South Australia
Penfolds Grange 1992
$1,099.99Refined and fully developed, with blackberry, blackcurrant and plum layered with liquorice, cinnamon, dark chocolate, dried herbs and smoky oak. Medium-bodied yet concentrated, the palate balances sweet ripe fruit with silky tannins, savoury cedar and a long, bittersweet finish. Decant for about two hours and serve with veal, lamb or slow-roasted beef.
Bk Wines 2016 Swaby Chardonnay
$64.99A taut, savoury Chardonnay with crisp apple and lemon blossom set against roasted hazelnut and a gently smoky, flinty edge. A year in French oak gives the palate breadth and grip, while bright acidity and a salty mineral line keep the finish focused. Its layered, reductive style benefits from a short decant and pairs naturally with roast poultry, firm cheese or richer seafood.
Penfolds Grange 2013
$1,249.99Powerful and intensely youthful, with blueberry, redcurrant, plum and mulberry joined by coffee bean, chocolate, allspice, Szechuan pepper and dry herbs. Richly textured and dense, the palate combines bright fruit with remarkably smooth tannins, precise balance and a long, spicy finish. Give it about four hours in a decanter and serve with roast lamb or beef.