GrapeCabernet SauvignonRatings*Penfolds – Icon & Luxury RangeExceptional – by Langton’s Classification Australian WineRobert Parker 90Tasting Notes Colour : Deep, dark red, almost opaque. Nose : Concentrated creme de cassis and damson plums to the fore, with floral aromas in the background. Nutty oak complexed by barrel-ferment characters. Palate : An opulent, flamboyant wine with definitive… Read More »
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Exceptional – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 95Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Colour : An opaque mauve, with a black centre and dark crimson rim. Nose : Varietal notes of blackcurrant and a hint of leaf are immediately apparent, with black olives and… Read More »
GrapeCabernet SauvignonShiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Special BinJames Halliday 95 Wine Spectator 92 Jeremy Oliver 93 Tasting NotesThe colour is almost impenetrable, so deep is it. There is amazingly lush, opulent plummy fruit on the bouquet; the palate has layer upon layer of dark plum, cassis and cherry fruit with equally layered soft and supple tannins… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian WineRobert Parker 87 Jeremy Oliver 97 James Halliday 90 Wine Spectator 92 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep purple with a dense, black centre. Nose : Unmistakable Barossa Shiraz hallmarks of liquorice, anise, tar and ripe dark summer berries are set… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 87 Jeremy Oliver 88 James Halliday 94 Wine Spectator 94 Tasting Notes Colour : Magenta with a deep purple core. Nose : An archetypal refined Barossa Shiraz nose with liquorice, blackberry and plum aromas over a tar… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 90 Jeremy Oliver 91 James Halliday 94 Wine Spectator 95 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep crimson red. Nose : Packed with vibrant mulberry and blueberry fruit aromas; the classic quality indicators for benchmark Barossa Shiraz. The oak… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 92 Jeremy Oliver 97 James Halliday 96 Wine Spectator 93 Tasting Notes Colour : A vibrant crimson colour with a purple core. Nose : Savoury aromas laced with bay leaf/spice. Some blackcurrant/blackberry aromas show, most… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Ratings*Penfolds – Icon & Luxury RangeExcellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian WineJeremy Oliver 95 James Halliday 94Wine Spectator 92 Tasting NotesColour : Deep crimson red. Nose : This is a unique aromatic expression of the Barossa Valley – perfumed fruit with violet-like florals, dried mixed fruit and exotic spices. Berry fruit nuances rise… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 97 James Halliday 90 Wine Spectator 92 Tasting Notes Colour : Dense crimson red. Nose : Rich, saturated, Christmas pudding-like fruit and stylish French oak are immediately obvious, followed by more subtle aromas of dried glace fruits… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian WineJeremy Oliver 89 James Halliday 90 Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Notes Colour : Medium crimson, purple. Nose : Tinned dark plum, blackberry, and raspberry fruits with a suggestion of kirsch. Aromas of charcuterie dissipate with aeration, and more… Read More »