Penfolds, St. Henri Shiraz Vintage:2009 The natural ripeness of the

The natural ripeness of the year amps up the Chardonnay flavors

the 2013 Barolo Monvigliero is creamy

almost salty finish

has virtually no acidity and is aging beautifully

Here the soil speaks quite clearly

Penfolds, St. Henri Shiraz Vintage:2009 The natural ripeness of theThis is an incredibly deep colour, which belies its age. Even more impressive is the fulsome nose of iris, crme de cassis and raspberries. The palate is wonderfully complex and moreish, with flavours of liquorice, rosemary, violets, leather and sublime red and black fruits. It has wonderful intensity, drive, definition, generosity of texture and balance, remaining incredibly young and primary and only just beginning to hit its stride. A truly