This is the bottle you open when friends come over and you want to serve something nobody's tried before. Fragrant with honeydew melon, orange blossom and tropical fruit, it's generous and silky — the kind of white that pairs as easily with grilled shrimp as it does with spicy Thai noodles.

Here's what makes it special: Semillon from the Barossa Valley is one of Australia's best-kept secrets. While the region is famous for massive Shiraz, a handful of small producers are quietly making some of the most exciting whites in the country — and Alkina nails it. The warm Barossa climate gives this Semillon a richness and aromatic intensity that you simply don't get from cooler-climate versions. It's fuller, more perfumed and far more interesting than your average Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio — but just as easy to drink at 12% ABV.

Double 93 points, only 280 dozen made — this is the discovery bottle your wine-loving friends haven't found yet.