2017 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
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100% Shiraz from Marananga, Barossa Valley. TA 6.7 g/l, pH 3.65. 12 months in American oak (28% new, 25% one-year-old) and French oak (25% new, 22% one-year-old). Marananga, in the central part of the Barossa Valley, had above the long-term average winter and spring rainfall, with September breaking a 135-year-old record. Windy conditions in October helped to dry out the vineyards, however this caused some challenges with fruit set. The recorded minimum and maximum temperatures over the growing season were generally cool, with only March being above the long-term average. The prevailing cool conditions extended the growing season with flowering and veraison both later than usual. March was very warm, the second hottest recorded in 30 years. The timing of this heatwave was fortuitous, providing the grapes the optimal conditions to ripen in the lead up to harvest. Across the Barossa Valley, the Shiraz berry and bunch weights were up on average with optimal flavour and bright, vibrant colour. Sweet and tarry and with masses of appeal. Lovely integration. Really beautiful already! Berries and grip. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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Showing a bit of a caramelized, roasted-fruit edge to its aromas, the 2017 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz follows that up with mouthwatering dark-fruit flavors of plums and blackberries, vanilla-oak notes and hints of roasted meat and espresso on the finish. It's full-bodied, plush and rich, aged in a mix of French and American oak, sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Blackberry, black-cherry, tar and earthy aromas sway towards savory for now; the oak is securely embedded. The palate has a super rich, super luscious and typically long, powerful feel, which is the hallmark of this terroir. Even though the vintage played out in unexpected conditions, the end result is terrific. Drink or hold.
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.