2008 Bin 169
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Ruby red in colour, with an edge of mint and cocoa bean on the opening moments, and still-vivid blueberry and raspberry fruit even at 15 years old. Open and welcoming, with melted, gentle tannins, unrolling to show black olive, liqourice, bay leaf, rosemary spice. From four different Coonawarra sites, 100% new French oak, fully integrated at this point. Peter Gago chief winemaker.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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Brilliant crimson. Very rich and confident. Lively and lifted. French – ish. Bite. (JR)
About the producer

Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.