Bin 688 Vineyard

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 11 days ago

Penfolds

Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Shay A
9.2

I don’t have much experience with the Bin 407 from Penfolds compared to others in the portfolio, but I was curious to see how this was drinking at 20yrs after recently getting locally for a steal.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Even knowing this is cab, I still expected a Penfolds Shiraz type aromatic, and while I didn’t exactly get that, the American Oak in the background alongside the ripe fruit do help bring Penfolds semi in to focus. This needed about 90mins in bottle to wake up…initially I was concerned I had missed a window as it was very stewed and fig dominant (not much fruit). The American Oak notes started appearing (faint coconut and dill) and then high toned red fruits. After 90mins, the palate bulked up and showed some black fruits, cassis, espresso, and even some Andes mint at the finish. Plenty of tannin too.

I’d open soon if you have any left, but give it some time to wake up. (Yes, the ‘94 Monte Bello was insanely good, as was the still young ‘06 Unico).
— a month ago

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Penfolds

Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2022

Incredibile gunflint old world like. Impressive finish. Needs time to relax and integrate. Massive effort. — 3 months ago

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Villa Maria

Private Bin Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 11 days ago

Penfolds

Bin 28 Shiraz

Good stuff. Worth the $28. Have faith in Australia after this. — a month ago

Penfolds

Bin 150 Marananga Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010

The first vintage of Bin 150 was 2008 so this 2010 was probably the best to that point. Very dark Ruby in colour - impenetrable. The nose has blood plum and blackberry with mocha and cocoa aromas. The palate is rich, dense and full bodied. Opulent with blackberry and dark chocolate. Built to last for decades. A very Barossa Penfolds Shiraz. — 3 months ago

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David T

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It is certainly very Barossa.

Penfolds

Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

96+ very curious to taste it in 15-20 years — 3 months ago

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Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

v18. Outstanding!!!!! Soft , smokey plum nose. Rich blackberry, currant and plum fruit. Velvety smooth leather finish. Fantastic!!!! — 4 days ago

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2021

Full bodied, perfumed, good weight. Sports plenty of dark fruits, rooibos, baking spices, eucalyptus. — 3 days ago

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Penfolds

Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 1990

Still celebrating that LNP win in the Qld State election. Deep crimson with a tawny meniscus. Dense and rich on nose and palate. Blackberry, mocha and dark plum as mentioned in prior notes. Very balanced with nothing protruding. At 34 years of age the oak has totally integrated when in its youth it was prominent, like many Penfolds reds. Supple mouth feel and incredible palate length. Previous notes mention that this was Wine Spectators Wine of the Year and definitely put Grange on the map in the USA. 95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Unreal! 98 points. — a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I’ve been buying Grange since the 1977, which I bought in NYC around 1985. Anyway, my point is that certainly Parker in the Wine Advocate were extolling the virtues of Grange years before the 1990 was WS Wine of the Year. But lucky you to still have some!!
David White

David White

Not sure about mixing wine and politics it’s a bit like talking religion over Sunday lunch given the religious and political persuasions of the populace
That said I have a 1990 stashed away which I might try this Christmas 😂😂