top 5s
Top 5 wines to celebrate new beginnings… … …
- Bollinger La Grande Annee ‘00
- Pipers Brook Gewurztraminer
- Charles Melton Voices of Angels
- Dowie Doole G&T
- Chrismont NV Prosecco
Top 5 wines for reuniting with friends … … …
- Croser 2000 LD ZD Pinot Chardonnay
- Fermoy Estate Chardonnay
- Killikanoon Covenant Shiraz
- Howard Park Miamup Sauv Blanc Semillon
- Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz
Top 5 wines for that camping trip … … …
- Redbank Fighting Flat Shiraz
- Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Rose
- Yalumba Christobel White
- Penny’s Hill The Handshake Chardonnay
- a bottle of whisky for sitting around the campfire
Top 5 wines for celebrating that new house … … …
- Ayala NV Zero Dosage
- Henschke NV Blanc de Noir
- Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- Moorilla Muse Brut
- Voyager Estate Chardonnay
Top 5 wines for that quiet night in … … …
- Philip Shaw The Idiot
- Mt Avoca NV Jack Barry Sparkling Shiraz
- Tscharke Lumberjack
- Lamont Bendigo Pinot Noir
- Logan Weemala Riesling
Top 5 wines for celebrating your new promotion … … …
- Pizzini Nebbiolo
- Bollinger La Grande Annee ‘00
- Peregrine Pinot Noir
- Majella Sparkling Shiraz
- St Hallett Old Block Shiraz
Top 5 wines that Dad’s really want … … …
- Peter Lehmann Stonewell 2008
- Turkey Flat Grenache
- Yering Station Chardonnay
- Fonseca LBV Unfiltered Port
- Bollinger Brut Sous Bois
Top 5 wines for a Royal Wedding Dinner … … …
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- Billecart Salmon NV Rose
- Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz
- Domaine A Lady A Sauvignon Blanc
- Marchand & Burch Mt Barrow Pinot Noir
- Royal Tokaji Aszu ’05 or older 6 Puttonyos (the wine of kings!)
Top 5 wines for coping with the first day of Kindergarten … … …
- Anything with Champagne on the label… because you need it!
- Just a ‘small’ glass of Pinot Grigio like Bridgewater Mills PG
- La Boheme 12 Dry Rose
- Best’s Great Western 12 Riesling
- Earthworks Shiraz (soft, rich & fruity)
Top 5 wines for sharing the Holidays with best friends … … …
- Elderflower fizz – preferably homemade of course!
- Gonzalez Byass Noe PX for dessert (forget any puddings! just drink this)
- Mt Avoca NV Jack Barry Sparkling Shiraz
- Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir
- Lakes Folly 01 Cabernet
Top 5 wines for that first BBQ of the season… … …
- Pimms!!! lots of it & don’t hold back the cucumber, mint & lime
- Krinklewood 12 Wild White
- Zappa Wines 09 Barbera
- Grant Burge NV Pinot Noir Chardonnay fizz
- Chalk Hill Sangiovese
Top 5 wines for celebrating 40! … … …
- Let’s face it, any Champagne is welcome at the top of this list!
- Petaluma Hanlon Hill Riesling (a back vintage)
- Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier
- Maison Roche de Bellene, Les Referts 07 Puligny-Montrachet
- Yarra Yerring Dry Red No.1
Top 5 wines for spoiling the most specialest mum in your life on Mother’s Day … … …
- Taltarni Brut Tache (Gorgeously satisfying)
- Wine by Brad Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (for the cheeky mum)
- Bay of Fires Pinot Noir
- Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Chardonnay
- Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon
Top 5 wines for serving at 4 yr old’s birthday party (for the parents obviously!) … … …
- Cloverhill Vintage Sparkling (you are going to need it by the end of the day!)
- Tahbilk Marsanne 09
- Jacobs Creek Reserve NV Sparkling
- Seville Estate Rose 09
- Katnook Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
NOTE: www.winemuse.com.au does not encourage any alcohol to be served to minors in any circumstance and advises that alcohol should only be consumed in moderation.
Top 5 wines to drink with Easter eggs….. … …
- Domaine Chandon NV Cuvee Riche (forget the egg, this is a sweet treat in itself!)
- Piggs Peake Suckling Pig 08 Zinfandel
- Morris Liqueur Tokay
- Majella Sparkling Shiraz
- Peter Lehmann Eight Songs 04 Shiraz (want the chocolate without the egg alternative!)
Top 5 wines for Mardi Gras … …
- Peterson’s Sparkling Moscato (from cellar door but perfectly sized for Mardi Gras)
- Girl Talk Savagnin (nice alternative to Savvy Blanc)
- Wine by Brad Sauvignon Blanc
- Chandon NV Sparkling Rose
- Founders Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Top 5 wines to say ‘I love you!’ for the very first time … …
- Billecart Salmon NV Rose (overlooking a wonderful view watching the sunset…)
- Rymill MC2 to take to dinner
- Petersens Sparkling Malbec
- Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
- a hedonistically rich Liqueur Muscat from the Rutherglen to go with that divine chocolate dessert.
Top 5 wines for seeing in the New Year …..
- Krug (if you can stretch the budget … only the best will do)
- Morris NV Sparkling Shiraz Durif
- Lindemans Pyrus
- Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling
- Zamphire for the sweeter tooth
Top 5 wines to bring to dinner at his/her parents….
- Yarra Yering Pinot Noir (to make a real impression if they are into wine!)
- Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvigon
- Majella Sparkling Shiraz
- Watershed Senses Viognier
- Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon
Top 5 wines to take to the beach for a picnic….
- Turkey Flate Rosé
- Jacobs Creek Reserve Sparkling
- O’leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling
- Chalk Hill Moscato
- any chillable light red wine such as tarrango, lambrusco or an inexpensive Shiraz Grenache