Brut Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blancs NV $19.95 is an original blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, offering remarkable complexity. It is full, well-structured and balanced on the palate. At under $20 a bottle, this is extraordinary value.

Raventos i Blanc L’Hereu Reserva Brut 2008 $32.30 A blend of 60% Macabeo, 20% Xarel-lo and 20% Parellada from 100% estate-bottled fruit, the Brut “L’Hereu” from Raventos is simply one of the best examples of Cava available at this (or any) price point!

3 Drops Mount Barker Riesling 2011 $19.95 A fine and delicate Riesling which shows lime juice fruit characters on the nose. Floral notes and orange blossom characters give an attractive lift ..

Te Whare Ra Riesling ‘D’ 2010 $21.85 No shrinking violet, the bouquet offers a savoury array of aromas with gun flint, slate and green apple on display; the palate is dry, taut and racy, yet offers enough texture and richness to finish with attractive levels of spice, bath talc and citrus fruit; made with the serious Riesling drinker in mind.

Dr. Loosen Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2009 $35.15 Pure Mosel loving - Wehlener Sonnenuhr is a precipitously steep and rocky vineyard which yields some of the most elegant and sophisticated white wines in the world.

Gunderloch Riesling ‘Rothenberg GG’ 2007 $99.75 This wine represents purity over power in every way conceivable; pure green apple fruit and apple blossom, supported by a steely, taut..

Dog Point Vineyard ‘Section 94’ Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $28.50 Mid-gold, bright; the Section 94 is gaining cult status for a daring style of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, and this wine does not fail to deliver; the bouquet offers oak derived charcuterie and toast aromas, with an underlying exotic guava note; the palate is racy, fine, clearly defined and brilliantly proportioned, with a long, complex and thoroughly satisfying finish.

Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé 2008 $51.30 Ripe, supple and of medium body, this classic expression of Pouilly-Fuissé shows vibrant Chardonnay fruit flavours with notes of melon and minerals, gently touched with oak, ending in a fresh, silky finish.

Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2010 $24.70 A modern Australian, softly textured Chardonnay. This distinct Vasse Felix style embraces the fruit with a focus on natural acidity. A selection of premium fruit...

Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2010 $25.65 An aromatic nose with fresh lime / lemon and quartzy silica mineral characters, balanced with notes of grilled nuts, white peach and a soft creaminess ..

Clairault Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2010 $34.20 Bright lemon straw colour. A perfumed aroma of lemon thyme, fresh olive oil and sage along with some nougat and nutty complexity. The aroma is fresh and restrained with an underlying minerally depth. The palate shows great length, clean white nectarine and peach flavours coat the mouth, supported by some very fine oak tan...

Port Phillip Estate Salasso Mornington Peninsula Dry Rosé 2011 $18.05 A seductive salmon orangey-pink colour. Delicate aromas of Fuji apple, just-ripe strawberry and cream. The palate is fresh, dry and savoury yet soft, with a core of red appley and creamy flavours...

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2010 $32.30 A highly fragrant bouquet with cherry and wild strawberry fruit that carries through to the silky palate. Very attractive wine.

Domaine Taupenot Merme Chambolle Musigny 2006 $67.45 All farming is organic and the wine style here is one of elegance and purity, with a base of finesse rather than power. The wines are superb with food, and are excellent value...

Rutini Wines Malbec ‘Trumpeter’ 2008 $19.95 From Mendoza, Argentina, the scent of bacon bones is strong on the bouquet, with ample blueberry fruits, spice, plums and sage. The palate is ultra-juicy, generous and vibrant, with crunchy blue fruits lingering seductively on the finish...

Tim Adams Cabernet Malbec 2006 $19.95 Cabernet Sauvignon has long been recognized as an excellent variety in the district. The addition of Malbec adds to the complexity of the palate. Twenty-four months in French oak...

Coriole McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2010 $20.90 Coriole planted its first Sangiovese in 1985, pioneering the variety in Australia. The wine has above-average depth of colour and excellent hue. It is very powerful and extremely savoury. Demands food!

Château Durandal ‘St Emilion’ Grand Cru 2008 $37.05 Ripe blueberry/raspberry fruit with a clutch of dried herb and plenty of that dark minerality that’s so attractive in the wines of Bordeaux. It’s firm and dry, but surprisingly full and fruity...

La Tours Travers Bordeaux Superieur Vieux Naudin 2009 $18.05 Winemakers who grow their vines and soils are proud to work on these ancestral lands that reflect their past. Vieux Naudin was created with the aim...

Punt Road Botrytis Semillon 2009 $24.70 a luscious wine, displaying a golden rich colour with a bright straw hue. It has lifted aromas of Quince, Marmalade and Spices...

World Wine has a spirited, 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 World 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.