Wine:	Rosseto's Oak Aged Shiras
Colour:	Red
Grape:	Shiras
Price:	Freebee
Place wine was bought from:	Sunday Times Wine Club
What was the wine eaten with:	Lasagne & Garlic Bread
Country of Origin:	Australia
Year:	2004
Comments:	Rich flavoured velvety red
Rating out of 10:	7

Wine:	Palacio De Monsalud
Colour:	Red
Grape:	Tampranillo & Garnacha
Price:	£5.84
Place wine was bought from:	Sunday Times Wine Club
What was the wine eaten with:	Caeser Salad, Chicken Liver Pate, Pasta Salads, Cheddar, Ciabatta
Country of Origin:	Spain
Year:	2001
Comments:	Rioja Reserva in style, Multiple gold medal winner, 12 months in oak barrels, very smooth, generous ripe bramble fruit, very easy to drink.
Rating out of 10:	8

Wine:	Banrock Station Sparkling Shiras
Colour:	Red
Grape:	Shiras
Price:	£6.99 (on offer)
Place wine was bought from:	Sainsburys
What was the wine eaten with:	Pork & Bramley Sausages and grilled vegetables marinaded in balsamic vinegar
Country of Origin:	Australia
Year:	Unknown
Comments:	Aroma of sweet cassis and full fruit flavour
Rating out of 10:	8

Wine:	Drakenskloof
Colour:	Deep Dark Ruby Red
Grape:	Pinotage
Price:	£5.42
Place wine was bought from:	Sunday Times Wine Club
What was the wine eaten with:	Caeser Salad, Humous, Ham
Country of Origin:	South Africa
Year:	2006
Comments:	Spicy cherry & plum aromas, Rich fruity flavour. Would probably have suited a more robust meal or a BBQ better than a salad because of the 15% alcohol
Rating out of 10:	5