Escapade Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Shanahan's Escapade 2021 is a vegan-friendly, Barossa Valley Shiraz and just great value at $18. Expressive and impressive with spiced plum, black olive, anise and pepper spice flavours so fresh and juicy on the palate and so approachable now. A crowd pleaser to be enjoyed through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 36286 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 21, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Brickfielder G.F. Angas Shiraz 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Brickfielder G.F. Angas 2020 is a great value Barossa Valley Shiraz at $19. Fragrant and enticing with blackberry, pink florals, dark spices and vanilla flavours weighty and long on the palate, this Shiraz is velvety with fine-grained tannins. Drinking beautifully now through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 36283 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 21, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Astrolabe 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley and Kekerengu Coast. Produced by Simon Waghorn, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, vibrant and fresh with green apple, tropical fruits, fresh herbs and crisp mineral notes from beginning to end with a mouth-wateringly long finish that leaves one salivating for more! Chill and enjoy it through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 10421 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. August 10, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Underwood Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon, United States: Produced by the Union Wine Company, Underwood 2022 Pinot Noir is a vegan-friendly PN with grapes sourced from the Rogue and Umpqua Valleys in southern Oregon. Fragrant with pink rose petals, red berry fruit and ripe cherry, it is fresh with black cherry, dried herbs, pepper and sweet baking spice flavours fresh on the palate. Excellent balance of acidity to fruit making it a food versatile PN. Chill lightly and enjoy it with a mushroom risotto or lamb lollipops from the grill. Drink through 2025. Drink: 2024-2028. 421198 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 10, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review