Unmistakably, Grange, this 2012 vintage is complex, flamboyant and lifted. An aromatic multi-cultural characteristics. The earthiness is well integrated with the aromas of dark fruits, grounded coffee, red liquorice and black olives, which leads to a firmly structured finish.

Bin 707 is a Cabernet Sauvignon reflection of Grange, intensely-flavoured fruit, completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak, expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 when fruit was directed to other wines, nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003 or 2011 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). Full bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 retains a secure place among the ranks of Australias finest Cabernets.

Regarded by many as a candidate for wine of the 2009 Bordeaux vintage. A huge accolade indeed for La Mission Haut-Brion considering the quite phenomenal wines being released. The 2009 can boast a colour that is almost impenetrable and a exciting bouquet of blackberry, truffles and spicy earth. The concentration of the palate is something to behold itself. A vinosity that is hard to find elsewhere, the flavours in the mouth follow on from the nose in nice order, yet the sheer power of the wine quite extraordinary. Layers of flavours continue throughout the palate and continue well into its length. Will no doubt be in short supply as all clamour to get a piece of this Bordeaux masterpiece.

Wonderfully perfumed and expressive, Domaine de Montille's Clos Vougeot displays the depth, concentration and beguiling complexity expected of this Grand Cru. Open and seductive in it's youth, it has the underlying structure and richness for long ageing.

PERROT-MINOT Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru 'La Richemone' VV ULTRA

Promontory is the result of Bill Harlan’s decades-long search for a singular, untamed site in Napa Valley. Located in a secluded canyon south of Oakville, the estate spans a unique geological convergence of volcanic, sedimentary, and metamorphic soils. Unlike the valley floor, these steep, high-altitude slopes are often shrouded in morning fog and surrounded by native forest. This specific terroir produces a Cabernet Sauvignon that is frequently described as the "missing shade of red" a wine with more mineral tension and structural grip than its siblings, Harlan Estate and BOND. The winemaking approach prioritises the expression of this rugged site through extended ageing. Fermentation occurs in a mix of concrete and oak vats, followed by roughly 36 months of maturation in large Austrian oak casks. These neutral vessels are chosen to refine the wine’s natural power without masking it with new wood flavours. Before release, the wine spends an additional period in the bottle, ensuring the tannins are integrated, and the wine is ready for the cellar. On the nose, Promontory is marked by crushed rock, graphite, and wild sage, alongside deep notes of black cherry and woodsmoke. The palate is characterised by its verticality and energy, featuring firm, fine-grained tannins and high acidity. You can expect concentrated flavours of cassis, liquorice, and cedar, finishing with a persistent, savoury mineral trail. This is a muscular, sophisticated Cabernet built for collectors, offering a distinct departure from the classic Napa profile.