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Glorious, deep crimson-purple, with an alluring bouquet of black fruits, spice and cedary oak... The medium- to full-bodied palate has layer-upon-layer of velvety blackberry fruit allied with notes of dark chocolate...
A bit shy on the nose but dense in the mouth, with brilliant blueberry, plum and white pepper flavors, coming together smoothly on the finish and lingering expressively.
Complex bouquet of red and dark berries is complemented by smoky minerals, potpourri, anise and black pepper. Rich but focused on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and cassis flavors... impressive finishing sweetness.
...structured...with lavender, blueberry character and firm tannins. Long finish. Nice French oak here.
Full-bodied and richly textured...Penfolds’ hallmark weight and structure on full display...cassis and blackberry fruit is plush, velvety and superripe...hints of tobacco, mint and vanilla...should drink well for at least a decade.
...shows dried fruits, blueberry preserves, cola, kirsch, potpourri and allspice. Medium to full-bodied and expressive, it has nice and firm chewy tannins and good length.
Super-spicy sweet nose. Round and fully resolved aromatically... Lightly dusty finish.