Description
A rich, indulgent expression of preserved figs, black plum, blackberry and black liquorice. The 2016 vintage is a full-bodied masterstroke with grip, balance and style. Impressive density, structure and length will lead to excellent results should you wish to lay some down for some years, but the blue and black fruit with its dark chocolate notes, make for pleasurable drinking in the immediate.
"Penfolds nailed the great vintage, making a wine that is perfect in every way. The blend of 97% shiraz and 3% cabernet sauvignon comes from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Magill Estate in Adelaide, in that order, and as usual spent 18 months in new American hogsheads. Its detail is superb, with light and shade allowing blackberry and plum fruit pride of place, but there's also flashes of spice and licorice. It's as mouthwatering with the last taste as the first, and 7.3g/l of acidity leaves the mouth fresh... 99pts" (Halliday). 100 Points - Ken Gargett, The World of Fine Wine 20+ Points - Matthew Jukes 99 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 99 Points - James Halliday 99 Points - Tony Love 98 Points - Andrew Caillard MW 98 Points - Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com 98 Points - David Sly, Decanter Magazine 97 Points - Huon Hooke
