Penfolds

Bin 170 Shiraz 2010

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  Vintage 2010
  98 points

In '73 a then once-only shiraz was made from Block 3C of the Kalimna Vineyard, a block often included in Grange. Early in its fermentation in '10, it became clear this was to become an utterly exceptional wine, and a hasty decision to complete its fermentation in French (not American) oak was taken, rewarded by this glorious shiraz after spending 16 months in 55% new hogsheads. The aromas are hyper-fragrant, the silk and velvet palate of extreme length and finesse, with waves of fruit and oak flavour.

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  Vintage 2010
  98 points

Liquid seduction. So beautifully fruited, so beautifully structured. Luxury from start to finish. Coffee grounds, plums, raspberry and cloves. Jubey licoricey almost licorice-allsort centre. Bright and dense at once. Drinkable and highly cellarable at once. Immensely impressive both aromatically and on the palate. Essence of shiraz