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In 1957, Schubert was asked to show his efforts in Sydney to top management, invited wine identities and personal friends of the board. To his horror, the Grange experiment was universally disliked and Schubert was ordered to shut down the project. Max continued to craft his Grange vintages in secret, hiding three vintages '57, '58 and '59, in the depths of the cellars. Eventually, the Penfolds board ordered production of Grange to restart, just in time for the 1960 vintage. From then on, international acknowledgment and awards were bestowed on Grange, including the 1990 vintage of Grange, which was named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. 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Its fabric is meshed with spice - cinnamon, vanillin pod, nutmeg and black pepper - tempered by teppanyaki sauces, amaretto\/almond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Deep Maraschino Core, Dark Chocolate, Black Licorice\u003cbr\u003eA dark thread connects - black liquorice, olive and fresh Arabica coffee-bean and soy. Background nutty oak (Brazil nut) beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Roast Lamb Jus, Cola, Rosemary \u003cbr\u003eIts reverent tannins and oak convey \u0026amp; propel flavours of slow-roasted lamb (avec jus), dark chocolate, cola, maraschino, with a menthol\/rosemary lift to finish. Alluringly, a plush satin\/cashmere mouthfeel compounds the initial confusion - accessible, yet poised to evolve and complex over many decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDense and quite closed wine that is a little hard to read at this stage. Big and powerful red with great power and intensity. 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It’s as impressive as I have ever seen new release Grange and a treatise to the work and machinations of winemaking. However, it also manages to toe a line that represents a manifestation of the old school sense of brooding, pent up muscle-and-brawn, while showing the lattice-work of modern ripeness and tannin flex. A fountain of youth forged from vineyard and fruit selection. There is a quiet awe at hand, but here is the consumer advocate in sotto voce, as this is a wine that strays from where current pleasures lie for me. Regardless, credit is due… - \u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie, The Wine Front, 96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. TA 6.8 g\/l, pH 3.49. 96% Barossa – but labelled simply as Australia. Leathery and liquorice. Reminds me a bit of port – no surprise, perhaps. Dramatic, symphonic black fruit. Really packs it in. 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This elevation provides cooler nights and a greater Mistral effect, which helps dry the vines on dewy mornings, resulting in even better fruit. Over the past decade, the estate has undergone a complete transformation, with state-of-the-art equipment and modern winemaking techniques. From temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to pneumatic presses and next-generation harvesting machinery, every step is taken to ensure the production of the highest quality rosé that only Provence can offer. The domaine's 50-60 year old Grenache vines guarantee the highest quality juice, while the fruit from the younger vines brings a refreshing element to the blend. To maintain the harmony of the land, a busy replanting schedule is in place, replacing up to 4 hectares of vines each year with new ones. In early September, the vineyards come alive with a whirlwind of activity from the break of dawn until noon. 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Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 1999 vintage in South Australia was defined by generally dry and cool weather conditions during early summer, temporarily disrupted by a hot spell in late January before moderate conditions during vintage. 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The palate is still drying from tannin, very savoury and complex, mellow and long. Tannins are still quite insistent, but it's in its prime.\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003e Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 97 Points. (Tasted 2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a fabulously balanced Grange, the perfect follow-up to the extraordinary 1998. Full of luscious, elevated, malty oak and crawling with deliciously spiced, leather-like, licorice-laden, plum-infused, blackberried fruit, it’s gorgeously supple and gamey and long, with a magnificent silkiness and a sense of power, balance and finesse almost second to none. Given a good decant it drinks outstandingly well already, but it will live for a very long time. Given that time, this will become a top-shelf Grange.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 95 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGamey and heady on the nose. 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The 2015 vintage exemplifies the unique characteristics of South Australian Shiraz, benefiting from a warm and dry growing season that fostered an exceptional concentration of fruit flavours. This wine reflects the incredible purity and balance that defines Grange, blending richness and elegance in a seamless package. Aged in 100% new American oak hogsheads for 20 months, this wine’s depth and complexity are elevated by bold blackberry fruit, subtle tannins, and a lingering finish that promises great longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThe history of Grange dates back to 1951, when Max Schubert created his first experimental batch, a wine that would go on to revolutionise Australian winemaking. Since then, Grange has remained a symbol of Penfolds' commitment to quality and innovation. The 2015 vintage is no exception, earning perfect scores from top critics, and is regarded as a masterpiece that will age beautifully over the next few decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker | Penfolds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrange | Penfolds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"577\"\u003ePenfolds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrange\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebegan in 1951 when Chief Winemaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMax Schubert\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eset out to create a full-bodied, age-worthy Shiraz after being inspired by Bordeaux’s long-lived wines. Despite initial rejection from Penfolds' management in 1957, Max continued making the wine in secret. His persistence paid off in 1960 when the board recognized Grange’s potential, and it was reinstated as a key product of Penfolds. Since then,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrange\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas become one of the world’s most iconic wines, renowned for its complexity, richness, and exceptional aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMax Schubert’s Dream\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eMax Schubert’s dream was simple but revolutionary: to craft a red wine that could stand the test of time. Blending traditional Australian techniques with inspiration from Bordeaux, he created\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrange, a wine that pushed the boundaries of winemaking. His belief in innovation, combined with his ability to take risks, led to the creation of a wine that is now synonymous with excellence and a symbol of Australia’s wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grange Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eWith its rich fruit flavours, complex aromas, and finely balanced tannins,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrange\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas consistently set the benchmark for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epremium Australian wines. Since its inception, it has earned countless accolades, including perfect scores from critics like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWine Spectator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Today,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrange\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains a timeless expression of Australian craftsmanship, continually celebrated for its ability to evolve while staying true to its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eComplex, Aromatic, Bold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAn eruption of dark coffee grind, malt, and tapenade greets the nose, intertwined with black earth, peat, and fresh berry fruits. A layer of dark liquorice and soy adds depth, while the oak is seamlessly integrated and almost entirely absorbed, leaving room for the wine's primary fruit and structural elements to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eFull-Bodied, Rich, Silky\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRich dark fruit reminiscent of a Christmas pudding, balanced by impressions of ironstone, graphite, and a black pudding viscosity. A powerful and velvety mid-palate, meshed with formidable yet honeycombed tannins, gives way to a mouth-filling texture and smooth, integrated oak influence. The wine is both intense and refined, showcasing the exceptional quality of the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eFinish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eLong, Structured, Seamless\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA tightly wound finish that lingers with finesse, this wine is marked by a seamless and persistent structure. The deep fruit flavours continue to evolve, leaving a lasting impression with its firm yet velvety tannins and balanced acidity, making it clear that this is a wine built to age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuch anticipated vintage for Grange and it is a powerhouse of concentration and complexity. Aromas of orange and lemon peel to start, then graphite, blackberries, plum paste, black cherries, boundless sweet oak spice, fresh cedar, tar, mahogany, roasted coffee and chocolate - the list goes on. Such complexity. Classic Grange, offering such deep, dark intensity. The palate has immense richness and depth with a super succulent and very long, fleshy, deeply weighted array of dense, velvet-wrapped tannins that run so long. The fruit flavors sit in the blackberry, blood-plum and blueberry zone with succulent, long and assertive structure, carrying through in an utterly seamless mode. The finish is tightly wrenched, in spectacularly powerful style, locking this wine in for a very long haul. Best from 2030. - \u003cstrong\u003eNick Stock, jamessuckling.com - 100 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe flagship 2015 Grange is a monster of wine and one of those rare wines that blends power and elegance perfectly. Revealing a saturated purple color, it’s seemingly more forward and seductive than past great vintages, which I suspect is due to the incredible purity of fruit as well as the wine’s flawless balance than any change in winemaking or stylistic shifts. I also think the acidity is healthy, and the 2015 tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol, which is certainly in the sweet spot, if not tame, for beautifully ripe Syrah these days. A blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 20 months in new American oak hogsheads, it offers an extraordinary perfume of sweet crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, camphor, Asian spices, liquorice, and wildflowers. This is followed by a full-bodied, powerful yet incredibly seamless and elegant Shiraz that has no hard edges, a big, dense mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Coming close to rivalling the 1986, which has always been a benchmark vintage of Grange for me, the 2015 offers a more polished, elegant, approachable style. Vintage comparisons aside, this is a legendary example of Grange in the making. The savvy wine lovers out there will give this 7-8 years of bottle age (I’ll probably be out of bottles by then) and enjoy over the following 2-3 decades..\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck, November 2019 - 99 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nose of the 2015 Grange features the wine's characteristic lifted aromas, joined by pronounced American oak influence and bold blackberry fruit, plus hints of red meat, raspberries, asphalt and vanilla. It's dense and concentrated on the palate, full-bodied yet balanced and firm, with a rich, velvety texture and long, plush finish. Don't expect great complexity at this stage—it's much too young to show much more than the primary fruit and oak elements—but this is a Grange that should easily go three or four decades. - \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Cerzinski, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate, August 2019 - 98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal -  Shiraz 98%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - South Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2015\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.9%\u003cbr\u003eClosure - Cork\u003cbr\u003eCellaring Potential - 2030 to 2080\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16350161993777,"sku":"PFDGE2015","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/2015PenfoldsBin95GrangeShiraz750mlGB.jpg?v=1743671485"},{"product_id":"armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-brut-gift-boxed","title":"Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut (Gift Boxed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first release from Champagne Armand de Brignac, the Brut Gold remains the most iconic cuvée in the range. Rich with the old-world tradition of champagne blending, it is a trio of vintages from some of the most lauded terroirs of the region, resulting in a cuvée expressing vibrant and fresh fruit character with a soft texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking gold bottle design and unquestionable quality of the Ace of Spades champagne makes it an exceptional bottle of champagne. A marvellously complex and full bodied champagne with a smooth and lengthy finish. A perfectly balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of apricot, peach, and red berry are followed by crystalized citrus, hints of brioche, and orange blossom. The palate is rich with cherries, exotic fruits and a touch of honey, lemon, and vanilla. The mouth feel is creamy and soft, with a hint of toastiness, from the unique Armand de Brignac dosage which is aged for one year in French oak barrels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir 40%, Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Meunier 20%\u003cbr\u003eVintage - Non Vintage\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armand de Brignac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16383572541489,"sku":"ADBAS","price":539.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/products\/ArmanddeBrignacAceofSpadesBrut_d67d18a2-35e7-4951-8c67-2515aed8839c.png?v=1620290189"},{"product_id":"champagne-carbon-luminous-brut","title":"Champagne Carbon Luminous","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne is an artistic performance. 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The palate is mouthfilling, generous and expansive. Dark chocolate and plum fruits court a deceptive play of substantial ripe tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds Chief winemaker Peter Gago at the helm using 100% Shiraz which is aged for 18 months in new American oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining traditional Australian techniques, inspiration from Europe and precision winemaking practices developed at Penfolds, Max Schubert made his first experimental wine in 1951. In 1957, Schubert was asked to show his efforts in Sydney to top management, invited wine identities and personal friends of the board. To his horror, the Grange experiment was universally disliked and Schubert was ordered to shut down the project. Max continued to craft his Grange vintages in secret, hiding three vintages '57, '58 and '59, in the depths of the cellars. Eventually, the Penfolds board ordered production of Grange to restart, just in time for the 1960 vintage. From then on, international acknowledgment and awards were bestowed on Grange, including the 1990 vintage of Grange, which was named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs in most south-eastern districts, some rain fell between Christmas and New Year, followed by very dry and very hot conditions until March. Crops were down by 20-40% producing parcels of 'Grange' quality in the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Blackberry, Cedar, Vanilla\u003cbr\u003eSeamless blackberry fruit and vanilla\/cedar oak; abundant power and concentration; sultry blackberry, dark chocolate and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Dark Chocolate, Cherries, Exotic Spice\u003cbr\u003eJuicy raspberry and brambled dark fruits, leather, aniseed, even a trace of dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Ripe, Silky Tannin, Open-knit\u003cbr\u003eWith decent acidity, ripe, silky tannin, superb intensity, wonderful equilibrium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood depth to the colour; seamless blackberry fruit and vanilla\/cedar oak; abundant power and concentration; sultry blackberry, dark chocolate and spice; persistent but balanced tannins. Exceptional outcome for an ordinary vintage; obviously strict selection criteria used. Drink 2025. - \u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday - 2006 Australian Wine Companion, 96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenfolds’ renowned 2000 Grange is only the fifth vintage to be made from 100% Shiraz (the others being 1951, 1952, 1963, and 1999). It is also, atypically, 100% Barossa fruit. While it is not considered to be one of the great Granges, the 2000 exhibits outstanding potential, and is much more accessible than usual. One of the top wines I tasted from this vintage (which has had to take a back seat to subsequent years), its dense ruby\/purple color is followed by a big, sweet nose of blackberries, cherries, chocolate, and earth. With decent acidity, ripe, silky tannin, superb intensity, wonderful equilibrium, and a more open-knit, softer, accessible style than usual, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15-16 years. 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This prestige cuvée, made from a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, is sourced from 13 different crus, predominantly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, and Avize, Chouilly, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay. The majority of the blend (95%) comes from Grand Crus, with the remaining 5% from Premier Crus, ensuring the wine’s depth, complexity, and exceptional quality. 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Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this vintage promises to be a true masterpiece. La Grande Année 2005 has the structure and complexity to age gracefully, with its powerful flavours evolving and deepening over time. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for further refinement, with optimal drinking windows extending into the 2030s and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1829, Champagne Bollinger has been making great wines with a powerful, refined and complex style, expressing the aromas of the fruit in all its dimensions. This truly unique taste is the result of a particular affinity for the elegance of pinot noir, uncompromising excellence, an exceptional vineyard and traditional craftsmanship handed down through the generations with the utmost care since 1829.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with Athanase de Villermont, who inherited a vast estate from his family on the outskirts of Aÿ. He instantly sensed the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as a member of the aristocracy, he was forbidden from taking part in any commercial activity. Then he met Joseph “Jacques” Bollinger, who specialised in selling the wines of Champagne, and Paul Renaudin, a born-and-bred Champenois fascinated by the world of wine. On 6 February 1829, the company Renaudin-Bollinger \u0026amp; Cie was founded. Joseph was in charge of sales, while Paul oversaw the cellar. Athanase had founded a Champagne house that would transcend centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough turbulent times including the phylloxera crisis throughout Europe's vineyards and World War I, Georges Bollinger, son of founder Jacques, steered the house with resilience and dedication. His son, Jacques Bollinger, continued the legacy, expanding the estate and modernising facilities while upholding Bollinger's exacting standards. After Jacques' passing, Madame Bollinger, known for her business acumen and global ambassadorship, navigated the post-war recovery and succession planning until 1971, ensuring the house thrived. Successive leaders like Claude d'Hautefeuille (appointed chairman from 1971) and Christian Bizot (1978) upheld Bollinger's legacy, with Ghislain de Montgolfier (1994) and Jérôme Philipon (2008) furthering its global stature and quality standards into the modern era. Since 2017, Charles-Armand de Belenet became Chief Executive Officer of Champagne Bollinger, embracing both tradition and innovation, maintaining its prestigious position in the Champagne world while fostering continued growth and excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, Bollinger has built its vineyards at the heart of the finest crus in Champagne. Champagne Bollinger’s 180 hectares of vines are made up of 85% Grand and Premier crus and are farmed by our teams of growers across 7 separate vineyards: Aÿ, Avenay, Tauxières, Louvois and Verzenay for pinot noir, around the Montagne de Reims, Cuis for chardonnay on the Côte des Blancs and Champvoisy for meunier in the Vallée de la Marne. Another of Bollinger’s distinctive features are two plots, the Clos Saint-Jacques and Chaudes Terres, which have never succumbed to phylloxera. These ungrafted vines are entirely tended by hand and reproduced using a form of layering called provignage, thereby providing the means to preserve this extraordinary heritage from which the very exclusive Vieilles Vignes Françaises cuvée is produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith regards to sustainability. In 2012, Champagne Bollinger was the first wine house in France whose vineyards were certified as ‘High Environmental Value’ (HEV). Two years later, it was also the first to receive the Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne certification. These prestigious labels assure the highest standards in environmental practice. Herbicides have also been banned on our vineyards since 2016. Each and every day, the managers of Bollinger vineyards use natural techniques to limit the pressure on the soil. These include the establishment of cover crops, mulching and environmentally-friendly grazing. In addition to sustainability Champagne Bollinger is proud to have B Corp certification, maintaining its ongoing commitment to the Land but also to its people, and to its Bollinger's illustrious legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of legacy and preservation Bollinger is home to the last resident cooper of the Champagne region. Cooperage is a highly skilled craft: each one of Bollinger’s 4,000 aged barrels, of which some are nearly 100 years old, requires great attention. Learning to maintain this legacy in perfect condition requires rigorous training, which is why cooperage is a craft that must be passed on to younger generations. Bollinger attaches great importance to preserving this valuable expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eNOSE – Intense and Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eA captivating and powerful nose that combines the richness of ripe yellow orchard fruits and citrus, with deeper layers of toasted almond, honey, and hints of spring blossom. Elegant minerality beneath, accompanied by subtle woody notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003ePALATE – Concentrated, Powerful and Harmonious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eA creamy, almost raw silk-like mousse that coats the palate, delivering a smooth texture. The wine is opulent yet elegant, showcasing the perfect integration of the wine’s richness and its natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eFINISH – Long and Spiced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eLingering, with subtle notes of candied orange, gingerbread, and cinnamon that slowly fade, leaving a memorable impression. A harmonious conclusion to its layered complexity, with a touch of warmth and depth that will continue to develop as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews + Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBollinger's 2005 La Grande Année is a classical but comparatively precocious rendition of this cuvée that's already drinking well, offering up aromas of honeyed yellow apples, dried white flowers, English walnuts, praline and tea leaves. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with a fine mousse, ripe acids and a dry, richly saline finish. It was disgorged with six grams per liter dosage after more than nine years sur lattes. While this isn't a historic vintage for Bollinger—or for Champagne as a whole—it's a persuasive Grande Année that exemplifies the house style.\u003cstrong\u003e - William Kelley, RobertParker.com, 93 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImpressive concentration and power here. This is really assertive with ripe yellow orchard fruits and citrus within a core encased in a layer of more savory, toasty notes on both the nose and palate. There's that gentle hint of aldehyde that is the traditional stamp of the house plus savory woody notes, white mushrooms and some chalk and spices, too. The palate has a fleshy opening, filling out with peach and hazelnut flavors before a smooth ride to the finish. Approachable and complex.\u003cstrong\u003e - James Suckling, 94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Champagne \u003cbr\u003eVarietal - 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2005\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12% \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39436072026199,"sku":"BLGA05","price":599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005.png?v=1634077251"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-2018","title":"Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2018 (Gift Boxed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn exceptional vintage of Australia’s most iconic wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was an outstanding year, yielding a Grange of stature - poised, creamy, saturated with dark berried flavour. Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. A powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. It's crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia. Each bottle is presented gift-boxed and ready for the cellar or a milestone celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Intense Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, Malt Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautiful and classic with intense blackberry, blackcurrant dark chocolate espresso aromas and wax polish, roasted chestnut, malt notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Inky Blackberry, Dark Plum, Mocha Flavours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabulous balance of inputs: big fruit, classically prominent oak, all its structural tannins and acidity fitting cleverly into one exceptionally complex and engaging being. Palate length is indefinite, perhaps suggesting similar cellaring potential well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Velvety Tannins, Sarsparilla, Spicy Oak Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine chocolaty\/ velvety tannins, underlying espresso, malt, oak notes and hints of aniseed. Finishes firm with superbly integrated acidity and mineral length.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA robust Grange from a lauded vintage, this wields sheer power with such compelling prowess. Uncompromising Grange. There are rich blackberries and plums on offer, together with brazen oak and abundant notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, charcoal, cola and hard brown spices. So fleshy and intense. Dark-chocolate and cocoa-powder aromas and flavours here, too. The tannins are polished and long, extruding deep into the finish and holding endlessly. Dark chocolate, black cherry, dark plum and more. Impressive. Brazen. One of the great Granges that will drink magnificently for decades to come. -\u003cstrong\u003e Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, 100 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep colour. Beautiful and classic with intense blackberry, blackcurrant dark chocolate espresso aromas and wax polish, roasted chestnut, malt notes. Superbly concentrated wine with deep set inky blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum, dark chocolate mocha flavours, fine chocolaty\/ velvety tannins, underlying espresso, malt, oak notes and hints of aniseed. Finishes chocolaty firm with superbly integrated acidity and mineral length. A glorious year for Grange. This will last 50 years at least. Wonderful. One of the greatest vintages of all time highlighting a superb growing season, marvellous vineyard management, the fidelity of the Penfolds house-making style and generations of imagination and effort. 97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. 18 months maturation in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Drink 2030 -2060+. - \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caillard, The Vintage Journal, 100 Points. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA much-awaited vintage that fulfils expectations and then some. It has all the elements that you come to expect but still you have to sit back and marvel that so much can be going on inside one wine. Firstly, it simply ain’t Grange unless it is wearing its traditional American oak coat, and this iteration isn’t going to shy away from that. But perhaps it is the generosity across the board of South Australia’s 2018 vintage that gathers in 18 months of barrel maturation, puts shape to its broad-shouldered dark fruits, turns oak notes into chocolate and sarsaparilla characters on one side of the brain and beef and mushroom braise in the other. All in all, it is a fabulous balance of inputs: big fruit, classically prominent oak, all its structural tannins and acidity fitting cleverly into one exceptionally complex and engaging being. Palate length is indefinite, perhaps suggesting similar cellaring potential well into the second half of the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Magnificent. - \u003cstrong\u003eTony Love, Wine Pilot, 100 Points. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wine comes with high expectations—as does the vintage. The 2018 vintage across South Australia (and cheekily, we could probably extend the accolade to all of Australia) was excellent. It was warm, but without incident, and responsible for powerfully ripe, serious wines. Many producers made some of their best wines in this vintage. So here, to the 2018 Grange: there is spiced raspberry, lashings of salted licorice, red curry paste, layers of forest berries, rendered lamb fat and crushed pink peppercorns to start. In the mouth, the tannins close around the fruit with the same polish and seamlessness as the 2008, possibly the 2004? Very different vintages, but there is a textural similarity for me. This is polished and glossy and so very pretty. It contains 3% Cabernet Sauvignon this year, and 69% Barossa, 18% McLaren Vale and the balance from Clare Valley. Each of the regions brings with it its own characteristics. Barossa brings the red dirt, blood, deli meat and rust. McLaren Vale brings the plush purple fruits with a side of meat and licorice. Clare brings the polish, the opulence and the velvet texture. With their powers combined, this is an extraordinary Grange. One of the true greats, which will only get better as it ages.\u003cstrong\u003e - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, 99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA substantial Grange release, poised, creamy, saturated with dark berried flavour, vanillin but appropriately so. Rarely does tannin come, when it’s as robust as it is here, so saturated in flavour, start to finish, sun up to sun down. Pan juices flow, fruit commands, tannin blows the roof off things. This is a big release, bigger (in memory at least) than the previous few releases – it has a CMYK blacker-than-black density to it – but its quality is ballistic. Take the stereotype of new world red wine, push its quality to its outer limits and then push it out yet further again, and you have this wine. 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Created by the legendary winemaker, the late Max Schubert, Grange's weight and concentration can be traced to rigorous selection of intensely flavoured Shiraz grapes from mature vines in some of South Australia's finest vineyards. The quantity of Grange made each year is determined by the availability of grapes of the required quality and style. Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending policy enables winemakers to reduce the impact of vintage variation to the point where experts the world over consider Grange to be among the most consistent of the world's great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1995 Grange is comprised of Shiraz (94%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%). Matured for 17 months in 100 per cent new American oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCombining traditional Australian techniques, inspiration from Europe and precision winemaking practices developed at Penfolds, Max Schubert made his first experimental wine in 1951. In 1957, Schubert was asked to show his efforts in Sydney to top management, invited wine identities and personal friends of the board. To his horror, the Grange experiment was universally disliked and Schubert was ordered to shut down the project. Max continued to craft his Grange vintages in secret, hiding three vintages '57, '58 and '59, in the depths of the cellars. Eventually, the Penfolds board ordered production of Grange to restart, just in time for the 1960 vintage. From then on, international acknowledgment and awards were bestowed on Grange, including the 1990 vintage of Grange, which was named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. 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Generously concentrated with a balanced framework of oak and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA massive wine, majestic in its proportions, combining power and grace in equal measure. Flavours of plum, blackberry, chocolate and pepper, with hints of cedar, liquorice and mint, swirl through the exotic finish. Tannins swarm but don't overwhelm the finish, which echoes all day and night. - \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator, 97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull, deep red with ruby edges. Sweet, oaky, briary perfume of concentrated cassis\/plum\/blackberry aromas, with nuances of mint and cloves. Palate-staining dark fruits line the entirety of this long, powerful but slightly disjointed palate, which should find genuine balance into the future. Just needs time. Drink 2025-2035+.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Jeremy Oliver, 95 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the manner of all great stayers, has picked up pace markedly over the past year. Deeply coloured, ripe cherry, spice, vanilla and a hint of liquorice rumble through the bouquet; the palate is powerful and sustained by sweet tannins, the plum and black cherry fruit providing the core for the future. \u003cstrong\u003e- James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal -  Shiraz 94%, Cabernet Sauvignon 6%\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 1995\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40040478408791,"sku":"PB95GSH95","price":999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/GrangeBottleNVBottle.jpg?v=1724813987"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-1998","title":"Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 vintage of Penfolds Grange may rank amongst the very finest released. Grange is both Penfolds and Australia's most famous wine and is officially listed as a heritage icon of South Australia. Grange boasts an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951 and clearly demonstrates the synergy between Shiraz and the soils and climate of South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Penfolds Grange, which is comprised of 97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon displays fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and textured fruit in combination with new American oak. The result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as the most consistent of the world's great wines. The Grange style is the original and most powerful expression of Penfolds' multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining traditional Australian techniques, inspiration from Europe and precision winemaking practices developed at Penfolds, Max Schubert made his first experimental wine in 1951. In 1957, Schubert was asked to show his efforts in Sydney to top management, invited wine identities and personal friends of the board. To his horror, the Grange experiment was universally disliked and Schubert was ordered to shut down the project. Max continued to craft his Grange vintages in secret, hiding three vintages '57, '58 and '59, in the depths of the cellars. Eventually, the Penfolds board ordered production of Grange to restart, just in time for the 1960 vintage. From then on, international acknowledgment and awards were bestowed on Grange, including the 1990 vintage of Grange, which was named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 vintage had cool spring weather followed by a warm summer and very low rainfall created one of the classic vintages of the last two decades. Fruit quality was outstanding with incredible intensity of flavour, fine tannins and structure. The 1998 vintage of Penfolds Grange may rank amongst the very finest released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNose - Creme de Cassis, Blueberries, Floral Notes\u003cbr\u003eThe nose is youthful and intense with dark, ripened Satsuma plum fruits rising above a base of liqueured dark chocolate and liquorice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Meaty, Plum, Cola\u003cbr\u003eBright, crushed cranberry, dense blackberry, liquorice, raisins, woodspice and a hiss of blueberry, with a spit-and-polish of sweet smoky milk chocolate flavour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Sweet Tannin, Layered Dark Fruits, Woodspice\u003cbr\u003eThe power of the fruit at the fore is balanced with ripe velvety tannins, offering an alluring even-textured palate with remarkable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is going to be a legendary Grange. The wine shows an extraordinarily intense nose of creme de cassis intermixed with blueberries and almost floral notes. As the wine sits in the glass, some meat, plum, and cola notes emerge. In the mouth, it is absolute perfection, seamless, with extraordinarily sweet tannin, well-integrated acidity, sensational extract, and just layer upon layer of blackberry and cassis fruits that stain the palate and fill the mouth. Its harmony, freshness, and remarkable length (nearly a minute) suggest an all-time classic and another legend. - \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker,  The Wine Advocate, 99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe temptation must have been to create a monster and while there’s plenty of weighty, black, aniseedy fruit here, the salaciousness is entirely less aggressive than you’d expect. In short, it’s curvaceous but considered; it’s full of saturated, plummy fruit that somehow has proven almost totally porous to the best-of-the-best new American oak. At this early stage complexity is no great issue and yet there’s an array of fruit flavours already showing: bright, crushed cranberry, dense blackberry, licorice, raisins, woodspice and a hiss of blueberry, with a spit-and-polish of sweet smoky milk chocolate flavour. 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Crafted from a meticulous selection of Grand Cru grapes in only the finest vintages, this prestige cuvée showcases the unparalleled expertise of Laurent-Perrier in rosé winemaking. The 2004 vintage brings together the harmony of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, with the house’s pioneering maceration technique drawing out its full, complex character. Encased in a striking bottle adorned with powdered gold, this is more than just a champagne—it's a collector’s masterpiece, perfect for celebratory moments and cellaring for future brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaurent-Perrier is a name synonymous with pioneering craftsmanship in Champagne, especially when it comes to rosé. Established in 1812, the house has continued to push boundaries, balancing tradition with innovation. Alexandra Rosé, first launched in 1987 from the 1982 vintage, is the hallmark of Laurent-Perrier’s devotion to creating exceptional prestige cuvées, with a focus on refining the essence of Pinot Noir through their unique vinification methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard or The Philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted in the chalk-rich soils of Champagne, Laurent-Perrier's philosophy is centred on minimal intervention, allowing the purity of their Grand Cru vineyards to shine through. For Alexandra Rosé, only the most exceptional Grand Cru plots are selected, ensuring both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes reach peak maturity at the same time. Their signature soak-on-the-skins maceration technique for Pinot Noir brings out the depth and richness, while the addition of Chardonnay introduces finesse and freshness. 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It is made from the same outstanding terroir and the same vines as Château d'Yquem. Although work in the vineyard is every bit as meticulous, the grapes are picked and the wine made in a different way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eY was formerly made at the end of the harvest, with the last bunches left on the vines. These grapes, affected to varying degrees by Botrytis cinerea, but never with more than 15% potential alcohol, resulted in a very unusual wine. This explains why it has always been produced in small quantities and on an irregular basis since 1959. Y changed starting in 1996, but without compromising its unique character, to be more in tune with the times by displaying the qualities of freshness and crispness – essential for a modern great white wine. It was decided in 2004 to make Y every year. It is thus by deliberate choice that we now harvest certain plots of Sauvignon Blanc at the beginning of the vintage, making sure to pick perfectly ripe bunches. These are completed by Sémillon grapes picked just at that fleeting stage when the grapes have reached maximum ripeness, botrytis has just appeared, and the skins have turned a pinkish colour. This is the precise moment when this grape variety's tannins are soft enough for the aromatic potential of the best plots of clay soil to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine receives close attention all during fermentation: light, precise pressing as well as temperature-controlled must racking and alcoholic fermentation in a new aesthetically pleasing, state-of-the-art vat room set aside just for this wine. The end of fermentation and ageing on the lees take place in barrels. Only one third of these are new, and the lees are regularly stirred (bâtonnage) for ten months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final blend is made after tasting. 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With its exceptional vineyards and a team dedicated to producing the highest quality wines, Domaine Raveneau remains a benchmark for Chablis wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Domaine Raveneau, the key to producing exceptional wines lies in the meticulous care given to their vineyards. The Raveneaus take a traditional approach to winemaking, doing everything by hand and keeping yields very low. The vines are pruned using the double Guyot method, and the fruit is often de-leafed on the shade side before harvest. Once the grapes are harvested, they are immediately pressed and settled for half a day. The fermentation process is carried out using indigenous yeast in stainless steel vats. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are complete, the wines are racked off their lees and aged in used feuillettes, the traditional 132-liter barrels of Chablis, for 12-15 months. These barrels, which are seven to eight years old on average, gently open up the wine during the élevage without imparting new oak aromas or flavours. After the aging process, the wines are transferred back to stainless steel vats for 3-6 months before being bottled. The domaine often waits an additional 6 months after bottling before releasing the wines. Through this meticulous process, the Raveneau family produces wines that are a true reflection of the unique terroir of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButteaux is a high-performing terroir and the southernmost of the three Premier Cru climats that make up the wider Chablis Montmains Premier Cru umbrella title. It has a steep slope and limestone-rich soils, producing powerful and steely Chardonnay-based wines with subtle characters of stone fruit and apple. Butteaux is regarded as the more structured and powerful wine, while Montmains is seen as the more mineral and Forêts is the complex intermediary. 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Yquem’s approach to winemaking involves an intricate balance of nature and craftsmanship, where the quality of the fruit and the aging process combine to produce a wine of unparalleled complexity and grace. With each vintage, Château d'Yquem continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of fine wine, creating a legacy that will endure for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eComplex and Inviting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"730\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage opens with aromas of candied orange peel, ripe mango, and a hint of honeycomb, enticing with its complexity and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"874\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"887\"\u003eHarmonious and Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"910\"\u003eOn the palate, lush tropical fruit flavours, including apricot and passionfruit, combine with a vibrant acidity, creating a beautifully balanced and velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eLingering Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eThe finish is long and smooth, with a refined sweetness that lingers, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews + Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Château d'Yquem a blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. It has 135 grams per liter of residual sugar and a pH of 3.79. Pale lemon-gold colored, citrus and baking spice notes emerge slowly from the glass, rising to offer well-defined scents of candied ginger, orange blossoms, allspice, and almond tart, leading to a flamboyant core of peach cobbler, ripe, juicy pineapple, jasmine tea, and apple butter with a waft of saffron. The palate is full-bodied and characteristically rich, yet possesses impressive tension and therefore stunning harmony. Layers of exotic spices and fragrant white flower accents fill the palate, leading to a long finish with lingering chalk and mineral nuances. 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In exceptional vintages, a separate bottling of Chapelot is produced in addition to the regular cuvée of Montée de Tonnerre. This allows the unique characteristics of Chapelot's terroir to shine through in the wine. With its distinctive blend of grapes from two different lieu-dits, Montée de Tonnerre is a true reflection of the diversity and complexity of Chablis wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Francois Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru Chablis 2020 is a wine of exceptional quality, with a pronounced nose and a complex array of aromas. The wine opens with ripe apple, pear and Meyer lemon notes, followed by hints of apple blossom, fresh bread, yoghurt, light clove, butter and melon. On the palate, the wine has high acidity and medium alcohol, with a medium to high body. The finish is long and intense, leaving a lasting impression. The wine is already complex, but has many years ahead of it to continue to evolve and develop. 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At nearly 30 years old, the vines are considered 'too young' to be used in Hill of Grace, thus this wine represents outstanding value being what many consider as 'declassified' Hill of Grace. Matured in 29% new and 75% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuon Hooke from Real Review, describes the Hill of Roses 2018 as 'more aerial and refined than the Hill of Grace, and a shade less powerful.' So expect more lifted and elegant shiraz compared to its bigger brother - deep ruby with ruby hues, fragrant aromas of blackberry, wild red berries, blueberry, star anise and pepper, with hints of vanilla pod, sage, bay leaf, crushed herbs and cooking spices. The palate is rich and textural, with a vibrant core of blueberry, redcurrant and black cherry, supported by rosemary, thyme, anise, pepper and cedar, and beautifully balanced by lifted acidity, offering excellent depth and length, with amazingly fine velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prestigious Australian winery Henschke has remained a family-owned establishment for over 153 years and six generations. Situated in Keyneton, South Australia, within the esteemed Eden Valley wine region, Henschke proudly stands as a distinguished member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Since its inception in 1862, when Johann Christian Henschke planted a modest vineyard in Keyneton, the Henschke family has continuously crafted exceptional wines, forging a legacy of excellence with vineyards in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills, including acclaimed single-vineyards, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Carl Henschke and his viticulturist wife Prue took over the operation of the winery in 1979 and they are recognised around the world for their exceptional quality wines, innovative spirit, focus on restoring native vegetation, organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. Johann Stephen Henschke, the eldest of Stephen and Prue’s three children has become the sixth generation member of the Henschke family since 1983. With the background of higher education in wine making, viticulture and oenology, Johann is now based at the family winery as winemaker and viticulturist while playing an important role of transferring his skill set and knowledge from the fifth to sixth generation. As the next generation prepares to navigate the well-documented challenges that lie ahead, Johann recognizes the indispensability of innovation and meticulous strategic planning. However, amidst these considerations, he firmly believes in upholding the time-honoured winemaking techniques that have been cherished by the Henschke family for generations. 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March and April provided light and warmth to the Eden Valley which led to full and balanced maturity being achieved across all grape varieties. With warm sunny days and cool nights, the dry autumn guaranteed that pristinely healthy grapes arrived in the fermenters. 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Today, Langmeil is family-owned and internationally recognised as one of the Barossa's premium wine producers. The winery attracts visitors from all over the world to its cellar door and the restored village grounds. Langmeil's commitment to making wines that express and embrace the unique characteristics of the Barossa high country is evident in its custodianship of the historic Eden Valley vineyard, which is home to the Pure Eden Shiraz vineyard and the single vineyard old vine Wattle Brae Riesling and High Road Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outstanding 2021 vintage is up there as one of my favourites. Sufficient winter rains revitalised the vines after two consecutive dry, frost-affected and low-yielding years. Spring was near perfect for budburst, flowering and fruit set, enabling vines to flourish and reach their full potential. Summer was gorgeous and mild with slow and even ripening, fantastic colour and flavour development, and acid retention. Finally, an unhurried harvest reduced pressure on fermenter space, cellar hands, and of course the winemaker's sanity. As a result, the 2021 old vines have captured the personality and quality of every vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Plum, Mocha, Vanilla\u003cbr\u003eSmoked smallgoods, toasted barrels, browned spices, raisiny fruitcake and graphite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Rich Sweet Fruit, Full, All Spice\u003cbr\u003ePlush and velvet smooth at the same time as it's concentrated, fleshy and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Cedar, Bramble, Lengthy\u003cbr\u003eBrandy-soused raisiny fruitcake notes linger, suggesting high alcohol. A serious red, velvet textured, concentrated and suggesting long-term potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep colour, with a faint trace of purple remaining in the rim; the bouquet shows a lot of oak and is all about smoked smallgoods, toasted barrels, browned spices, raisiny fruitcake and graphite, while the palate is plush and velvet smooth at the same time as it's concentrated, fleshy and deep. Brandy-soused raisiny fruitcake notes linger, suggesting high alcohol. The beginnings of tertiary characters show from development. A serious red, velvet textured with a core of sweet fruit and long-term potential. But even at five years the oak is still sitting on the wine. Will it lose that with more time, is the question. 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A powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. It's crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfold's Grange is Australia's most revered wine, and its creation represents a distillation of Max Schubert's ambition for Australian wine. Schubert joined Penfolds as a messenger boy in 1931 and by 1948, he became Penfolds' first Chief Winemaker. In the latter part of 1950, Schubert was sent to Europe to investigate winemaking practices in Spain and Portugal. On a side trip to Bordeaux, Schubert was inspired and impressed by the French cellared-style wines and dreamed of making 'something different and lasting' of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining traditional Australian techniques, inspiration from Europe and precision winemaking practices developed at Penfolds, Schubert made his first experimental wine in 1951. In 1957, Schubert was asked to show his efforts in Sydney to top management, invited wine identities and personal friends of the board. To his horror, the Grange experiment was universally disliked and Schubert was ordered to shut down the project. Max continued to craft his Grange vintages in secret, hiding three vintages '57, '58 and '59, in the depths of the cellars. Eventually, the Penfolds board ordered production of Grange to restart, just in time for the 1960 vintage. From then on, international acknowledgment and awards were bestowed on Grange, including the 1990 vintage of Grange, which was named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds Grange Shiraz 1981 was made using a blend of 89 percent shiraz and 11 percent cabernet sauvignon. Grapes for this vintage of Grange were grown in the Barossa Valley (Kalimna Vineyard and others), Magill Estate (Adelaide), Modbury Vineyard (Adelaide), Clare Valley and Coonawarra regions. It was a warm, dry, drought vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - White Toast, Blackberry Jam, Leather\u003cbr\u003eFresh white-toast aromas sit above a sea of blackberry jam and leather – this is a very fragrant wine, with a citrussy lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Rustic, Ripe, Bold Currants, Gamey Tannin\u003cbr\u003eSavoury palate that is dry and mellow. Rich and chewy in texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Savoury, Rich Fruit, Tarry Finish\u003cbr\u003eDry, savoury, lightly tarry finish after all that rich fruit. Very well balanced and lovely now but with lots still to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1981 stood out as slightly superior. Winemaker John Duval always felt this was a tannic style of Grange, but the wine has shed its tannins, and this is one of the few vintages where the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon was above 10%. Sweet notes of creme de cassis, cedarwood, charcoal, and barbecue spices are followed by a full-bodied, opulent wine displaying heady amounts of alcohol, glycerin, and density in its full-bodied, skyscraper-like texture. I was drinking this wine with great pleasure in the mid-nineties, yet here it is nearly 15 years later, and the wine does not appear to have budged much from its evolutionary state. This is a testament to how remarkably well these wines hold up, and age at such a glacial pace. Drink 2005-2025 -\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack\/ruby and one of the deepest colours in this range (The Samplers 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e birthday icon collection.) Mild, sweet, lightly medicinal but so pure and refreshing. Neat and fresh. Sweet with a lot going on – almost as though all the contents of the medicine cabinet had been cooked up together. Dry, savoury, lightly tarry finish after all that rich fruit. Very well balanced and lovely now but with lots still to give. - \u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson, 19\/20 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-98942fc5-0 JcSiB\" data-testid=\"youchat-text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh white-toast aromas sit above a sea of blackberry jam and leather – this is a very fragrant wine, with a citrussy lift built in and a palate that, while drying out, has complexity to burn. It’s herbal, minty, a bit rustic (gamey), a bit too dry – but all that acknowledged, there’s good structured drinking here, lots of even, ripe, fine-grained tannin, bold curranty flavour, and an overall sense of ‘controlled power’. Others have described this 1981 Grange as a ‘muscular wine’, and rightly so – due to all that drying, gamey tannin. - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-98942fc5-0 JcSiB\" data-testid=\"youchat-text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld leather and honeycomb, beef stock aromas; savoury palate that is dry and mellow. Rich and chewy in texture. Not a bad wine. Second bottle: slightly funky? 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Another year of average yields but with fabulous quality. Very deep crimson in colour. Rich and beguiling aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by signature exotic five spice, star anise, and sage, with underlying nuances of beef stock an dark cedar. Intense and layered, the complex palate bursts with a dense, pure core of sweet spiced plum and blackberry, coated by firm yet integrated, fine velvety tannins which draw away to an extraordinarily long finish and lingering flavours of dried, sweet spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in 86% French and 14% American (56% new, 44% seasoned) hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Aged in bottle for around four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prestigious Australian winery Henschke has remained a family-owned establishment for over 153 years and six generations. Situated in Keyneton, South Australia, within the esteemed Eden Valley wine region, Henschke proudly stands as a distinguished member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Since its inception in 1862, when Johann Christian Henschke planted a modest vineyard in Keyneton, the Henschke family has continuously crafted exceptional wines, forging a legacy of excellence with vineyards in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills, including acclaimed single-vineyards, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Carl Henschke and his viticulturist wife Prue took over the operation of the winery in 1979 and they are recognised around the world for their exceptional quality wines, innovative spirit, focus on restoring native vegetation, organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. Johann Stephen Henschke, the eldest of Stephen and Prue’s three children has become the sixth generation member of the Henschke family since 1983. With the background of higher education in wine making, viticulture and oenology, Johann is now based at the family winery as winemaker and viticulturist while playing an important role of transferring his skill set and knowledge from the fifth to sixth generation. As the next generation prepares to navigate the well-documented challenges that lie ahead, Johann recognizes the indispensability of innovation and meticulous strategic planning. However, amidst these considerations, he firmly believes in upholding the time-honoured winemaking techniques that have been cherished by the Henschke family for generations. By ensuring that the legacy of Henschke is nurtured with the same prudence and care as it has always been, Johann and his peers can pass on a heritage that will endure and command the same esteemed reputation that it enjoys today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead-up to the 2013 vintage saw an early onset of summer, with occasional thunderstorms and only four heat spikes, into the 40s, over summer. A cooler than average January followed by a warm February, brought the predicted early vintage even further forward. Even after the dry-fecta of winter\/spring\/summer the word from the winery floor was that it would be another great Eden Valley riesling year, followed up with some great old-vine shiraz, Fortunately, a desperately needed 16mm of rain came, the first for nearly six months, at the beginning of March to help the dry-grown vines struggle through to full maturity. The roller-coaster weather ride continued through March with almost weekly cycles of hot and cold. Cool drizzly weather at the end of March nearly brought the harvest to a halt, but a return to the Indian summer conditions in early April gave us a chance to get the late varieties in Eden Valley over the line for another great vintage of average yields and fabulous quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Shiraz from pre-phylloxera material brought from Europe by the early settlers in the mid 1800s. The Grandfather vines were planted in Parrot Hill around 1860 by Nicolaus Stanitzki on a plot of rich, red-brown alluvial soil with silty loam. A couple of years prior to that, August Henschke had bought land at Parrot Hill in the Eden Valley, donating a corner of his acreage for the Gnadenberg (Hill of Grace) Lutheran Church to be built on. The vineyard took its name from the church. In 1891, the Henschkes bought the vineyard. 1958 was the first vintage of the single-vineyard Hill of Grace wine. A hot vintage. Dry-grown vines at 400 m. Hand picked from 21 February to 7 March. ‘We pick Hill of Grace always on the full moon of Easter.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Sage, Plum Cake, Tilled Earth\u003cbr\u003eRich array of baking spices permeating ripe blackberries, red berries and plums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Tarry, Ripe Blood Plums, Deep Spice\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated core of blackberries, tarry, dark stony flavours, ripe blood plums and a long trail of deeply spicy warmth through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Thyme, Dried Wild Herbs, Mints\u003cbr\u003eThyme and dried wild herbs packed into a powerfully concentrated wine that is still so very coiled up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is tremendously complex, with great detail and charm from which it is difficult to separate the component aromas. Licorice, aniseed, sage and violet, raspberry and freshly tilled earth are some. The wine has great density and richness on the palate: fleshy depths and a glossy texture. Very juicy and fruit-sweet in the mouth, but never mawkish, with abundant soft tannins adding savouriness. It's deep, long, lush and harmonious. There is terrific concentration and power, and prodigious length. It's a wine with awesome volume and persistence of flavour. - \u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review, 98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A dry season with reduced yields, but all the DNA is here with a rich array of baking spices permeating ripe blackberries, red berries and plums. Chocolate, plum cake, currants, freshly turned and loamy earth and dried sage leaves, too. Very complex. The palate's smoothly arranged around the fine, long tannins that carry a concentrated core of blackberries, tarry, dark stony flavours, ripe blood plums and a long trail of deeply spicy warmth through the finish. Hints of mocha and expresso to close. Elegant, complex and complete. This is very approachable now. Typically though, it's a wine that is best drunk at 20 or more years from vintage. - \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Henschke wines are in the form of their historic life. This horse-blooded wine with its mash of berries and florals, mints and herbs builds a body of flavour and then twists it through to a long, firm, cellarworthy finish. It’s powerful. It’s pretty. It feels like the wine of warm year with its abundance of warm fruit flavour but it presents it all so attractively. - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 95 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2013 is the latest vintage, released in September 2018. Salty. Inky. And so spicy! Savoury, umami, yet with sweetness. Salted dates and dried blueberries and then these waves of spice that seem to reverberate through the belly of the wine. Power and melody, like a cello playing over the war-like roll of kettle drums. 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The palate is rich, lush and elegantly structured with layers of texture and beautifully balanced flavours of blue and black fruits, dried herbs and charcuterie, Fine velvety tannins and a savoury mid palate incredible length and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% grown on a small shiraz vineyard planted some time in the mid 1800s. Matured mostly in French oak though 14% spends time in American oak. An icon of Australian wine if ever there was one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prestigious Australian winery Henschke has remained a family-owned establishment for over 153 years and six generations. Situated in Keyneton, South Australia, within the esteemed Eden Valley wine region, Henschke proudly stands as a distinguished member of Australia's First Families of Wine. Since its inception in 1862, when Johann Christian Henschke planted a modest vineyard in Keyneton, the Henschke family has continuously crafted exceptional wines, forging a legacy of excellence with vineyards in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills, including acclaimed single-vineyards, Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Carl Henschke and his viticulturist wife Prue took over the operation of the winery in 1979 and they are recognised around the world for their exceptional quality wines, innovative spirit, focus on restoring native vegetation, organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. Johann Stephen Henschke, the eldest of Stephen and Prue’s three children has become the sixth generation member of the Henschke family since 1983. With the background of higher education in wine making, viticulture and oenology, Johann is now based at the family winery as winemaker and viticulturist while playing an important role of transferring his skill set and knowledge from the fifth to sixth generation. As the next generation prepares to navigate the well-documented challenges that lie ahead, Johann recognizes the indispensability of innovation and meticulous strategic planning. However, amidst these considerations, he firmly believes in upholding the time-honoured winemaking techniques that have been cherished by the Henschke family for generations. By ensuring that the legacy of Henschke is nurtured with the same prudence and care as it has always been, Johann and his peers can pass on a heritage that will endure and command the same esteemed reputation that it enjoys today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenschke try to follow the biodynamic calendar but the Hill of Grace vineyard more than any other seems to be moon-cycle driven, always opting to pick on the full moon of easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 moon cycles put Easter quite late in the season, so the expectation of a life harvest prevailed until South Australia experienced its record number of heat days over 40C in January, culminating in the worst bushfire in Eden Valley in living memory up until that year. This was followed by the wettest February in 44 years. Fortunately Eden Valley was still in veraison, which allowed the quenching rain to rebalance the fruit, particularly in the older dry-grown vineyards. The change to mild autumnal weather in late February after the rains allowed for a focus on early vintage white varieties, while the red varieties continued to fully ripen. March became colder and wetter, which seemed to change to a winter pattern after the equinox, resulting in one of the longest and latest vintages. In summary, a challenging season with excellent quality but very low yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Shiraz from pre-phylloxera material brought from Europe by the early settlers in the mid 1800s. The Grandfather vines were planted in Parrot Hill around 1860 by Nicolaus Stanitzki on a plot of rich, red-brown alluvial soil with silty loam. A couple of years prior to that, August Henschke had bought land at Parrot Hill in the Eden Valley, donating a corner of his acreage for the Gnadenberg (Hill of Grace) Lutheran Church to be built on. The vineyard took its name from the church. In 1891, the Henschkes bought the vineyard. 1958 was the first vintage of the single-vineyard Hill of Grace wine. A hot vintage. Dry-grown vines at 400 m. Hand picked from 21 February to 7 March. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Crushed Elderberries, Peppercorns, Tar\u003cbr\u003eAmazing aromas of wet-aged beef, spices, crushed elderberries, peppercorns and bay leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Intense, Truffle, Plums\u003cbr\u003eThe palate flavour mesmerisingly intense and lush, with tremendous depth and velvet texture. A wonderful balancing act, very full-bodied and powerful, the texture astonishingly fruit-sweet and plush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Honey-Soy, Leather, Velvety\u003cbr\u003eExotic truffle-like characters, those honey-and-soy notes, that tang to the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing aromas of wet-aged beef, spices, crushed elderberries, peppercorns and bay leaf. Evolves in the glass all the time. Dynamic wine. Full body and polished, fully integrated tannin to the fruit. Finishes very fresh and vivid. Gorgeous to drink now but will age wonderfully. - \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep red colour with a little purple tint. The bouquet is typical Hill of Grace in its fragrant spice, licorice and raspberry aromas with a trace of tar, some black pepper, the palate flavour mesmerisingly intense and lush, with tremendous depth and velvet texture. A wonderful balancing act, very full-bodied and powerful, the texture astonishingly fruit-sweet and plush - just a sublime wine. Almost endless length. It's even plusher than Edelstone, if that is possible. (50\/50 screwcap, for domestic market, and Vino-Lok, for export). - \u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review, 98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 63rd vintage of Hill of Grace Shiraz. The longest line of a single vintage wine in Australia. The nose is all heightened blackcurrant, the palate is a bed of roses and plums, the complexities come from leatherwood honey and malt. At five years of age it’s a powerful wine, settled with tannin, blessed with robust rounds of both secondary and primary character. Everything is in its right and proper place, and yet it goes about its business in its own way. There’s muscle here but it’s defined by its flavour profile; those exotic truffle-like characters, those honey-and-soy notes, that tang to the leather. You could easily drink this now, it’s in a lovely place, but no doubt no one’s in a hurry, least of all the wine. - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Eden Valley, South Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2014\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41158447104087,"sku":"HENHOGSH14","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/henschkehillofgraceboxnv_97cdadb6-e6fe-4978-9a66-dff7006d34e4.jpg?v=1721955398"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-707-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-gift-boxed","title":"Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Gift Boxed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-98942fc5-0 JcSiB\" data-testid=\"youchat-text\"\u003eA blend of four regions – Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and McLaren Vale – from a cool vintage. The Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a remarkable wine that has been matured for 16 months in American oak hogsheads that are 100% new. This wine has been crafted using exceptional grapes grown in Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, and Barossa Valley regions. The 2022 season was generally cool, with the prevailing conditions delaying harvest by several weeks. The extra hang hang-time allowed the grapes to develop lovely varietal characters and balanced ripe tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBin 707 is a perfect cabernet sauvignon representation of Penfolds ‘House Style’: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Inspired by the iconic jet that took it to the world. The rich and powerful Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, our first commercial release of a single cabernet-based wine, is linked to Max Schubert’s dream of making a great Australian red wine that could last at least 20 years. During the ‘50s and early ‘60s cabernet sauvignon was mostly used for blending, but Schubert’s breakthrough with the varietal as a stand-alone wine came in 1964 with inaugural vintage. Early Bin 707s were typically open fermented under wax-lined header boards and matured in seasoned old oak (rather than new oak). The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 (when fruit was directed to other wines) nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2011 or 2017 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). 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Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn Coonawarra, spring's cooler temperatures led to nine days of sub-2°C weather. The deployment of frost fans proved effective in safeguarding vine shoots against these cold snaps. Warm weather prevailed in December, setting the stage for superb flowering and fruit-set conditions. Veraison was uniform across vineyards, leading to consistent grape development allowing flavour, tannin, and colour to flourish during the final ripening phase under near-perfect conditions. The Barossa Valley experienced cooler-than-average temperatures coupled with spring thunderstorms. Despite this, yields and grape quality surpassed expectations even among vines impacted by hail. A particularly arid yet cool December slowed down fruit-set, however, robust canopies played a pivotal role in driving up sugar levels and physiological maturity without the risk of dehydration at harvest time. The cooler growing season also fostered excellent acid retention which translated into grapes that were both finely structured and balanced. Padthaway encountered a frost event in October, but enjoyed an otherwise gentle growing season, free from extreme heat spikes or rain delays at harvest time. McLaren Vale reported only three days exceeding 35°C - half what was recorded for the previous year's vintage - resulting in a gradual harvest that allowed Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to be picked at their peak condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Peppermint, Blackcurrant, Woodsmoke\u003cbr\u003ePeppermint, vanilla, blackcurrant, bay leaves and woodsmoke, peppercorns wrapped in milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Cherry Chocolate, Sage, Savoury Olives\u003cbr\u003eBlackberry compote, cherry chocolate, nutmeg, bay leaf, sage herbals, iodine and Mediterranean black olive savoury notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Thyme, Intense, Lingering Woodsy Spice\u003cbr\u003eThis is a muscular red wine with the smoothness of oil. It looks good for drinking even now, as intense as it is, but it will outlive most of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wine is poised, taut and offers exemplary focus, balance and intensity, along with great length, power and finesse. This is a truly superb 707, finishing as intensely as it started. It will provide pleasure for the long haul, at least 20 to 30 years. – \u003cstrong\u003eKen Gargett, 98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs ever, a powerful, solid statement of cabernet intent. Bin 707 rarely takes prisoners in its youth, the beauty comes with age, something to remember, although it looks like the usual 20 months in new American oak hogsheads is now (and has been in recent releases) a more reasonable 18 months. Subtle winemaking changes are afoot at Penfolds across a number of its wines. Lift off in blackberry compote, cherry chocolate, nutmeg, bay leaf, sage herbals, iodine and Mediterranean black olive savoury notes. The vinous pulse quickens, flavours become more elevated to taste, especially so across the middle palate with earthy, bracken notes on the rise in tandem with rosemary, thyme and leaf against a solid background of black fruit intensity. Dense tannins rule. A blend of four regions – Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and McLaren Vale – from a cool vintage. A memorable finish with lingering woodsy spice. - \u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port, Wine Pilot, 97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere’s an argument to say that this is the absolute archetype of the Penfolds style. Peppermint, vanilla, blackcurrant, bay leaves and woodsmoke, peppercorns wrapped in milk chocolate, black olive characters diving beneath the sweet headiness of the fruit and oak, graphite aspects too. It’s beautiful fruit, made in the Penfolds style, with sweet-balanced tannin leading out to a long, poised finish. This is a muscular red wine with the smoothness of oil. It looks good for drinking even now, as intense as it is, but it will outlive most of us.\u003cstrong\u003e - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2022\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41174293413975,"sku":"PNFLD70722GB","price":729.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/bin707close.jpg?v=1722902034"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-2020-gift-boxed","title":"Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2020 (Gift Boxed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfold chief winemaker, Peter Gago comments, \"Two decades into the new millennium. Penfolds 180th Anniversary year. Following stellar Grange vintages of 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018. No pressure. And, no Magill Estate Shiraz inclusion in this 2020 blend.\" Structurally this release has all the usual suspects with its plush, velvety tannins and vanillin, supportive oak, but the palate goes deeper revealing gorgeous fruits and spice, textures, layers of complexity. The 2020 Grange is a classic in the making. This Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2020 comes gift boxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. A powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. It's crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfold's Grange is Australia's most revered wine, and its creation represents a distillation of Max Schubert's ambition for Australian wine. Schubert joined Penfolds as a messenger boy in 1931 and by 1948, he became Penfolds' first Chief Winemaker. In the latter part of 1950, Schubert was sent to Europe to investigate winemaking practices in Spain and Portugal. On a side trip to Bordeaux, Schubert was inspired and impressed by the French cellared-style wines and dreamed of making 'something different and lasting' of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining traditional Australian techniques, inspiration from Europe and precision winemaking practices developed at Penfolds, Schubert made his first experimental wine in 1951. In 1957, Schubert was asked to show his efforts in Sydney to top management, invited wine identities and personal friends of the board. To his horror, the Grange experiment was universally disliked and Schubert was ordered to shut down the project. Max continued to craft his Grange vintages in secret, hiding three vintages '57, '58 and '59, in the depths of the cellars. Eventually, the Penfolds board ordered production of Grange to restart, just in time for the 1960 vintage. From then on, international acknowledgment and awards were bestowed on Grange, including the 1990 vintage of Grange, which was named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSouth Australia experienced its second successive winter marked by drought, with the Barossa Valley recording its driest year on record and the Clare Valley experiencing its driest winter in over a century. These arid conditions persisted into spring, leading to delayed flowering and fruit set, underscoring irrigation's crucial role due to below-average root zone moisture levels. Both the Clare Valley and Barossa Valley regions were touched by September frosts, though losses were alleviated through frost fans. Summer commenced with an intense heatwave across the state, resulting in 26 days above 35°C in the Barossa Valley alone. However, a reprieve came with cooler weather in January and February. McLaren Vale was more fortunate, benefiting from higher-than-average rainfall in February which bolstered vine health for the rest of the growing season. Lower bunch weights and berry counts were recorded across all regions leading to significantly reduced yields. However, these testing conditions often culminate in exceptional quality fruit. Indeed, 2020 saw some remarkable Shiraz crops that have contributed to an opulent expression of Grange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Dark Berry Fruits, Plum Cake, Woodsmoke\u003cbr\u003eDeep aromas of ripe dark, blue berries with plum cake, spice, dark chocolate, sweet oak spice, dried orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Saturated Plums, Nori, Cedar\u003cbr\u003eMassive concentration of plum and dark berry fruits, oak maturation characters and well-integrated chocolaty tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Chocolaty Tannins, Sweet Oak Spice, Developing Complexity\u003cbr\u003eMelt in your mouth tannins, lifted star anise, sage, bay leaf and savoury oak finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe classical and beautiful 2020 Grange, with its abundant dark berry fruits, massive concentration, oak maturation characters and well-integrated chocolaty tannins. possesses the detail and hallmarks of a First Growth Australian red. It has all the cadence and balance for long term aging. In years to come, it may be seen as one of the great vintages.\u003cstrong\u003e - Andrew Caillard MW, 98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn interesting wine given the fact that there was no Bin 707 or Bin 169 – both cabernets - made in 2020. Clearly, shiraz figured better across South Australia in that heat wave year in which the Barossa recorded its driest year on record. The Barossa Valley joins McLaren Vale and the Clare Valley in the 2020 Grange, which is 97% shiraz with a 3% smidge of cabernet. It saw 20 months in new American hogsheads. A warm-hearted Grange to be sure, rich and full of drive as might be expected, but with the warmth of 2020 comes some lovely, gentle aromatics which brings that touch of finesse. You could say 2020 is more opulent and slightly less muscular for Grange. Deep aromas of ripe dark, blue berries with plum cake, spice, dark chocolate, sweet oak spice, dried orange peel and mahogany with attractive, lifted star anise, sage, bay leaf. Combines the basic mechanics of plush, velvety tannins and vanillin, warm oak support, but the palate explores further the depth of some gorgeous fruits and spice, textures, layers and budding complexity. It’s all ready to go and will keep building over the years ahead. Maybe not a classic Grange, but one not to be under-estimated. - \u003cstrong\u003eJeni Port, Wine Pilot, 98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMint and crushed ants up front. Saturated plums, meat, woodsmoke, more ants, more crushed woodsy spices, a rusty seaweed character in among the vanilla and cedar. The tannin is a broad, powerful, commanding brush, full throttle, fully integrated. It’s not a heralded vintage necessarily but it turns out to have been a good thing; it’s not a show pony, it’s not a wall of sound, it’s Grange being Grange, authoritative, settled, the ants served crushed, the fruit deep. 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The word regal comes to mind. It possesses all the right ‘ingredients’ for longevity, replete with a ‘solid core’ – a generous\/bountiful mid-palate. It begins bright and vivacious, with no rough edges, a continuum of just so many flavours that linger and ‘thicken up’ in glass.  Demands time and patience. Well worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds Bin 180 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2021 binds the past and present. It encases progress, tradition, and spirit as a commemorative wine to mark 180 years of winemaking at Penfolds. Made with fruit from esteemed Penfolds vineyard blocks in Coonawarra, Bin 180 highlights the long-standing relationship between Penfolds and the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2021 was an outstanding vintage: Coonawarra experienced a drier than average winter. However, the total rainfall over the growing season was just below the long-term average. Spring was notably warm, November especially up to +3°C on the norm. Conditions for flowering were the best reported in 20 years resulting in excellent fruit set. February was wetter than average with a timely inch of rain falling over the 5th and 6th. A peak of extreme heat occurred in January and February. Healthy soil moisture ensured the vines continued to thrive. Overall, the summer and autumn weather provided ideal growing conditions, allowing both shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Deep Cassis, Violets, Nutmeg\u003cbr\u003eBouquet wonderfully clear, deep cassis cabernet, bell-clear and unencumbered by new oak. Traces of nutmeg and violet, lavender and rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Red-Blue-Blackberry, Herbaceous, Concentrated\u003cbr\u003eExtreme intensity of flavour, the concentration is other-worldly. Red, blue and black berried fruits run in a constant, irrepressible stream, picking up tannin and momentum as they run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Limestone Mineral Tannins, Subtle Mint, Long\u003cbr\u003eMinty, long and lingering, bold-fruited but elegant, strung suitably with tannin, classic stylistically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe opportunity for Penfolds to create a bold and bombastic blend to commemorate its 180th anniversary must have been tempting, and I love that it chose a very different and compelling path, highlighting not the grandeur of the warmer regions of South Australia in new American oak but the definition and tension of Coonawarra in the epic and cool 2021 season, sensitively framed in seasoned French oak. The definitive Australian blend has been recreated here with classic, fine-boned precision, singing with all the lifted brightness of this cool, traditional season. The crunchy redcurrant and blackcurrant fruit of cabernet sauvignon is perfectly integrated with the blackberries of shiraz. Fine-grained, limestone-mineral tannins like only Coonawarra can conjure are perfectly harmonised with the structural support of French oak. The result is one of the finest wines of the modern era of Penfolds and the epitome and exemplar that less is indeed oh so much more. - \u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer, 99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery deep, dense purple-red colour; the bouquet wonderfully clear, deep cassis cabernet, bell-clear and unencumbered by new oak. Traces of nutmeg and violet, lavender and rose. Extreme intensity of flavour, the concentration is other-worldly. A great wine! (57% cabernet, 43% shiraz, from Penfolds vineyard blocks 10 \u0026amp; 5. 16 months in French oak hogsheads, all one year old and none new. - \u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review, 97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wine did not see any new oak, glory be. It was though matured in 100% one-year-old oak (i.e. essentially new, but just old enough to make a positive difference). Minty, long and lingering, bold-fruited but elegant, strung suitably with tannin, the styling classic, the quality likewise. This is an exquisite red wine. Red, blue and black berried fruits run in a constant, irrepressible stream, picking up tannin and momentum as they run, without slowing, through to a finish that is so long, it has a beauty of its own. Call it a commemorative release, or a special bin, the nomenclature doesn’t matter. This is a Coonawarra cabernet-shiraz blend of the highest quality. 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They haven’t just made a wine here; they’ve made history. - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 97 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-98942fc5-0 JcSiB\" data-testid=\"youchat-text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe impactful and beautifully balanced 2021 Bin 180 Cabernet Sauvignon, bottled to celebrate Penfolds’ 180th Anniversary this year, highlights top-notch Coonawarra provenance and intuitive winemaking. - \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caillard MW, 96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal -  57% Cabernet, 43% Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Coonawarra\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2021\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41174312747095,"sku":"PB180CS21","price":1049.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/bin180giftbox.jpg?v=1722906417"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-2019","title":"Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn exceptional vintage of Australia’s most iconic wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was an outstanding year, yielding a Grange of stature - poised, creamy, saturated with dark berried flavour. Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. A powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. It's crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Intense Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, Malt Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautiful and classic with intense blackberry, blackcurrant dark chocolate espresso aromas and wax polish, roasted chestnut, malt notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Inky Blackberry, Dark Plum, Mocha Flavours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabulous balance of inputs: big fruit, classically prominent oak, all its structural tannins and acidity fitting cleverly into one exceptionally complex and engaging being. Palate length is indefinite, perhaps suggesting similar cellaring potential well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Velvety Tannins, Sarsparilla, Spicy Oak Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine chocolaty\/ velvety tannins, underlying espresso, malt, oak notes and hints of aniseed. Finishes firm with superbly integrated acidity and mineral length.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA robust Grange from a lauded vintage, this wields sheer power with such compelling prowess. Uncompromising Grange. There are rich blackberries and plums on offer, together with brazen oak and abundant notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, charcoal, cola and hard brown spices. So fleshy and intense. Dark-chocolate and cocoa-powder aromas and flavours here, too. The tannins are polished and long, extruding deep into the finish and holding endlessly. Dark chocolate, black cherry, dark plum and more. Impressive. Brazen. One of the great Granges that will drink magnificently for decades to come. -\u003cstrong\u003e Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, 100 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep colour. Beautiful and classic with intense blackberry, blackcurrant dark chocolate espresso aromas and wax polish, roasted chestnut, malt notes. Superbly concentrated wine with deep set inky blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum, dark chocolate mocha flavours, fine chocolaty\/ velvety tannins, underlying espresso, malt, oak notes and hints of aniseed. Finishes chocolaty firm with superbly integrated acidity and mineral length. A glorious year for Grange. This will last 50 years at least. Wonderful. One of the greatest vintages of all time highlighting a superb growing season, marvellous vineyard management, the fidelity of the Penfolds house-making style and generations of imagination and effort. 97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. 18 months maturation in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Drink 2030 -2060+. - \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caillard, The Vintage Journal, 100 Points. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA much-awaited vintage that fulfils expectations and then some. It has all the elements that you come to expect but still you have to sit back and marvel that so much can be going on inside one wine. Firstly, it simply ain’t Grange unless it is wearing its traditional American oak coat, and this iteration isn’t going to shy away from that. But perhaps it is the generosity across the board of South Australia’s 2018 vintage that gathers in 18 months of barrel maturation, puts shape to its broad-shouldered dark fruits, turns oak notes into chocolate and sarsaparilla characters on one side of the brain and beef and mushroom braise in the other. All in all, it is a fabulous balance of inputs: big fruit, classically prominent oak, all its structural tannins and acidity fitting cleverly into one exceptionally complex and engaging being. Palate length is indefinite, perhaps suggesting similar cellaring potential well into the second half of the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Magnificent. - \u003cstrong\u003eTony Love, Wine Pilot, 100 Points. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wine comes with high expectations—as does the vintage. The 2018 vintage across South Australia (and cheekily, we could probably extend the accolade to all of Australia) was excellent. It was warm, but without incident, and responsible for powerfully ripe, serious wines. Many producers made some of their best wines in this vintage. So here, to the 2018 Grange: there is spiced raspberry, lashings of salted licorice, red curry paste, layers of forest berries, rendered lamb fat and crushed pink peppercorns to start. In the mouth, the tannins close around the fruit with the same polish and seamlessness as the 2008, possibly the 2004? Very different vintages, but there is a textural similarity for me. This is polished and glossy and so very pretty. It contains 3% Cabernet Sauvignon this year, and 69% Barossa, 18% McLaren Vale and the balance from Clare Valley. Each of the regions brings with it its own characteristics. Barossa brings the red dirt, blood, deli meat and rust. McLaren Vale brings the plush purple fruits with a side of meat and licorice. Clare brings the polish, the opulence and the velvet texture. With their powers combined, this is an extraordinary Grange. One of the true greats, which will only get better as it ages.\u003cstrong\u003e - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, 99 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA substantial Grange release, poised, creamy, saturated with dark berried flavour, vanillin but appropriately so. Rarely does tannin come, when it’s as robust as it is here, so saturated in flavour, start to finish, sun up to sun down. Pan juices flow, fruit commands, tannin blows the roof off things. This is a big release, bigger (in memory at least) than the previous few releases – it has a CMYK blacker-than-black density to it – but its quality is ballistic. Take the stereotype of new world red wine, push its quality to its outer limits and then push it out yet further again, and you have this wine. Grange for the true believers, maybe not, but one for the new believers, definitively. - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 98 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal -  97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2018\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41174435070039,"sku":"PB95GSH18NKD","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/penfoldsgrangenv.jpg?v=1722916967"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-707-cabernet-sauvignon-1994","title":"Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1994","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-testid=\"youchat-text\" class=\"sc-98942fc5-0 JcSiB\"\u003eThe 1994 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable wine from an outstanding year - complex and firm with superb balance and character. Cabernet from Coonawarra contributes strength and firmness of structure, while the Barossa component adds mouth filling richness, resulting in a completeness of structure and flavour. Fermentation is finished in and matured in new American oak barrels for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBin 707 is a perfect cabernet sauvignon representation of Penfolds ‘House Style’: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Inspired by the iconic jet that took it to the world. The rich and powerful Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, our first commercial release of a single cabernet-based wine, is linked to Max Schubert’s dream of making a great Australian red wine that could last at least 20 years. During the ‘50s and early ‘60s cabernet sauvignon was mostly used for blending, but Schubert’s breakthrough with the varietal as a stand-alone wine came in 1964 with inaugural vintage. Early Bin 707s were typically open fermented under wax-lined header boards and matured in seasoned old oak (rather than new oak). The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 (when fruit was directed to other wines) nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2011 or 2017 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). Full-bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 retains a secure place among the ranks of Australia’s finest cabernets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-testid=\"youchat-text\" class=\"sc-98942fc5-0 JcSiB\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring and summer preceding the 1994 vintage were cool and dry in most parts of Australia, a very welcome change from the difficult, wet 1992 spring that had created so many problems the previous year. The result, however, was a very late vintage which had vineyard managers in the cooler areas doubting whether the grapes could possibly ripen fully. Luckily, a long mild autumn allowed full ripeness to be achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose - Tobacco like Fragrance, Cassis, Mint\u003cbr\u003eThe complex and stylish bouquet shows intense, sweet, dark fruits - stewed plum and cassis with integrated barrel ferment oak characters. Earthy rich nuances and tobacco complexities add further depth to the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate - Smoky Bacon, Full, Pillowy\u003cbr\u003eHighly defined and powerful, the full bodied palate has concentrated blackcurrant flavours complexed by integrated, sweet, strong oak and tannins that grip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish - Massive Tannins, Broad Flavour, Clove Spice\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows impeccable balance, sweetness of fruit and a long lingering finish, the hallmarks of a great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep purple-red; a wonderfully fragrant, powerful and intense aroma proclaiming Cabernet Sauvignon at the height of its youthful power leads on to a formidable palate, crammed with fruit and oak, but with tannins to lose (as the Californians are fond of saying). Needs years to begin to give of its best but will sweep all before it before it is finished in its show career. Top gold medal winner at the 1997 Sydney Wine Show. \u003cstrong\u003e- James Halliday, The Wine Companion, 95 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTannin scorched. Lots of tobacco-like fragrance. Smells beautiful actually. Cassis, mouth-coating tannin, mint, tobacco and cloves. Huge grunt of flavour. A really good 707. Big and structured, oak-polished and statuesque. - \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack olive, toasty smoky oak and barrel ferment aromas. Smoky bacon. Palate is full-bodied, rich and soft, fleshy and rounded; pillowy. Massive tannins and big fat broad flavour. - \u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 1994\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204451180631,"sku":"PNFLD70794","price":599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/penfoldsbin707nvold.jpg?v=1724719156"},{"product_id":"torbreck-the-struie-2022-6l","title":"Torbreck The Struie 2022 6L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-1 ycJAk\" data-pinnedconversationturnid=\"aa87378f-b752-4c1b-a243-850ccc73410a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-2 extNaj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Eden Valley region is most associated with the white wine variety, Riesling, it also produces elegant, tautly structured Shiraz which is highly prized by winemakers. This Torbreck Shiraz cuvée is a skilful blend of fruit from a 40 year old Eden Valley Shiraz vineyard and an 80 year old Barossa Shiraz vineyard – a marriage of elegance and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage enjoyed slow ripening in the cooler conditions made for a gentle and drawn out season, wines retained higher natural acidity, rich colours and fine tannins. The wines from 2022 will reward those patient enough to cellar them away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorbreck is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland. You’ll find more than a passing nod to the Celts in our wine naming conventions including Struie, which is a 157 metre high mountain in the rugged highlands of north-east Scotland. The view from the Struie down across the Dornoch Firth is as inspiring as that of the Valley floor from Eden Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorbreck is a winery on a mission to become one of the world's great wine brands. Since 1994, they have remained committed to creating exceptional Rhone-style red and white wines that reflect the very best vineyards in Australia's famous Barossa region. Provenance is everything to them, and they believe that the Barossa is the most exciting place to make wine in the world. With a European sense of tradition, Torbreck pays tribute to the vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines of richness, structure and length that age gracefully. The multi-generational growers, whose descendants arrived here nearly two centuries ago, are the backbone of Torbreck's winemaking aspirations. They work in partnership with the people of the Barossa who grow their fruit, always aiming to get the very best out of their vineyard sites. At Torbreck, they constantly seek to understand the difference between all of these special places in the Barossa and how this combination of soil, climate and farming experience is reflected in unique grape flavours. They are simply custodians, enhancing the innate expressiveness of the wines and enabling them to reveal over time their individual origins and personality. Torbreck is actually named after the forest near Inverness, Scotland where the winery's founder, David Powell worked as a lumberjack after completing university studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage was characterised by above average winter rains making up for a dry autumn, leading to full canopies and healthy vines for the harvest. A severe hail storm across some parts of the Valley in late October resulted in lower average yields. The summer was remarkably mild with very few days above 30 degrees. Slow ripening in the cooler conditions made for a gentle and drawn out vintage season, resulting in wines with higher natural acidity, rich colours and fine tannins. The wines from 2022 will reward those patient enough to cellar them away.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003eNose - Blueberry, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood\u003cbr\u003eLifted aromatics of blackberry, blue berry, dark chocolate, sandalwood and graphite.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003ePalate - Plush, Black Fruits, Soft Round Tannins\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003eOn first sip the palate is welcoming and plush with black and blue fruits and soft round tannins. 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It's all velvet and volume, with detail and varietal definition. It could only come from one place on the planet, as it speaks as much to its red dirt origins as it does to the variety, Shiraz. Drink 2024-2037. - \u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, 96 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-121dfd46-0 kNcWOj\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeed spices, dried plums and dried meat to sniff, complex and appealingly savoury. Dark chocolate in the background. 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Oak influences of cigar box and fresh tobacco highlight the exceptional quality of the fruit. On the palate, it’s powerful and complete, with rich, saturated fruit soaking up the new oak, resulting in a sweet, dense mid-palate and a long, stylish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBin 707 is a perfect representation of Penfolds’ \"House Style\" for Cabernet Sauvignon: intensely flavoured fruit, fermentation, and maturation in new oak, and an expression of Penfolds' expertise in multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Named after the iconic jet that symbolised its global reach, Bin 707 is Penfolds' first commercial release of a single cabernet-based wine. This wine is linked to Max Schubert’s vision of creating an Australian red wine with the potential to age for at least 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s and early 1960s, cabernet sauvignon was primarily used for blending, but Schubert’s breakthrough came with the 1964 inaugural vintage of Bin 707, establishing it as a stand-alone varietal wine. Early Bin 707 vintages were typically open-fermented under wax-lined header boards and matured in seasoned oak rather than new oak. The wine was not produced in several years, including from 1970 to 1975, nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2011, or 2017, when fruit of the desired style and quality wasn’t available. Full-bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 remains one of Australia’s finest cabernets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in winemaking since its founding in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The winery’s success is rooted in a tradition of visionary winemakers who have consistently pushed the boundaries of winemaking. Mary Penfold’s leadership at the helm of Penfolds was marked by determination and innovation, experimenting with new winemaking methods. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company’s first Chief Winemaker and propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his revolutionary creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. This breakthrough led to a cascade of awards, making Grange one of the world’s most revered wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2012, Penfolds released one of its most innovative projects—12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. 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On the palate, the fruit is generous, yet restrained, and the wine’s fine-boned acidity imparts a taut, focused finish with excellent length. The quality of this wine lies not in immediate seduction, but in its impeccable balance, precision, and potential for long-term ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSebastien Cathiard has certainly elevated the Domaine since taking over from his father, reducing the percentage of new oak and refining his approach to capture the true expression of his terroir. 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Building upon the legacy of his father Sylvain, Sebastien has continued to refine the Domaine’s approach, reducing the use of new oak and focusing on organic practices to express the unique terroirs of Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSebastien and his wife oversee all vineyard work with an unwavering attention to detail, and they work with a small team who share their commitment to producing wines that reflect the natural character of the land. The Domaine’s holdings, including a tiny parcel in Romanée-St-Vivant, are among the most prestigious in Burgundy, and their wines are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. 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Sourced from just 0.427 hectares of vines, predominantly planted in 1935 (85%) with the remainder from 1992 (15%), this wine comes from an exceptional plot situated near the village, just below the renowned Premier Cru Les Charmes. With its limited production and exceptional quality, it embodies the depth and concentration often associated with higher-level wines, yet in the approachable format of a village-level offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this Chambolle-Musigny presents an attractive plump purple colour, hinting at its rich, dark-fruited character. The nose is intense and fragrant, with an array of vibrant aromas that blend dark fruit, floral notes, and subtle oak spice. The palate is softer in fruit style, showcasing a touch more influence from the oak, which adds complexity without overwhelming the wine's finesse. It’s a voluptuous wine with a luscious mouthfeel, yet its structure remains refined and balanced. 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Hailing from the prestigious AOC Sauternes, this 375ml bottle showcases the essence of Château d'Yquem, a wine that has captivated connoisseurs for centuries. Known for its complexity and long-lasting finish, Yquem 2021 offers a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, with a structure that evolves over time. The vintage is marked by a rich bouquet of apricot, mandarin, and subtle notes of tropical fruits, complemented by hints of vanilla and oak from the aging process. On the palate, it is both silky and sumptuous, filling the mouth with layers of flavor that linger, reminiscent of a peacock's tail, with its extraordinary aftertaste that seems to last indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"850\"\u003eYquem 2021 is a wine that defies simple description. Its aromatic profile shifts as it ages, revealing dried fruit, marmalade, and spice nuances in older vintages, while maintaining a consistent harmony between sweetness and freshness. Known for its legendary aftertaste, it offers a complexity that continues to develop with time, making it a wine for both immediate pleasure and long-term aging. Whether enjoyed young or with the patience of decades, Château d'Yquem is a true testament to the artistry of winemaking and an unparalleled experience for those fortunate enough to taste it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3278\" data-start=\"2678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2687\" data-start=\"2678\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2690\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eChâteau d'Yquem is a name synonymous with excellence and tradition in winemaking. For centuries, the estate has been dedicated to crafting the world's most celebrated sweet wines. Located in the heart of the Sauternes region in Bordeaux, Yquem’s unique terroir, combined with a commitment to meticulous winemaking, allows for the creation of wines that are not just beverages but works of art. The estate’s approach, rooted in precision and patience, ensures that each vintage of Château d'Yquem is a reflection of both the land and the legacy of those who have tended it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3969\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3294\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3297\" data-start=\"3294\"\u003eAt Château d'Yquem, the philosophy of winemaking is defined by a blend of tradition, innovation, and reverence for the land. The estate has long embraced a commitment to excellence, meticulously cultivating vines and carefully crafting wines that reveal the essence of their unique terroir. Yquem’s approach to winemaking involves an intricate balance of nature and craftsmanship, where the quality of the fruit and the aging process combine to produce a wine of unparalleled complexity and grace. With each vintage, Château d'Yquem continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of fine wine, creating a legacy that will endure for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eAromatic Complexity \u0026amp; Elegance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eA delicate yet vibrant bouquet of apricot, mandarin, and hints of tropical fruits, subtly interwoven with vanilla and toasty oak aromas. With age, these aromas evolve into deeper notes of dried fruit, marmalade, cinnamon, and a floral trace of lime blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003eSilky Texture \u0026amp; Poise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSilky smoothness, followed by a full-bodied richness with sumptuous layers of flavour. A beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity, while subtle bitterness adds depth, contributing to its harmonious character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003eFinish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003eLegendary Aftertaste\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eExtraordinary. The complexity of flavours continues to evolve, leaving a lasting impression that is both graceful and memorable, like the sweeping tail of a peacock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Sauternes, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2021\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 375ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau D'yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41616133029975,"sku":"CDY3752021","price":499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/9702b391-3340-43b9-a9bb-e9711fe85978.jpg?v=1742358114"},{"product_id":"domaine-chanson-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-2015","title":"Domaine Chanson Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2015","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"302\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eThe Domaine Chanson Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 is a masterful expression of Burgundy’s finest terroirs, representing the very best of Charmes-Chambertin. This Grand Cru showcases an elegance and refinement that comes from meticulous vineyard care and traditional winemaking. With its deep crimson hue and aromas that open with dusty, slightly meaty notes, this wine quickly evolves in the glass to reveal a fragrant bouquet of fresh, red fruit. The palate is a precise balance of savoury, fine-boned structure and ripe, succulent fruit. Offering complexity and clarity, it is neither flashy nor overly fleshy but presents an impeccable depth of flavour that will continue to evolve beautifully over time. With its upright, well-defined structure and incredible freshness, the Domaine Chanson Charmes Chambertin 2015 is a wine that demands patience, with its anticipated maturity window from 2025 to 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"326\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eDomaine Chanson, founded in 1750, is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected producers, renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines from the heart of the region. With over 111 acres of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, the estate spans some of Burgundy's most prestigious terroirs, including Beaune, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Pommard. Since being acquired by the Bollinger family in 1999, Domaine Chanson has undergone extensive restoration, combining time-honoured winemaking traditions with cutting-edge techniques to craft wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eThe estate practices organic viticulture, ensuring that every bottle reflects the purity of the land. Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention, allowing each wine to showcase the distinctive characteristics of its terroir. The wines are crafted using state-of-the-art facilities, while maintaining a deep respect for history and tradition. Domaine Chanson’s commitment to quality has solidified its place as one of Burgundy’s top estates, producing wines that are as expressive as they are refined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eAt Domaine Chanson, winemaking is rooted in a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. The estate is dedicated to preserving the natural expression of Burgundy’s terroir, using organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the cellar. This ensures that every wine is a true reflection of its origin, with a focus on balance, freshness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003eDomaine Chanson’s philosophy is centred on sustainability, respect for the environment, and a commitment to quality at every stage of production. From vineyard to bottle, the wines are crafted with precision and care, allowing the character of each site to shine through. 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Super-precise.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Jancis Robinson - 18 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2015\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Chanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41622504669271,"sku":"DCCCGC15","price":549.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/aea5e4a7-61b2-45f4-a24b-d4a9c6027f83.jpg?v=1742777792"},{"product_id":"domaine-chanson-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-2016","title":"Domaine Chanson Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThe 2016 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru is a refined expression of Burgundy’s renowned terroir. Ruby in colour, it offers a delicate nose with floral fragrances blending seamlessly into intense aromas of ripe red and black berries, especially black currant, complemented by spices. On the palate, the wine is vibrant, with a tense, deep texture supported by well-integrated tannins. The complexity of the wine is evident, revealing layers of fruit and spice with a long, persistent finish that highlights its balance and exceptional quality. Ideal for aging, it promises to evolve beautifully over the next two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eDomaine Chanson, founded in 1750, is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected producers, renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines from the heart of the region. With over 111 acres of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, the estate spans some of Burgundy's most prestigious terroirs, including Beaune, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Pommard. Since being acquired by the Bollinger family in 1999, Domaine Chanson has undergone extensive restoration, combining time-honoured winemaking traditions with cutting-edge techniques to craft wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eThe estate practices organic viticulture, ensuring that every bottle reflects the purity of the land. Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention, allowing each wine to showcase the distinctive characteristics of its terroir. The wines are crafted using state-of-the-art facilities, while maintaining a deep respect for history and tradition. Domaine Chanson’s commitment to quality has solidified its place as one of Burgundy’s top estates, producing wines that are as expressive as they are refined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eAt Domaine Chanson, winemaking is rooted in a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. The estate is dedicated to preserving the natural expression of Burgundy’s terroir, using organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the cellar. This ensures that every wine is a true reflection of its origin, with a focus on balance, freshness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eDomaine Chanson’s philosophy is centred on sustainability, respect for the environment, and a commitment to quality at every stage of production. From vineyard to bottle, the wines are crafted with precision and care, allowing the character of each site to shine through. The estate’s approach is focused on creating wines that are both elegant and expressive, with an emphasis on showcasing the purest form of Burgundy’s diverse terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eComplex Aromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eDelicate floral notes combined with intense red and black berry aromas, particularly black currant, and subtle spice nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"897\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eVibrant and Tense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eA deep, tight texture with well-integrated tannins and ripe fruit, showcasing layers of complexity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eLong and Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eA persistent finish marked by beautiful fruit and fine tannins, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews + Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker - 89-91\/100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson - 18\/20\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound - 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2016\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Chanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41622506504279,"sku":"DCCCGC16","price":549.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/f3654127-f603-43cf-8934-2a4cf98fe47f.jpg?v=1742778085"},{"product_id":"domaine-chanson-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-2017","title":"Domaine Chanson Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eThe 2017 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru is a wine of remarkable depth and complexity, with a deeper colour and a more concentrated, slightly tighter nose. Initially, the wine presents a dense, structured palate, showcasing a similar astringency and texture reminiscent of Nuits, yet with an added layer of richness. The flavour is dense, with the tannins finely integrated, leading into an excellent, finely textured finish. The complexity of the wine continues to evolve, revealing a wine with immense potential that will age beautifully over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eDomaine Chanson, founded in 1750, is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected producers, renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines from the heart of the region. With over 111 acres of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, the estate spans some of Burgundy's most prestigious terroirs, including Beaune, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Pommard. Since being acquired by the Bollinger family in 1999, Domaine Chanson has undergone extensive restoration, combining time-honoured winemaking traditions with cutting-edge techniques to craft wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eThe estate practices organic viticulture, ensuring that every bottle reflects the purity of the land. Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention, allowing each wine to showcase the distinctive characteristics of its terroir. The wines are crafted using state-of-the-art facilities, while maintaining a deep respect for history and tradition. Domaine Chanson’s commitment to quality has solidified its place as one of Burgundy’s top estates, producing wines that are as expressive as they are refined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eAt Domaine Chanson, winemaking is rooted in a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. The estate is dedicated to preserving the natural expression of Burgundy’s terroir, using organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the cellar. This ensures that every wine is a true reflection of its origin, with a focus on balance, freshness, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eDomaine Chanson’s philosophy is centred on sustainability, respect for the environment, and a commitment to quality at every stage of production. From vineyard to bottle, the wines are crafted with precision and care, allowing the character of each site to shine through. The estate’s approach is focused on creating wines that are both elegant and expressive, with an emphasis on showcasing the purest form of Burgundy’s diverse terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eDeep and Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eA deeper and more concentrated nose with a tight yet inviting character, suggesting layers of complexity waiting to unfold. The slight reduction noted initially disappears with time, giving way to the wine's true aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"939\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eDense and Structured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eA full-bodied wine with a dense texture and excellent balance, offering the same astringency as Nuits but with added richness and depth of flavour. Ripe fruit and subtle spice form the core of the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eElegant and Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eThe finish is finely textured and long-lasting, revealing the wine’s excellent complexity and its ability to evolve with age, leaving an impression of elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2017\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.3%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Chanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41622522331223,"sku":"DCCCGC17","price":519.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/0f5f0c2d-5b35-4c66-80dd-a03bcff6c27d.jpg?v=1742778648"},{"product_id":"jerome-agnes-prevost-la-closerie-grand-cru-lc22-nv","title":"Jerome \u0026 Agnes Prevost La Closerie Grand Cru LC22 NV","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eThe La Closerie Grand Cru LC22 NV from Jérôme \u0026amp; Agnès Prévost is an extraordinary, limited-edition Champagne that exemplifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and terroir. A rare and highly sought-after cuvée, La Closerie Grand Cru is an exciting addition to the Prévost portfolio. First introduced in 2019, this cuvée has evolved significantly, particularly with the 2021 vintage, where it included fruit from the family’s own Grand Cru plots in Le Mesnil. The vines in these ancient plots, planted in the 1960s, thrive on Lutetian limestone, offering a distinct mineral profile that is reflected in the wine’s complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eThe blend is a delicate harmony of Chardonnay from Le Mesnil and Pinot Noir from Puisieulx, meticulously farmed to ensure full ripeness and the highest quality. The vineyards, tended to with exceptional care, are cultivated with a commitment to low yields and optimal balance, a testament to Prévost’s dedication to excellence in every vintage. The result is a Champagne that is both hedonistic and precise—creamy, rich, and opulent, with layers of stone fruit, roasted nuts, and citrus oil, wrapped in a silky, mineral-driven structure that defines its long, seductive finish. A rare and compelling release, this Champagne offers the ultimate indulgence for connoisseurs and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker | Jerome Prévost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eJérôme Prévost is a winemaker whose artistry and philosophy revolve around purity, patience, and a deep connection to his terroir. Based in the picturesque village of Gueux, on the edge of the Montagne de Reims, Prévost is a micro grower-producer known for his commitment to crafting exceptional wines from his two-hectare plot of 40-year-old Meunier vines. His journey into winemaking began in 1998 when his close friend, Anselme Selosse, encouraged him to start making wine, offering him the use of his winery until 2003. Since then, Prévost has continued to refine his winemaking techniques, initially producing his wines in the garage behind his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003ePrévost’s philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention and a profound respect for the natural expression of the land. His wines are a reflection of his belief that the terroir should shine through in every bottle, with no excess manipulation. He focuses on producing a single wine each year from his estate and the Meunier grape variety, allowing the wines to evolve and develop their complexity over time. His approach to winemaking has earned him a cult following, and his wines are revered for their complexity, energy, and longevity. By limiting his production and focusing on the intrinsic character of his vineyards, Prévost offers a rare and authentic expression of Champagne, capturing the essence of his unique terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard | Jerome Prevost La Closerie\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-238\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6b7997a0-ccba-44a3-87ce-51e91d53f446\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eThe La Closerie vineyard, located in Gueux, is the heart of Jérôme Prévost’s winemaking. This vineyard is planted with old, low-yielding Meunier vines, grown on clay and chalk-rich soils that give the wines their characteristic minerality and texture. Initially, Prévost focused solely on his estate fruit, but after the frost damage in 2017, he expanded his sources, purchasing fruit from neighboring plots in Gueux. Despite this, the terroir remains consistent, with all the vineyards being farmed organically and following Prévost’s strict winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eThe soil composition, along with the pre-industrial planting techniques, ensures that the vines have deep root systems that produce concentrated, flavourful fruit. Prévost’s careful vineyard management practices include organic farming methods and a focus on sustainability, allowing the vineyards to thrive and evolve naturally. The La Closerie vineyard embodies the essence of Prévost’s winemaking philosophy, where the balance between nature and craftsmanship results in wines with exceptional character and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eComplex \u0026amp; Inviting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eA beautiful complexity, with aromas of creamy stone fruit such as ripe peaches and apricots, entwined with roasted nuts, citrus oil, and delicate hints of toasted brioche. Subtle minerality hints at the ancient Lutetian limestone soils, adding depth and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eOpulent \u0026amp; Silky\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eRrich and full-bodied, layering flavours of stone fruit, roasted hazelnuts, and a touch of citrus zest. Balanced, elegant, and incredibly smooth, with a vibrant acidity that lifts the richness and carries the flavours seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eMineral \u0026amp; Long\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eLong, delicate, and mineral-driven, with a soft but persistent citrus and nutty aftertaste that lingers. The combination of ripe fruit, creamy texture, and mineral backbone leaves a lasting impression of refinement and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eStyle - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eVintage - LC 22, Disgorged \u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerome Prevost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41700535533655,"sku":"J\u0026APLCGCLC22","price":699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/770dd4ac-d719-48d4-b119-27a1363e916a.jpg?v=1746531249"},{"product_id":"rockford-basket-press-shiraz-2003-1-5l","title":"Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2003 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert O’Callaghan’s evocative Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is made from grapes sourced from 60 to 140-year-old dry-grown vineyards (most from independent growers) across a range of Barossa soils, altitudes, and micro-climates, the wine represents a rare and important post-colonial Australian aesthetic. This embodiment of the region's rich history and diverse terroir ensures that each bottle of Rockford Basket Press Shiraz carries the legacy of the Barossa, creating an extraordinary sensory experience that speaks to the heritage and artistry of winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockford's flagship wine is the Basket Press Shiraz, aged in French and American oak hogshead barrels for two years prior to release. It is one of Australia's more sought-after wines and has regularly achieved high scores from critics. Acquiring one of these bottles can be quite the challenge, especially when it comes to securing a museum release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of the wine truly lies in its unique wine making techniques. Embracing a tradition that sets it apart, every step is meticulously crafted to capture the essence of its origin. The journey begins with hand-picked fruit, carefully selected for its optimal ripeness and quality. Following this, classic Barossa techniques come into play, including the utilization of a 19th-century wooden Bagshaw crusher, open fermentation, and the time-honoured method of basket pressing. As the wine matures, it is nurtured in seasoned 300-litre French and American oak hogsheads, along with 2500-litre vats, allowing it to develop and evolve over a period of two years. This patient process ensures that the wine attains a remarkable balance, as the oak imparts its subtle influence, enhancing the complexity and depth of flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine that embodies the rich heritage and craftsmanship of its winemaking techniques. Each sip unveils a symphony of flavours, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and dedication that goes into creating a truly exceptional wine. Discover the beauty that lies within, as this wine tells a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and the artistry of winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the essence of Barossa Valley's heart in Tanunda at Rockford, where a legacy of tantalizing taste experiences has been crafted since the 1980s. During those times, the land was more accessible, offering an inviting opportunity for aspiring winemakers to thrive. Robert O'Callaghan, the visionary founder and proprietor, seized the moment and acquired the property that is now home to Rockford. Building strong connections with local grape growers and acquiring top-notch winemaking equipment, Robert embarked on his remarkable winemaking odyssey at Rockford, paving the way for unforgettable wine journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its inception, Rockford has embraced a small-scale approach, nurturing close relationships with growers and forging genuine connections with customers. This steadfast commitment to personal connections sets Rockford apart, a competitive edge that stems from decades of fostering rapport within the local community. The land upon which Rockford stands boasts a rich history, its buildings and equipment carefully preserved throughout the years, exuding an enchanting antique charm. During the exploration of the premises, the captivating aroma of wine production permeates the air, immersing individuals in a sensory experience that harmoniously blends with the site's distinctive ambiance. Amidst the allure of Rockford's surroundings, the wines themselves take centre stage. Crafted with passion and meticulous attention to detail, they encapsulate the essence of Barossa Valley's terroir. Each sip unveils a delightful flavour profile, a testament to Rockford's dedication to producing wines that captivate the palate and evoke a genuine sense of pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the small home vineyard, Rockford works in partnership with several independent wine growers around Barossa, with vineyards in Kalimna, Ebenezer, Moppa Springs, the Eden Valley and central Barossa. This gives Rockford a wide variety of soil types, mesoclimates and altitudes for its grapes. Many of the vines are planted on their own rootstocks and range up to 130 years old, giving intense, concentrated grapes, and wines with the same attributes. Winemaking is largely traditional, using basket presses, open-topped slate fermenters and a 1880s petrol-driven  Bagshaw destemmer\/crusher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry, Cracked Pepper, Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-time\"\u003eTrademark Rockford rose and vanilla perfume in amongst plum and blackberry, new leather, pepper and dark chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-Bodied, Supple, Brooding\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, supple palate; full-bodied effortless power and rich ripe fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky, Dark Chocolate, Fine Grained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-time\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect balance and structure. \u003c\/em\u003eFine grained silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood colour; ripe, sweet cherry, plum and spice; delicious fruit profile and weight; silky texture, ripe tannins. - \u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, 94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade from 60- to 140-year-old vines by winemaker Chris Ringland and the Barossa icon wine producer Robert O’Callaghan, Rockford’s 2003 Shiraz Basket Press exhibits a beautiful minerality, a lovely floral note to its blackberry and cassis fruit, and hints of pepper, old oak, and garrigue. This complex, full-bodied effort possesses power, richness, and, much like its proprietor, considerable personality. Drink it over the next 15+ years. \u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Barossa Valley, South Australia \u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2016\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 1.5L\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.9%\u003cbr\u003eClosure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41700665851991,"sku":"RBPSH031.5L","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/a65daffd-bbaa-494c-9ca3-3906137c50ad.jpg?v=1746540633"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-2021","title":"Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2015","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"774\"\u003ePenfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 2015 is a powerful, elegant, and sophisticated red wine that continues the legendary legacy of one of Australia’s most iconic and prestigious wines. The 2015 vintage exemplifies the unique characteristics of South Australian Shiraz, benefiting from a warm and dry growing season that fostered an exceptional concentration of fruit flavours. This wine reflects the incredible purity and balance that defines Grange, blending richness and elegance in a seamless package. Aged in 100% new American oak hogsheads for 20 months, this wine’s depth and complexity are elevated by bold blackberry fruit, subtle tannins, and a lingering finish that promises great longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThe history of Grange dates back to 1951, when Max Schubert created his first experimental batch, a wine that would go on to revolutionise Australian winemaking. Since then, Grange has remained a symbol of Penfolds' commitment to quality and innovation. The 2015 vintage is no exception, earning perfect scores from top critics, and is regarded as a masterpiece that will age beautifully over the next few decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker | Penfolds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrange | Penfolds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"577\"\u003ePenfolds Grange began in 1951 when Chief Winemaker Max Schubert set out to create a full-bodied, age-worthy Shiraz after being inspired by Bordeaux’s long-lived wines. Despite initial rejection from Penfolds' management in 1957, Max continued making the wine in secret. His persistence paid off in 1960 when the board recognized Grange’s potential, and it was reinstated as a key product of Penfolds. Since then, Grange has become one of the world’s most iconic wines, renowned for its complexity, richness, and exceptional aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMax Schubert’s Dream\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eMax Schubert’s dream was simple but revolutionary: to craft a red wine that could stand the test of time. Blending traditional Australian techniques with inspiration from Bordeaux, he created Grange, a wine that pushed the boundaries of winemaking. His belief in innovation, combined with his ability to take risks, led to the creation of a wine that is now synonymous with excellence and a symbol of Australia’s wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grange Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eWith its rich fruit flavours, complex aromas, and finely balanced tannins, Grange has consistently set the benchmark for premium Australian wines. Since its inception, it has earned countless accolades, including perfect scores from critics like Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Today, Grange remains a timeless expression of Australian craftsmanship, continually celebrated for its ability to evolve while staying true to its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eComplex, Aromatic, Bold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAn eruption of dark coffee grind, malt, and tapenade greets the nose, intertwined with black earth, peat, and fresh berry fruits. A layer of dark liquorice and soy adds depth, while the oak is seamlessly integrated and almost entirely absorbed, leaving room for the wine's primary fruit and structural elements to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eFull-Bodied, Rich, Silky\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRich dark fruit reminiscent of a Christmas pudding, balanced by impressions of ironstone, graphite, and a black pudding viscosity. A powerful and velvety mid-palate, meshed with formidable yet honeycombed tannins, gives way to a mouth-filling texture and smooth, integrated oak influence. The wine is both intense and refined, showcasing the exceptional quality of the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eFinish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eLong, Structured, Seamless\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA tightly wound finish that lingers with finesse, this wine is marked by a seamless and persistent structure. The deep fruit flavours continue to evolve, leaving a lasting impression with its firm yet velvety tannins and balanced acidity, making it clear that this is a wine built to age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuch anticipated vintage for Grange and it is a powerhouse of concentration and complexity. Aromas of orange and lemon peel to start, then graphite, blackberries, plum paste, black cherries, boundless sweet oak spice, fresh cedar, tar, mahogany, roasted coffee and chocolate - the list goes on. Such complexity. Classic Grange, offering such deep, dark intensity. The palate has immense richness and depth with a super succulent and very long, fleshy, deeply weighted array of dense, velvet-wrapped tannins that run so long. The fruit flavors sit in the blackberry, blood-plum and blueberry zone with succulent, long and assertive structure, carrying through in an utterly seamless mode. The finish is tightly wrenched, in spectacularly powerful style, locking this wine in for a very long haul. Best from 2030. - \u003cstrong\u003eNick Stock, jamessuckling.com - 100 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe flagship 2015 Grange is a monster of wine and one of those rare wines that blends power and elegance perfectly. Revealing a saturated purple color, it’s seemingly more forward and seductive than past great vintages, which I suspect is due to the incredible purity of fruit as well as the wine’s flawless balance than any change in winemaking or stylistic shifts. I also think the acidity is healthy, and the 2015 tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol, which is certainly in the sweet spot, if not tame, for beautifully ripe Syrah these days. A blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 20 months in new American oak hogsheads, it offers an extraordinary perfume of sweet crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, camphor, Asian spices, liquorice, and wildflowers. This is followed by a full-bodied, powerful yet incredibly seamless and elegant Shiraz that has no hard edges, a big, dense mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Coming close to rivalling the 1986, which has always been a benchmark vintage of Grange for me, the 2015 offers a more polished, elegant, approachable style. Vintage comparisons aside, this is a legendary example of Grange in the making. The savvy wine lovers out there will give this 7-8 years of bottle age (I’ll probably be out of bottles by then) and enjoy over the following 2-3 decades..\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck, November 2019 - 99 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nose of the 2015 Grange features the wine's characteristic lifted aromas, joined by pronounced American oak influence and bold blackberry fruit, plus hints of red meat, raspberries, asphalt and vanilla. It's dense and concentrated on the palate, full-bodied yet balanced and firm, with a rich, velvety texture and long, plush finish. Don't expect great complexity at this stage—it's much too young to show much more than the primary fruit and oak elements—but this is a Grange that should easily go three or four decades. - \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Cerzinski, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate, August 2019 - 98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal -  Shiraz 98%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - South Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2015\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.9%\u003cbr\u003eClosure - Cork\u003cbr\u003eCellaring Potential - 2030 to 2080\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41709624918103,"sku":"PFDGE2015-NKD","price":949.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/9cc66681-d451-4ee1-bbb7-647dd1416ac2.png?v=1747133890"},{"product_id":"docapp-free-gift-free-armand-de-brignac-ace-of-spades-brut","title":"Free Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first release from Champagne Armand de Brignac, the Brut Gold remains the most iconic cuvée in the range. 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As one of the most iconic rosé expressions in the champagne world, this stunning release is a masterful combination of finesse and substance. Born from a meticulous blend of 32 wines from six different years, including the exceptional harvest of 2016, this wine showcases the balance of elegance and power that Krug is renowned for. With a composition of 58% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and 17% Meunier, Krug Rosé 28ème Édition reflects the House's commitment to craftsmanship and precision, with 38% of the final blend consisting of reserve wines from Krug’s extensive library. 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It is a wine that is meant to be savoured and appreciated, offering a unique and unforgettable experience with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Temperature – Best served chilled at 8-10°C\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, the House of Krug is a symbol of quality and innovation in Champagne production. The house’s dedication to creating exceptional Champagne has been passed down through generations, each adding to the rich legacy of Krug. Today, the House continues to be led by a family passionate about blending and creating world-class Champagne, focusing on quality, expression, and craftsmanship. Krug is known for its unique approach to blending, where each wine is treated with the utmost care to preserve its individual character, allowing the final creation to tell a story of exceptional terroir, artistry, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrug's dedication to producing the best Champagne is reflected in its meticulous winemaking process, which emphasizes long-term aging and the highest quality grape selection. The House is committed to the pursuit of excellence, from its vineyards to its cellars, and has built a reputation for creating Champagne that stands the test of time. The dream of the fifth generation of Krug, to create a rosé Champagne that could be replicated every year, has led to the creation of Krug Rosé 27ème Édition – an embodiment of the family’s vision and dedication to their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrug's philosophy is built on a passion for creating the finest Champagne, with a focus on expressing the unique character of each vintage while maintaining the timeless qualities of the House. The winemaking process is driven by a commitment to craftsmanship, with each wine treated individually to allow for the full expression of the terroir and its nuances. Krug is unwavering in its belief that great Champagne begins with great grapes, and the House sources its fruit from the finest vineyards, ensuring only the highest quality grapes make it into every bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eElegant Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e Delicate yet compelling, the nose reveals a symphony of aromas, from rose hips and peony to mulberries, redcurrant, and pepper. Subtle hints of cured ham and pink grapefruit add depth, offering an intriguing invitation to explore further\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eRich \u0026amp; Layered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e The palate is a beautiful balance of honeyed richness, citrus, and dried fruit. 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Born from the collaboration of two legendary figures in the wine world—Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi—Opus One represents the embodiment of passion, craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality. Since its inception in 1979, this exceptional wine has become a symbol of luxury, craftsmanship, and the marriage of tradition and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage of Opus One stands as a testament to the precision and dedication of the team at the winery. The year experienced dry conditions with the second lowest rainfall in Opus One’s history, but the winery team’s expertise and careful vineyard management resulted in a vintage of exceptional concentration and flavor. The 2021 Opus One is a reflection of the balance between power and finesse, with the wine’s character defined by its unique terroir in Oakville, including the esteemed To Kalon Vineyard. As always, Opus One is a harmonious blend of nature and human artistry, designed to be savoured today and for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReady to enjoy now or cellar for 20+ years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect with grilled steak, lamb, roasted vegetables, or a charcuterie board with aged cheeses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eOpus One Wines is the product of a visionary collaboration between two iconic figures in the world of winemaking: Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Their shared goal was to create a single, exceptional wine that embodies the perfect harmony between power and finesse, structure and texture. Founded in 1984, Opus One stands as a testament to their ambition, with a legacy that celebrates both time and place. The winery is nestled in the heart of Oakville, California, where four meticulously tended vineyard parcels produce the five classic Bordeaux grape varieties that define Opus One. Each vintage is crafted with a balance of delicate coaxing and gentle restraint, showcasing the expertise, passion, and dedication of the vineyard team. The resulting wine reflects the unique terroir of the Napa Valley, and Opus One has become a benchmark for premium wines, offering a timeless expression of the land and the vision of its founders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"982\"\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1985\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt Opus One, the philosophy is rooted in the belief that wine is an expression of both time and place. The vineyards, with their rich terroir, and the climate of Oakville work together to create wines that are the epitome of balance—combining strength and elegance, power and finesse. Every vintage of Opus One represents the character of the year, shaped by the geography, climate, and the human element involved in its creation. The winery’s commitment to sustainability is also central to its philosophy. Opus One takes an active role in preserving the land through regenerative farming practices, careful management of water resources, and the implementation of eco-friendly initiatives. These practices reflect a commitment to the environment and the community, ensuring that the winery continues to thrive for generations to come. In the pursuit of excellence, Opus One remains steadfast in its dedication to producing a singular wine that transcends time and connects past, present, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eNOSE – Seductive \u0026amp; Dark Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eSeductive aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry, and black cherry, intertwined with subtle floral hints of violet, vanilla, and delicate baking spices. These aromatic layers create a wine of depth and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003ePALATE – Concentrated \u0026amp; Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eConcentrated flavours of dark fruit mirror the nose, combined with a plush, creamy texture that comes from the fine-grained tannins. The wine is opulent, balanced, and beautifully integrated, with layers of black tea, liquorice, and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eFINISH – Lingering \u0026amp; Elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eLong and lingering, with a persistent hint of dark fruit, spice, and minerality that showcases the wine’s complexity. It is a perfect example of Opus One’s trademark balance of power and finesse, leaving an impression that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ReactMarkdownParser_TextContainer__fCLJH\" data-testid=\"youchat-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews + Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn enticing aroma of violets, cherry blossoms, fresh blue and black fruit and great structure define this beautiful, age-worthy wine. Subtle layering of fruit and oak spices between firm, fine-grained and supportive tannins gives it a calm intensity. So elegant and polished. Hints of cinnamon and graphite accent blackcurrant and blueberry flavors that linger and grow in a long finish. Already attractive to drink, but best after 2029. - James Suckling, 99 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Opus One is brilliant and I think one of the finest wines made from this estate. Deep ruby\/purple-hued, with a gorgeous perfume of cassis, darker raspberries, spicy oak, and obvious minerality, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel, lots of ripe tannins, and a great finish. It shines on all accounts and is complex, nuanced, textured, and beautifully balanced. It will have 30 years of prime drinking. Drink 2023-2053. - Jeb Dunnuck, 97 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2021 Opus One is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and half a percent each of Malbec and Merlot. It was aged up to 19 months in 100% new French oak. It's a seamless wine with balletic elegance and grace. From a deep ruby-crimson colour comes heady red and violet floral notes, sandalwood, and rich brown spices nuanced by graphite and dried sagebrush. Medium to full-bodied with ultrafine-grained tannins, almost powdery, with gorgeous cranberry and raspberry fruits and a kind of juicy, woody, crushed pomegranate seed character. You really can't believe how light and ephemeral this wine is. 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A reflection of both the vineyard’s terroir and the expertise of the Seysses family, this wine is built to evolve gracefully over time. Sourced from four distinct vineyards in the Morey-St-Denis appellation, this 1er Cru showcases the balance between deep, ripe fruit and an elegant structure. A wine of this caliber demonstrates the meticulous approach to winemaking at Domaine Dujac, with careful maceration and restrained extraction, resulting in a wine that will continue to improve for years to come. With its firm structure, rich fruit core, and powdery tannins, this is a wine for the patient collector, offering remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eDomaine Dujac, founded in 1968 by Jacques Seysses, is a beacon of excellence in Burgundy winemaking. 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The winery is known for its commitment to biodynamic practices and minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the pure expression of the terroir to shine through in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"861\"\u003ePhilosophy\/Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eAt Domaine Dujac, the philosophy centres on the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. The estate’s 24 vineyard blocks, planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other Burgundy varieties, are farmed with the utmost care and respect for the land. Certified organic since 2011 and with biodynamic practices introduced in 2003, Domaine Dujac prioritises healthy soils and sustainable farming methods, using organic composting, straw mulching, and cultivating inter-row cover crops to nourish the vineyard and maintain biodiversity. The emphasis is on producing low-yielding vines that can develop deep root systems, allowing the grapes to express the full potential of their terroir. The estate’s commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of its vineyard management, with a focus on hand-picking grapes, careful pruning, and a minimal-intervention approach to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"2521\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe winemaking philosophy at Domaine Dujac is rooted in the idea that the vineyard’s work should be respected and preserved. Using indigenous yeasts and minimal handling, the wines are crafted to showcase the unique character of each vintage and terroir. The whole-bunch fermentation method, along with light pressing and extended maturation in oak barrels, results in wines that are elegant, balanced, and able to age gracefully. With a dedication to preserving the natural expression of their vineyards, Domaine Dujac produces wines that reflect both the philosophy of its founders and the evolving vision of the next generation. Through their meticulous approach to both viticulture and winemaking, Domaine Dujac continues to be one of the most admired names in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eNOSE – Dark Plums, Cherries, Spices and Orange Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eSubtle earthy undertones. The wine’s aroma speaks to both its youth and its promising future, with floral notes adding an extra layer of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003ePALATE – Supple and Charming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eFine and powdery with a bright acidity that lifts the fruit. The wine is generous yet retains a sense of finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eFINISH – Long and Firm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eA graceful, youthful wine that will continue to evolve, developing more layers of flavour with time. The finish leaves a lingering sense of freshness and balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews + Accolades: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is \u0026lt;70% Ruchots with the balance in Clos Sorbé, Millandes and Charrières, all of which totals .79 ha. Moderate reduction is enough to blur the nuances of what are clearly ripe fruit. On the plus side, there is more size, weight and power to the bigger-bodied flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the noticeably firmer and moderately rustic finale. Patience strongly advised. Outstanding. Drink: 2034+ \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Allen Meadows, Burghound, 91-93 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the usual four vineyards. Deep crimson. The bouquet has quite an elegant style even if the individual fruits are not yet quite with us. Quite a firm structure behind but sitting well with the deep red fruit. Balanced and stylish, with good ageing potential. Drink: 2031-2038. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy, 92-95 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing aromas of dark plums and cherries mingled with baking spices and orange zest, the 2022 Morey-Saint Denis 1er Cru is medium to full-bodied, supple and charming, with a velvety attack that segues into a rich core of fruit that's framed by powdery tannins and lively acids. As ever, it's the sleeper of the Dujac portfolio. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- William Kelley, The Wine Advocate, 92-94 Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Jeremey Seysses: 'If you wanted to make something impenetrable, you could in 2022'. This wine is hardly impenetrable, but it is firm and tannic. There is a pleasantly ripe blackberry fruit aroma with notes of earth and mint, and the grippy texture brings lovely length to the wine. According to Seysses, they were trying to slow down extraction here. In 2022, the team did one pigeage every two days and a total maceration of 11 – 12 days instead of 15 – 18 days. The results are convincing indeed. Drink: 2028-2055 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Charles Curtis MW, Decanter, 95 Points. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finer Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2022\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Dujac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41725361225815,"sku":"DDUJACMSD1ER22","price":499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/0c75c5a2-3103-4772-8c91-9c4c6ca31831.png?v=1747961034"}],"url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/collections\/the-super-premium-wine-collection.oembed?page=4","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}