Critics Choice Mixed Dozen

Save up to $93 on a dozen delicious reds and whites highly rated by writers and show judges. You’ll see a stream of high point scores, Gold medals and better, all assuring your tastebuds will be fully satisfied.

In white, look forward to the considerable charms of 92pt Clare Valley Riesling from Moonlake, and 93pt Verdelho from highly rated Angullong estate in the region of Orange in Australia’s New South Wales. Their Verdelho is “Delicately fragrant and enticing…” and “Bright and lively with a persistent, exuberant finish. 93pts” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). If Sauvignon is your go-to variety you have a couple of real delights in store. Angaston Rd Growers’ Sauvignon comes from vineyards in Coonawarra. This fine example boasts TWO Gold medals and scores of 96pts and 92pts for its “bright fruit intensity combined with vibrant acidity…” making it “instantly appealing” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). Moss Brothers, from Western Australia, offer their 93pt classic Margaret River blend of Sauvignon and Semillon, which here delivers a “fabulously aromatic bouquet” and “excellent vibrancy and exuberance” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). 90pt Il Papavero Pinot Grigio is a “Juicy and vibrant crowd-pleaser with Italian charm. Perfect for long summer nights” (Sally Duncan), while Sam Trimboli enjoys exploring his Italian heritage – his 91pt Pecorino, a good example. In red, enjoy mighty 95pt two-Gold Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional, which has, in 9 vintages notched up 34 Golds (Grand Golds and Double Golds included), plus a Trophy. Plus, there’s 92pt Il Papavero, a silky charmer made using four varieties from top-performing regions. Italy in a bottle! From Australia, Lehmann’s 94pt Pastor’s Son Shiraz is “pure Barossa brilliance in a glass” (Sally Duncan), Sevenhill’s 94pt “refined Clare Valley Cabernet… poised and focussed” (Ray Jordan); 92pt, Gold-medal Vin’atus Tempranillo Graciano from RedHeads, and Sam Trimboli’s Trophy, Top Gold, 96pt triple-whammy combo of Shiraz Durif Grenache, which rounds the case off in style!