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Wine of the week

Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2016, $23-$25

Score 95

Pewsey Vale Riesling's quality tradition continues. Intense yet delicate, the 2016 offers copybook floral, lime and spice aromas, ahead of a superfine, aromatic palate of superbly sustained, zesty flavour. (12 per cent alcohol; screwcap.)

Ageing? Yes, two to 10 years.

Food idea Linguine with crab.

Stockists include McCoppins, Fitzroy (Vic); Camperdown Cellars (NSW).

Under $20

Kaiora Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016, $12

Score 88

Marlborough, New Zealand, sauvignon blanc on a budget. Guava and grassy aromas, ripe flavours, juicy balance and tight structure combine in easy drinking harmony. (12.5 per cent alcohol; screwcap.)

Ageing? No.

Food idea Stir-fried asparagus with tofu.

Stockists include ALDI stores.

$20-$35

Williams Crossing Pinot Noir 2015, $32-$34

Score 91

Excellent Macedon winery Curly Flat's "second" pinot opens with sour cherry, sap, herb and dusty spice aromas. It's a fresh, light-middleweight wine of silky feel and superfine tannin structure. (14.1 per cent alcohol: screwcap.)

Ageing? Drink over three years.

Food idea Duck terrine.

Stockists include Nicks Wine Merchants, Doncaster East (Vic); Five Way Cellars, Paddington (NSW).

Indulge yourself

Mount Avoca Old Vine Shiraz 2013, $44-$46

Score 94

Deep, dense Pyrenees shiraz smelling of ink, black fruits, spice, and chocolate, with little regional mint. Plush and velvety, it has generously concentrated flavour, soft, ripe tannins, and long finish. (13.5 per cent alcohol; screwcap.)

Ageing? Drink over eight years.

Food idea Roast beef.

Stockists include Elizabeth Bay Cellars (NSW); Gibsons Wine Store, Hawthorn (Vic).