Australia's premier cool climate Cabernet. It was John Middleton's dream to create such a wine and purchased the Mount Mary property in the Yarra Valley in 1971 to persue this dream. Quintet is his dream realised and is a blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
The initials RWT stand for Red Winemaking Trial, the name given to the project internally by Penfolds when developmental work began in 1995. No longer a trial, RWT Shiraz was launched in 2000. Its style is opulent and fleshy, made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and plush texture. The result is a wine that helps to redefine Barossa shiraz at the highest quality level.Peak drinking: 2022 - 2050
Bright plum in colour, Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon displays delicate notes of mint and blackcurrant, with a more savory bouquet of semi-dried tomatoes and fruit chutney at the end. A hint of oak and spice adds extra warmth. On the palate a flavour-wheel of spearmint, milo powder, chocolate and black liquorice.
By Farr Tout Près Pinot Noir is pale ruby colour with medium intense aromas of crushed raspberries, beets, loam, truffles and a hint of lavender. Crisp with a medium level of fine tannins matched to the concentrated fruit, it has a long minerally finish.
Penfolds Bin 389 is the classic South Australian red! Often referred to as 'Baby Grange' or 'Poor Man's Grange', Bin 389 was the wine that helped to build Penfolds' solid reputation with wine drinkers around the world. A magnificent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from the very best regions and vineyards available to Peter Gago and his team, the robust nature of the Cabernet grape give structure and body to the wine while the opulent Shiraz fruit provides suppleness and intensity. A true icon of Australian wine first created by the legend himself, Max Schubert, Peter Gago is quoted as saying 'Through thick and thin, across all vintages, Bin 389 always delivers - benefitting from over half a century of practice!
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay displays an initial bouquet of slate and wet stone, with nuances of lightly roasted almonds. Subtle hints of citrus, shrouded by nectarine and nashi pear fruits. On the palate, a spiced multi-citrus compote with a very delicate acidity. Balanced and will develop exceptionally well with cellaring.
Product Description: Bollinger B16 is a vintage Champagne shaped by the contrasts of the 2016 season, a year that tested the limits of the region and highlighted the resilience of the Maison. Drawn largely from late-ripening Grand and Premier Cru sites in the Montagne de Reims, the wine reflects a blend of approximately 73 percent Pinot Noir and 27 percent Chardonnay, showing a refined tension between depth and clarity. Fermentation in oak barrels and more than seven years on lees give the wine its poised texture and subtle complexity. The 2016 growing season moved from cold, wet conditions and spring frosts to an intense late summer, concentrating flavours while reducing yields. Bollinger’s decision to focus on structured Pinot Noir from its strongest terroirs brings definition and drive, supported by Chardonnay that adds lift and detail. Manual riddling and disgorgement preserve the precision of the blend, while the extra brut dosage of 4 g/L maintains transparency and restraint. B16 steps away from Bollinger’s more muscular cuvées and leans into purity and finesse. The black and white bottle echoes the vintage’s interplay of delicacy and depth, presenting a Champagne that feels composed, textural and finely etched. It is well suited to dishes that highlight clean lines and gentle richness such as oysters, scallops or lightly poached seafood. Tasting Notes NOSE – Floral and lifted Hawthorn and acacia with white stone fruit, bergamot and subtle almond. PALATE – Silky and precise Pear and yellow plum with citrus zest, candied lemon and a mineral edge supported by gentle saline tension. FINISH – Long and mineral Persistent and elegant with refined salinity and a lingering chalky line. Reviews & Accolades “A sophisticated champagne with extremely refined character and linear phenolics that give it length and class. It's medium-bodied with grapefruit and apples as well as pie crust. Bright acidity at the end.” - James Suckling, 96 points “Supple and already blooming, with a spicy and lush nose from oak and a salty tang.” - Essi Avellan MW, 94–96 points “Lively and more floral than many a Bollinger champagne, almost transparent and filigree with marked but not excessive acidity.” - Jancis Robinson MW, 17.5/20 Finer Details: Style - Champagne Varietal - Pinot Noir Chardonnay Country - France Region - Champagne Vintage - 2016 Bottle Size - 750ml ABV - 12%