Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2004 Tuesday, Feb 28 2006
Tasting Notes and Australia and Barossa Valley and Variety and Red and grenache et al
So the 2003 vintage was difficult for Penfolds or so it seems…but so it was for the whole of South Australia. This 2004 release is a cracker and it augers very well for next years bin range release. Have faith ye doubters. I am a big fan of what was once known as the ‘old vine’. The 1994 vintage is still going strong and I think it is one of the better GSM blends available in the market place.
Meaty and leathery with morello cherry jam, florals and a hint of vanilla. Very little oak. Smells delicious. On the palate it is dry, meaty and leathery with dark chocolate and sweet dark fruit. Fine soft tannins and the correct amount of acidity to retain some freshness. Dry finish. Drank this with a big plate of braised oxtail and it was a match made in heaven. Sensibly priced, sensibly sealed with a screwcap and very hard to drink at a sensible pace.
Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Feb06
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $25
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2014
Source : Winery Sample
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7 Responses to “Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2004”
February 28th, 2006 at 8:07 pm
Wow - you did like this one - this breaks our 2 to 3 points adjustment rule. I will have to try another one…
February 28th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
Yes I did…but when it comes to Australian grenache and blends we are a bit further apart.
GW
March 1st, 2006 at 12:51 pm
Particularly sensibly priced - already down to $16.99 and in screwcap. Worth a couple I reckon.
March 1st, 2006 at 12:53 pm
I would be interested in it at $17 - where might I ask?
March 1st, 2006 at 1:05 pm
$17 works for me. Magic. This and the 04 Hewitson Miss Harry are winners.
GW
March 1st, 2006 at 2:22 pm
Boccaccio cellars
The Hewitson is more floral and fruit driven - the Penfolds more savoury. Both excellentintheir own ways.
We must stop agreeing or I’ll go blind !!
March 1st, 2006 at 2:30 pm
Ha ha.
I see old Green Edges Oliver has given the 389 94 points, 407 93 (i think) and the others in the 90’s. I find that curious and will leave it at that. He liked the new chardy too which is nice to see. I will try the Kalimna and 128 tonight I think - back to back.
GW