Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Ratings
*Penfolds – Special Bin
James Halliday 95
Wine Spectator 92
Jeremy Oliver 93
Tasting Notes
The 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 running throughout. Will be ready long before Bin 90A, though nonetheless has a 20-year future.
-by James Halliday
A blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Juicy, lively and pointedly dazzling with distinctly mineral-scented currant and blackberry flavors. Less opulent than your typical Shiraz but elegant in structure. Delicious now, but give until 2002 to 2005.
-by Wine Spectator