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The average mortgage broker in this country earns anywhere from $38,941 to $116,933 per annum, according to PayScale figures, which is a pretty wide spectrum - and ABS statistics show the average Aussie consumes 2.2 standard drinks per day.
Mortgage brokers are a classy bunch (we don't need statistics to show us that), so we can perhaps assume that those two standard drinks include wine. Good wine.
But, if you're on the lower end of the afore-mentioned income scale (or you just want good value for your money), it can be decidedly stressful selecting the best drop to go with tonight's BBQ sausages.
Never fear! We've tracked down Australian wine expert James Halliday's list of the country's best bottles for under $20. Here's what he recommends - and, if it's not already on the list, feel free to include your favourite wine (or beer, for that matter) in the comment box below:
Whites
Chardonnay
Tyrrell's Old Winery Hunter Valley Chardonnay
Winery: Tyrrell’s Wines
Region: Hunter Valley
Vintage: 2012
Pinot Grigio
Yarran Pinot Grigio
Winery: Yarran Wines
Region: Riverina
Vintage: 2012
Riesling
Wilson Vineyard Watervale Riesling 2012
Winery: Wilson Vineyard
Region: Clare Valley
Vintage: 2012
Sauvignon Blanc
Oxford Landing Estates Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Oxford Landing Estate
Region: Riverland
Vintage: 2012
Semillon
McGuigan Bin Series No. 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon
Winery: McGuigan Wines
Region: Hunter Valley
Vintage: 2012
Reds
Cabernet Merlot
Hay Shed Hill Pitchfork Margaret River Cabernet Merlot
Winery: Hay Shed Hill Wines
Region: Margaret River
Vintage: 2010
Cabernet Sauvignon
Houghton Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Houghton
Region: Swan Valley
Vintage: 2011
Merlot
Mike Press Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Merlot
Winery: Mike Press Wines
Region: Adelaide Hills
Vintage: 2010
Pinot Noir
Romney Park Three Guineas Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir
Winery: Romney Park Wines
Region: Adelaide Hills
Vintage: 2010
Rose
Turkey Flat Barossa Valley Rose
Winery: Turkey Flat
Region: Barossa Valley
Vintage: 2012
Shiraz
Brygon Reserve Nostalgia Wines Flying High Margaret River Shiraz
Winery: Brygon Reserve
Region: Margaret River
Vintage: 2009
