McPherson wines are so approachable and classically Aussie they almost shake you by the hand and say ‘G’day!’ It’s that friendly charm – together with bold, super juicy flavours – that’s made every ‘Big Mack’ red so popular, vintage after vintage. Leading Australian critic James Halliday also highly rates the cellar and its wines, noting that they offer “very good value”.

Since 2012, Andrew's handed over the hard graft of winemaking to the talented Jo Nash, though he's still very much involved. This is her tribute to the boss. Using 2020's best Shiraz grapes, she's aged the wine in oak to lend a sleek layer of vanilla to the big black fruit. With velvety black fruit and sweet spice, it's a winner with hearty winter warming dishes or steak.

The judges at the China's Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards were impressed by this rich, spicy Shiraz, unanimously awarding it a Gold. It’s from John Quarisa, who for many years made wine for the biggest names in Oz, winning both the Jimmy Watson and Stodart Trophies. Today, with the help of his wife Josephine, he crafts winners like this. ‘Passion is Everything’ is their motto, and, after just over a decade in operation, their winery in New South Wales boasts four stars from Aussie wine guru James Halliday. He describes the “exceptional value for money provided by the wines” and is full of praise for this red. It’s deliciously easy going, but still packs a punch of luscious ripe fruit. A sure bet for a bbq, a roast or a hearty bake.

If you love premium Aussie reds and are keen on a great deal, our Cleanskin wines are just the ticket. This is from a highly sought-after cellar within South Australia. Home to many of the country's best-known premium regions – Coonawarra, the Barossa, McLaren Vale and more – it has an ideal climate for making bold, ripe, characterful reds, like this one.

This hush hush Cleanskin deal came about thanks to the unnamed cellar slipping our man Dan a word, telling him about a spare parcel of wine that had no home and needed one quick! Delighted to help, Dan snapped it up before anyone else could. Pure Cabernet, it's dark and bold, well-structured and long. For now, it's well worth opening early and decanting. Enjoy with steak or hearty dishes.

It comes from the much-loved winemaker Bob Berton, whose red earth, sun-baked vineyards make super-juicy wine.

Bill Calabria is winemaking royalty – he’s even received a Queen’s Birthday Honour for his services to charity and wine. Bill was also a boxing champion as a teenager, up 12 out of 13 fights (with seven KOs) before his mum found out!