Giant Steps, Miller Vineyard Shiraz 2006, Yarra Valley ($17 on offer)

Delightful smooth cool climate shiraz. Good value at $25 or below. Drinking pefectly now.

Dr Loosen, Blue Slate Riesling Trocken 2008, Mosel ($20?)

At 11.5% alcochol it was nice to have a wine with what I still feel is roughly the right alcohol level. The 15% stuff usually annoys me. A pleasant but ultimately forgettable wine.