Wine: G'day cobber, fancy trying some Australian wines?

Published on Saturday 4 July 2009 11:20

THE upcoming Ashes series might be turning your thoughts to all things Australian . So what should we be drinking this summer in the company of Strauss, Ponting and the boys?

McWilliams Hanwood Estate Crisp Chardonnay 2007 – 6.99 down to 5.24 until 5 July, Tesco Australian Chardonnay, but not as you know it. Rather than fat and oaky, the palate is intensely fruit-driven.

Yering Frog Pinot Noir 2007 – 7.99 (Buy two bottles save 3), Majestic Savoury undertones perfectly balance the ripe raspberry and black cherry flavours.

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Marsanne Viognier – 8.99, Oddbins and Waitrose A creamy, stone-fruit driven white great with oriental food.

Wine of the week

Nepenthe Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – 8.99 (buy two save 4), Majestic Full-flavoured, fresh and lively, brimming with sweet tropical fruit. Get those shrimps on the barbie!

Bargain of the week

McGuigan Grey Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2008– 6.99 down to 5.24 until 5 July, Tesco Packed with juicy cherry and chocolate flavours and with a lovely silky finish.