Fess Parker

Ashley's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

9.0

I’ve tasted couple excellent bottles of well aged Pinot from Ashley’s vineyard. This Chardonnay is young but very good too.

The 2022 combines the AVA’s coastal freshness with the vintage’s generous ripeness. Aromas of lemon zest, yellow apple, and grilled pineapple mingle with vanilla, brioche, and a saline breeze. The palate is sleek yet plush, balancing citrus-driven acidity with creamy mid-palate weight. Subtle spice frame a long juicy finish.

8 months in French oak barrel, 30% new. — 2 months ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Bob McDonald

9.1

A classic Coonawarra Cabernet nose of mint, herbs, blackberry and leafiness. Very vibrant and energetic for a 15 year old wine. Most of that carrying through to the medium to full bodied palate. One of the icons of the Australian wine scene, first produced in 1954 and one of the most collected wines in Australia. Very underpriced for its quality and pedigree. I might leave my last bottle for 5 years in its 20th year. It will easily travel the journey. — 3 months ago

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Doug Powers

Still have fond memories of the 2001-2004 vintages, which I purchased and we consumed over 6-8 years. Don’t see this in the U.S. much any more.

Bob McDonald

It’s interesting that Treasury Wine Estates who own both Penfolds and Wynns choose to push Penfolds over Wynns in the USA.

Penley Estate

Tolmer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Doug Powers

8.9

Earthy and minty aromas and flavors, moderate structure, lovely fruit, ABV (14.5%) is well-disguised, drinking well tonight, but should last 5+ more years, lovely Coonawarra Cabernet! — 5 months ago

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Fess Parker

Rodney's Vineyard Syrah 2019

Ming L

9.2

This has evolved nicely since I tasted it couple years ago. Tannins have mellow and it starts to show integration and elegance, though aromatic profile remains pretty much the same. A keeper. — 2 months ago

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Penfolds

Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2008

Bob McDonald

9.2

Deep crimson in colour. Notes of blackberry and other black fruits, quite bold for a Coonawarra (cool climate) Shiraz. In this warmer year of 2008 in South Australia this wine tastes more like a Barossa or McLaren Vale Shiraz than a Coonawarra Shiraz. Dry herbal notes and verging on full bodied. Being a Penfolds Bin No. red it will easily pass 20 years in the cellar. Hasn’t got the usual spice and pepper of a Bin 128 in this warmer year. — 3 months ago

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Doug Powers

Fond memories of drinking older versions of this back in the day!!