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No question that the brilliantly fine 2008 Reserve Bin 08A Chardonnay reflects the continued refinement of Penfolds’ chardonnays, and of Australian chardonnays in general. It is a light year removed from the first vintage of Yattarna, as, for that matter, is the 2007 Yattarna. The 08A was one of the highlights for me. 96 points; drink to 2023; 13% alc/vol; screwcap; $90
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Of course, everyone is interested in the Grange; for reasons of protocol I was not able to do an up-to-date tasting for the 2011 Wine Companion, relying instead on the September 2007 Rewards of Patience tasting. In fact, not too much has changed. The ‘05 is a more classic and compact wine than the ‘04. The fruit line of the ‘05 is glossy and smooth, the tannins and acidity acting as a break, and giving tightness. It has a long future ahead. 96 points; drink to 2045; 14.5% alc/vol; cork; $650
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1 comment:
Dear James was there an RWT tasted? They (the RWT's) seem to compare and contrast so well recently vs Grange Chiz Zar
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