Penfolds 2015, St Henri, Shiraz89. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 5% "Black olive and plum notes form the base of the 2015 Shiraz St Henri, a wine that sees no new oak (it's aged entirely in old foudres). This vintage includes 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives a bit of lift and a leafy, floral note on the nose. It's medium to full bodied, with a firm, structured feel and ample tannins to ensure 20 plus years of longevity." 93 100 Wine Advocate

The best Pauillac I ever tasted (and this wine has been a revelation ever since they first introduced it)

The tannins are young (but not stemmy or bitter)

25% American) and the second year in large oak vats

Touch of chewiness on the finish

Tasting NotesMade from a blend of 93% Charonnay from Granc Cru vineyards in Chouilly and 7% 1er Cru Pinot Noir

near Saint-Émilionl

La Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House

September 2016

this will benefit from several years in bottle

and blueberry

“2016 is a fantastic

It also goes along very well with fatty fish and cheese