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1 bottle Penfolds 2012 Cabnernet Sauvignon, Bin 407, South Australia: 

95 points James Halliday

The grapes came from Wrattonbully, Padthaway, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Langhorne Creek, partially barrel-fermented before spending 14 months in 22% French (100% new) and 68% American (19% new, 16% 1yo, 43% seasoned) oak hogsheads. A very interesting wine; it's not until the finish of the palate and aftertaste that the leopard's spots become clear. From this point you need to work backwards to finally arrive (on reassessment) at the bouquet, which has developed the cassis and plum fragrance it initially lacked, likewise the juicy fruit of the mid-palate.

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Made with a blend of fruit from Wrattonbully, Padthaway, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Langhorne Creek, the 2012 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet color with a hint of purple and a nose exuding warm blackberry compote notes, blueberry preserves, spice cake and mocha plus a touch of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it offers mouth-filling black berry and cassis flavors with a touch of mint, a crisp line of acid and firm grainy tannins to shape the long finish. 

1 bottle Penfolds 2010 Chardonnay, Yattarna, Tasmania:  

Dubbed the 'White Grange' by many wine lovers, Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay is the epitome of power and elegance in a glass. Yattarna translates directly as 'little by little or gradually' which describes how the Penfolds team have approached the creation of their white wine triumph. Meticulous attention to detail and intuition from the winemaking team makes Yattarna one of Australia's greatest Chardonnays.

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2010 Yattarna Chardonnay is a 100% MLF wine made from a blend of fruit that is 96% from Tasmania, and 4% from the Adelaide Hills. It exudes attractive floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine notes with hints of toast, crushed stones and chalk over a grapefruit and pineapple core with a whiff of sulfide. Light to medium-bodied, it is very tight with refreshing acid laced with hints of minerals. Youthful, long and layered on the finish, it should age beautifully. Drink it now to 2020+. 

93 points Wine Spectator

Crisp, taut and sharply focused, delivering a lively and expressive mouthful of lime-accented pear, floral and mineral flavors that come together seamlessly on the finish. This shows intensity without weight, with depth to spare. Best from 2015 through 2025. 22 cases imported.

Also included is the "Rewards of Patience" book by Penfolds Winemaker,  as well as "Penfolds" cuff links and pashmina, PLUS you will receive a one year subscription to Wine Spectator Magazine for access to wine ratings and news all year long. 

Donor: Cheryl Lewis