The weather’s warming up, and dozens of new wines have arrived at World Wine. Perhaps the economy is causing mild consternation, but our first summer arrivals feature some sensational values.

Life’s too short to drink banal, industrial wines – hence we select and sell small production wines – wines we enjoy and like, which allow the budget-conscious consumer to drink delicious, terroir-expressive wines at reasonable prices. (We had to get the word “terroir” in there somewhere).

Please take a moment to peruse our first summer arrivals, and stay tuned, as the rest of 2011 will see more exciting wines from World Wine.

Two whites from the majestic Leeuwin Estate in WA's Margaret River:

Leeuwin Estate Classic Dry White $17 The colour is a pale to medium ... 

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay (one of Australia's greatest wines) $89 Silky, round and deftly balanced to play its pear, apricot, grapefruit and ...

and also from Margaret River, two wines from Stella Bella - we like their great depth of flavour and perfect balance:

Stella Bella Chardonnay $29 This is a style that always pushes our button, with the hard to explain, but very real, squeaky ...

Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc Semillon $20 Light straw-green; an immaculately balanced blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, with a hint of Chardonnay; the bouquet is ...

and the much-anticipated Moutere Chardonnay from New Zealand:

Neudorf Vineyards Moutere Chardonnay $62 A wine of individuality and complexity. Open a cool bottle, start shucking oysters, and begin humming ...

Then, to Spain for a wine of extraordinary charm and complexity:

Marques de Irun Verdejo (Verdelho) $22 displays fragrant pit fruits, an attractive vein of minerality and a hint of ...

Alta Vineyards for Elise $19 In this drier style of Rosé, the winemaker uses Pinot Noir grapes and allows for the natural fruit flavours ...

Port Philip Estate Salasso Rosé $19 A seductive salmon orangey-pink colour. The nose is a crush of pink lady apple, corella pear and just-ripe strawberry, ...

and from Chile:

Santa Rita 120 $17 Intense violet red wine. The rose recalls the Cabernet it is made of, with plenty of cherries, ...

Summer reds for us are about drinkability and refreshment - younger, lighter-bodied wines with lower tannins and higher acidity.

Some reds respond well to being slightly chilled in summer - the Rosés mentioned above are naturals for chilling, and also the Tempranillos below on hotter days:

Chapel Hill Il Vescovo Tempranillo $19 displays an exotic bouquet of mulberries and fennel seeds further supported by a rustic palate brimming with liquorice flavours and tingling savoury ...

Paxton Vineyards Tempranillo $19 Fragrant, earthy, sage, thyme with hints of stone fruit...

Cascabel Joven Tempranillo $20 With grapes picked slightly earlier, with the inention of retaining fresher flavours and higher acid, while avoiding harsh tannins...

What’s the best way to chill a red? The fridge works, but the quickest way is with an ice bucket – fifteen minutes in ice water is all you need, and keeping the bottle in there once opened will keep it chilled.

If you are looking for a red to complement a thick juicy grilled steak, hamburgers or meats cooked in a smoker, Syrah/Shiraz are ideal with their fruity yet peppery and smoky flavours.

Eden Road The Long Road Shiraz $26   A previous winner (2008) Jimmy Watson Trophy - and winemaker Nick Spencer thinks this is his best yet - plump, spicy, expressive, site-expressive and ...

The spiritual home of Syrah is the Côtes du Rhône (English: Slopes or Hills of the Rhône) in France, from where we offer the:

Yves Cuilleron Syrah $26 - a wine expressive of small red fruits. On the palate: balanced, supple and gourmand, with a silky texture. Serve at ...

and a terrific Syrah blend:

Domaine la Réméjeanne Côtes du Rhône Les Chevrefeuilles $24 Ruby red colour, with a nose of fresh fruits, liquorice, red and dark berry... If you ring us up and ask for this one, just call it the Honeysuckle (which is what Les Chevrefeuilles means) and we'll know exactly what you mean.

And we finish off with two Malbecs, possibly the most steak-friendly red wine ever invented:

Trumpeter Malbec $20 From Mendoza in Argentia, inky and dense with attractive berry aromas and a touch of cinnamon and sweet spice ...

Ferngrove Orchard King Malbec $24 Matured in mainly new French oak ...

To enquire about a wine that’s not on our site, use this special orders feature of our site, or email us and we’ll find the wine you are after.

World Wine has a vigorous, much-loved Wine Club - regular deliveries of wine. And, it is unique - you let us know your budget and your preferences, and every two months you'll receive a dozen wines reflecting your choice. And with your feedback, your selection will be finetuned over time.

Whether you are after wines for day to day consumption, or for longer-term cellaring, the Wine Club is an effortless way to buy wine and build your personal collection. And it is a great way to be exposed to new wines that often you won't find in your local stores.

In particular, we favour including many affordable imported wines - usually excellent with food, and many with cellaring potential.

To join, email us here or call 1300 288 115 - we'll ask about your budget, your wine preferences and your delivery and billing details - and that's it.

Your first delivery will be within a week, and you can advise us at any time of any changes you would like to make.