Haselgrove Dileab Shiraz 2020 Review: Structured, Savoury, and Surprisingly Flexible “Dileab” takes its name from the Celtic word for heritage, a nod to Haselgrove’s agricultural roots and their careful approach to McLaren Vale vineyards. This 2020 release, bottle 3581 of 6018, was drawn from some of the region’s best Shiraz blocks and matured in French…
We opened this bottle expecting Penfolds’ take on a GSM to show polish, weight, and spice. What we found was a wine with a bit of everything: oak, fruit, acidity, tannin, and a flash of heat.
Brothers in Arms Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Review – A Composed Cabernet from Langhorne Creek We opened this over lunch on a cold, rainy winter’s day, drawn to the name, the label, and the warmth of a Cabernet Sauvignon.
Penfolds Bin 8 is often positioned as the more approachable sibling in the Penfolds family—less prestigious than the numbered icons, but still built with structure and seriousness. This 2021 release delivers on that intent: a bold, oak-forward wine that doesn’t chase sweetness or softness.
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet 2020 belongs to the more accessible tier of the Penfolds range, crafted for drinkers who want structure and polish without stepping into prestige pricing.