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A new and interesting addition to the Penfolds Bin range. This wine is sourced from cool climate vineyards in the Tumbarumba region of NSW. It sees only 2 and 3 year old French oak.

Aromas of brine, white peach, citrus, a touch of spice and some snapped green twig. There are some savoury lees derived smells there too. On the palate quite a zesty and tart little wine with flavours of sour green apple, white peach, citrus and natural yoghourt. Low oak influence showing up as some cinnamon spice but in this fine fruited style you notice even the slightest amount. There is a lot of acidity here, you could never call this wine broad, but it is mixed up with some creamy honeyed leesy flavours. An austere and fine boned wine. Not flavoury. I like it but I suspect many won’t. I also think it might need a couple of years in bottle to settle down at which point the score could go dramatically higher.

Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Feb06
Alcohol : 13%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2010