Penfolds Bin 798 RWT Shiraz 2019
G 98
Deep crimson. Lovely intense dark cherry, blackberry, mulberry, praline aromas with ginger notes. Classical in structure yet Penfoldsian in character with dense dark cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate flavours, plentiful fine chalky/ graphite tannins, superbly integrated roasted chestnut, vanilla oak and underlying cedar complexity. Finishes al dente firm with beautiful mineral length and bittersweet notes. Superb fruit density and torque. Seal; Cork. Drink 2025–2045 Eperosa Magnolia 1896 Shiraz 2020 G 97 Deep crimson. Pure blackberry pastille, cassis aromas with dark chocolate/ graphite notes. Lovely buoyant blackberry, blackcurrant, mulberry fruits with brambly nuance, fine al dente/ grippy/ muscular tannins and integrated praline mocha notes. Finishes chocolaty/ leafy with persistent dark fruits. Evocative and refined yet powerful with the density and torque for longevity. Drink 2025–2035 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2017 G 97 Medium-deep crimson. Fresh blackcurrant pastille, chinotto, sage, herb garden aromas with vanilla cacao notes. Richly concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry fruits, lovely fine chalky al dente tannins, beautifully integrated mocha notes and fresh linear crisp acidity. Finishes claret-firm with pure cassis fruits. Lovely density and torque. 18 months maturation in 26% new & 74% seasoned (86% French, 14% American) oak hogsheads. Drink 2024–2032 Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2016 G 97 Deep crimson. Fresh blackberry, mulberry, espresso aromas with roasted chestnut, sage notes. Generous and inky with deep set blackberry, mulberry, roasted coffee flavours, underlying roasted chestnut, vanilla oak notes, lovely mid-palate richness persistent fine loose-knit chalky – al dente tannins and integrated mineral acidity. Finishes slinky firm with plentiful sweet fruit notes. Buoyant, generous and impactful with superb density, vim and vigour. A very strong sub-regional expression that unleashes the atmospheric spirit of the Gnadenberg enclave of the Eden Valley. From 27-year-old “Post Office Block” vines, a subset of the Hill of Grace Vineyard. Drink 2025‑2045 Penfolds Bin 150 Shiraz 2019 G 97 Deep crimson. Lifted blackberry, chinotto, dark chocolate roasted chestnut, marzipan aromas. Beautifully balanced vigorous wine with inky blackberry, elderberry, chinotto, praline flavours, fine loose-knit chalky grainy tannins and roasted chestnut, crème brûlée, espresso notes. Finishes claret-firm with persistent inky dark fruits. Superb fruit definition, oak complexity and vigour. Seal; cork Drink 2024–2038
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