South Australia Archives

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 1996

If you are wondering that I have reviewed a few Penfolds’ wines lately, it is not by design, but rather

By Sean Mitchell / April 15, 2012

In two words: “crowd pleaser”. The 2003 vintage of Penfolds’ Bin 389 is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz,

By Sean Mitchell / March 4, 2012

If you notice advertisements, you will have noticed that Penfolds released their new “bin range” wines in Australia this week.

By Sean Mitchell / December 31, 2011

Conservatively, I estimate that I need to write up about 200 wines to catch up. So, regular updates here we

By Sean Mitchell / April 10, 2011

Were I asked to name ten excellent Australian single varietal merlots, I would certainly fail to name more than a

By Sean Mitchell / February 3, 2011

Katnook’s 2005 flagship “Odyssey” cabernet sauvignon has an aroma of redcurrants, cedar, blackcurrants, vanilla and sweet nutmeg. The palate has

By Sean Mitchell / December 7, 2010

Katnook’s flagship “Prodigy” shiraz 2006 vintage was simply great. Pepper and plums on the nose, with good length. A classy

By Sean Mitchell / March 22, 2010

The Odyssey is Katnook’s flagship cabernet sauvignon, and the 2004 reviewed below is a very good wine. Katnook is one