Karthäuserhof tasting

2010 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG
Light cork.

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Weissburgunder
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, light peach touch, fresh and fruity. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, light, almost metallic minerality in the finish. 85

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, leaner nose, some pears. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, fruity, elegant, lovely balance, touch bitter finish. 86

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, flinty minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, lovely balance, minerals finish. 88

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Spätlese trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some peach and apricots, minerals, flinty notes nose. Fresh acidity, playful, detailed, elegant and nuanced, lovely peach minerals freshness, long, narrower finish. 90

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Sang
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, fruity, some flint, green and yellow apples, pears nose. Fresh acidity. Fresh, fruity, minerals, peach, apples, pears, elegant fruit and texture. Sang is a part of the Karthäuserhofberg vineyard. 91

2013 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Tyrell's Edition trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, elegant pears nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant texture, minerals, yellow apples, good length. 89

2011 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, faint honey touch, pears and peach, tight. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, apples peel, pears, touch of peach, minerals backbone and almost smoky flinty note, long. 94

2010 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, minerals, flinty, elegant nose, layered even if tight. Fresh acidity, minerals, elegant fruit and texture, lovely balance, playful and refined but not quite as concentrated as the 2011. 93

2009 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, some lemons, detailed, slight herbal touch far back towards thyme, charming nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, some phenolics giving some bitterness, rounded and fruity. Lovely balance. 92

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Schieferkristall Feinherb
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, lovely ripe cool fruits and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, apples and minerals, lovely balance. 86

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, closed. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, elegant, fresh and fruity, lovely balance, good length. 88

2015 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Tight, peach, apples, fresh, fruity nose, tight. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, lovely balance, minerals and yellow fruits. This is the top level sweet from Karthäuserhof this vintage, with new cellar master and management the focus has been to get the structure back in the portfolio and focus on the dry wines for the first vintage after several changes. 89

1989 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Nr 57
Pale golden. Spices, minerals, ripe apples, apple cake notes, ripe pears and peach, some smoky notes. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, leaner mid palate, but pure lovely fruit, yellow fruity, plums, some cassis notes, long finish. All about balance more than power. 94

1989 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese Kurze Goldkapsel Nr 28
Pale lemon yellow. Honey, some cinnamon, baked apples and pears, overripe plums, layered nose, has depth to it. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples, pears, minerals, lovely balance, elegant and nuanced, long. 93

1990 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel No 6
Corked

1989 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Beerenauslese Nr 54
Golden. Rich nose, raisins, sultanas, some spices, layered and detailed nose, intense, tropical fruits, floral, pure riesling nectar. Fresh acidity, playful, apples, minerals, elegant fruit and texture, lovely balance, rich and rounded, never sticky, even if the acidity just plays with the residual sugar and the wine is not mouthwatering as such, but it handles the body and weight of the sugar in a sublime, refined way, superb balance. One of the most refined and least flamboyant BA's I've had. 96

2011 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Nr 54
Golden. Apricots, pineapples, raisins, sultanas, detailed, layered, rich and fruity nose, intense yet subdued. Some exotic flowers and spices. Playful acidity, delicious balance, fruity, fresh actually, lively, intense sweetness, dried fruits, overripe yellow fruits and cinnamon, long. 97





2013 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, elegant nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, minerals, pure apples palate, lovely balance. 86

2011 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, elegant lighter minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, rounded texture, canned pears finish, light and elegant. 88

2009 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity, slight touch of petroleum far back, light vanilla note (not from wood). Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, pears, peach, elegant texture, lovely balance. 87

2007 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity, faint cinnamon touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, lovely cool yellow fruit over minerals, good length. 87

White Bordeaux including Yquem

2014 Château Bonnet blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, gooseberries and a touch of peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, lean finish. 83

2012 Château Carbonnieux blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Honey, peach, vanilla, floral notes and wax nose, shut. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, wax and honey, evolved bottle. 88

2010 Château Olivier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, some vanilla, peach, apricots, tropical fruits and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, plaster, gooseberries, touch of peach, long. 92

2010 Domaine de Chevalier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Honey, wax, minerals, yellow apples and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, ripe yellow fruits, lacks some vibrancy but long. 92

1995 Château Coutet
Golden. Apricots, fruity, rich, some caramel and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, caramel and burnt sugar, creme brûlée, intense, bitter finish. 91

1996 Château d'Yquem
Golden. Honey, tropical fruits, some caramel notes, pineapples, vanilla, rich and intense nose. Floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, intense, apricots and vanilla, light bitter touch to it, detailed and nuanced, long. 94

Schätzel and Grivot tasting

2014 Schätzel Pettenthal Riesling GG
Kr 387,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some lemons, tight and firm nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, flinty, lemons and green apples, long finish. Give it at least one hour in decanter. 93

2015 Schätzel Reinweiss Riesling trocken
Kr 214,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, somewhat reductive nose, give it at least an hour in decanter. Yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, lemons, refreshing, good length. 88

2013 Schätzel ViniNor Nierstein Riesling
Kr  720,- Magnum
Golden. Apples, yellow fruits, some minerals, peach and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, pears, elegant, playful. 89

2015 Schätzel Riesling KabiNett
Kr 260,70
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, tight, bit reductive nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, playful, detailed, refreshing, lemons, juicy. Long. 92



2014 Grivot Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Kr 369,-
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, elegant and nuanced, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant, a fuller bodied and more concentrated Bourgogne rouge. Lovely. 89

2014 Grivot Vosne-Romanée
Kr 566,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, some deeper notes, touch of spices, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh,f ruity, red berries and spices, softer and rounded texture, long. 91

2014 Grivot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts
Kr 1312,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, elegant, floral, detailed, layered nose, seductive, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, red berries and spices, fruity, structured, intense, long. 94

2014 Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots
Kr ??
Bright ruby. Scented, violets, raspberries, fresh, fruity, bright nose, detailed, layerd, beautiful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some anise, spices, detailed, elegant, refreshing, long. 94

2014 Grivot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées
Kr ??
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, fresh, seductive, fruity, elegant, refined, some exotic notes, beautiful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, detailed, nuanced, layered, lovely balance, long. 94

2014 Grivot Clos de Vougeot
Kr ??
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, elegant, some spices and exotic notes, some floral notes, detailed, beautiful depth to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some spices, detailed, structured, firm, long. 94

2014 Grivot Echezeaux
Kr 2215,-
Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, elegant and nuanced, somewhat tight, lovely light exotic note, bit more tender expression, layers, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, firm still, detailed, layered, elegant, refined, long. Stunning. 95

Summer tasting Sandefjord July 2016 (Part two)

Marcel Pierre Special Cuvée for Color Line Brut
JUL 16 Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, brioche, minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded, fruity, brioche. 85

2013 Keller Abst E
JUL16 Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, pears and peach nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, some minerals, then a quite bitter finish, lemon peel and quite green. Not the best balance. Bottle had been "opened" with Coravin in November 2015. I did not taste the bottle then, but has lost quite a bit according to owner. 86

2015 Juliusspital Würzburger Riesling trocken
JUL 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples, pears, some yeast still. 85

1997 Nikolaihof Riesling Vinothek
JUL 16 Served blind. Towards golden. Intense walnut and almonds, some honey, marzipan. Fresh acidity, bitter, quite oxidised, I would say faulty. With answer in hand, definitely faulty. Nowhere close to other bottles.

2004 Domaine de Chevalier blanc
JUL 16 Ox.

2012 Château Haut-Bergey
Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, vanilla, apples, elderflower,  minerals. Fresh acidity, apples, grapefruits, minerals, fruity, rounded, bit hard on the wood. 87

2001 Château La Fleur Morange
JUL 16 Ruby, brick rim and sediments. Roses, liquorice, cherries, dates, prunes, chocolate and coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, structured, fruity, ripe, blackberries, cherry stones and liquorice, long. 94

1998 Château Musar
JUL 16 Cloudy medium ruby, brick rim. Scented, liquorice, red berries, some floral notes nose. Hung game. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins polishing off, red and darker fruits, some figs and prunes, leather, lovely balance, juicy yet minerals, lovely, long. 93

1998 Penfolds Grange
JUL 16 Deep ruby, sediments. Rich nose, intense, spices, liquorice, blackberries, blueberries, eucalyptus, layered, deep, incredible depth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, ripe, intense, dark berries, liquorice, exotic spices, mint, layers of lush fruit, incredible length. 98

1996 Château Poujeaux
Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, figs, prunes, dried violets, cool and elegant nose, some cassis and blueberries still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, lively, figs and prunes, still firm, long. 92

2010 Elio Altare Barolo
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, blueberries, anise, some vanilla, light chocolate and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured yet rounded, dark berries, cherries, tar, vanilla and spices, long. 92

2001 Vieux Château Certan
Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, vanilla, light cedar, cassis, leather, delicate nose, layered, subdued, served a bit cold. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, blueberries, spices, juicy notes, structured, cool, long. 93

2008 Oremus Szamorodni
Pale golden. Apples, raisins, floral notes, fruit driven nose, apricots and peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, bit lean finish. 87

2008 Schloss Lieser Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, faint cinnamon touch nose, focused and narrow. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, playful, elegant, refined, apples, cinnamon, fresh, linear, peach and apricots, long. Leaner. 94

2001 Château Raymond Lafon
Golden, amber hue. Rich nose, apricots, vanilla, pineapples, intense, dried fruits, caramel, concentrated nose, honey. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, concentrated, intense, detailed yet almost too up front. Some bitter notes, rich and layered, long. This one would actually be more graceful with less concentration. 92

2012 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Francia
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some herbs, spices, overripe blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, right tannins, sweet, dark fruits and liquorice, alcoholic. Barbera for kids. 85

A few November wines, including Le Pin, Mouton, Yquem and more

2014 Bouchard Bourgogne Chardonnay La Vignée
NOV 16 pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, somewhat creamy texture. 84

2006 Château de Lamarque
NOV 16 Ruby. Touch of cedar and tobacco, cassis, some spices, scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, elegant and nuanced, still firm, dark fruits, long. 90

2013 La Chablisienne Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, floral, denser Preuses, faint almonds note, some citrus. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, playful and elegant, nuanced, long. 94

1996 Le Pin
Ruby with garnet rim. Floral, red berries, some spices, plums, figs, chocolate nose, surprisingly mature for the age. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some spices, plums, figs, seems mature again but long and persistent. 94

1983 Château Mouton Rothschild
Ruby, brick rim. Figs, tobacco, leather, cedar, plums, exotic, scented, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner yet charming, mature, dried fruits, leather, long. Not the best bottle. 92

1998 Château La Fleur Petrus
Ruby. Plums, dark fruits, red berries, some truffles, anise, something earthy and leathery beneath nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still firm and structured, slightly rustic texture, long finish. Has gained something since last bottle but not that charming to me. 93

1978 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay
Ruby, brick rim. Blackberries, leather, liquorice, cherries and some herbs note nose. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, oxidative, plums and tobacco, cherries, bit sweet and sour, long. 92

1993 Château d'Yquem
Golden. Leaner apricots, peach and pineapples nose, some caramel. Fresh acidity, lively but leaner, lacks some intensity, refreshing, good length. 89

2014 Penfolds Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, liquorice and vanilla, ripe, sweet notes, needs air to open up. 87

Penfolds tastings October 2016

Penfolds Collection Pre-tasting og ekstrasmaking i Oslo.

2015 Pengolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay
Kr 139,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light yellow fruity, citrus and butter touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, light creamy note. 83

2015 Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay
Kr 259,90
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, apples, pears, peach, some vanilla, butter and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, minerals, light creamy note, good length. 89

2012 Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Kr 949,90
Pale lemon yellow. Popcorn, butter, apples, peach, vanilla, some spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, creamy, fruity, ripe, lemons, vanilla, refreshing and detailed, long. 94

2013 Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Kr 949,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, vanilla, fresh and fruity nose, yighter and less open than the '12 beside it. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, creamy, lemons, vanilla, elegant finish, long. 94

2015 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Red berries, light spicy nite nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, dark fruits, light vanilla note. 82

2013 Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro
Kr 269,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, chocolate, ripe and rich, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and fruity, some wood in the finish, long. 90

2014 Pengolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
Kr 449,-
53CS 47S Deep ruby. Scented, fruity, red berries, blackberries, floral notes, charming and elegant nose. Fresh. Acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries and spices, long. 93

2013 Penfolds St Henri
Kr 699,90
96S 4CS Deep ruby. Dark fruits, rich and intense nose, spices, some jammy notes, peppery, blackberries and mulberries. Fresh. Acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, intense, spices, juicy, long. 94

2014 Penfolds RWT
Kr 899,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, anise, rich and fruity nose yet tight and firm. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, detailed, ripe and rich, long. Juicy. 94

2012 Penfolds Grange
Kr 3599,-
98S 2CSDeep ruby. Dark fruits, rich and intense, spices, layers of blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, exotic notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, dark berries and spices, detailed, sweet dark fruits, peppery, vanilla, blackberries, blueberries and mulberries, touch of tobacco and chocolate, long. Stunning and hedonistic. 98

Penfolds Father Tawny
Kr 299,90
Amber with golden hue. Dried fruits, some caramel, red berries, touch of figs. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, some nuts, refreshing and lively, good length. 88

2015 Penfolds Bin 311 Tumbarumba Chardonnay
Watery lemon yellow. Light apples, pears, light vanilla, fresh and fruity nose, light spices touch. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, vanilla, spices, creamy, rounded, fairly rich finish. Good length. 89

2015 Penfolds Reserve Bin A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, peach, vanilla, creamy note, spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, lemons and spices, detailed, creamy and rounded, long and elegant. 92

2014 Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro
Ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, spices, cinnamon, pepper, cherries, brambles and blackberries nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, juicy and spices, liquorice, good length. Bit of warmth. Give it a half an hour in decanter even if it has a slight rustic bitter finish as a style. 89

2014 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
Kr 449,-
Ruby. Scented, beautiful red berries, violets, fruity, fresh and detailed, spices and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, spices, fruity, dark berries and spices, rich and ripe with this leaner red berries and violets mid palate, rich and fruity finish, long. Beautiful vintage for the 389. 92

2013 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz
Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, some spices, rich and intense, blackberries and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, blackberries, mulberries, light ripe raspberries note, spices, anise, juicy, rounded, touch of mint, rich yet lively, long. 94

2014 Penfolds Bin 798 RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz
Deep ruby. Tight, dark fruity nose, rich and ripe, spices, jammy, blackberries and blueberries, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, spices, ripe, rich, fruity, intense, smoky notes and rich dark berries, long juicy bramble and mulberries finish. 93

2012 Penfolds Grange
98S 2CS Deep ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, some spices, a tighter and firmer vintage even if expressive, not quite as open as some vintages upon release. Deep, minty, rich, blackberries, spices, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, spices, layered, deep, intense, velvety texture, juicy, deep, refreshing, all sorts of ripe red fruits and dark berries, long. Could go higher with age as it is somewhat tight now. 97

Penfolds Father Tawny
Amber with ruby tints and golden rim. Raisins, dried apricots, figs and prunes nose, some spices and mint. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, fruity, spices, dried fruits, elegant and rounded. Lovely texture. 89

2013 Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Kr 949,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, vanilla, spices, creamy nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, pears and vanilla notes, ripe apples, creamy, long. 94

Penfolds Collection middag

2006 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, plaster and yeast nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, fresh, fruity, minerals, elegant and nuanced, long. 92

2008 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne Aligoté
Watery lemon yellow. Vanilla, minerals, fruity, chalk, oysters, apples and pears nose. Spices. Fresh acidity, vanilla, herbs, lemons, green notes, apples, light, chalky, good length. 89

2007 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay
Watery lemon yellow. Vanilla, apples, minerals, light lemons nose, fresh and fruity, rounded. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, apples, minerals, pears, smoky finish. A little bit fat and even if it is the finish that saves it, a bit on the ripe and heavy side. Still a lovely wine, but served blind next to the 08 Bin 08 A, that one stole the show for me. 90

2008 Penfolds Bin 08A Chardonnay
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, detailed and fruity, vanilla and spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, spices, vanilla and spices, pears, long. 92

2007 Penfolds Bin 707
Ruby. Cassis, spices, rich, intense, detailed, some mint, anise, touch of eucalyptus, almost an iron touch to it, warm cinnamon, deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, rich, spices, dark berries, some cooked plums, cassis and blueberries, long. 95

2005 Penfolds Grange
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, intense, ripe, rich, liquorice, blackberries, blueberries, spices, some cinnamon, black pepper, has a depth that is difficult to describe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, deep, blueberries, detailed and layered, juicy, spices, masses of fruits but freshness to follow up, beautiful. Long. 97

2012 Penfolds Grange
Deep ruby. Rich, dark fruity, spices, massive, ripe, more open than last bottle, just layers of deep ripe dark fruits of all sorts with layers of spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, deep and dark, spices, playful yet rich and ripe, red fruity, superb length. 98