Penfolds, Bin 170 Shiraz

Penfolds, Bin 170 ShirazThis is only the second release since 1973 from Block 3C of Penfolds Kalimna vineyard, whose centenarian vines regularly contribute to Grange. Ringing the changes, Bin 170 was matured in French oak hogsheads, 55% new, for 16 months. The palate is saturated with star anise edged blackberry and blood plum fruit which rises in tandem with an exceptionally fine swathe of tannins, polished to a high sheen. Accessible yet slippery, there's much more to come.

0375 cases made

which leads to a very long yet highly delicate and perfectly balanced finish with stimulating salinity and mineral structure

it's still subtle and becomes more narrative with more air

A core of cherry sets the stage for this rich

Old ungrafted vines with the traditional ‘cordón trenzado’ training system

Aromas of dark chocolate

This is textbook Tillets

palate-staining black raspberry and mulberry flavors are framed by velvety tannins and become spicier and more energetic on the back end

Enormously rich and sweet on the palate

dark cherry and plum

The palate impression of the tautly muscular middle weight flavors is completely different as this is quite firm and robust with good power that carries over to the balanced and impressively persistent finish

fruit-driven nose is followed by a broad