Just working my way through the new Penfolds bin releases at the moment. They should all be reviewed by the end of the week.

Aromas of red cherry/plum, blackcurrant, herb and tobacco and cedar/vanilla oak. Medium bodied palate with flavours of red fruits and blackcurrant. Strong tannins that are a touch hard. Some warmth. Dry tannic finish. At the moment the wine comes across as being very young and a little bit raw. Left overnight the wine improved and showed more complexity. A good wine no doubt, and one that will improve in the cellar, but $35 is pushing the envelope a bit in todays market perhaps?

Rated : 89 Points
Tasted : Feb06
Alcohol : 14.5%
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2012