Winsor Dobbin.

Wine writer 2016 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir

Tasmania, $50

A new release from one of Tasmania’s fast-rising boutique producers based in the cool Huon Valley. Bright acid and intense flavours mean this will cellar well short- to medium-term.

2017 Claymore Joshua Tree Watervale Riesling

Clare Valley, $20

This offers traditionally aromatic and citrusy Watervale deliciousness in its youth, but will develop some delightful aged characters in a few years’ time.

2015 Elderton Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

Barossa Valley, $34

A bold, brilliantly balanced cabernet that blends Barossa and Eden Valley fruit. Think briary blackberries, plums, inky cassis, dark chocolate and brisk tannins. Cellar for a decade.

2015 Yarra Yering

No.1 Dry Red

Yarra Valley, $120

A classic Bordeaux-style medium-bodied red from the Yarra Valley that’s a blend of cabernet, merlot, malbec and petit verdot. History tells us it will cellar for several decades.

2015 d’Arenberg Ironstone Pressings

McLaren Vale, $70

One for lovers of reds with plenty of grunt; a tried-and-true blend of McLaren Vale grenache, shiraz and mourvedre. Basket pressed, unfined, unfiltered and destined for a long sleep.