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and timeless elegance of Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 1997 — a luxurious Barossa expression that continues to define Australian fine wine excellence
Poire Poivrée takes the elegant sweetness of French Bartlett pears and cracks black Kampot pepper over the top
A lively start which unveils aromas of dates and dried figs mingled with currants and dried apricots
Blending with Cabernet Sauvignon was never planned
Georges Vernay La Blonde du Seigneur Cote Rotie 2019 welcome-back-offer-2017 the grapes are sorted berryThis Syrah (made with 5% Viognier) combines a powerful side with very floral notes. It is a dark wine offering a mineral nose with notes of smoke, black fruit, black olive, and pepper always enhanced by a floral component. It is aromatic on the palate, with firm but smooth tannins, and a beautiful lingering finish. Its aromatic mouth, with well built but smoothed tannins, continues in a beautiful final length.