Few Australian reds carry their lineage as calmly as The Signature. Part of Yalumba’s Rare & Fine collection since 1962, it has long stood as a meeting point between Cabernet Sauvignon discipline and Shiraz depth.
Thicker Than Water Legacy Shiraz 2021 Review – Respectable but Not Moving We opened this bottle with curiosity, expecting a polished McLaren Vale Shiraz carrying both fruit and oak. What we found was a wine that asked for patience — restrained at first, then gradually revealing more character once given air and food. Appearance Deep…
Bin 23 represents Penfolds’ exploration of Pinot Noir through a modern lens. The 2021 vintage is a single-region expression sourced from esteemed cool-climate vineyards in Tasmania.
Decoy Pinot Noir 2021 Review – A Pinot That Shows Its Hand Early We opened this bottle over a weekend lunch, curious about Decoy’s California Pinot Noir. We expected light fruit, soft oak, and a touch of charm—but the wine showed its hand quickly: lean, oak-driven, and reluctant to reveal much else. Appearance A bright ruby core fading to…
A bottle of quiet authority. The name alone—Euphonium—signals something layered, sonorous, orchestral. You don’t open a Henschke on a whim; it’s a wine with lineage and structure.
We opened this bottle on a grey, rainy winter’s afternoon—the kind of weather that makes you crave depth, warmth, and something structured. With a reputation for classic styling and a label that carries weight in the Cabernet world.
A bold Barossa Shiraz with a heritage name behind it, Elderton’s 2021 expression walks the line between classic richness and structured restraint. Tasted on a rainy winter afternoon, it felt seasonally perfect—deep-hued, brooding, and slow to reveal its character. This isn’t one that rushes to impress. It invites patience—and food.
Château Yaldara Grand Cuvée Shiraz 2021 is one of the most expensive bottles we’ve opened to date—and it knows it. This Barossa Valley Shiraz arrives dressed for attention, with a bold black label, deep glass, and 15% ABV that hints at both power and polish.
Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 was the final bottle in our Max’s trio. After tasting the Shiraz and Shiraz Cabernet earlier in the week, this Cabernet arrived with quiet confidence. The label—Penfolds’ classic presentation with Max Schubert’s profile tucked into the corner—remains as refined and familiar as ever.