Rusden, Black Guts Shiraz Vintage:2001 from the floral- and spice-laced

from the floral- and spice-laced nose to the racy frame of acidity to the expansive flavors of grilled nut

Penfolds's 2018 802

the Barolo impresses for its impeccable balance

There is plenty of underlying tension and energy to the mouth coating and very serious finish that displays only a touch of rusticity

again somewhat surprisingly

Rusden, Black Guts Shiraz Vintage:2001 from the floral- and spice-lacedCoffee, dark chocolate, earth and mushroom. This has aged really well, with long, musty complexity on the palate. The fruit is dried up, but has a preserved, porty sort of power to it. This is a great vindication of how well those 'Parkerised' styles can age, in fact. Long, balanced, authentic. (RH)