"Best Buy" 86 - WYNDHAM ESTATE 2002 Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon
(South Eastern Australia)

This is a straight-shooting Cab, solid in its rendition of the red plum-oak-earth profile. Has sweet fruit, pepper and a helping of dust on nose, and a woodsy feel on the back end.

Imported by Pernod Ricard.

"Best Buy" 86 - Wyndham Estate 2002 Bin 555 Shiraz

Black plum and berry fruit aromas and flavors are ripe and fairly deep, especially considering this wine's value price. An easy-drinking Shiraz with unexpected but pleasing tannins on the finish. A good by-the-glass pour, and an "I can't believe this is $10" conversation starter at your next large gathering.

85 Wyndham Estate 2003 Bin 222 Chardonnay
(South Eastern Australia) $9

Light in both weight and concentration, the 222 is a good choice if it's an east, cold quaff that you're looking for. It's tropical and creamy on the nose, but shows lighter, fresher notes of white stone fruit, particularly pear, and lime. Finishes with more lime.

85 Wyndham Estate 2001 Show Reserve Chardonnay
(South Eastern Australia) $19

Smells of sweet gumdrops, smoke and earth. In the mouth, it's similarly smoldering with toast rounding out peach and pear flavors. A pretty straightforward, good wine.

Wyndham Estate 2003 BIN 555 Shiraz
South Eastern Australia

Medium bodied with black pepper, blackberry, licorice and plum; good finish. Hearty chicken dishes. Ready to drink now, but will hold for some time.

Wyndham Estate 2002 BIN 444 Cabertnet Sauvignon
South Eastern Australia

Aromas and flavors of mint, blackberry, ripe black cherry, and a slight vegetal component followed by nicely ripened tannins. Veal stew with fresh mint and springs peas. Fully mature drink now.

Wyndham Estate 2002 Cabernet Merlot Bin 888
South Eastern Australia
66% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 34% Merlot

Medium bodied and smoky with black raspberry, dark plum, licorice, and leather. Grilled porterhous steak. Serve now, but will hold for some time.

Pernod Ricard USA.

Wyndham Estate 2003 Merlot Bin 999
South Eastern Australia

An easy-going, obliging Merlot with ripe plum and sunny berry fruit that has lots of instant appeal; nice finish. Pepperoni pizza. Serve now, but will hold for some time.

Wyndham Estate 2002 Shiraz Bin 555
South Eastern Australia

Medium to full bodied, spicy, and rich with aromas of cooked red fruit, toasted oak, and smoke complementing cooked plum, black pepper, and vanilla on the palate; long finish. Roasted game meat. Serve now, but will hold for some time.

Wyndham Estate 2002 Bin 222 Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia

Medium bodied, crisp and refreshing with citrus, tart apple, peach, and nuts. Shellfish, seafood. Fully mature, drink now.

Wyndham Estate 2001 Show Reserve Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia

Medium bodied, lean, and acidic with peach and vanilla. Poached seafood.
Serve now, but will hold for some time.

Wyndham Estate 2003 Bin 222 Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia

Apple, pear, and vanilla; medium finish. Pasta with cream sauce. Fully mature, serve now. An excellent by-the-glass choice.

Wyndham Estate 2002 Bin 999 Merlot
South Eastern Australia

Medium bodied with fig, cherry, hints of chocolate, and a supple tannin structure. Grilled vegetables, especially portobello mushrooms. Fully mature, drink now. An excellent by-the-glass choice.

Wyndham Estate 2001 Bin 888 Cabernet Merlot
South Eastern Australia
(54% Cabernet Sauvignon; 46% Merlot)

Medium to full bodied with smoky, ripe red-berry fruit and hints of green vegetable. Pot roast. Fully mature, drink now.

Wyndham Estate 2002 Bin 222 Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia

Full bodied, toasty and complex with toasted wheat, honey-dew, ripe peach, pine nuts, and lemongrass; long finish. Grilled mahi mahi. Serve now, but will hold for some time.
Pernod Ricard USA, 914-539-4730, $90/case

Wyndham Estate 2002 Bin 333 Pinot Noir
South Eastern Australia

Medium bodied with ripe raspberry and strawberry; medium finish with vanilla cream flavors. Sweetbreads with wild-mushroom cream sauce. Full mature serve now; an excellent by-the-glass choice. Pernod Ricard USA, 914-539-4730, $90/case

Wyndham Estate 2002 Bin 777 Semillon
South Eastern Australia

100% Semillon

Medium bodied and fresh with rhubarb, radish, candied lemon, gooseberry, and white cranberry. Cheese plate. Fully mature serve now. Pernod Ricard USA, 914-539-4730, $90/case

Wyndham Estate 1997 Show Reserve Shiraz
South Eastern Australia

Powerful roasted game, earth, and blackberry flavors; soft finish. Grilled burger. Fully mature, drink now.

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