Willunga 100, Grant Burge Barossa Vines Riesling 2004 and Parker Coonawarra Estate
Willunga 100, Shiraz-Viognier 2005, McLaren Vale, 14.5%, €13.99A little too much alcohol, perhaps, but a strong backbone of dark fruit and a smooth, compact structure. FromMcHugh's, D5; Listons, D2; Hole in the Wall, D7; Sweeney's, D11; 64 Wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; O'Donovan's, Cork; Power & Smullen, Lucan, Co Dublin; Claudio's Wines, D2.
Grant Burge Barossa Vines Riesling 2004, 13%, €12.99Slightly petrolly on the nose, but this is mild, soft and hugely drinkable, with flavours of light citrus. FromLondis, Spar and Cheers.
Parker Coonawarra Estate, Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, 14%, €25.99Elegant and concentrated, with intense blackcurrant, tobacco and mint flavours and soft tannins. FromMcCabes, Foxrock and Blackrock, Co Dublin; Cheers, Delgany, Co Wicklow; Martins, D5; McHughs, D5; Coach House, Ballinteer, D16.