Country: Australia / Bin 128
Variety: Shiraz South Australia
Winery: Penfolds / Coonawarra
Subtle black-pepper notes add an extra layer of complexity to smoke, earth, plum, blackberry and dried spices. This full-bodied, sturdy wine finishes with firm tannins and some lingering coffee notes. Should improve over the next 2 – 3 years. —J.C.