First taste of this newer Penfolds release - true to form - quality, value but very much by the book for Penfolds
First taste of this newer Penfolds release - true to form - quality, value but very much by the book for Penfolds
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015
Dark fruit, chocolate cordial, jammy with olive/iron/something rusty (not rustic)
Dark fruit, chocolate cordial, jammy with olive/iron/something rusty (not rustic)
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2015
This afternoon the wine I have decided to open was a Christmas gift from my parish priest. The 2011 Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz blend, 62% Cab. Sauv. and 38% Shiraz.
On the nose is dark jammy fruit, black raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, prune, black currant, licorice, violet, lavender and graphite.
On the palate the dark fruit comes through but not jammy, blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cranberry, star anise and graphite.
A very silky smooth mouthfeel with medium acidity, medium granular tannins and a pleasingly medium finish.
Have a prosperous and healthy New Year. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
This afternoon the wine I have decided to open was a Christmas gift from my parish priest. The 2011 Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz blend, 62% Cab. Sauv. and 38% Shiraz.
On the nose is dark jammy fruit, black raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, prune, black currant, licorice, violet, lavender and graphite.
On the palate the dark fruit comes through but not jammy, blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cranberry, star anise and graphite.
A very silky smooth mouthfeel with medium acidity, medium granular tannins and a pleasingly medium finish.
Have a prosperous and healthy New Year. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
Jan 7th, 2017
I don't want to say jammy...so I won't say jammy. Full body, medium acidity, grippy tannin and layers of cooked dark fruit. The Syrah in the blend definitely give it character. Would love this with some lamb.
I don't want to say jammy...so I won't say jammy. Full body, medium acidity, grippy tannin and layers of cooked dark fruit. The Syrah in the blend definitely give it character. Would love this with some lamb.
Aug 7th, 2015
Holy spearmint, Batman! The nose - even the cork - scream this upon opening. Once things settle down the nose starts to get green bell pepper, black currant and...spearmint. With this one coming from south Australia, it definitely shows some cooler climate conditions. The palette is a little hotter, showcasing the 14.5% alcohol, but you also get more fruits (plums, currants, raspberries, blackberries) to go along with a solid streak of rich earth (and, you guessed it, spearmint). Gotta stop thinking of Australia as a hot climate growing area, as it’s far more varied than that.
Holy spearmint, Batman! The nose - even the cork - scream this upon opening. Once things settle down the nose starts to get green bell pepper, black currant and...spearmint. With this one coming from south Australia, it definitely shows some cooler climate conditions. The palette is a little hotter, showcasing the 14.5% alcohol, but you also get more fruits (plums, currants, raspberries, blackberries) to go along with a solid streak of rich earth (and, you guessed it, spearmint). Gotta stop thinking of Australia as a hot climate growing area, as it’s far more varied than that.
Mar 28th, 2018
South Australia, Australia
