This is a cracking new winery producing some exceptional wines on a small scale. Friends Norm Doole and Drew Dowie got tired of seeing their hard grown grapes going into the blending pot for bigger companies and decided to make their own wines. The results are spectacular. I recommend you try their wines.

What’s it like?

Well let’s start by saying the famous Aussie wine boffin, James Halliday, gave it 94 points! Strong blackberry and vanilla aromas with enticing black fruit flavours. Very smooth with the perfect balance between wood, alcohol, fruit and tannin. This is a great bottle of wine. Buy some now because it’s gaining a reputation and production is limited!

How much? Where do I buy it?

Dowie Doole Cabernet Sauvignon Mclaren Vale 2005 is available from www.goodwineonline.co.uk for the reasonable price of £10.99