Considered "a good wine from a very difficult vintage," this wine was also the first vintage for the current Penfolds chief winemaker, John Duval. A blend of 93% Shiraz and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has considerable amber at the edge and an intriguing nose of melted road tar, caramel, leather, coffee, and blackberry. It is medium to full-bodied and fully mature, with good spice and a somewhat dry, angular finish with dusty tannin...
RobertParker.com # E2002
Feb 2002
Country:
Australia
Region:
SA-(Other)
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
