as the palate is quite velvety, long and has a very attractive savoury twist to the finish. 95 points, James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au

Youve got to have Soul! Far from some 60s hippy catch cry, this is the call going around lovers of exquisite Barossa Shiraz that perfectly expresses the regional and varietal flavours of that region. After all, who would know better how to get the very best out of Barossa fruit than David Cruickshank, Paul Heinicke and James and Paul Lindner, who between them have over 80 years experience in the Barossa.