Penfolds RAWSONS RETREAT Semillon Chardonnay South Australia

Made to show off the zingy tropical flavours of these two varieties, easy-drinking, fruity white.

Pale straw yellow with youthful green hues.Lovely fresh melon and citrus fruit with underlying creamy malolactic characters. A touch of spicy oak completes the wine giving it a toasted cereal lift.First impressions are up-front melon followed by green pear and hints of clove. Toasty oak and freshly buttered popcorn meld with the fresh fruit. The finish is of zesty lemon lime leaving lingering fresh fruit characters on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)

Bright, purple/red body with youthful pink rim.Fresh berries and spice with attractive savoury notes. Summer berries and blackcurrant come through, giving way to a lightly herbal character at the back.The palate has lovely fresh berries and dark plum flavours with hallmark mid-palate fleshiness and soft, approachable tannins. Good black pepper spice on the back and subtle, savoury oak firms up the finish. Fruit driven and ideal for early drinking enjoyment. (12 x 75 cl)

Floral and limey citrus characters, medium-bodied and dry with good acidity. A good New World example of this great variety.

Deep and bright youthful crimson with a purple edge.Fresh and vibrant varietal merlot with heady aromas of summer pudding and berry coulis, diced with mint and blueberry. A juicy, youthful and lively palate. Soft, ripe tannins court appealing varietal flavours of dark plums, raspberry and rhubarb. The wine has a medium to full body with a fleeting suggestion of savoury meats arousing further interest towards the finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Lively pale straw with green tints.On the nose, this wine is the essence of freshly squeezed lemon over lush honeydew melon.The palate exhibits soft honeysuckle fruit with a hint of spice and potpourri. Lovely citrus acid reminiscent of lemon sorbet adds zest and gives excellent structure. The wine finishes clean and soft with a lingering fruit finish. (12 x 75 cl)

A blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with six months oak maturation. Generous berry fruit flavours, hints of oak and lovely soft finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Excellent, medium, pale, straw-green colour. Shows ripe peach and honeyed varietal characters, combined with vanillin oak and nutty characters. Medium to full-bodied with soft, creamy fruit flavours showing the influence of malolactic fermentation, with attractive toasted oak adding complexity. The wine is perfectly balanced by palate-cleansing, crisp acidity and long, dry finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Koonunga Hill is a multi-district blend based on Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra fruit. Here the Winemakers seek to maintain its style, weight and concentration each year, regardless of vintage conditions. Premium grapes from some of the best white wine regions in South australia have been carefully selected and blended. The two varieties used complement each other admirably, with Semillon supplying the middle palate and length while the Sauvignon Blanc the fresh and lifted bouquet. This has produced a pale straw coloured wine with vibrant green hues, while the intense, vibrant and lifted aromas show an array of fruits including passionfruit and a subtle lemon/lime nuance. A medium-bodied wine, showing great balance between fresh, vibrant fruit and soft, mouthwatering acidity, the palate displays hallmark sauvignon blanc characters with trademark lychee notes. This is supported by the Semillon that provides a lime-splice generosity which complements the mid and back palate through to the enjoyably fresh finish. (6 x 75 cl)