Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz

Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz Chief Oenologist: Peter Gago Variety: Shiraz – grapes from Marananga Color: very dark red, almost black Smell: strong, blue fruit, freshly plowed earth, tar and juniper Taste: fresh, full-bodied and velvety; with strong, persistent aromas of black berries, black plums, blackberries; with an abundance of cloves and cardamom; persistent and deep tannins; clean and fresh finish Culinary combinations: spicy lamb dishes; pork or ducksribs; grilled meat; matured cheeses; blue cheese. Serving temperature 18-20 ° C. Matured for 14 months in large American oak barrels (30% new, 13% for second use, 4% for third use) and French (30% new, 16% for second use, 7% for third use). Oenologist’s description: ”From the heart of the Barossa Valley – very Marananga. Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a subregional expression with the unmistakable character of Penfolds. As authentic as it can be, this edition offers an alternative to contemporary Shiraz, being made according to the traditional Penfolds method, in French oak barrels, old and new. ” 95 James Suckling points:“ Made from Barossa grapes western, in a year of warm harvest, with premature ripening. Nose dominated by blackberries and tar, with a little iron and blood and a ton of woody spices, black tea, earth and coal smoke. On the palate, strong, lingering aromas of black berries, black plums, blackberries, with an abundance of cloves and cardamom. Persistent and deep tannins. Density comes naturally. It will last at least ten years. ” 94 Parker Points:“ Unlike Kalimna Shiraz, which is a multiregional assembly, Bin 2016 Marananga Shiraz 2016 comes from a single subregion of the Barossa Valley. The wine is a big step forward and is very pleasant, with strong aromas of berries, cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied and velvety, it has the generous character of the Barossa Valley, being made in the dense style of the Penfolds house. ”