Penfolds
Bin 28 Kalimna South Australia Shiraz
South Australia, Australia
Dark dark Ruby - call it black. From the ripe 2010 vintage. Black fruits, mulberry, anise, herbs - very full bodied, very Barossa and very Penfolds. At least 10 to 15 years in front of it. As HH said undoubtedly a warm climate style, and it’s so true. On the palate ripe plum, blackberry and liquorice. Oak not as prominent as in previous tastings. Next one in mid 2025.
Dark dark Ruby - call it black. From the ripe 2010 vintage. Black fruits, mulberry, anise, herbs - very full bodied, very Barossa and very Penfolds. At least 10 to 15 years in front of it. As HH said undoubtedly a warm climate style, and it’s so true. On the palate ripe plum, blackberry and liquorice. Oak not as prominent as in previous tastings. Next one in mid 2025.
Oct 26th, 2023Not near as oaky as the one I tasted earlier this year. Also the tannins have softened markedly. Blackberry and other black and blue fruits with liquorice and herbal notes. I have 4 left and should drink one every 2 years until 2030. A multi regional blend from South Australia.
Not near as oaky as the one I tasted earlier this year. Also the tannins have softened markedly. Blackberry and other black and blue fruits with liquorice and herbal notes. I have 4 left and should drink one every 2 years until 2030. A multi regional blend from South Australia.
Dec 13th, 2022Very oaky on nose and palate. Far more oaky than the Syrahmi Heathcote X Shiraz I had prior to this. Ripe plums, dark chocolate and a little black pepper from a good vintage in the Barossa. This is the first of 6 bottles and will probably have one every 2 years until the early 2030s. A pity the oak is still so prominent after 12 years because the fruit was excellent - just smothered by mocha. Many will still like the style however.
Very oaky on nose and palate. Far more oaky than the Syrahmi Heathcote X Shiraz I had prior to this. Ripe plums, dark chocolate and a little black pepper from a good vintage in the Barossa. This is the first of 6 bottles and will probably have one every 2 years until the early 2030s. A pity the oak is still so prominent after 12 years because the fruit was excellent - just smothered by mocha. Many will still like the style however.
Jul 28th, 2022
Delicious! Plums with the softest tannins and a well rounded structure
Delicious! Plums with the softest tannins and a well rounded structure
Nov 8th, 2019Bold black pepper, red/black plums and a vague baking spice on the nose. The pepper dominates once you taste it, with red berries on the back end and some vegetal qualities. Paired with a charred filet is the perfect way to enjoy this, the flavors pair so goddamn well.
Bold black pepper, red/black plums and a vague baking spice on the nose. The pepper dominates once you taste it, with red berries on the back end and some vegetal qualities. Paired with a charred filet is the perfect way to enjoy this, the flavors pair so goddamn well.
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2014
Bold & beautiful Shiraz blend!
Bold & beautiful Shiraz blend!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2014Rich, dark opulent wine. Don't taste the American oak but gives great sweetness and texture to the wine.
Rich, dark opulent wine. Don't taste the American oak but gives great sweetness and texture to the wine.
1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2014Crazy dark color, toasty sweet oak spice, dark fruits, long finish. Big Aussie red, pair it with classic Australian fair such as the blooming onion or Vegemite sandwich 😉.
Crazy dark color, toasty sweet oak spice, dark fruits, long finish. Big Aussie red, pair it with classic Australian fair such as the blooming onion or Vegemite sandwich 😉.
Feb 22nd, 2016
Very nice, dark color, wood and leather, black fruits, very elegant and powerful at the same time, expected from a Penfolds.
Very nice, dark color, wood and leather, black fruits, very elegant and powerful at the same time, expected from a Penfolds.
Jan 8th, 2016
Dark ruby /purple in color with a purple rim.
Meduim to full bodied with gorgeous legs.
Beautiful on the nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, nutmeg, vanilla, white pepper and candy.
Smooth on palate with blackberries, dark currants, plums, raisins, oak ,vanilla, cola chocolate and black pepper.
Dry finish with dark berries, peppercorn and voluptuous tannins.
What a wonderful wine. Very recommended. The best Australian Shiraz I had so far.
Can be had by itself or with grilled meats.
This Shiraz spent 12 months in American oak barrels and aged beautifully.
WA 92.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby /purple in color with a purple rim.
Meduim to full bodied with gorgeous legs.
Beautiful on the nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, nutmeg, vanilla, white pepper and candy.
Smooth on palate with blackberries, dark currants, plums, raisins, oak ,vanilla, cola chocolate and black pepper.
Dry finish with dark berries, peppercorn and voluptuous tannins.
What a wonderful wine. Very recommended. The best Australian Shiraz I had so far.
Can be had by itself or with grilled meats.
This Shiraz spent 12 months in American oak barrels and aged beautifully.
WA 92.
14.5% alcohol by volume.