2007 Olssens of Watervale Second Six

Purchase: $13.99 from GetWinesDirect

Nose: Berries and hint of dust, smokey vanillan oak.

Palate: Rich fruits and supple texture. Chocolatey middle, and slightly tart finish.

Out of 10: 8

Value: Good

2009 Jim Barry PB Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase: $60 from Cellar Door

Nose: Rich Berry fruit with a layer of dustiness.

Palate: This is a big rich wine that will have no problem alongside your meal yet is balanced enough to enjoy on its own. You will enjoy the ripe and generous flavours of chocolate and coffee. A lovely velvety texture and lingering finish. Drinking well now!

Out of 10: 9

Value: OK

2009 Geoff Merrill Sangiovese Merlot Shiraz SMS

Purchase: $9.99 from Crackawines

Nose: Musky earthiness followed by delightful cherry and anise sweetness.

Palate: Luscious mouthfeel with a medium body. Nice balance of black cherry / mulberry fruit and light oak. A textural wine with a bit of Shiraz bight upfront and soft Merlot to lengthen the finish. The Sangiovese is the hero here for pulling it all together.

Out of 10: 9

Value: Excellent

2008 Geoff Merrill SMS

Purchase: $6.75 from Crackawines

Nose: TBA

Palate: TBA

Out of 10: TBA

Value: TBA