2019 Bin 128
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Aged in French oak (24% new). Lots of heat and ripeness, and the tannins are firm and pushy. Grippy and lengthy. Lots of pure fruit, not much black pepper. (RH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Full bottle 1,400 g. Matured for 12 months in French oak hogsheads (24% new, 33% one year old, 43% two years old). Deep blackish garnet. Rather sumptuously ripe nose. Mix of tar and elderberries. The firm freshness of Coonawarra is an agreeable foil to the ripeness and intensity of a Penfolds-style Shiraz. Quite a bit of acid and tannin on the end but this may be one of the better buys. (JR)
This has cool-climate, red-toned fruit aromas with a little cassis through the dominant redcurrants and raspberries. Mint and leafy tones, too. Medium body. The palate has fine tannins and red-fruit flavors abound. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Glass-staining ruby. Smoke-tinged cherry, cassis and licorice aromas are complemented by hints of cured tobacco and cola. Gently sweet and focused, offering concentrated yet lively dark berry, cherry-vanilla, violet pastille and mocha flavors that are sharpened by a peppery nuance. A smoky note on a long, supple finish that's shaped by velvety tannins. Made in all French oak, 24% of it new.
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.