2012 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
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Released only late 2014. Very dark crimson. Spicy, rich nose. Quite youthful and very intense. Edge of bloody meaty savour. I think this is going to be a really lovely bottle. Very complete even if perhaps less ‘local’ than the 2010. Cool finish. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very deep purple black in color, the 2012 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is profoundly scented of blackcurrant cordial, black forest cake and smoky bacon along with some earthiness. Medium-bodied and quite packed with flavor, it has medium to firm grainy tannins and shows a slight menthol lift in finish.
They’ve been making this for five years. Half new and old, half US and French oak. Very geographically specific though not Magill or single-vineyard reserves. Lots of Grange growers contribute. TA 6 g/l, pH 3.67. 14 months in 25% new French oak, 25% new American oak, 25% one-year-old French oak, 25% one-year-old American oak. Deep crimson. Rich start and glossy with just a hint of medicinal. Quite explosive. Just a bit dry on the end. But pretty impressive even if much stricter than, say, the Torbreck Marananga bottling! (JR)
About the producer
Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.