Greenstone reverses the trend of Australian winemakers going to Europe to make wine - the winemaker at Greenstone is Alberto Antonini from Tuscany, a heartland of Italian wine. His international perspective has made Greenstone's wines some of the more interesting to come from Heathcote. Rating: 5 Stars (A superb example, a near perfect wine of great character, worthy of the big occasion and the best company). Value: $$$ A wine with a price tag that makes it a steal.

Rating: 5 Stars (A superb example, a near perfect wine of great character, worthy of the big occasion and the best company).

Value: $$$ A wine with a price tag that makes it a steal.

Greenstone reverses the trend of Australian winemakers going to Europe to make wine - the winemaker at Greenstone is Alberto Antonini from Tuscany, a heartland of Italian wine. His international perspective has made Greenstone's wines some of the more interesting to come from Heathcote.  This Shiraz has complex aromas of minerally earth, leather and spice, berries and cherries. It's no Heathcote fruit bomb but has an almost Italian savouriness and a well-weighted medium-bodied palate of spicy cherry and plum-like fruit. Finely textured tannins and fresh acidity enhance its superb mouthfeel. 13.5% Alc. Screwcap. Ageing: Drink over five years. Food ideas: Florentine steaks; veal meatballs with fresh tomato sauce. Stocjists inclde: City Wine Shop, Spring Street City; Rathdowne Cellars, Rathdowne Street Carlton North. Price $30 - $32