By now everybody knows why the Rusty Shed has its name, Ed Madronich got lazy, but over the years this wine has become almost a perennial favourite because it balances oak and acidity and fruit on a very fine line. This year’s model delivers on many front: nose is vanilla, butter, apple, lemon curd with hints of butterscotch floating around … there’s a creamy mouthfeel with hints of vanilla, poached pear, oak-spice and a balance of bitter pith on the finish to keep everything in check. Price: $24.95 – Rating: ****+