2015 Australia

This possesses a staggering purity of fruit. The phrase “leaps out the glass” doesn’t do justice to the way in which this dominates the senses, with a lightness of touch and elegance that I just cannot recall in previous vintages of St Henri. The palate is textured and complex, never awkward or cloying in any way. This is a very complete wine. Overall, there is a sense that this is hewn from the same material as Grange, albeit in a quieter, perhaps even more polite manner.
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager

The name “Yattarna” comes from the Aboriginal word for “gradually” and represents Penfolds’s desire to conquer the realm of Australian Chardonnay. This is made from 100 percent Chardonnay from cool-climate regions in Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills. The wine spent eight months in French barriques (65 percent new). The nose shows hints of pear, apple and a touch of oak. Fine acidity races through the mouth with generous apple and pear flavours. The hint of new oak, as on the nose, shows itself here. It finishes long and balanced. Drink now to 2023+.
Mike Jordan, Private Account Manager

RWT stands for “Red Winemaking Trial”; trialled, tested and approved, but the name has stuck. Purple with an inky core, it displays aromas of spiced plums, cardamom and peppered steak, alongside a gentle cedar note. Broad-shouldered initially, the ripe tannins disperse across the palate as flavours of blueberry, blackberry and cinnamon dance on the tongue. Complexity here is derived from French oak, while a savoury character comes across the back of the palate with a bloodied meatiness. Suave and sophisticated, the 2015 RWT is coming together nicely and I expect it to reward in its early stages of development. Drink 2019-2030+.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager

A wine that is contemporary in feel and yet has deep historic roots within the story of Penfolds, the single-vineyard Magill Estate is singing this year. The nose is complex and inviting, with a melange of blackberry, damson and hints of mocha, thyme and beef fat. The palate is precise, svelte and medium-bodied. The French and American oak is absorbed beautifully into the rich fruit. Great acidity gives a moreish, tannic (filigree) bite at the end – full of spice and coffee notes. This is a rich succulent style of Shiraz, and yet with great coolness, purity and length. A wonderful expression of terroir. Drink 2021-2030+.
Stuart Rae, Commercial Manager
Dark purple. Very dense. Rich and very high toned. Sweet and with extremely high tannins. Lots of dried spices on the nose – handmade and with lots of dry integrity on the end. Very different from the Penfolds norm. Much drier and more traditional.
18/20, Jancis Robinson MW

Grosset has built up a reputation as one of Australia’s best producers, particularly acknowledged as Australia’s king of Riesling, an iconic estate that has almost single-handedly been responsible for the renaissance of Clare Valley Riesling. The likes of Hugh Johnson quoted as saying that it is "One of Australia's best small wineries, producing delicious Riesling". In Robert Parker’s view, “It is one of the finest New World Rieslings money can buy”. Jeffrey Grosset, an oenology graduate, gained vast experience with large Australian wine companies, such as Lindemans, before starting his own winery in 1981 in the historic township of Auburn, in the Clare Valley, Australia. The winery is based in a picturesque old butter and ice factor.

These vineyards have the most advanced vine canopy management in the region and the virtual absence of chemicals in pest and disease control is unique. Jeffrey Grosset has been held in such high esteem amongst his peers for his work with the Riesling grape that back in 1998 he won the accolade of 'Riesling Winemaker of the Year' in Hamburg, Germany.

A testament to his winemaking efforts, is his Polish hill Riesling being rated in the Langton’s classification as exceptional (only 17 wines in total and only 3 of these being white wine make this grade) alongside other iconic wines such as Penfolds Grange and Clarendon hills Astralis. The 2015 vintage marks the 35th anniversary of his winery which was established in 1981.

The Polish Hill displays a hint of lime juice, lemon grass, lifted floral aromatics of orange blossom, more open than other Polish Hill Rieslings I have had in the past. As refined as ever on the nose, this wine displays amazing poise that is tightly coiled around a steely, chalky backbone.  The palate is refined and linear, persistent, deep and long, a lovely grape pith grip on the tannins. Great care and attention has been given to this wine and it shows in its depth of flavour. The refinement of this wine makes it approachable now but will effortlessly age over the next 10 years, the patient amongst you will be rewarded.
Stuart Rae, Private Account Manager

87% Cabernet Sauvignon, higher than in the past, blended in typical Bordelais style with 11% Merlot and a single percent each of Cabernet Franc and Malbec. There is a firm Cabernet driven cassis note that is immediately obvious on this great Margaret River homage to Bordeaux. Fine grained tannins frame the structure with plenty of plummy red and black fruit. There is an impressive persistence to the blackcurrant and mint edged finish. Lots to like!
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager

This is immediately Cabernet on the nose, with herbal notes of capsicum and fennel offset by rich blackcurrant and juniper berry. There’s a floral character as well, with crushed violets and hawthorn. Silky and finely textured, the palate moves gently around a core of cool blackcurrants, fleshed out with a sweet earthiness. Very tasty on the palate, this is well-managed and the components really work together. Assertive with a fine acidity, this has a lovely texture and finishes with moreish black fruit. One of the finest releases of Bin 407 I can recall with lots to offer. Drink 2018-2028.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager

This has a classic 389 nose – black fig, blackcurrant, mint, anise, buttered toast and black pepper. There’s excellent balance between the Cabernet and Shiraz – neither overwhelms the other. The silky structure comes courtesy of the Cabernet, while there is plenty of flesh on the bones from the Shiraz. There is a long black-fruited finish. This year definitely lives up to the “baby Grange” moniker and it is no surprise that this is collected for future enjoyment year in, year out. Drink 2022-2030+.
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager

The Loechel Eden Valley Shiraz is sourced from a single vineyard at the Southern tip of the Eden Valley township. It was planted half a century ago by the Loechel family to sandy loam and areas of quartz and gravel, over weathered mica-schist and at 400 metres altitude.

Coming from the western section of a single vineyard in Eden Valley, the 2015 Loechel Shiraz from Eden Valley has a deep garnet-purple color and a gorgeous floral nose of roses and violets, with a whole array of baking spice-laced red and black fruit preserves emerging, plus some hints of cedar and chocolate box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is youthfully taut, firm and muscular, possessing a solid structure of grainy tannins and lively acidity, finishing with those glorious baking spice layers coming through. 300 cases were made. Drink 2018 – 2038. 
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate 229, 27th February 2017

The Struie is a blend of 46-year-old Eden Valley Shiraz vines and 82-year-old Barossa Shiraz, the former giving lift and acidity, the latter richness and weight.

A combination of Shiraz fruit from parcels in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, the Struie is a more forward drinking style which demonstrates the respective characteristics of its origins. Attractive blue fruit aromas on the nose with complementing sweet spice notes and hint of graphite. The palate is medium bodied with flavours of blackberry and sloes, backed by a little power and meaty richness from the Barossa fruit. A layer of blueberry and mulberry flavours come through towards the finish with a rolling freshness and flicks of mint. Neatly framed with ripe tannins and a velvety texture, this is finely balanced and will drink well from 2018 – 2026.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager

The Barossa & Eden Valleys Shiraz epitomises the philosophy of Powell & Son: to marry the greatness of the Barossa and Eden Valleys.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Barossa & Eden Valleys Shiraz delivers expressive red currant, black cherry and crushed blackberry notes over hints of baking spices, garrigue, black pepper and lavender. Medium to full-bodied and very finely textured with silken, fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, it has wonderful length and depth. Drink 2017 – 2035. 
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate 229, 28th February 2017

Intensity is prevalent throughout this amazing wine. Deep in colour, the nose abounds with blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis. These notes give way to mocha, chocolate and plum which are lifted by some wonderfully bright and crunchy red fruits. Warming velvety textures sing through as intensity prevails in wave upon wave. There is no lack of layers and textures here, yet the wine is light on its feet and ends with an extremely long finish. Another very, very fine Penfolds Grange. Drink 2023-2040+.
Jake Dean, Fine Wine Sales Manager