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Penfolds Reserve Bin07A Chardonnay 2007

Grape 100% Chardonnay Ratings Robert Parker 92 James Halliday 95 Tasting Notes COLOUR Very pale straw with lime green hues. NOSE Brazen wild ferment characters of struck match and gun flint, with white peach and sweet almond nougat also justifiably seeking attention. Cashew / nutty oak weaves through the fruit with elements of caraway seed… Read More »

Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2001

Grape 100% Chardonnay Ratings James Halliday 95 Jeremy Oliver 96 Tasting Notes COLOUR Sun-drenched hay. NOSE Aromas of ripe apple and lemon are complemented by nutty, spicy characters. This seamless integration of intense fruit and oak affords the nose beguiling complexity. PALATE A multi-layered palate shows intense fruit, lemon curd and pear flavours interwoven with… Read More »

Penfolds St Henri 2002

Grape Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 92Jeremy Oliver 97 James Halliday 96 Wine Spectator 93 Tasting Notes Colour : A vibrant crimson colour with a purple core. Nose : Savoury aromas laced with bay leaf/spice. Some blackcurrant/blackberry aromas show, most likely… Read More »

Penfolds Magill Estate 2001

Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 87Jeremy Oliver 93 Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Notes Colour : Lively deep crimson. Nose :  At once both savoury and spicy. Nutmeg and plummy/dark cherried fruitcake aromas oscillate alongside notes of rum and raisin dark chocolate. Cedary… Read More »

Penfolds St Henri 1995

Grape Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 91 James Halliday 89 Wine Spectator 90 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep ruby, brick red Nose : Fragrant and stylish Shiraz characters, augmented by vibrant dark berry fruit tones from the Cabernet component. Palate :… Read More »

Penfolds Magill Estate 2002

Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 90 Jeremy Oliver 87James Halliday 92 Wine Spectator 90 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep red. Nose :  An overt smoky, barrel ferment character sits separate to, yet  comfortably alongside, pencil shaving oak aromas. Cedar, cinnamon and wetcharcoal… Read More »

Penfolds Magill Estate 1997

Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine James Halliday 87Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep plum red. Nose :  Exotic. Lifted floral aromas combine with dark chocolate and cinnamon, citrus peel spices and tobacco. The savoury background is reminiscent of cold meats. Palate :… Read More »

Penfolds St Henri 2005

Grape Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 90 Jeremy Oliver 93 James Halliday 90 Wine Spectator 95 Tasting Notes Colour : Dark garnet with a deep core. Nose : Floral, perfumed, fresh. Boiled-fruitcake mix – nutmeg / cinnamon and mixed spices are… Read More »

Penfolds BIN 389 1997

GrapeCabernet SauvignonShirazRatings*Penfolds – Bin RangeOutstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian WineJames Halliday 87Jeremy Oliver 93 Tasting NotesColour : Medium deep red. Nose : Soft cassis minty, cedar, herb garden aromas with some saddle leather notes. Palate : The wine is ready to drink with soft gentle cassis, coffee, herb flabours and grainy dry tannins. Finishes… Read More »

Penfolds St Henri 1997

Grape ShirazCabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 93 James Halliday 89 Wine Spectator 88 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep purple. Nose : Varietal Shiraz, minus oak! Aromas of stewed raspberries and loganberries, plus savoury, meaty nuances and hints of chocolate, cocoa and black… Read More »