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94VM
"Glass-staining ruby. Displays expansive aromas of dark fruit liqueur, incense, violet and spicecake, along with hints of cola and cracked pepper that build with air. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that are brightened by a smoky mineral nuance. Supple and appealingly sweet on an impressively long, floral-driven finish that's framed by youthful, well-knit tannins. Peter Gago, who has been Penfoldsâ chief of winemaking since 2002, is deservedly considered to be among the worldâs most top winemakers. Under his watch, the always reliable Penfolds wines, from top to bottom have been admirably consistent, which is no small feat for a winery that is one of Australiaâs largest producers. Penfolds donât reveal exactly how much wine they make, but suffice to say, considering their deep and wide international distribution, itâs a massive amount. The Chardonnays here have been on a steady quality ascent thanks to the efforts of Kym Schroeter, who has been with Penfolds since 1987. Today, they are among the best versions of the variety being made in the country. The Rieslings are also outstanding and eminently ageworthy. I reviewed the upcoming set of Penfoldsâ top bottlings in a separate article, in July of this year."
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"Glass-staining ruby. Displays expansive aromas of dark fruit liqueur, incense, violet and spicecake, along with hints of cola and cracked pepper that build with air. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that are brightened by a smoky mineral nuance. Supple and appealingly sweet on an impressively long, floral-driven finish that's framed by youthful, well-knit tannins. Peter Gago, who has been Penfoldsâ chief of winemaking since 2002, is deservedly considered to be among the worldâs most top winemakers. Under his watch, the always reliable Penfolds wines, from top to bottom have been admirably consistent, which is no small feat for a winery that is one of Australiaâs largest producers. Penfolds donât reveal exactly how much wine they make, but suffice to say, considering their deep and wide international distribution, itâs a massive amount. The Chardonnays here have been on a steady quality ascent thanks to the efforts of Kym Schroeter, who has been with Penfolds since 1987. Today, they are among the best versions of the variety being made in the country. The Rieslings are also outstanding and eminently ageworthy. I reviewed the upcoming set of Penfoldsâ top bottlings in a separate article, in July of this year."
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Renowned for powerful, richly fruited Shiraz, most famously from the Barossa Valley, alongside age-worthy Cabernet and cool-climate whites. A warm climate and old, ungrafted vines produce wines of generosity and depth.
Syrah (Shiraz) produces dark, powerful reds with black fruit, pepper and smoked-meat notes. It yields elegant, perfumed wines in the northern Rhone and bold, rich styles in Australia.